If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re a regular at the car wash, you know that the ...

Waxing makes a beautiful car look even better. That gorgeous, glossy appearance will turn heads wherever you go, and the wax can protect your car's paint from UV rays, bird droppings, minor scratches ...

Q: I can't wax my car in winter, since I don't have a heated garage. Is car wash wax a good alternative, or is it simply better than nothing? A: There is nothing like a good hand-applied wax; it could ...

If your eyes glaze over when scanning the car wax section, you're not alone. Alongside the tins of carnauba wax -- once the definitive choice of polish -- is a crowd of bottles, sprays and creams.

An oft-forgotten footnote in my career as a cleaning expert is that, for a time, I wrote a version of my cleaning advice column for a car enthusiast website. It was grand fun! In addition to having a ...

While wax is a good way to protect your car or truck from scratches and swirls, a car paint sealant is arguably a better option. It lasts longer, and the formula is more durable than wax. It can be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. Proper car maintenance means a car should look as good as it runs. At the least, ...

Removing tar from your car can damage the paint if done incorrectly. Here are a few safe methods that include both specialty ...

Younger car owners are more likely to see their vehicle as utilitarian, and they’re trickier for product makers to market to. By Roy Furchgott Millennials don’t love their cars the way their elders ...