Keep that new car' look with the right wax
There is no mistaking the appeal of a shiny new car. That fresh-from-the-showroom look turns heads and garners nods of approval. But pollution, weather, scratches and a host of other pesky problems can leave your car's exterior looking dull and less appealing.
Perhaps you'd think that waxing can help restore shine to your car. Well, not if you don't use the right product. Many commonly used waxes can actually dull a new car's finish. They use a combination of wax or silicone and a harsh abrasive polish, which causes tiny scratches. The scratches can deflect light, ruin new paint and reduce overall shine.
Your new car should not be exposed to these abrasives. A washing and a touch up with an abrasive-free wax may be all you need to once again get that sparkling, fresh-from-the-dealership shine.
The most effective waxes are made with Carnauba wax, found in a select group of palm trees that grow mainly in Brazil. The first car waxes were composed of this ingredient and were abrasive-free. As the costs of gathering and importing this natural wax skyrocketed, chemists created less expensive "wax-less" substitutes. Abrasives were then added to these products and billed as the "lazy man's one-step car polish." Unfortunately, these new waxes have never been able to equal the extreme high gloss and lasting power of pure Carnauba wax. Since the progression from Carnauba to man-made synthetics occurred over many years, only astute consumers realized they were getting less shine for their money.
