Wax
Wax provides gloss and protection, usually with shorter durability than synthetic sealants.
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Carnauba wax
Carnauba wax is a natural premium wax derived from the carnauba palm. It creates warm, deep gloss and offers moderate durability, particularly for show cars.
Sealants & protective coatings
What does Carnauba wax mean?
Carnauba wax is a natural premium wax derived from the carnauba palm. It creates warm, deep gloss and offers moderate durability, particularly for show cars.
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Jetting
Jetting describes the visual depth and richness associated with high-quality wax finishes.
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Paint protection includes waxes, sealants and ceramic protection systems.
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Questions about Carnauba wax
What is carnauba wax?
Carnauba is a natural wax from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm and is used in vehicle waxes for gloss and water repellency.
Why is carnauba wax used?
It is mainly used for warm, deep gloss and hydrophobic protection, particularly when visual finish is the priority.
How long does carnauba wax last?
Durability depends on formula, preparation, use, parking, washing and maintenance. A fixed number of weeks is therefore not reliable for every product and vehicle.
Is carnauba wax hard?
Carnauba is one of the harder natural waxes. Vehicle waxes are blended formulas, however, and their properties do not follow from the carnauba content alone.
Can carnauba wax be layered?
Some systems allow another thin application after the specified flash or curing time. Whether this is useful depends on the product.