How to Make Homemade Carnauba Wax

Carnauba wax is a fantastic way to protect the longevity of your car's paint job, as it is one of the hardest waxes found in nature, thereby creating a hard barrier to keep your car's paint safe. If you don't want to buy commercially available prepared wax concoctions, it is possible to create your own carnauba wax-based car wax at home.

Things You'll Need

  • 4 tbsp pure carnauba wax
  • 1 cup linseed oil
  • 2 tbsp. pure beeswax
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • Double boiler
  • Heat-resistant container
  • Place all ingredients into the top section of a double boiler on low to medium heat.

  • Heat slowly until the wax has melted, stirring occasionally until uniformly smooth.

  • Pour slowly and carefully into a heat-resistant container and allow to cool.