Car Wax Reviews

Search for car wax and you’ll find many brands, but which car wax works the best? Car wax can be a preference or an environmental decision if you want to skip harmful chemicals. However, there are some top car wax reviews offered by the experts and environmentalists.

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Car wax is just what it states, a substance that is applied to your car, usually left to dry and rubbed to “wax” your car and give it a classy shine. There are many car waxes on the market today and while most are made from the Carnauba Palm tree with carnauba wax, some can contain volatile organic chemicals (VOCs).

Once waxed, your car’s paint surface not only shines, the paint is protected and minor scratches often disappear.

No matter what your preference, VOCs or not, some car waxes do seem to work better than others through trial and error, while others are top-rated by both consumers and experts. Actually, some car detailers say carnauba wax melts in the sun so the waxed effect and protection don’t last as long.

Car wax helps to keep your car clean and protected from the sun’s ultra-violet rays that can fade paint. Should you buy a paste or a liquid wax? What is the easiest process? What do the experts recommend? First, here’s a list of different types of car waxes outlined by professional detailer Thomas Martinez:

• Liquid – Ask any professional detailer and they’ll tell you they prefer liquid wax. "They are synthetic," reminds Martinez, "but they are easily applied and can produce an effect quickly." In essence, detailers prefer the liquid to get the job done faster and turn a higher profit each day.
• Paste – Paste wax can be made from both natural ingredients and polymers. "It is more time consuming," says Martinez, "and is applied by hand and then hand or machine buffed." Unlike the liquid wax, this process is just as effective and produces shine and protection as effective as liquid waxes.
• Colored Waxes – The hype over the new colored waxes may be just that, hype. With the auto industry producing more color options each year, the ability for colored waxes to blend and cover scratches is low, and Mr. Martinez does not recommend colored waxes.
• Carnauba Wax - For the car enthusiast who loves shining their "baby," carnauba wax is very effective and offers a deep, natural shine that will protect your car from sunlight, dirt, and scratching. Other paste waxes contain paraffin, beeswax and synthetic waxes, which often give off a cloudy effect. "There are some VOC solvents in carnauba waxes," offers Martinez.

• Black Magic Wet Shine Liquid Wax - This is an expensive liquid and was highly recommended by Consumer Reports for its performance. This liquid wax is made from a liquid solvent called Naphtha which is a petroleum according to its manufacturer’s (RITTCOs) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). It can minimize swirls and surface blemishes even on clear coat paint. It also offers a wet-shine look and protects your exterior finish. This liquid wax is applied by hand and can be buffed by hand or machine buffer.
• Turtle Wax Carnauba Car Wax – Turtle Wax produces this carnauba wax in both liquid and paste form. It is water repellent and durable and protects against the sun’s ultra violet rays. Both the liquid and paste can be applied and rubbed by hand or machine buffer. According to the Company’s MSDS sheet, it is made from water, solvent, additives, and carnauba wax. The solvents are identified as a Stoddard solvent and hydro-treated light distillute solvent.
• Buy Car Wax – This company recommends a variety of colored wax that comes in blue, white, and dark colors. These colored carnauba paste waxes can be hand applied and buffed by machine or hand. Buy Car Wax recommends Merguiars’ ColorX to restore your paint surface and enhance color. The MSDS was not available unless you provide an email on Merguiars' website.
• Optimum Car Wax - Produced by Eco Car Wax, this environmentally friendly car wax is void of VOC harmful chemicals and still gets the job done. It takes only fifteen minutes to apply and lasts for five months. It also offers a money-back guarantee.

As stated earlier, car waxes are a preference. You might find one you like and just stick to it due to ease of use or quality of performance. Keep in mind that if your vehicle has scratches that are deep, even if they appear tiny in size, no car wax will buff them out and you should consider a re-paint of your vehicle.

Car wax reviews offer the basics on ingredients and how they deliver. If you’re new to car wax, ask a professional detailer to help you choose the best car wax for your car, truck, SUV or minivan.

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