What is the difference between a polish and a wax?
Although this often trips up car enthusiasts, the difference between glazes and polishes is quite simple. Polishes are abrasive, when you polishing your car, you are essentially taking off a layer at a microscopic level. Glazes do no such thing, but rather fill in the tiny clear coat imperfections and lines that polishing leaves behind. By glazing, you’re successfully sealing in the work that the polishes have done, which will enhance the high-gloss appearance of your paint after you’ve followed it up with a wax.

Should I use household cleaners to wash my car?
Household cleaners like dishwashing detergent are specifically manufactured to dissolve grease. Wax is essentially a grease, household cleaners will remove your car’s wax finish; leaving your auto with little shine and even less protection. Some household detergents have fine abrasive and these can scratch your car’s surface.

 Should I use once-a-year wax and polish products?
Your car deserves a lot better than once-a-year products. Your car is most probably your second largest investment after your home. That being said you should not compromise on the quality of the products you use to maintain it. Regular washing and waxing pays enormous dividends. Once a year products will become obvious and to the detriment as the years go by.

 Should I wax my vehicle in the sun?
That’s a definite no no, It’s recommended by most recognised manufacturers that one waxes out of direct sunlight. When your paint’s finish is hot, it hardens the wax to a point where it can be difficult to remove.

Should I wash my car often?
One should wash as often as is practical and depending on the road conditions and weather fluctuations. Most car owners wash their vehicles at least once a week. Modern car paints are hardy and not easily diminished by constant washing  but the method and type of product that is used is of utmost importance.

Should I use free car washes and car washes in general?
One needs to understand that car washes are basically a convenience and not the proper manner to care for an expensive investment. Most car washes are unsupervised and improper use of high volume spray jets can and will damage your paintwork. Use car washes as a second option aside from professional detailers.

 If a little car wash soap is good, is a lot better?
No. Too much car wash concentrate can leave a film on your vehicle. Use exactly what the manufacturer specifies.

 Is it a good idea to put a wax coat before winter?
Wash your vehicle as often as possible during the winter months as cold weather diminishes the paint protection and ensure a very high quality wax protection after a sealant or glaze. Remember a glaze brings out the depth and colour but does not protect the paintwork. Wax on the other hand protects the glaze, sealant and paintwork.

Should I worry about water spots and bird mess?
Simple — get them off as soon as possible. Attack those water spots before the sun has a chance to evaporate them, and they’ll come right off.