Teflon Car Wax:
Are we being mislead as consumers?

Teflon car wax is a topic within the world of auto detailing filled with much bad and misleading information. Let me give you a brief peak behind the curtain of Marketing 101, and car paint care for a moment; it is called guilt by association. Simply attach yourself to a well known product or person, and you gain automatic credibility; happens all the time with celebrity endorsements! In the case of "Teflon", manufacturers use the notoriety of the DuPont Teflon name by adding some insignificant amount of DuPonts' "active" ingredient, and voila'! We have instant credibility!

Guilt by Association

This practice is used by far more than the car care industry as the DuPont name is universally known. The car care industry has added the name brand version of liquid polymers known as Teflon, to many products like waxes, cleaners, and dressings. In the world of car care products, there are many ambiguous and misleading terms; the subject of polymer technology and Teflon is only one of many! I don't know who was the first manufacturer to add "Teflon", and it matters not. The critical thing to know as a consumer is that the real science or magic behind the Teflon name is simply polymer technology.

Teflon or Polymer?

Just Because it Makes Sense...

I realize that Teflon car wax makes sense when it is associated with car paint; at least I think it makes sense? What manufacturers have done is to suggest through advertising and marketing, that if this "wonder" coating will keep eggs from sticking to my frying pan, just think how marvelous it will be if we add this to car wax!

It is though these manufacturers are suggesting that we have now created this weather proof shield of protection; once again, I see the logic. What I do know is that Polymers contained within these paint sealants is what makes them so effective over traditional waxes! It is the science behind polymers that is the real "magic" behind any of these sealants. These polymer sealants will out last traditional carnauba waxes by 10 to 1.

Dressings, Cleaners, etc.

The Teflon product has been added to so many things; I still see the DuPont logo showing up in all kinds of products in every area of consumable and durable goods. Like I said, "the guilty by association" trick of marketing; it "sticks" around because it still remains an effective marketing tool, hence, the Teflon car wax product.

Teflon Car Wax Summary

• Teflon car wax is simply a wax that has DuPont brand polymers added to it.
• The real magic or science behind these sealants, is the synthetic polymers.
• Polymer based waxes do out-perform traditional waxes with durability.
• Teflon is simply a name brand of polymer technology.
• Many of todays' car wax products are a blend of natural and synthetic ingredients.

Darren's Recommendations

Of course I have an opinion! And my opinion comes from real world auto detailing experience. And when given the choice, I am always going to use a liquid polymer sealant as a starting point, even if I choose to follow up with a traditional wax at a later time. Use the column to your right for a complete list of some of my all time favorite products for yourself!

Meguiar's Polymer Sealant #20

Meguiars Mirror Glaze #20 Polymer Sealant

Darren's Tips

When it comes to durability, a synthetic polymer is the way to go. These modern day wonders will outlast traditional carnauba waxes 10 to 1. Especially useful when it comes to boats or RV's, where durability is typically priority one. I don't recommend the liquid version for dark colored cars, but recommend the paste version just below for these darker colors. I also recommend only using these liquid polymer sealants on good to excellent gelcoat and fiberglass! Trust me on that one.

Meguiar's Ultimate Paste Wax

Meguiars Ultimate Paste Wax

Darren's Tips

This polymer paste wax by Meguiars is a wonderful product that I actually use within my professional car detailing business when I need both; durability and visual perfection. When I am working on those high end black and dark colored cars, I reach for this particular product. More expensive than other traditional waxes; but as the saying goes, "You get what you pay for." This product also happens to be incredibly user friendly:

• Easy to apply and remove.
• Can be used in direct sunlight.
• Incredible reflective qualities.
• Incredible hiding qualities.
• Pretty close to getting "it all" within a single product.

Thank you for visiting Teflon car wax; I hope this has helped!

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