what is the deal with this?
How can I tell if the product I am using has polishing agents?
If the product label says that it leaves a powdery residue, you can be sure that it contains abrasives. Some of the conventional wax/polishes contain as much as 20% by weight polishing agents. Optimum Car Wax is the only product that is abrasive-free, is as durable as paste wax, and offers UV protection.
Why do most wax /polish products contain abrasives?
Conventional waxes and polishes were designed for older enamel finishes to remove oxidized pigments and colorants. Paint technology has come a long way in the past decade; however, the wax /polish manufacturers still offer the same old technologies.
What is the difference between liquid and paste wax /polish?
The only difference between liquid and paste waxes /polishes is thickening agents. Both conventional liquid and paste waxes/polishes contain abrasives which can harm the clear coat finish.
What about using wax /polish products that say clear coat safe?
These products generally contain finer polishing agents which cause finer scratches and swirl marks.
I assume meguiars waxes wouldn't fall in to the "conventional waxes" category.
How can I tell if the product I am using has polishing agents?
If the product label says that it leaves a powdery residue, you can be sure that it contains abrasives. Some of the conventional wax/polishes contain as much as 20% by weight polishing agents. Optimum Car Wax is the only product that is abrasive-free, is as durable as paste wax, and offers UV protection.
Why do most wax /polish products contain abrasives?
Conventional waxes and polishes were designed for older enamel finishes to remove oxidized pigments and colorants. Paint technology has come a long way in the past decade; however, the wax /polish manufacturers still offer the same old technologies.
What is the difference between liquid and paste wax /polish?
The only difference between liquid and paste waxes /polishes is thickening agents. Both conventional liquid and paste waxes/polishes contain abrasives which can harm the clear coat finish.
What about using wax /polish products that say clear coat safe?
These products generally contain finer polishing agents which cause finer scratches and swirl marks.
I assume meguiars waxes wouldn't fall in to the "conventional waxes" category.
Comment