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Jun 29, 2015

protect paint depositphotosNot everyone cares to or wants to wax their car, although there are many benefits of doing it. Waxing is a great way to protect your vehicle’s paint. It is also a great way to keep your vehicle looking shiny and new, and to keep its value at the highest that it can be. Wax your vehicle with some tips from your Kia dealer near Alamogordo.

Preparing

There are a few things that you should do to prepare your vehicle for its waxing job. You should first give your vehicle a good washing using car soap and water. Work on removing all dirt and grime. Wax has a harder time sticking to dirty paint. Make sure that your vehicle is completely dry before you begin, too. Wax also has a harder time sticking to moisture. Don’t wax your vehicle in extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures. You should do it in a garage or in the shade if you’re outside.

Waxing

Use small amounts of wax, and apply it with the applicator pad that probably came with your waxing kit. Using too much wax is a common mistake and will just make a mess. Apply the wax in small and circular motions, and work your car section by section. Take your time. Let the wax sit there until it is dry. It should come off easily when it is ready. Use a microfiber cloth the remove it in the same fashion that you applied it. Be sure to remove any residue. Then you can polish your vehicle to a shine.