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Waxing a New Car: When, Why and How To

Let’s say you’re the proud owner of a brand new car, or perhaps you will be soon. If you’re a car enthusiast and you want to keep your new vehicle looking as pristine as if it just rolled off the dealership lot, you may wonder when and whether you should try waxing your new car.

In this article, we’ll discuss those topics as well as the recommended process and frequency of car waxing.

• Should You Wax a New Car?
• Why Should You Wax a New Car?
• Types of Car Wax
  • Paste Wax
  • Liquid Wax
  • Spray Wax
  • General Tips for Waxing a New Car
  • How to Hand Wax Your New Car
  • Other Car Waxing Methods

  How to Wax a New Car

  Waxing a car isn’t a particularly complicated process, it just takes a while.

  General Tips for Waxing a New Car

  Make sure you set aside a couple hours in your day to get it just right. Also, it’s best if you do it in a shady area like a garage for a few reasons. First, the sun might cause the wax to dry too quickly, especially if you attempt waxing on a hot day, and it’ll be harder to buff the wax off when you’re finished.

  Second, any rain will make the wax start to run onto surfaces you didn’t intend to wax (you should only wax painted surfaces, not windows, mirrors, or lights) and you’ll have to clean up the mess.

  Finally, you’ll likely be more comfortable spending a couple hours in a shady garage than out in the elements, so it’s best to wax your car indoors.
  

  How to Hand Wax Your New Car

  Now, onto the process itself:

  Wash the Car

  There’s no point in detailing a car that’s covered in debris. Plus, you want to remove contaminants and avoid making scratches on your car’s paint, which can happen if you apply the wax while there’s still dirt on the car’s surface.

  All you need for this step is a sponge, a bucket of water and car washing detergent. Once you’ve washed the car, make sure you dry it just as thoroughly, taking special care to mop up any areas where water can pool.

  Clean the Paint

  Now, you want to remove any contaminants or debris that might remain. There are a couple ways to do this. One way is to rub a special surface prep pad over all of the car’s painted areas.

  Another option is to use WD-40. Simply spray it over any spots with debris and it should clean the surface without harming the paint. Just be sure to use soap and water to clean off any spots you sprayed the WD-40 on and let them dry.

  What you’ll need:

  • Chemical wax stripper
  • Electric floor scrubber or soft-bristled brush
  • Bucket
  • Rubber gloves
  • Mop
  • Vacuum cleaner or broom
  • Microfiber cloth
  • Regular floor cleaning detergent
  • Wax
  • Tray for wax
  • Buffering machine (optional)

  Step 1: Remove factory finish or old wax with stripper

  The first step is to remove the factory finish or old wax from the floor, which can be done with a chemical stripper.

  Start by sweeping the surface with a broom or cleaning it with a vacuum, then mop it with warm water and detergent. Leave it to dry.

  Wearing rubber gloves, mix up the stripper in a bucket according to the instructions on the bottle. Pay careful attention to the correct ratios of stripper to water.

  Then, using the electric scrubber or the soft-bristled brush, apply the solution and use it to remove the protective factory finish or old wax from the whole floor.

  Step 2: Mop the floor again

  Next, you need to clean the stripper from the floor.

  Start by wiping the floor clean with a dry mop to remove all the stripper and protective finish or old wax that you’ve just removed.

  Following this, use the mop again, this time with clean warm water (without detergent) to clean the floor. Let it dry again.

  It is important to make sure the floor is perfectly clean and free of dirt, dust and grime before you start applying the wax, so now you need to give it a final check.

  Step 4: Apply the wax

  A simple job worth taking the time to do

  As you can see, waxing your floor is not a difficult job, but it’s one that’s worth doing. Whether you’re waxing a newly installed VCT floor or rewaxing an old one to freshen it up, it will give your floor an attractive sheen while also helping protect it against wear, tear and damage.

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  Types of Car Wax

  Most car wax varieties fall into one of three categories: paste, liquid or spray. Each type has its pros and cons, and the waxing process is slightly different depending on which kind you choose.

  Paste Wax

  Paste waxes will produce the best shine, last the longest after application, and are harder to waste than liquid or spray waxes, so it’ll be a while before you run out. However, the waxing process will take longer using paste than if you choose one of the other two types as it’s harder to apply, so some patience will be necessary.

  Liquid Wax

  Liquid wax is easier to use than paste, and if you find a trusted brand, it can last longer after application than it would otherwise. Just make sure you don’t use too much and leave behind large amounts of residue. Excessive residue can make buffing the wax off at the end notably harder.

  Spray Wax

  Once you’ve weighed your options and chosen your wax, you’re ready to start!

  

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