Q-I have a new car with a clear-coat finish. What are the advantages of this type of finish and are there any cautions for waxing the car? R.W., Naperville. A-It`s important to use the proper wax on a ...

Why Do We Use Car Wax? Regularly waxing a car is essential because it preserves the clear coat over a vehicle's paint. The clear coat is the layer that protects the paint from corrosive elements, ...

For some, a clean car isn’t enough. It needs to be closer to perfection. A deep cleaning of your vehicle’s paint, including correcting the imperfections in the clear coat, then applying a layer of ...

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Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. Before buying a car wax, be aware that premium car wax brands don’t necessarily hold up any better ...

Drivers looking to get the most value for their car when they sell it have been urged by a popular mechanic to take care of one particular component. A popular mechanic has taken to YouTube to share a ...

While fall leaves create a festive seasonal atmosphere, many don’t realize the damage that piled-up leaves can cause to your car. Automotive experts recommend that car owners should remove fallen ...

New gelcoat finishes project a radiate shine, but over years that new-boat gloss can grow dull and chalky. Polishing helps bring back the luster, and applying quality marine wax products help protect ...

It's December now on the East Coast. Fun cars are going away. They're going into storage units, garages, under tents and heavy tarps, because winter is coming. California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada.