How to Make Homemade Carnauba Wax

Carnauba wax is an essential part of protecting your car's paint job from the elements.

Carnauba wax is a fantastic way to protect the longevity of your car's paint job, as it is one of the hardest waxes found in nature, thereby creating a hard barrier to keep your car's paint safe. If you don't want to buy commercially available prepared wax concoctions, it is possible to create your own carnauba wax-based car wax at home.

Things You'll Need

• 4 tbsp pure carnauba wax
• 1 cup linseed oil
• 2 tbsp. pure beeswax
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• Double boiler
• Heat-resistant container

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into the top section of a double boiler on low to medium heat.

2. Heat slowly until the wax has melted, stirring occasionally until uniformly smooth.

3. Pour slowly and carefully into a heat-resistant container and allow to cool.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose a container that is wide and shallow to allow ease of use when using a cloth to extract some car wax.

• To polish to a bright shine after waxing, use a rag dipped in white vinegar and rub vigorously.

• Pure carnauba wax can be found at your local auto supply store.

• Be certain your container is heat-resistant to avoid shattering and splattering hot wax.

References

• Gather Little by Little: Homemade Car Cleaning Products
• Car Cleaning: Homemade Car Cleaning Products

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish