Method and apparatus for removing standing water from, and applying spray-on wax to flat and contoured surfaces and textured and patterned surfaces

Abstract

A method for improving the specularity of a surface comprises steps for (a) spraying a wax material suspended in a carrier or solvent onto the surface; and (b) drawing a lip of a wiper blade across the surface, wiping away the carrier or solvent and leaving the wax material in pores and crevices of the surface.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A method for improving the specularity of a surface, comprising the steps of: 
 (a) spraying a wax material suspended in a carrier or solvent onto the surface; and    (b) drawing a lip of a wiper blade across the surface, wiping away the carrier or solvent and leaving the wax material in pores and crevices of the surface.    
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising a step prior to steps (a) and (b) for washing the surface, leaving water droplets on the surface.  
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising a step for allowing the water droplets to dry before step (a).  
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the surface has curved portions, and the wiper blade has a height between the lip and a handle sufficient to allow the lip to form around the curved portions.  
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the surface is a surface of vehicle.