Wax scuffs easily requiring constant buffing re application eventually turning yellow requiring stripping.
Can you use car wax on cultured marble.
Remember that cultured marble is vulnerable to scratches and dents.
Water and silica products are also suitable for polishing them.
Wax is still recommended in some circles and it won t necessarily hurt the marble but it s a poor solution and is hardly ever used anymore.
Buff with a second clean cloth and the shine is restored.
This will make the surface of your cultured marble countertop look better.
Maybe that s why car wax was suggested.
Let it dry as per the instructions and use a clean damp microfiber or cotton cloth to remove it.
But even after waxing you d still see the a difference between the dull and shiny areas.
Polishes that are safe for cultured marble countertops include.
Do not attempt to use car wax as it will not properly complete the job.
I use car wax on all my sinks and appliances too.
Your cultured marble may occasionally require waxing to restore its original glaze and shine if it has become dull.
Once you know its ok apply as follows.
For darker granite countertops you can use a black wax.
Before polishing cultured marble you ll want to clean it as well as possible.
If years of wear have dulled the cultured marble surface treat it like a car and wax it.
Here s how to repair a cultured marble countertop without sanding.
Or you can add a cultured marble polish as a top coat for your countertop or bathroom vanity.
Apply the wax to the countertop according to the directions.
For a severely damaged counter use a mechanical buffer to restore the shine.
For lighter granite countertops use a clear wax product.
Once the surface dirt is removed you can begin polishing.
To wax the marble yourself you can use a special countertop wax but be sure to test on a hidden area.
Use a soft clean cloth to apply automotive polishing compound to the entire surface.
Again always apply the wax to a hidden area to make sure it won t damage the marble.
Some cultured marble manufacturers suggest using car wax or a special countertop wax to clean and shine the marble.
For polishing you can use either car wax or countertop wax.
Some commercial car waxes contain carnauba wax along with silicone and other interesting chemicals that are formulated for modern car paint instead of marble countertops.
Apply the car wax.
Make sure to never use the black wax on a light colored granite countertop as it can result in the stone darkening.
A new can of car wax works great on old cultured marble made from acrylics and other synthetic stuff and old formica countertops.