Why don waxes and polishes work as well as TOUGHGUARD®?
The heat from the sun (solar convection) melts the wax that lays on painted surfaces. Because waxes are hard and viscous, they plate over the surface and do not penetrate into the pores. Waxes have very little resistance to detergents and are easily washed off with each wash. When left out in the sun, the exposed surfaces quickly heat up. The wax melts and, while in a molten state, dust, industrial fallout, exhaust fumes and any other pollutants floating in the air and water are absorbed into the molten wax. Consequently the surface looks dirtier, is washed more frequently, and as a result of the deteriation of the wax, the surface is exposed to the destructive elements that degrade the appearance of the finish. The best known waxes (carnuba) widely used over beeswax are no match for the degradation of the natural elements and man-made pollutants. Waxes must be constantly applied to maintain a good protection.
