{"id":71,"date":"2022-09-19T10:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T18:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carcarereport.com\/?p=71"},"modified":"2023-02-28T19:23:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T03:23:08","slug":"buffing-vs-waxing-a-car-the-differences-explained-002b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carcarereport.com\/buffing-vs-waxing-a-car-the-differences-explained-002b\/","title":{"rendered":"Buffing VS Waxing a Car: The Differences Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Due to the confusion surrounding buffing and waxing a car, many good-intentioned car owners end up making the wrong choice. When treated well, cars can retain their showroom shine, but when subjected to erroneous correction or protection procedures, cars can lose that attractive glow rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buffing and waxing are different car detailing options. Waxing is a paint protection option that temporarily shields the vehicle paint from blemishes, radiation, and oxidation. Buffing is a paint correction option that removes imperfections from car paint.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, I explain the differences between buffing and waxing a car. I\u2019ll also explain which option to go for depending on your situation and how you can use both buffing and waxing to improve car paint health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buffing and waxing are some of the simplest and most effective car detailing options available. These somewhat basic processes have several significant differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This table summarizes the differences between buffing and waxing a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parameter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td> Buffing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td> Waxing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr> Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td> To remove blemishes from the car\u2019s paint.<\/p>\n<\/td> To protect the car\u2019s paint from degradation.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr> Compounds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td> Involves using an abrasive compound to cut the paint\u2019s clear coat.<\/p>\n<\/td> Involves the application of wax which acts as a protective layer on the paint.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr> Effect on Paint<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td> Removes a small layer of paint while adding shine.<\/p>\n<\/td> The protective layer seals the paint and adds gloss to the surface.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr> Longevity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td> Lasts until the paint suffers damage.<\/p>\n<\/td> Degrades after several weeks or months, depending on the type of wax applied.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n As stated above, the goal of waxing is to protect the car\u2019s paint. It fills in the microscopic cracks in the paint, bonding to the paint surface and insulating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most car wax manufacturers prefer carnauba wax, which they draw from the leaves of Copernicia prunifera, a plant native to Brazil. They prefer carnauba or Brazil wax because it has the following properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These elements make waxing a handy paint protection procedure. Wax can withstand extreme weather, including heavy rain or high temperatures, and provides your car with an eye-popping finish. On the other hand, buffing corrects imperfections in the car\u2019s paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The paint on your car likely has four layers: e-coat, primer, base coat, and clear coat. Manufacturers apply a thick clear coat to protect the vulnerable base coat that gives the car its color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The thick clear coat bears the brunt of radiation, poor washing techniques, stains, and light scratching. These imperfections show on the paint\u2019s clear coat, making it look dull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An easy way to remove blemishes on the clear coat is to remove a thin coating layer through buffing. The technician gently cuts away the damaged clear coat layer using a buffing compound, an applicator pad, or orbital buffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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