SmartWAX - The one and only

On the previous post, I mentioned that I would be covering a product-per-post to highlight each SmartWax product and its key features.  

The first and foremost product is, of course, the SmartWAX.  Just so there's no confusion; SmartWax stands for both the entire line of products and is also the signature product within the line.  

First up: SmartWax

SmartWax is one of the simplest, most effective tools in your cars paint protection arsenal.  If you only could have one product to care for your car, this would be the most diverse.

SmartWax:

- is easy to apply, easy to wipe off.  Absolutely no dusting, hazing or 'stickiness' when wiping off
- not only puts a nice coat of carnauba wax protection on your paint but also acts as a polish to remove and clean any contaminants that may be on the paint
- polishes, shines, and protects in one easy step
- removes tree sap, water spots, fallout, bug/bird stains and other paint damaging elements
- clear coat safe and can also be used on glass, metal, fiberglass and carbon fiber
- can be applied on wet or dry surfaces
- Adds a deep gloss and depth, providing a superior mirror finish to any vehicles finish
- VOC compliant - it won't harm you or the environment

SmartWax is formulated to be user friendly for both the everyday user and the weekend warrior yet provide professional quality results.  It seems a bit cliché to state that a wax is 'easy to use and apply' since most, if not all brands state that.  The difference with SmartWax is that not only is the application 'easy', but so are the results.  It's never been easier to to get the kind of spectacular looking finishes with just one product.

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One note about getting the best finish on your paint: No product is a 'be-all, end-all' or 'ultimate' product.  There is no such thing. Be wary of any product that claims such things. Of course there is a huge range of prices and 'quality' that is associated with it but don't always assume a higher price equals better results.  Results on your paint will vary greatly depending on the condition, location, frequency of maintenance, etc of your vehicles finish.  Luckily for us islanders, our paints won't be subjected to harsh elements like on the mainland such as snow, sleet and road salt.

Like any product, SmartWax will work optimally on a clean surface, meaning it has been washed with a quality shampoo like SmartCarWash, clayed with a bar or the SmartClayBlock (more on this later) and all moderate to severe blemishes/scuffs removed with a quality polish or cleaner prior to the wax application.  The surface you apply SmartWax on should be glass smooth to the touch.  There should be no sound or roughness when you run your finger tips over the surface.

The finish you get after applying the wax is only as good as the surface you apply it to.  The cleaner and smoother the surface is, the wetter and deeper your paint will look once the wax is applied.  Another important thing to note is that the cleaner the surface is, the better the product will absorb and adhere to the surface, resulting in a longer lasting coat of protection and shine.

Which brings us to the final note on this post:  One of the most common questions about wax(any wax), and I've been guilty of asking this myself in the past, is 'how long will it last?'.

The answer?  It'll last as long as you are willing to maintain and care for it.  The key word here being 'maintain'.  No two cars are alike and no two paint jobs are subjected to the same environment.  There is no cookie cutter definition or time frame that any product can claim, whether it's 6 months, 1 year or 5 years, since all cars are exposed to different climates, environments and cared for just as differently.

To put it simply, it's like going to a shoe store to buy new shoes and asking the salesperson how long those new pair of shoes will last.  The answer to that question is the same as for waxes and car care products: how and how often will you be using it, and how well will you be caring for it?

Obviously, the better you care for it and the less you subject it to abuse, the longer it will last.  Occasional basic maintenance is far better and productive for keeping that 'just waxed' feel than waxing only twice a year with tons of car washes in between.

We'll be covering the SmartDetail on the next post and show you just how easy it is to do just that; maintain that fresh coat of wax on your shiny new finish without any elbow grease or a whole weekend dedicated to cleaning your car.