Wax durability varies by manufacturer and what is used in their makeup.\u00a0 I have seen waxes last 2 weeks and some last as much as 6 months.\u00a0 Carnauba waxes will typically last 3-5 weeks at most, while sealants will offer better protection for about 4+ months.\u00a0 No wax will last a year no matter what hype you have been told, so its best to reapply before you think the wax is completely gone!<\/p>\n
Carnaubas will usually look deeper and wetter, but at a cost!\u00a0 Their durability lacks where the appearance makes up for it!\u00a0 Sealants are the opposite in which the durability is superior, yet the look is often more reflective.<\/p>\n
Some of the waxes I have personally used and durability I have seen:<\/p>\n
Blackfire wet diamond<\/a> \u2013 4-6 months (my personal favorite for ease of use on and off, plus the slickness and wetness as a result of use)<\/p>\n Meguiars 21<\/a> \u2013 3-4 months (sealant wax from well-known company)<\/p>\n Pinnacle\u00a0 Souveran <\/a>\u2013 2-3 weeks (best for looks and regarded as a beauty wax)<\/p>\n Poorboys EX<\/a> – 2-3 months (nice slickness and durability, more reflective looking rather than wet looking)<\/p>\n Reapplication of wax protection will depend on a few factors:\u00a0 How long since the previous application, what kind of conditions the car was driven in, how the car is washed, etc.\u00a0 If you can feel the car and it isn\u2019t slick, its time to re-wax.\u00a0 If you can wash the car and dirt is not coming off with ease, it may be time to re-wax.\u00a0 If while washing the car<\/a>, the water isn\u2019t beading up like it did the first few washes after the first application, it may be time for a new application.\u00a0 You never want to let the wax completely disappear and degrade leaving your car with zero protection.\u00a0 At the very least, wax<\/a> once every 4-6 months for constant protection, even if you feel the car doesn\u2019t need wax, it more than likely could use it after 4 months!<\/p>\n One more thing to consider is the use of a pre-wax cleaner!\u00a0 This will allow a stronger bond between the paint and the wax, which in turn will give you better protection and durability!\u00a0 You don’t want to just layer wax on top of old wax.\u00a0 For best results, using a product like Chemical Guys Ez\u00a0Creme Glaze<\/a> or P21s Paintwork Cleanser<\/a> will clean the paint and prep it for the up and coming wax application.\u00a0 The light cleaners in the EZ Creme will help strip off any old oils \/ waxes from the paint.<\/p>\n