Paste wax is a car wax product that is concentrated into a hard paste form. There is a general misconception that paste waxes are more durable (protect better, last longer, etc.), but this is not true. They simply have less solvents, and after being poured while liquefied, they hardened into a paste. There are a lot of paste waxes available. Most are junk, however, a few master wax makers still exist who craft very fine "show car" waxes. I love these products. They don't protect very well … [Read more...]

Paint sealants are 100% synthetic car waxes. They differ from other car wax products in one single way, their durability. The goal of a paint sealant is to last as long as possible by being resistant to detergent, and withstanding exposure to the sun, weather and environmental conditions. Not all paint sealants live up to their claim of "long lasting protections," so it pays to read the reviews and recommendations. … [Read more...]

Cleaner waxes are basically two products in one. Their first function is to clean and polish the paint like a pre-wax cleaner polish. Their second function is to coat with wax to beautify and protect. There and dozens upon dozens of products in this category. However, very few live up to their promise. At best, most of these products are a compromise, and neither polish or wax the surface well. Oddly enough, three of the products that have been around the longest seem to work the best, … [Read more...]

Spray waxes are light car wax products designed to be sprayed directly on the car, and wiped off, or sprayed on an applicator to apply to the car. The purpose of a spray wax is to make waxing your car easy, but until recently, most spray wax products completely missed the mark. A new breed of spray waxes has hit the market that are actually quite impressive. As polymer blending technology improves, so are these convenient car wax products. … [Read more...]

Liquid car wax products are the most common of all automotive wax products. They are relatively inexpensive to make, and chemical blenders make them in huge vats to sell under many different brand names. While most of these products do a pretty good job coating the paint and making it look a little better, there are few stand out products. In general, expect a liquid car wax coating to protect your car 100% for 30 days, then fall of 50% or more each month after. If you wax your car monthly, … [Read more...]

Paint polishes and compounds are for corrective paint polishing to remove oxidation, swirl marks, water spot etching, scratches, bird dropping damage, and more. Always use the least aggressive polish necessary to get the job done. For more information about removing paint damage, see Paint Repair Clinic. … [Read more...]

Dual-action car polishers, often called orbital buffers, are electric polishers that safely polish your car's paint without the possibility of causing damage. Featured here are electric car polishers from Meguiar's, Griot's Garage, Porter Cable and Flex. … [Read more...]