If you want the fancy look a car has right after being professionally detailed, you don't necessarily have to fork out the big bucks to see your own reflection in your car's paint. You can wax your car at home, with these simple instructions, and give your car the attention it deserves.
There are four different kinds of waxes which can be used. The first is the traditional paste wax.
Paste waxes are usually older technology and are a hard wax substance that contains silicone and petroleum distillates to create a temporary shine. They are often difficult to put on as well as remove.
In fact, the pressure it takes to remove the wax residue will also wear away part of the wax protection that would ideally be left on the surface for protection. The next us a Carnauba based wax.
The true Carnauba Based Wax are soft, easy to use waxes that are usually a little pricey and known for looks, not longevity. These waxes are commonly called toppers.
They are commonly used to top acrylic paint sealants that need a little shine. The carnauba works well on all colors but will show more on darker or deeper colors.
A cleaner wax is a one step product that has some polishing ability as well as a protectant. They work well for those who have a surface that is free of defects and plan on using further protection.
The cleaner wax is generally about the same aggressiveness as a pre-wax cleaner. The problem with a cleaner wax is that because of the cleaners you are not able to leave as much protection on the paint surface so you will want to follow up with more serious protection that is not a cleaner wax.
Newer technology reveals synthetic paint sealants that offer serious, long lasting protection. Unlike traditional waxes, synthetic paint sealants can withstand temperatures over 1000 degrees which make them much more durable.
When choosing a synthetic paint sealant you need to know the difference between the two basic types of synthetic paint sealants. While they both offer good protection, they will vary in shine and slickness.
A quality synthetic polymer based paint sealant will generally offer your best protection, shine and slickness, while the acrylic based sealant will provide good protection but is not as slick and may need a little help from a carnauba topper for shine. Next you need to wash your car.
We all know that washing your car removes loose dirt and grime. What you may not know is that your car washing procedure is the number one cause of swirl marks!
Don't worry - this can be avoided by using high a quality car wash shampoo, wash mitt, and microfiber drying towels. With high quality products and a little education, your car wash procedure will not only be safer, it will be easier and you will achieve much better results.
To begin your wax or paint sealant application process, start at the top surfaces of your car. Apply a very thin, even layer of your car wax or paint sealant with a quality microfiber or foam wax applicator working in a back and forth motion in the direction of the panel or along the lines of the car.
This process may also be done with a finishing pad on a dual action polisher. When you are finished applying your car wax or paint sealant to the entire car you will need to wait for it to cure and bond with the paint.
This generally takes about 15 to 20 minutes but could take longer depending on the type of car wax or paint sealant and weather conditions. Test a small area by performing a "swipe test" to see if your car wax or paint sealant residue is ready to remove.
To do this test, briskly wipe your finger across a small area of wax residue. If it smears, wait a little while longer, if leaves a clean area, it is time to wipe off.
Start your car wax or paint sealant removal at the same place you started your application. With a high quality microfiber buffing or polishing towel, wipe in a back and forth motion, just as you did during your application process.
As you work, fold the towel often to reveal a fresh side and every once in a while shake out any loose residue build up. As you can see, waxing your own car is not difficult if you know the proper technique.
Author Resource:-
Tom Selwick is an accomplished expert in car services and has detailing and cleaning cars for 10 years. He has lots of advice for products and techniques for Las Vegas car detailing.
Contact Info:
Tom Selwick
Tomselwick09@gmail.com
http://www.lasvegascardetailing.com/
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