Spray wax at a car wash does provide a little protection for the paint and adds a bit of a shine. It also tends to rejuvenate any remaining wax. The downside of spray wax is that you are also applying wax to the windows.

Application of Car Wash and Wax The solution is applied to the car body, agitated to loosen dirt and grime, rinsed with water and finally allowed to dry or polished with a dry leather for a gleaming result.

Waxing temporarily adds a protective layer from environmental elements. Car polish helps remove imperfections of the paint surface and enhances the shine. The combination of wax and polish will temporarily resemble the layer of protection that ceramic coating provides.