Car Wax to Make a Dad Proud
12/04/08
Waxing your car was an important step in the car washing process where I grew up out West. Car wax is not something people have in their garages at home here in New York where I now live. Here cars are not the big deal they are to people in California. Car owners accessorize their cars much more there than they do here. They put on shiny rims and lighted license plate holders. It is a way to express yourself. It is who you are. A car is a way to get around on the East Coast. The sun also does a lot more damage to your car out West, so even if your car is simply a car to you, car wax is a regular part of the upkeep. As my dad would say, waxing your car will help it depreciate less because it keeps the exterior looking fantastic.
How do you know when it is time to wax your car? Most car experts say it depends on what kind of car wax you use and how flawless you want your car to look. I suppose with those guidelines, you might be destined to wax your car once a week. According to the description on car wax containers, it is time to wax again if rain water does not bead up on the paint.
You have two choices for waxing your car. You can have a professional do it, or do it yourself. Whenever I wax my car, it does not seem to stay shiny as long as when I have a car detailing place do it. I am guessing that I just do not have the same skill as them, regardless of the kind of car wax I would use. But here is how the experts tell you to apply car wax. Wash your car thoroughly first. Do not wax in the direct sunlight or if it is too cold. Make sure you do not feel any grit when you run your hand over the paint. If you do, you can apply a non abrasive cleaner meant for car surfaces to smooth it up. Dip a damp cloth or sponge in the car wax and apply it to the car surface in small circles. Cover all the paint in a pattern, remembering the path you followed. Then, starting where you began, use a cloth to remove the wax you applied. Make sure to shake out the towel frequently, so the wax does not build up. The last step is to assure there are no bits of wax left by polishing the entire surface with a different clean cloth such as a cheesecloth.
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