Why is this the 'original'?
It was Dodo Juice’s first wax and remains a customer favourite to this day. Carnauba palms are found in rainforests, hence the name.
What does a car wax actually do?
As well as making your car look better due to the oils and waxes in the recipe, a car wax provides a sacrificial layer that sits on top of your car's paint. Whilst some contamination is then repelled by the slickness of the coating, any remaining contamination tends to bond to, or sit on, this temporary layer for later removal - instead of embedding into (or sitting on) the paint itself. It's like a barrier cream for your car. And whilst it can't prevent stone chips or bird mess etching, it can help buy you a little more time and make things easier to maintain.
How does it make paint glossy?
The blend of waxes and oils not only enhance gloss but they also fill microscopic swirls and defects in the paint giving clearer optical results.
Is it durable?
It is for a carnauba wax, 2–3 months is typical - longer if the car is covered or garaged. For longer lasting or more durable waxes look at a hybrid wax like Shinecraft.
Is it easy to apply?
Yes, use a foam pad and apply thinly. A little goes a long way. Don't rush the process and enjoy it.
Can I apply it with fingertips and palms?
Sure, assuming you don't have sensitive skin or allergies, go ahead and spread the wax thinly over the paint by hand. It's like a massage for your car. Don't overapply the wax though, it will take too long to cure and may rehaze later.
How many coats from a small 30ml jar?
In our experience, you can get 3-4 coats on an average sized car from one of the 30ml jars. If you only get one coat, you're probably using too much product.
Hard vs Soft Wax - which one for you?
Softer waxes are easier to spread by palm or fingertips. Hard waxes often cure faster and go further, because they are less likely to be accidentally over-applied. Both contain similar amounts of carnauba and beeswax and performance will be similar. Harder waxes may cure better if you are new to waxing, so these may seem to offer more performance. And soft waxes may feel glossier due to their 'sorbet' like texture. It often comes down to personal preference - there's no right or wrong with wax texture, it just comes down to what you like.
