![]() ![]() When shopping based on our Ratings, be sure to match the exact product with those tested. At last check, these tested products are still available for sale, but new variations are expected to appear on store shelves. Since this test was performed in 2011, the roll out of government regulations regarding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has pushed the industry to alter its formulations. Check our Ratings for products that scored lower in this area. Waxing can fill minute finish imperfections, and waxes that scored highly for gloss improvement removed oxidation and made paint appear darker and more vibrant.īut be aware that the paint finishes on some darker-colored cars can actually be damaged by some of the more abrasive waxes, which can leave swirl marks. And if your car is older or the finish has begun to dull, the effects can be even more dramatic. For this reason, we recommend waxing even new cars every two or three months. Most products we tested showed a significant loss of protection within about five weeks. But a coat of wax can add a layer of protection against tree sap, bird droppings, and other contaminants-at least for a while. ![]() Regular washing is still the most important step to protecting your car’s finish. Thanks to today’s clear-coat finishes, our testing shows that even the best wax will probably not improve the shine on a new car. They’re best only for newer finishes and if you wash and wax frequently. We did not evaluate spray-on/wipe-off products this time, because earlier tests have shown them to be less effective for cleaning, to be ineffective against weather, and to rate the worst for durability. Both wax types had similar scores for ease of use. We also found that pastes performed no better than liquids overall, though the two top-scoring pastes were the only waxes to rated excellent for durability. Still, none of the 19 products tested were good enough to be Rated excellent, with most showing signs of deterioration within a few weeks. In fact, some moderately priced liquids scored near the top of our Ratings-better than some products costing twice as much. Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only.īefore buying a car wax, be aware that premium car wax brands don’t necessarily hold up any better than lower-priced alternatives, based on our latest tests. ![]()
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