When you apply car wax, you know the substance is supposed to protect your car. However, you may not know what exactly it protects and how it works. If you do choose to use car wax, you will find that the finish of your car retains a more pristine look for a longer period of time.
The idea of using a wax on cars evolved from the days of the horse-drawn carriage. Drivers applied animal fat wax to protect the paint on their vehicles.
Car wax protects against different elements that the vehicle may be exposed to. This includes acid rain, road salt, pollution, insect and bird droppings and UV rays.
Applying car wax creates a barrier between the car and the different hostile environmental elements.
You do not need a thick coat to protect against different harsh elements. The average thickness of modern car wax is between .004 and .006 inches.
Car waxes are made from several different types of material, including acrylic resins, polymers, natural wax and carnauba.
