Car wax technique

Reflectivity

[: Reflectivity is the fraction of incident radiation reflected by a surface. In full generality it must be treated as a directional property that is a function of the reflected direction] [1]

The oils that are formulated in Carnauba waxes provide gloss, this distorts the light reflectance, giving the surface the ‘look’ of liquidity, like a mirror in shallow water reflecting a three-dimensional deep colour, in contrast, bees wax, paraffin wax, and some synthetic waxes tend to occlude the surface

Optimising light refraction

• Apply product in ‘direction of airflow’ to vertical surfaces roof to floor and then left to right, on horizontal surfaces bumper to trunk and then left to right, over-lapping panels to ensure complete coverage. Then apply in direction of airflow, horizontal surfaces hood to trunk, vertical surfaces front to back. This application technique affects the paints optical properties by optimising light refraction and the reflectivity of the bodylines and contours of the vehicle.
• Paint cleaning - for a pristine paint film surface after the application of detailer’s clay or polishing, use a chemical paint cleaner (Zaino or Klasse All-In-One) to ensure the surface is clean and the sub-surface is free of any grease or other residue, this will ensure durability
• Conduct a ‘swipe’ test and then remove excess product; be sure that the surface of the vehicle can be left undisturbed from rain and water (this includes QD sprays as they comprise approx. 90% water) for 12-24 hours to enable cross-linking or the surface protection may be compromised.