Originally Posted by SandBilly
Originally Posted by dan_oz
Originally Posted by SandBilly
Can’t see the benefit. Wax removes oxidized paint through heat and abrasives, then you wipe it off. Unless it helps blend in what you don’t wipe off? 😆

That isn't how wax works. You may be thinking of a polish or cutting compound. Straight wax goes on and, after buffing, a thin film is left behind, protecting the paint and making it look shiny.

FWIW I have used a tinted wax, which had the effect of minimising the "bush pinstriping" on the vehicle. It did work, though the effect was of course only temporary. It has been a while though.

Wrong, wax may leave a protective coating but it polishes the same way as buffing compound. The abrasives just aren’t as coarse. Polishing compounds also leave a coating, they just may not have any UV protection

No, it is you who is wrong. If it contains abrasive it is a polish, or a cutting compound. Straight wax (carnauba or synthetic) doesn't contain abrasive. It bonds to the paint and protects it, leaving a thin protective layer.