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How long does it take to wax a car?
I’ve never waxed my car before but my friend got theirs done and it looks amazing. I’ve got a tight schedule and I’m not sure if I should do it myself or hire someone else to wax my car. Do you know how long it usually takes to wax a car?
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Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Way to take care of your car!
Waxing your car will take about 3.5 hours using a buffer and 5 hours waxing by hand when factoring in washing, drying, polishing, sealing, and actually waxing your car.
This time frame can change drastically depending on how large your car is, how large the buffer pad is (if you’re using a buffer), and how thoroughly you wash and polish your car before waxing.
A basic wax job on a small clean car may only take 1-2 hours, but this usually isn’t the case as a good wax job depends on a thorough clean, polish, and buff.
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