How To Wax a New Car
Waxing a car helps to restore and keep a new car's shine. When car wax is properly applied to a car, it creates a transparent coating that protects the surface of the car. The wax also helps to prevent scratches, chips and corrosion. There are literally thousands of car waxing products and kits available to consumers. Luckily waxing a car is not a difficult task to handle.
Things needed:
- Good quality wax
- Soft sponge
- Wax buffer
- Dry cloth or towel (optional)
- Make sure the car is completely dry. If the car was recently washed or if it has been raining, you will need to take a cloth or towel and wipe the car until it is dry. Otherwise, the wax will not properly adhere to the surface.
- Shake well. Before applying the wax to the sponge, shake the bottle so that all of the contents inside are mixed evenly.
- Apply the wax to the sponge. A small amount of wax goes a long way, about quarter-size diameter squirt is a good amount to use for each section.
- Start at the top panel. When cleaning or waxing a car, it is a wise idea to start from the top and work your way down. This helps to prevent tracking dirt that may still be on the bottom panels.
- Using circular motions, spread the wax over the entire car avoiding all windows and mirrors.
- Buff the wax. Once you have applied the wax all over the car, allow it to sit for a few minutes, then take polish the car using the wax buffer. The wax should be completely transparent once finished.
- Maintain the car's shine. To preserve the new car's appearance, you should wax the car at least every three to four months.