What kind of wax is best?
“Wax” has become the generic term for any type of paint protectant. Waxes that use carnauba/polymer blends are usually considered the best. Carnauba wax, which comes from the Brazilian rainforests, is durable and produces a deep shine, but can be a pain to remove after application and sometimes causes a greasy or oily look. Newer waxes use polymers, which are produced by people in white lab coats. Polymer-based waxes (which are actually classified as sealants or synthetic waxes) are becoming more popular because of the ease of application/removal and their durability. Some people like to say the depth of shine of polymer does not compare to that of carnauba. In general, carnauba/polymer blends combine the best of both worlds-deep shine, durability, and ease of use. Whether a product is classified as a wax or sealant depends on its main ingredient-wax or polymer. Since most waxes and sealants contain both, classifying them is a bit harder, but it really doesn’t matter. Just pick a produ
