If you want to achieve the very best showroom shine on your vehicle then you might be tempted to pick up the wax. But what exactly does waxing your car achieve, how do you apply it correctly and does it really give your vehicle a shinier appearance? For a professional finish, consider mobile car detailing services that include expert waxing techniques to enhance your car’s shine.
We’ll be looking at how to achieve the optimum showroom shine for your vehicle using wax and we’ll look at exactly how wax works to make your car look like it’s just rolled off of the production line.
What Does Car Wax Do?
Wax is one of the most common ways to create that mirror like finish on your vehicle’s exterior. What many people don’t know is wax is made from a blend of natural and synthetic compounds which have been specifically designed to form a very thin layer over your vehicle’s exterior as a protective barrier.
Wax can be comprised of things like carnauba wax, beeswax, montan wax, polymer wax, silicone wax or even a hybrid wax mixing both synthetic and natural waxes together.
How Does Wax Work?
So now we know a little bit more about what makes up car wax we can start to think about why mobile car detailing professionals in Australia might choose to use car wax on their client’s cars.
Wax is applied in thin layers in order to fill in microscopic imperfections across the exterior of the vehicle. The wax will then form a bond with the surface creating a hydrophobic barrier across the entire outside of your car. It is this hydrophobic barrier that repels things like dust, dirt, grime and even bird droppings.
The microscopic barrier formed by applying car wax to the outside of your car also makes it much easier to remove any nasty build up when your car goes for a detailing appointment. Not only that but it prevents the build up from damaging your paintwork which is especially important if you’ve paid extra for a metallic finish.
Why Use Car Wax?
There are loads of different benefits to mobile car detailing using car wax especially if you are living near the coast. We know all too well in Australia how coastal air and pesky seagulls can damage your vehicle’s exterior! With car wax your car might be one of the lucky ones!
Protect Your Paintwork
We’ve already discussed sea air and swooping seagulls but what about UV rays? Car wax can offer a layer of protection against the sun’s powerful UV rays preventing fading and oxidation from happening to your paintwork.
Any waterspots will simply wipe off and wax will also protect your car from road salt and air pollutants. This is especially important if you live in a busy urban environment.
For very minor scuffs from zips or handbags you even have a tiny extra layer of protection after you’ve applied car wax. This is 100% worth it if you find yourself using public car parks often!
Nice and Glossy
If you love a glossy car parked on your driveway then choosing to add wax to your mobile car detailing appointment is definitely right up your alley. A good wax application improves the glossy finish of your vehicle’s paintwork as well as enhances the rich tones of the colour.
Should you be unfortunate enough to have any minor scratches across your vehicle’s exterior, wax can minimise the appearance of any imperfections making your vehicle look a little more cared for.
If your car has already suffered a little oxidation or fading from the Aussie sunshine then you’ll be pleased to know that applying wax can improve the appearance. Sometimes for minor cases you even have a chance to reverse the effects!
Improves Your Vehicle’s Lifespan
Paint degradation can easily lead to unwanted rust and unsalvagable body work. Adding a wax layer can prevent this as well as protects your ceramic paint protection if you choose that too.
Car wax can reduce the need for touch ups or even resprays as well as frequent polishing meaning you’re preserving the overall lifespan of your paintwork as well.
Protects Against Nature
We’re lucky to have plenty of beautiful birds, stunning coast lines and large trees in Australia. Sadly these can all impact your vehicle’s exterior health!
Car wax helps to protect your vehicle’s exterior against bird droppings, tree sap and salty sea air. It can also protect against acidic rain fall and allow you to use less water when cleaning your car!
Applying Car Wax
Should you choose to apply car wax at home, it’s important to give your car a decent clean beforehand. You should wash and dry your car, treat it with a clay bar, apply wax in very thin layers, let it cure, then buff off the residue.
Of course you could make it easy for yourself and book in with us here at Australia’s Detailing Group today! Find your local branch today and contact us to make an appointment. Or you can use our online booking form for the ultimate convenient mobile car detailing service today!