Wax. Its dead.

  What?? Isn't wax just wax? I am happy to report as a detailer constantly studying and learning about new techniques and products that wax is officially had it's time and it is over with. You had a good run wax! You have been around for a LONG time but wax is now being taken over with specifically two new technologies. And I will explain them here.

This is what you guys usually think of when you think of wax. And really theres nothing wrong with this kind of wax except its out-dated. In South Dakota weather a typical paste wax (NOT a hybrid, more on that later) will last around 3 months if your lucky and keep on top of washing the vehicle. 

The newer alternative to this is a spray 'wax'. Which looks just like this one here. These spray wax's are much faster to apply and because most of the ones produced today are not actually wax in the form that most of you are aware of may give you just as much life as a paste wax. 

What most of you receive now when I detail your vehicle is what is called a sealant. Sealant are much better for a variety of different reasons.

• They hold up to extremes better. Hot, cold, doesn't matter. 
• They last longer. Most of the time you see 3-6 months of protection out of a sealant. 
• They dont attract dust like carnuba wax does! This is a big one. Sealants are neutral whereas carnuba paste wax actually ATTRACTS dust slightly.

Sealants come in spray form also like this one. Looks familiar huh! Yes you can buy decent detailing supplies at Wal-Mart. They are far from the best but for the average person they would do just fine.

When customers get my Gold package detail I use this which is a liquid sealant. This is a very high grade sealant that will last a solid 6 months if taken care of. It also offers a fantastic shine. The only reason I use this over a spray one is simple. I already have the buffer out and I can insure a great even coverage over the whole vehicle. 

Now for the newest and greatest form of paint protection in liquid form....COATINGS. Coatings can be tricky to apply and are expensive. You have to have good lighting and a perfectly prepped surface to apply them on. This is why they work great for new cars or ones that have been maintained VERY well. Even on brand new cars it is always recommended for at least a light polishing step. Life expectancy on a coating is anywhere from 2-5 years. And you can coat paint, trim, rims and glass. 

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