How long does wax last?
Many enthusiasts prefer the shine from Carnauba waxes.
It is a deeper, richer shine and tends to mask and hide minor swirls in the
paint. While Caranuba has the highest melting point of all natural waxes it does
start to melt at 180 degrees F. A dark color vehicle parked in the sun on a
summer day can have a sustained paint temperature exceeding 200 degrees f!
A good rule of thumb is to expect 50% of your Carnauba
wax layer to be gone after 30 days, 75% after 60 days and 95% gone after 90
days. If you use a carnauba wax, you should plan on waxing your car four (4)
times a year. You can extend the waxes life expectancy by parking indoors, using
a car cover and by using spray-and-wipe detail sprays like Eimann
Fabrik Clear Pearl).
Here in Florida, I wax my car four times a year. During
the summer months, if I notice water has stopped beading on the hood, I’ll
give the trunk, top and hood another coat of wax.
Synthetic waxes contain man made polymers with melting
points in the thousands of degrees F. These coatings can last 6 to 9 months or
longer. Some of these products bead water while others “plate” the surface
causing water to sheet off. This lack of a visual cue (beading water) often
makes it difficult to determine when to re-apply synthetic products. If you use Klasse
All-In-One, Stoner
Polish & Seal, Meguiar’s
No. 20 Poly Sealant or Autoglym
Super Resin Polish a good rule is to wax your car once in the spring
and again late fall. This should give your car good protection all year long.