You would be forgiven for thinking that car polish and car wax are closely related, or perhaps even the same thing. However, this is not the case. In fact, polish and wax are very different, but can ...

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When was the last time you waxed your car? Last week? Last month? Last summer? Never? “Most of my customers go three or four years without waxing their cars,” says auto detailer Tom McWhinney of ...

There's nothing like the deep luster of freshly waxed paint, with its like-new, dripping-wet, showroom shine. Makes you feel proud of a job well done. Waxes aren't just glitz and glam, though. Despite ...

DEAR TOM AND RAY: Can you help settle a bet with my dad? He has an SUV, and he frequently goes and gets it buffed and waxed. It runs about $100 each time. I asked him why he does that. He said because ...

️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. There's nothing like the deep luster of ...

If your eyes glaze over when scanning the car wax section, you're not alone. Alongside the tins of carnauba wax -- once the definitive choice of polish -- is a crowd of bottles, sprays and creams.

Those who hold a deep interest in cars appreciate the need for constant effort to keep their vehicle in impeccable, shiny state. An essential aspect of car maintenance is waxing. Car wax not only ...

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Unless you’re a car aficionado, waxing your car might feel like another chore to add to the endless list: after giving your car a good wash, waxing is the final step in ensuring showroom levels of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. Proper car maintenance means a car should look as good as it runs. At the least, ...