Why Wax Your Car, Even if it Isn’t Going to Rain
Southern Californians enjoy incredible weather. It hardly ever rains here, and in the summer months we’ve got bright sunshine from dusk to dawn. So, if the weather is so good, do you really need to wax your car? Even though it’s not raining, wax is still an important element of vehicle maintenance.
Wax The Big Deal
If you’re not familiar with wax, it’s a protective coat that goes on after you’ve cleaned your car. To properly apply, you’ll first want to give your car a thorough wash. If you’re applying it by hand with elbow grease, put the wax on by rubbing it over the painted surfaces in small, circular motions with the provided applicator or a microfiber cloth. Avoid your windows, mirrors and lights. If you plan to polish your car as well, do that in between the wash and the wax. You’ll want the wax to be the last step in your car care routine.
Cover the whole vehicle’s painted surfaces with wax and be sure that you apply it during cooler times of the day, and if it’s really hot outside, apply the wax while your car is in the shade. Then, you can use a microfiber cloth to remove the wax. The purpose of the wax is to protect the finish. There are many different types of wax, and you can pick which wax is best for your needs.
The Benefits of Waxing
Protects the paint and clear coat from the sun
Just because it’s not raining or snowing, doesn’t mean your car’s exterior finish is impervious to damage from the elements. The sun’s UV rays can be incredibly damaging to your paint and can penetrate through the clear coat and cause fading.
Minimizes micro scratches
Dust, dirt and debris from the road can get all over your vehicle while you’re driving around town. This can cause small, micro scratches that will eventually start to show or will allow these impurities to become embedded into your car’s paint. Wax acts as a protective layer to stop these small attackers.
Makes maintenance easier
If your car is waxed frequently, it can make washing and waxing easier with each subsequent application. Wax will make it easier to clean off things like bird droppings, sap and road dust. A well-maintained smooth surface is also easier to wax than one that has a lot of impurities.
It looks good
A car that’s waxed just looks better. You’ll have more pride in your ride if it looks good coming down the road. Not only that, but if your vehicle looks good, it can help the trade-in or resale value. No one wants to buy a car that needs to be repainted right away.
Wax On
Just because it isn’t raining, doesn’t mean your vehicle won’t benefit from being waxed. Depending on how your vehicle is stored, where it’s parked during the day and how often you drive it will determine how often you need to wax. The average is two to four times a year. With just those few applications, wax can provide some great protective benefits and keep your car’s paint looking shiny.
All the details
If you want to learn more about caring for your vehicle, contact any of our dealerships to learn what type of wax they recommend for your specific vehicle and what detailing services they offer if you’re not prepared to wax the car yourself.