When it comes to taking care of your car, one of the time-honored traditions is the wax job. Sure, you lovingly wash your car to keep it clear of dirt, sap, and bugs, but the next step is protecting ...

Let’s be real: the only reason you even know what a ceramic coating is has to do with a social media post by some guy you don’t even really know. It’s flashy, it’s cool, it’s the latest craze in car ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Maintain your car's shiny finish in between waxing sessions with a bottle of spray wax. Not everyone has the time ...

This article was updated with new products and information in June 2025. No true detailing session is complete without waxing your vehicle. Typically, the waxing process takes place after a thorough ...

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.

A roundup of the best car detailing products out there. If you want to keep your car’s finish pristine and shiny, you’ll need to do more than just regularly give it a wash. Spending the time to do a ...

Keep your ride looking fresh long after a wash with CNET's top picks for carnauba, liquid and spray waxes. It all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. Before buying a car wax, be aware that premium car wax brands don’t necessarily hold up any better ...

The coating on your car may be protecting far less than the label promises.

Washing a car, truck, or SUV is a task that some of us might prefer not to take on at all, let alone as often as is generally recommended. For others, however, washing a vehicle the right way is a ...