A Simple Guide For Waxing Your Car

Car wax, over the years, has gone through many phases, and with those phases and confusion. However, one thing that sticks is that wax has a few benefits beyond just making your vehicle look amazing. It’s an excellent option for anyone who wants to protect their car, spend less time on maintenance, and increase their vehicle’s resale value — no matter what they drive,

Read on to learn:

1. The benefits of waxing your car,

2. When you should wax it, and

3. What are your wax treatment options.

1. Benefits of Waxing Your Car Protection

Along with giving you a Beautiful glow, waxing your car protects it from UV rays, bird bombs, and the viscous Florida salt water. As harmless as water might seem, rain and road spray carry all sorts of nasty things and as a result are the biggest contributors to paint fading, peeling, and discoloration. But a protective layer of wax makes your car’s paint hydrophobic or water-resistant. Wax repels any water that comes in contact with your vehicle’s surface to bunch together into tight beads that can’t sink into (and damage) your paint.

Savings

Wax comes in several forms and although not all wax is created equal something is better than nothing. When you wax your vehicle, you don’t have to wash it as often or as thoroughly because you won’t have to deal with as much dirt or grime sticking to your car’s clear coat.

Higher Value

One of the biggest reasons people get a car detail is to get a better deal on a trade-in or sale. Not only does waxing your car help preserve the paint but it also gives it an unmatched shine/glow. If you’re an independent seller, you’ll be able to negotiate a higher price for your vehicle if it’s clean, shiny, and well-protected. And if you’re going through a dealership, you have more leverage for negotiating a better value. Either way, waxing your car will impress another driver and hopefully convince them to buy from you!

2. How Often Should You Wax Your Car

The short answer is: It depends. If your car is garage-kept, you might only need a fresh coat of wax every few months(this does depend on the wax though). But if your vehicle is parked on the street and exposed to the elements, putting on a coat of wax once a month is what we recommend.

No matter how often you decide to wax your vehicle, you can use a simple "water bead test" to determine whether or not your car is due for a waxing. Just pour water onto your car’s hood. If the water beads on the surface, the wax is still protecting your car’s paint from the elements like it should be. But if the water forms “sheets” on the paint or streams down the hood of your car, it’s time for a new coat of wax.

3. Your Wax Treatment Options

When you’re ready to wax your vehicle, you have a few treatment options. Of course, there’s always the DIY route, but you may not have the time (or the desire) to wax your car on your own — and that’s okay! Luckily for you Road Hog has some options to help you out.

Now that you know even more about waxing your car, you can:

• Protect your vehicle.

• Save money over time.

• Increase your car’s resale value.

• Know when your vehicle’s due for a wax.

• Choose from a variety of wax treatment options.

And remember: DIY is great for some things, but if you don’t have the time or the energy to wax your own vehicle, no worries. Road Hog Detailing offers customized mobile services for everyone.

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