If you want to keep your car looking great as you drive around College Park, MD, it’s important to wax well and wax often, in addition to scheduling routine car maintenance. Waxing protects your car’s bodywork from air pollutants, rainwater, UV rays, tree sap, snow, and salt during winter. But if you wax the wrong way, you might scratch or blemish the paintwork. Here’s how to wax a car correctly in five simple steps.
1. Wash Your Car Well
Wax should always be applied to a freshly cleaned surface. Otherwise, particles of dirt can roughen the coat. So, before you begin, have your car washed or wash it yourself with soap and water. Once the bodywork is washed and dried, you’re ready to begin.
2. Smooth with Polish
Your clear coat may have slight blemishes or tiny scratches in places. If you wax over these marks, they’ll be preserved for longer. Before waxing, remove any fine marks from the clear coat with polish or rubbing compound applied gently with a damp microfiber cloth.
3. Apply the Wax with Care
When you purchase your wax, you’ll need a waxing pad or foam applicator, which may come with the wax product. You can now use the pad to apply the wax to the paintwork in small circular motions. Continue until the entirety of the paintwork is covered. If any areas seem thicker than others, use the pad and more wax if necessary to gently even it out.
Be careful not to get wax on the headlights or any other car part except the paintwork. Follow the instructions that come with your wax on where you should and shouldn’t apply the wax. Also, never wax your car in direct sunlight, as the heat may alter the composition of the wax before it dries.
4. Let the Wax Dry
You next need to patiently step away and let the wax dry. This should take about 30 minutes, but again, check the instructions on your wax container.
5. Wipe Off the Wax
The final step is to gently remove the wax using a clean microfiber cloth. Use the same circular motions you used to apply the wax.
When the wax starts to build up too much, turn the cloth over and continue with a clean patch. When the wax is removed, your car should have that beautiful pristine, shiny look, as if brand new.
How Often to Wax Car in College Park, MD
To maintain your car in tip-top condition, it’s best to wax every three months or so. Always wax just before winter to prepare your car for the slush and salt of winter roads.
If you’d like a demonstration on how to wax your car, visit DARCARS Nissan of College Park. Our courteous, experienced staff will be happy to explain more to you about upkeeping your vehicle.
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