What is wax, and why do I need to apply it?

Wax is a product designed to give your car’s paint a temporary micro-thin layer of protection from the environment. Wax seals the paint, protecting it by blocking the elements that would otherwise harm the paint. Pollution, dirt and grime, tree sap and bird droppings all rest on the wax coating rather than directly on the paint. As a result, wax helps your car stay cleaner, and it helps maintain the quality and prolong the life of your paint. Regular wax applications are an important preventative maintenance procedure for your car’s paint, just like regular oil changes are an important maintenance procedure for your engine.