One of the essential tools for cleaning, maintaining, and extending the life of tires is using tire wax. Clipper tire wax, in addition to the beauty and cleanliness it gives to tires, also prevents cracking and dryness. In In addition to Clipper tire wax, there are other types on the market. In this article, we want to answer the question of whether Clipper tire wax is better than other waxes. What are its features and is it better to buy?
Comparison with other brands Such as Turtle Wax, Armor All, Sonax, Meguiar’s. This comparison takes into account criteria such as formula, ease of use, durability, price of wax, and opinions of buyers and users.
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1- Introduction to the brands being compared
Below are explanations about tire wax brands so that you can get to know these brands to some extent.
Clipper Tire Shine
– This brand is an Iranian brand whose products are for car protection.
– Due to its reasonable price and good quality, it has a high demand in the market.
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Meguiar’s Endurance Tire Gel
– This brand is made in the United States and has a long history in producing car care products.
– This brand’s car wax is in the form of a gel and is also water-based, which has high gloss and durability.
Turtle Wax Tire Shine
– One of the oldest brands in the production of tire wax in the world.
– This brand’s product comes in two forms: gel and spray, which is a good option for buyers.
Sonax Tire Gloss
– This brand is made in Germany and has an advanced formula and is also environmentally friendly.
– It has a long shelf life without creating a sticky state.
Armor All Tire Shine
– It has high sales in the world.
– It is convenient and easy to use and is produced and supplied in two forms: liquid and spray.
2-Comparison of formulations and ingredients
Below is a comparison of the ingredients and compositions of tire waxes of different brands.
Clipper brand
has a silicone base and its ingredients include silicone, UV protectant and is medium in terms of environmental compatibility.
Maguires brand
This product is water-based and uses polishing polymers. Due to its water-based nature, this product is environmentally friendly.
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Turtle Wax brand
It is based on a petroleum base, whose effective ingredients are protective oils. It is low in environmental compatibility.
Sonax brand
This brand uses a water-based product that does not contain petroleum-based ingredients. It also has the highest environmental compatibility.
Armor All brand
Like Clipper, it is silicone-based and its ingredients are silicone, anti-dust materials. It is also medium in terms of environmental compatibility.
We noticed a few things that are stated below:
Brands that are silicone-based include Clipper and Armor All.
Brands that are water-based and are most environmentally friendly include Meguiar’s and Sonax.
A brand that is also petroleum-based is Turtle Wax, which is harmful to the environment.
3. Comparison of durability and shine effect
Clipper: In terms of durability, it lasts about 1 to 2 weeks (weather conditions have a great impact).
Meguiar’s: Lasts 2 to 3 weeks, even if it rains.
Turtle Wax: Lasts 1 week, has a very strong shine.
Sonax: Its durability is 3 weeks with a semi-gloss effect.
Armor All: Lasts 1 week, the liquid form has this durability, while its spray dries quickly.
4. Ease of use and application
Clipper tire wax requires a sponge or cloth to rub onto the tire surface and its drying time is 10 to 15 minutes.
The Meguiar brand requires the use of a special sponge and its drying time is 20 minutes.
Turtle Wax, considering that it has two types of products. Its gel product requires a cloth or sponge to be rubbed onto the surface and its drying time is 10 minutes. Its spray product does not require anything.
Sonax, which is in spray form, must be sprayed directly onto the tire surface and takes 5 minutes to dry.
Armo-Al is also in spray form, with the difference that after spraying it must be dried with a cloth and its drying time is 3 minutes.Differences between motorcycle and car tires
5. Price comparison and economy
I- Clipper: The most suitable option in terms of price.
II- Maguire’s: It has a high price.
III- Turtle Wax: Its price is in the middle range
III- Sonax: It is the most expensive option.
IV- Armor All: Its price is the same as Turtle Wax, which is medium.
6. Summary and Conclusion
According to the points mentioned above, you know which brand is right for you. But it is very important and vital to pay attention to a few points before buying. First, considering the existence of sanctions and the closure of imports, is the brand you are buying really original and not fake? Second, considering the exchange rate and customs costs, is it cost-effective to use these foreign brands? Considering that its shelf life is 3 weeks, but with that cost, you can buy several Clipper brand car waxes. It is very valuable to buy and use a product safely and without stress about the quality and price so that your thoughts are not occupied with the issue of whether it was fake or not and does not damage the car tires.