Carnauba vs. Polymer Wax

Motor Bridal is a car and bike specialist salon. Our aim is to create a high-gloss mirror-like shine over the vehicle (car and bike) body paint and a clean all the body part. To do the salon treatment, Motor Bridal completely supported by Meguiar's, a proven brand name in the car care industry and car-enthusiasm. This mean all of our steps and products following Meguiar's rules.


Meguiar's provide this two type of waxes: The natural carnauba wax and the synthetic-polymer wax. Our customer often asked which one provides the best result.


The two basic choices of automotive wax type (carnauba and regular polymer) may seem interchangable at first glance, but don't be fooled; each has specific virtues, drawbacks and intended application

Carnauba wax is a natural wax that is made from components of the plant Copernica cerifera. This substance is extremely hard in its natural state. When engineered into a wax, this substance forms a tough shell over the finish of your car that is hydrophobic, or repels water. The other benefit to carnauba wax is that it is air permeable, meaning that air can pass through the shell.

Synthetic wax is a chemical compound that is created to work like carnauba wax, though scientists have yet to be able to completely mimic the natural substance. It is not as tough as carnauba wax, but it is easier to apply and is generally less expensive. Synthetic waxes, or sealants, protect your car's finish from water damage and pollutant damage and provide a high-shine finish.

	Carnauba Wax	Polymer Wax
Apllication	Carnauba waxes often require multiple applications and hand-buffing	As they are water-soluble, synthetic waxes can be applied as a spray-on
Shine	Impart a deep, lustrous shine that suits curving body shapes	Give a hard, mirror-like shine
Scratch Filling	Thick carnauba waxes to a better job of filling minor surface imperfections	Polymer waxes actually highlight and exaggerate scratches
Durability (under the best of conditions)	A carnauba wax will only have retained about 50 percent of its shine after 30 days, and will be effectively gone in 60 days	Polymer waxes will last as long as six months.
Heat	Carnauba wax will begin to melt and cloud over at around 180 degrees Fahrenheit, which is perilously close to the surface temperature of a dark car in the sun.	Synthetic waxes have a much higher melting temperature, and will never cloud over.

Car care tip and tricks:


COMBINATION TREATMENT
Many car enthusiasts use both by first applying a synthetic sealant and topping it off with a natural carnauba wax finish. The result is a luxurious, rich shine that will last much longer than a traditional wax or seal.