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Car Decoration - Waxing and Glazing

If you love your car, don't be too frugal. Give it a beauty treatment, such as waxing or glazing.

Below, I will introduce the methods of these two treatments.

Waxing your beloved car:

To maintain a clean appearance for your car, waxing is essential. However, many drivers have misconceptions about this: some frequently wax their cars while others never do; some believe that the more expensive the wax, the better, and only choose imported waxes. In fact, these practices are inappropriate. So, how should we wax our cars?

1. Types and Selection of Car Waxes

Currently, there are numerous types of car waxes available in the market, which can be divided into solid and liquid forms, high-end and mid-range qualities, and domestic and imported options. Since the performance of different waxes varies, so does their effect. Therefore, one must be cautious when choosing. An improper choice not only fails to protect the car body but may also discolor the paint. Generally, one should consider factors such as the characteristics of the wax, the age of the vehicle, the color of the paint, and driving conditions. For luxury sedans, high-end waxes can be selected; for new cars, colored coating gloss waxes are best to preserve the shine and color of the body; during summer, UV-resistant waxes are ideal; in poor driving environments, resin-based protective waxes are suitable; for ordinary vehicles, regular pearl or metallic series waxes suffice. Additionally, the selection of wax should match the car's paint color. Typically, dark-colored cars use black, red, or green series waxes, while light-colored cars use silver, white, or pearl series waxes.

2. Precautions When Waxing Your Car

a. After waxing the body, some residual wax may remain in the gaps around headlights, license plates, doors, and luggage compartments, making the car appear less aesthetically pleasing. If these wax residues are not promptly cleaned, they may cause rust. Therefore, after waxing, it's crucial to thoroughly remove all wax residues for perfect results.

b. When applying wax, use a sponge block with an appropriate amount of car wax, and apply it in straight back-and-forth motions on the car body. Do not randomly pour wax onto the car or make circular motions; complete the task continuously without stopping halfway. Generally, after the wax layer is evenly applied, wait 5-10 minutes before polishing with a new towel. However, for quick-drying waxes, polish as you apply.

c. It's important to control the frequency of waxing. Due to varying driving environments and parking locations, the time intervals between waxings should differ accordingly. Cars parked in garages and driven mostly on good roads should be waxed every 3-4 months; cars parked outdoors, exposed to wind and rain, should ideally be waxed every 2-3 months. Of course, this is not a rigid rule. Generally, if the car body feels rough upon touch, it's time to wax again.

d. Before waxing, it's best to wash the car with specialized car-washing water to remove dirt and dust from the exterior. Avoid using dishwashing detergents or soapy water, as the sodium chloride content can erode the paint layer, wax film, and rubber components, causing the paint to lose its luster and rubber parts to age. If specialized car-washing water is unavailable, use plain water to clean the car, dry it completely before applying wax.

e. New cars should not be waxed indiscriminately. Some people wax their newly purchased cars immediately, which is undesirable. This is because new cars already have a layer of protective wax on their paint. Waxing too early removes the original factory-applied wax, leading to unnecessary waste. Generally, a new car does not need waxing within the first five months.

f. Waxing should be done in a shaded area to ensure the car body does not heat up. As temperatures rise, the adhesion of the wax decreases, affecting the quality of the waxing process.

In summary, just as humans require beauty care, cars also need regular waxing to maintain a more attractive and beautiful appearance.

After glazing, the car paint surface becomes smooth with a soft feel, making it a popular choice among many car enthusiasts for car beautification.

Car glazing has been practiced in China for at least five to six years.

What is glaze? What is the basic principle of glazing?

The glaze we often refer to is actually an antioxidant extracted from petroleum by-products. Its features include acid resistance, anti-corrosion, high temperature tolerance, wear resistance, water wash resistance, strong penetration, strong adhesion, and high gloss.

Glazing involves using soft wool or sponges through the high-speed vibration and friction of a vibrating polisher to forcefully penetrate the glaze molecules into the gaps of the car's painted surface using the unique penetration and adhesion properties of the glaze. This gives the paint the same characteristics as the glaze, thus enhancing its beauty and providing protection for the car paint.

What are the advantages of glazing? Why glaze?

After glazing, the car paint achieves or even surpasses the original paint effect. It makes old cars look newer and new cars shinier. It also provides resistance to high temperatures, sealing, oxidation prevention, increased brightness, water wash resistance, acid rain resistance, and corrosion resistance. Moreover, it lays the foundation for future car beautification, painting, and refurbishment.

The durability of glazing.

Glaze is essentially a layer of film. Its longevity depends directly on the usage rate of your car, air environment, and number of washes. Properly maintained, glazing typically lasts about a year before needing a second application.

Should old cars be glazed?

Old cars should be glazed as soon as possible. If a car has been driven for some time, airborne dust particles and unprofessional car washing processes may leave many tiny scratches on the paint surface. These scratches form dense concentric circles under lighting, commonly known as "sun circles." Glazing acts like using toothpaste to repair scratches on a watch, allowing the paint surface to be restored and polished through a polisher, achieving a paint rejuvenation effect.

Does glazing affect the car paint?

If you want to protect your new car's shine for a long time, it's recommended to go to a professional car beauty store for glazing to ensure quality. True professional glazing does not harm the paint.

For repainted areas, glazing has no impact. However, after repainting, it's best to re-glaze the repainted areas for better results.

How often should you wax? How long after each application should you polish?

It's suggested to wax once a month to maintain the brightness of the car paint.

Cream and soft paste waxes are the easiest to use. After applying, wait until the wax dries and turns powdery, then polish with a soft cotton cloth.

Coarse or hard waxes are used for mild body polishing but can damage the paint surface and should not be used frequently.

Avoid using hard objects to scrape dirt off to prevent scratching the body. When waxing, avoid applying wax to plastic parts, as it may cause difficult-to-remove wax stains.

Glazing is a highly technical car body beautification technique, and it's recommended to visit a reputable car beauty maintenance shop.

Main equipment and tools required for glazing: Waxing/glazing machine (vibration polisher) or high-frequency glazing machine, non-woven fabric, paper tape, etc.

A: Glazing. Apply glaze on the car body and use a glazing machine to glaze the entire car (apply evenly). Once the glaze fully penetrates and dries, use non-woven fabric to wipe it clean (remember to move in straight lines, not circles). Repeat the above steps twice more to complete the entire glazing process.

B: Clean the car body. Wash the car thoroughly, ensuring no residue remains, as any residue could cause friction and damage the paint during wiping. After washing, check if there's an oxidized layer (use the tin foil side of a cigarette pack to lightly rub the paint surface; if it turns white, it indicates an oxidized layer) and any scratches. If present, polish the car body paint first. After polishing, clean the car body again (mainly to remove the polishing agent). Drive the car to a dust-free workshop and wait for glazing.

C: After glazing, small scratches on the car body will be covered. Remove paper tapes, newspapers, etc., and clean the stuck surfaces with chamois leather or non-woven fabric.

D: Use paper tape (masking tape) to cover all rubber components, logos, letters, etc., on the car body. If there's a plastic guard plate, cover it with newspapers to prevent the glaze from being difficult to clean.

1. Some beauty shops use infrared lamps to bake the paint during glazing to enhance the penetration of the glaze. However, if the time and distance are not well controlled, the glaze may dry on the paint surface before the paint softens, resulting in poor glazing effects.

2. Glazing creates a strong protective film on the car paint surface, extending the life of the paint. Within a year, waxing is unnecessary, but washing the car may damage the glazing. Thus, avoid automatic car washes. When washing, avoid using alkaline cleaning agents; instead, use neutral ones to prevent damaging the glazing effect.

3. Always choose high-quality glazes for glazing, such as those produced by American Cera-Pro, British Sonax, and other high-tech products from France and Germany, which provide excellent results.

Comparison between Waxing and Glazing

Both car waxing and crystal bright glazing are beauty treatments aimed at protecting the car's paint gloss. Functionally, they share similarities, but compared to car waxing, crystal bright glazing has its own distinct advantages.

One, Crystal Bright Glaze is water-insoluble, avoiding the defect of car wax dissolving in water. Since the waxes used in car waxing are all water-soluble, if a freshly waxed car encounters rainy weather, the wax will dissolve in the rainwater, failing to protect the paint or enhance its appearance. Also, since wax is water-soluble, frequent car washing becomes inconvenient after waxing. Crystal Bright Glaze, being water-insoluble, avoids dissolution issues and can provide long-term protection for the car's paint.

Two, Does not damage the original paint surface. Compared to waxing, glazing's second advantage is that it does not harm the car's paint surface. Traditional car waxing requires frequent washing before waxing, which naturally poses risks to the car's paint, eventually thinning it. Crystal Bright Glaze uses nanotechnology-like methods to attach a flowing glaze layer to the car's paint surface, hardening transparently, akin to giving the car's paint a transparent and tough "protective coat," thereby protecting the car's paint.

Three, Long-lasting protection. After a comprehensive glazing treatment, the car can be protected for approximately a year, eliminating the hassle of frequent car washes and allowing easy removal of surface dust.

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