Getting Acquainted with Natural Waxes
Natural wax is typically engineered from a substance called Carnauba. This wax is derived from the tropical plant called Copernica Cerifera and is as hard as a brick in its natural form. Because of the natural moisture repellency of its wax, this Brazilian plant is able to direct water flow from rainfall to its root structure. It should also be noted that natural wax is breathable: another plus for your paintjob. Companies that advertise bold statements such as ‘Contains 100% Carnauba Wax!’ are referring to the purity of the carnauba wax contained in the product, not the product as a whole. Without the addition of naphtha, petroleum distillates and other oils, this product would not be soft enough to work its wonders on your vehicle. Therefore, the highest actual amount of carnauba in any given concoction is a delicate balance between many positive factors, and because of carnaubas natural denseness, only about 1/3 of it can be pure wax.
Carnauba itself is harvested in Brazil, and different levels of purity exist. Yellow wax is reputably the highest achievable grade of wax available, and is used by many industries, including auto, pharmaceutical, and food (food grade carnauba is used to coat some candies and pills). Pinnacle Souveran goes one step above and beyond by refining the yellow wax into an ultra pure ivory wax. Other premium carnauba waxes include P21S Concours Wax and DP Max Wax.
The Synthetic Revolution
Synthetic waxes, a.k.a. paint sealants, will protect your paint for an extended period of time. A coating of these products will serve as a field of pollutant- repelling armor. Although there is no real way to replicate the complexity of natural carnauba wax, paint sealants come close. By selectively enhancing the appropriate qualities, chemists have formulated a substance that offers an enhanced amount of protection that is easier to apply. Aficionados will agree that paint sealants do not provide the same showroom brilliance as carnauba, but it is just as easily agreed that sealants have a “hard-as-glass” elegance of their own. A vehicle displaying a coat of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant is enough to awe any nonbeliever into joining the ranks of synthetic wax users. If you are drawn to synthetic wax for the promise of long lasting protection, Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze is renowned for its ability to defend your vehicle for up to a year. This is perfect for anyone who wants a lasting, admirable shine that requires little upkeep.
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