car wax

Buffed-on coating

Car wax is a protective coating applied to a vehicle's exterior to add shine and shield the paint from weather, dirt, and minor scratches.

Available as paste, liquid, or spray, it creates a hydrophobic barrier that causes water to bead and roll off: I wax my car every few months to keep it looking new.

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gleam · protection · paint protection · carnauba · paste · spray · applicator · microfiber · showroom · gloss · mirror finish · sealant · beading · swirl · clearcoat · reflection · driveway · chamois

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product function

car waxpaint stripper

Chemical that dissolves finishes

wax remover · rubbing compound · degreaser · acetone · polish remover

surface effect

car waxpaint stripper

Chemical that dissolves finishes

sandpaper · abrasive · road salt · acid rain · oxidation

Family

car, wax, cars, carriage, carry, carrier, carried, carrying, cart

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Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G