How to maintain a freshly waxed car
One of the most, if not THE most asked question about any car wax, (or paint sealant or coating), goes like this,
Question: How long will blank wax last?
The answer to that question comes in
different parts, there is no definitive, single answer to the above question because there are too many variables that affect how long a wax will last.
First part of the answer
From a technical point of view, the first part of the answer goes like this,
How long a wax will last starts with how well the surface is prepared to accept the wax.
What this means is a quality protective car wax is formulated to bond or stick to car
paint, not a layer of roadgrime or dirty stained paint. So making sure the paint is clean is your first goal if you want the wax to last.
Second part of the answer
From a technical point of view, the second part of the answer goes like this,
How long a wax will last depends upon how the paint is cared for or touched after the wax has been removed.
That is to say, there are factors that
we control that have a HUGE affect as to how long a coat of wax will last. Washing and if needed, using Detailing Clay to remove any above surface bonded contaminants that didn't come off during the washing process dramatically affects gloss, (gloss comes from smooth paint), and longevity, (how long a coating of wax will last).
Washing Carefully
For example, washing the paint
carefully using a pH balanced, non-detergent car wash soap using a clean, soft, high quality wash mitt that's gentle to the touch and using both of these tools using expert technique will maximize how long a coat of wax will last.
Expert technique could be something as simple as NOT scrubbing the paint over and over again while moving the wash mitt over the surface but instead only making a few passes with the wash mitt over a section of paint to loosen the hold of any dirt so it can be flushed off the surface with water.
Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo, non-detergent and pH balanced and Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay and Pinnacle Clay Lubricant 
Not washing carefully
Washing with a detergent wash and a tatty mitt, sponge or brush and not focusing on the task at hand, that is to say, scrubbing the paint or simply not paying attention and being careful or worse, taking your car to any type of car wash where you let someone else "touch" the paint. Washing like this will act to remove any coating of wax faster than washing carefully.
The above is just off the top of my head but I think it makes the point.
Maintaining your car's finish
After any detailing session where you've invested your time, energy and perspiration to restore the finish on your car just as important as the prep steps are how you
maintain your end-results.
Most of the popular brands of car care appearance products are available in a chemically-matched line of products which are formulated to be a
system approach for maintaining not just the vehicle, but the results created by the product line. Pinnacle offers a system approach to car care.
An example that most brands offer are the
maintenance products such as a spray detailer and a spray wax or spray sealant of some type.
By using maintenance products correctly like a spray detailer to remove light dust, fingerprints and smudges, or a spray-on wax to restore the
just-waxed-look, you automatically extend the time a coat of wax will last. Whether a person correctly uses these types of products or not is also a factor as to how long a coat of wax will last, that is correctly applying these products and more important carefully removing them using a premium quality microfiber towel.
Pinnacle Crystal Mist Carnauba Detail Spray and Pinnacle Souveran Liquid Spray Wax are two products that are designed to enable you to take care of the results you create using Pinnacle Polishes and Waxes along with microfiber towels that are clean, soft and gentle to delicate clearcoat finishes. 
If your goal is truly a show car finish, then after washing and drying your car's paint you'll need to inspect the paint for things like swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation and
if discovered, after the washing and claying steps, but before applying an type of protective wax or sealant you'll first need to remove any paint defects.
Carefully and correctly polishing the paint
perfectly prepares the paint to accept the wax while taking your car's finish to its maximum potential. Depending upon the condition of the paint, (which you diagnose when you inspect the paint after washing and drying), you may only need a non-abrasive paint cleaner like Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion or you may need to machine apply a medium or light polish like the Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover and/or Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish.
Then after the paint is perfectly prepared to accept the wax the fun part is actually applying the wax, assuming the waxes are as well formulated as the waxes in the Pinnacle line of products.
Pinnacle Signature Series II, Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax and Pinnacle Liquid Souveran 
Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax is a
true finishing wax, that is there are no cleaning agents or abrasives in the formula, it's totally focused on bring out the best shine, depth and gloss out of your car's paint. Pinnacle Signature Series II is also a true finishing wax that creates the deep wet shine that both enthusiasts and perfectionist work towards. The Pinnacle Liquid Souveran Car Wax is liquid version of the Souveran Paste Wax that closely mimics the look of Souveran Paste Wax only blended with synthetic polymers for longer lasting paint protection. All three of these products are incredibly easy to apply and remove by hand or machine.
You don't have to own a show car to get the
show car look, you simply have to use a
system approach to your detailing process using premium quality products from start to finish and you can't help but reach the success you're after.
When used correctly, you can get up to 30 applications of wax out of a single jar of Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax. That means it will cost you less to wax your car than it will to buy just a single gallon of gas at today's gas prices.
As for dust issues, I've done multiple tests over the years comparing and testing for dust attraction to car paint and without miss, any product I've used causes paint to attract more dust than using nothing at all. This has to with the static electricity already in the paint itself and increased by the wipe-off of the wax using a microfiber towel. For the most part, it's the process, not the product that causes dust accumulation.
After using this classic 1966 Corvette Stingray for a
series of videos last week I came in the following Saturday to polish and wax the entire car using Pinnacle Natural Brilliance. A classic 1966 Corvette deserves a finish worthy of it's name and using good technique and simply following a simple process of washing, (wiping clean in this case as you don't introduce water to classic, restored cars), claying, polishing and then waxing the results speak for themselves...
See more before and after pictures here,
1966 Corvette Stingray - Machine Polish & Machine Wax Key thoughts...
When washing or wiping-down a freshly waxed finish, focus on the task at hand, don't scrub the paint and use the highest quality products you can obtain anytime you "touch" the paint.
Don't use detergent soaps, ONLY use soft wash mitts...
Use a non-detergent car wash shampoo, only use wash mitts that are new or like new, DON"T use a wash mitt that is tatty looking, shows sign of wear or has been used for things like washing fender lips, wheels and tires, front or rear bumpers, etc.
If you have a show car finish with a fresh coat of wax or a paint sealant, you should really be using a new or almost brand new wash mitt, something that looks and feels soft and gentle.
Spray Detailers and Spray Waxes - Maintenance Products
Use spray detailers and spray waxes when you can to
maintain the finish which will extend the amount of time between having to use a normal car wash apply a normal coat of wax.
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