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Waxing a car is surprisingly easy and does not require the purchase of a lot of costly products. You pretty much just need wax and a microfiber towel for application. If you’ve never waxed a car ...

There are lots of ways to capture that elusive show-worthy shine. The auto-detailing market has multiplied in size since the days of hand-laid carnauba and beeswax, and while those old-school ...

Need to shine up your car, truck, or SUV? These products should more than do the job. Waxing makes a beautiful car look even better. That gorgeous, glossy appearance will turn heads wherever you go, ...

Save $200 and detail your car yourself in half a day. Get impressive results using the best products to detail a car, according to the pros. Detailing a car requires more than soap and a bucket. It’s ...

Those who hold a deep interest in cars appreciate the need for constant effort to keep their vehicle in impeccable, shiny state. An essential aspect of car maintenance is waxing. Car wax not only ...

Chances are good that if you made it here to The Drive, you like your car. If you’re just getting the hang of how to keep it looking good, read our guide on how to wash your car, then how to wax it.

Last month we discussed the proper technique for washing a vehicle to prepare its surface for polish and wax. As we mentioned in that story, appropriate exterior prep is a must to prevent minor ...

If you’re a regular at the car wash, you know that the squeaky-clean, shiny post-wash look never lasts as long as you hope it would. While washing your car never hurts, the real way to have a ...

It’s always frustrating when the best answer to a question is “it depends.” Full disclosure: how often you need to wax your car depends on how much you use it, the kind of wax you use, and what ...

If your eyes glaze over when scanning the car wax section, you're not alone. Alongside the tins of carnauba wax -- once the definitive choice of polish -- is a crowd of bottles, sprays and creams.

Black has become the new chrome for many new vehicles, as automakers have taken to swathing bumpers, side panels, and other exterior areas in dark, plastic trim. But exposure to the elements takes its ...