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Message: <blockquote data-quote="seech" data-source="post: 433296" data-attributes="member: 4572">My take on washing and waxing is this. Wax is not meant to last forever. In fact, the wax is there to act as a protective sacrificial layer on top of your paint to protect it against the weather. There are also sealants such as Opti-Seal that also perform a similar function to protecting the paint.Does the type of wax matter? To some extent it does but as rightfully pointed out, the surface preparation is what makes a car look great. To me the wax does not 'enhance' the look of the car if the surface is properly prepped. In fact there have been some test which actually show that applying wax reduces the gloss as measured with a gloss meter.There are also many claims as to how long each wax lasts. While some may last longer than others, I find that the most important thing is maintenance.Washing and waxing regularly is the key especially if your car is parked outside. The Malaysian weather is pretty hard on the paint due to the frequent rainfall and hot direct sun. Whatever contaminants which are on the paint surface tends to get baked onto the surface which makes it very difficult to remove.I find that a weekly wash and wax works best for me as the paint is constantly cleaned and protected from the environment. This would be difficult to carry out using a conventional wash and wax but with ONR and OCW I can get my car washed and waxed in around 15 mins.</blockquote>