The formula for car waxes varies enormously – from natural oils and resin-type formulas to synthetic waxes in some of the lower priced products. So too does the price, quantity required for an application and cost of application pads or mitts vary enormously.
Reality is, using even the best car wax is only a temporary solution to keeping your new car looking good and of course still requires a lot of hard work and time. Some motoring enthusiasts believe that to keep their car looking good, they need to reapply a wax to the paintwork at least every 3 months.