Thursday, January 7, 2010

Car wash and wax soap?

Does car wash soap you buy that contains wax, commonly called ';wash and wax'; actually provide some protection or gloss compared to regular car wash soap?Car wash and wax soap?
Car wash soap that contains wax provides little lasting protection. What it does do is give the car a little more shine after you wash it. It is not intended to replace regular waxing. I use both. When I'm not waxing and just doing my weekly wash I use one with wax. When I do my monthly wash /wax I use a wash that doesn't have wax in it and is a little stronger to really get the grime off. Stronger soaps may strip wax which is why I use the one with wax in it when performing routine washes. There are some detaling sprays that will also do the same basic thing. Put on a light coat of wax to boost the shine a little. A company called Optimum makes a spray on wax that puts on a lasting coat of wax just by spraying it on and wiping it off. I included a few links that may help you.Car wash and wax soap?
The more you pay the better the product in this case I think it is true.
This type of wash/wax product will work very well on a vehicle that already has a decent gloss on it. In terms of protection though, it will be minimal. The best advice is to hand wax the car at least once a year. The end of summer is best in terms of protection, since you need it the most in the winter. Wax wears off and is also destroyed by the sun and pollutants in the atmosphere. So, the later in the summer you put it on, the more protection it will give you in the winter. The products you asked about will help keep it glossy until the next hand wax.
When it comes to car wash that contain wax they tend to leave a film when used as the primary soap over an extended period. The most important detail to consider in a car wash soap is that it doesn't TAKE OFF or EMULSIFY the wax that has been applied to the paint. If you WANT to remove the wax, simply use liquid dishwashing detergent. It'll strip almost anything from a paint surface.





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When you decide to wax your car, you might consider purchasing an inexpensive 6'; electric orbital polisher available at Canadian Tire, Walmart or similar. They get the polish deep into the pores of the surface and really get the shine back as well as considerably speeding up the process and saving your elbow grease. You shouldn't need to spend more than thirty dollars for one and your vehicle's surface maintenance is certainly worth thirty bucks!!





Costco offers a twenty pack of micro fibre cloths that are about the best deal anywhere. They work great to remove polish residue after it hazes. They're washable with standard laundry detergent but don't ever use fabric softener with micro fibre. Good luck!





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1 comment:

  1. Keeping your car clean does not mean washing every day. Using a right car washing products will protect your car paint and clear coat finish and provide a great shine.

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