Why You Should Wax Your Car (Restore and Protect)

Waxing. How to wax a car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Restore and protect your car paint color, DIY car repair. Why you should always regularly clean and wax your car to restore the paint color. Waxing will help maintain your car's paint and keep it shiny for years. Waxing your car is easier than you think, just follow these steps. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 47 years.

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⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:

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[anthonyrybczynski]

Scotty Kkilmer is one of the last true car enthusiasts. It takes a lot of time, effort and love to make all of his videos. He genuinely cares to help random people worldwide with tips, tricks and advice. Rare fellow.

[superdawge]

"I'm lazy, but I'm also cheap." Basically my life in one sentence

[yodaddy]

this guys neighbors sittin inside, like this loud muhfuka makin a god damn youtube video again

[chavitacanta]

Had people smirk at me for using paste wax (so old school)but I always thought it was better than liquid now Scotty proves me right ! Easy is usually not better !

[keithholden]

I worked in a parking garage for many years and the odd old person would come in with a 25yr old car looking like new.. I would say have you had the car painted, , No its original paint Id say how come it looks so good after all this time

The secret was all the same. Wash once a week, and wax once a month.
Have to say the proof was in the pudding :)

[AlbertDM]

You really should have a show on television. Your videos are funny, informative, and straight to the point. These are the best step-by-step videos for car care and tips. I love watching all of these videos.

[garryoak]

idk what he's selling but I'll buy 2.

[Captainsaucebuckle]

"Sure I'm as lazy as the next guy, but i'm also cheap." The perfect opening to an online dating profile.

[eduardofigueroa]

A couple tips
1.Use 2 buckets
2.Make sure your towels and wash mitt are clean
3.clay bar before waxing
4.only use microfiber towels to dry

[LMacNeill]

I've never noticed a difference buffing wax off with an old bathroom towel vs. some special "car wax" towel. As long as you do one panel at a time, and wait for the wax to dry before you buff it off, it seems to be to be about the same either way. I think Scotty has the right idea here -- you don't need to go expensive to have good results.

[MarineKingPride]

This is the first time I watch this guys's video, but I love his personality.

[michaelchitwood]

I have a 27 year old Volvo.  I have been waxing it 4 times/year.  The car still looks like new.  I use Meguiares Gold Class car wash shampoo and low pressure water from a garden hose to wash/rinse the car.  I use Meguiares Ultimate wax.  Overall a good, informative video.  Thank you.

[bnnnnnnnnnnn]

I like this guy he is funny smart hard working true american and kinda remind me of some one dear to me !!
keep it up bro, THUMBS UP FROM MIDDLE EAST

[northcacalacka]

I've read some of these comments, Jesus!  I have been maintaining my own trucks and cars and motorcycles since the mid 80's and Scotty is right on this deal.  I have always used a terry cloth towel right from my bathroom to buff with.  At least your waxing the damn thing, most people don't even know how to open the can.

[xYz]

1. Good idea to clay and de-iron and de-tar
2. Use good a good quality wash mitt and a 2 bucket system so you’re not picking up the dirt and potentially scratching the car
3. Ideal to polish before you apply wax but you don’t have to.
4. Paint sealants do tend to last longer than wax or use something like collinite.
5. Make sure you use a high quality drying towel
6. Try to avoud circular motions as that’s how swirls can pop up if there’s dirt left over.
7. Use a new applicator pad for every time you wax the car, you can pick up like 5 for $3.

Scotty has the right idea but the wrong procedures that can end up making paint look worse. Great if the car is an old banger but kind of bad if it’s a brand new car or a car with good paint.

[henrikaleksandernilsen]

If you want your wax to last a long time, you can use a wet wax after washing your car. When you're don washing the car and it's wet you spray some wax on and use two microfiber cloths - one for spreading the wax and one for buffing it off. I use AutoGlym Rapid Aqua Wax, but there are other products too that does the same.

[crysisreal]

I have pure love & respect for this man, a true asset to YouTube & the people of this World !

[Emiliapocalypse]

You’ve solved a mystery I’ve had bouncing around in my head for about a year. I’m in possession of my sister’s car, and I noticed the paint has fine cracks in it, just like that “crackle effect” paint they sell in craft stores, and I wondered what could have caused it. I know for a fact she’s never waxed her car and she lives in upstate NY, so no wax + bad weather probably influenced the damage.
Thanks Scotty! ✌️

[PETERLINNAH]

Hi Scotty,  
Great video, as usual. I've been waxing my cars for years and they all look as good as new!  However, if someone has neglected doing this right from when the car was new it will need to be polished, not waxed.  Polish works into the paint and buffs out a microscopic layer of faded, oxidized paint so it will look like new again.  Then you can put a coat of wax on after this in order to protect the finish.  If you just wax an old finish you're actually just sealing in the old oxidized paint and it will never look good.