I like rainforests. Does taking wax off the trees damage them?
We like rainforests, too. Without them there'd be no carnauba wax. So, no, we're glad to say that harvesting the carnauba wax from the leaves of the Carnauba palm (Copernicia Prunifera) is harmless to the local and global environment - a point that a concerned Mr Johnson (of Johnson's Wax) clarified in 1936. He's more famous than us, so we'll go with him on that.

Why is carnauba so good as a car wax?
Carnauba wax is the hardest wax in the world, harder than concrete in its pure form. It is secreted by the rainforest palms to protect their leaves when exposed to aggressive levels of sun and rain - so your car is in good hands. Carnauba wax is also highly glossy, giving your car a stunning 'wet look' shine. In fact, carnauba is so shiny and so harmless that it is used by the food industry as a coating - if you've eaten a polished apple you've probably feasted on some carnauba wax already.

Why is carnauba wax mixed with other ingredients?
Carnauba wax is as hard as concrete in its pure form, and could never be applied without having been softened or dissolved (to form a paste or solution) first. That's why all those '100% Carnauba' claims have to be taken with a pinch of dodo poo. It's also important to realise that carnauba is just one part of a good car wax. The quantity and quality of other ingredients, like beeswax, lubricating oils and drying oils, are also critical.

OK, so how much carnauba is actually in Dodo Juice?
It depends on the individual wax, but Dodo Juice waxes generally have between 25%-35% carnauba content when measured without any jiggery-pokery. In our experience, the highest concentration of carnauba in a car wax that can be applied straight from a tin at room temperature is around 40%.

I have heard that carnauba has good beading properties. What is beading?
Beading is when water droplets try to turn themselves back into globes of water on a hydrophobic (water hating) surface. The more 'upright' the bead, the more water repellent the surface. Some synthetic waxes sheet water instead of beading it, because they are hydrophilic and love water so much they spread it across the surface instead of allowing it to form into beads. Both types of surface can have paintwork protection benefits, but we think beading looks better when it rains.

How do I know your waxes are any good?
Dodo Juice waxes have been tested by dozens of professional and amateur detailers, who provide invaluable feedback and assistance. But the best recommendations always come from our customers. We think word of mouth speaks far louder than celebrity endorsements or fancy advertising slogans.

Some waxes are soft and some are hard. What's the difference?
Dodo Juice waxes come in both soft and hard varieties, allowing you to choose the type of wax that suits you. Soft waxes can be applied by hand in a thicker layer, but hard waxes go on more thinly and can cure better. Ultimately, the recipes are similar; it's the way they're made that's different.

Do I have to spread the soft waxes by hand?
No, not at all. You can spread the soft waxes with a foam applicator pad, but it is very easy to overload the pad by mistake. A small amount of Dodo Juice goes a long way. Applying Dodo Juice Soft Waxes by Hand

Do I need to store Dodo Juice in a special way?
No, just keep the sealed jar in a cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Dodo Juice shouldn't go off for many months - or even years - but it can dry out if the lid is left off.

Is there anything safety-wise I need to worry about?
No, not really. Make sure you keep it away from pets and children, because it smells quite tasty, but can't be eaten. Keep it away from naked flames as it does contain a mild solvent to help it dry on your car's paintwork. And be careful handling the glass jar - it can break or shatter if dropped or knocked.