What is gloss?
Gloss is an optical characteristic that describes the capacity of a surface to reflect directed light. Dirt, grime and environmental contamination on the surface of a vehicle’s paint will absorb and diffuse light, making it look dull and lifeless. No paint will remain glossy if it is neglected. Proper surface care is one of the most rewarding activities you can have performed on your vehicle. Not only do you immediately see a difference, but when it comes time to sell or trade in your vehicle, it will be worth far more than a similar model that has been neglected.
4. Which is type of wax is better, a paste wax or a liquid wax? 5. Are polymer sealants safe/good for my car’s finish? 6. Are polymer sealants better than traditional carnauba waxes? 7. What is Carnauba wax? Carnauba is the hardest natural occurring wax available. Carnauba is primarily harvested from palm trees in Brazil. The wax is melted down and added to Meguiar’s formulations to enhance their durability and protection against the environment as well as adding gloss to your car’s finish. Meguiar’s uses only #1 yellow Carnauba wax, the most costly and highest quality grade. There are other companies touting the fact that they use an even higher grade of Carnauba wax called Ivory Carnauba wax. Ivory Carnauba wax is simply #1 yellow Carnauba wax that has been decolorized to remove the natural yellow color. The decolorizing process in no way, shape or form increases the quality of the Carnauba wax. If anything, the decolorizing process could diminish the quality of the Carnauba because
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