Steps to Applying Car Wax

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. A car is a reflection of 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. Regular waxing will keep your car looking as new as when you bought it.
So how often do you need 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 can get your car waxed one of two ways. 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. It could be that they are using better car wax or that I just have bad technique. But here is how the experts tell you to apply car wax. Start with a freshly washed car. You do not want to apply wax if your car is in the hot sun or if the temperature outside 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. Remove the wax (in the order in which it was applied) with a cloth or cloth diaper. To avoid streaking and build up, shake out your towel every so often. 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.