ONLY FORMULA 1 USES GRADE #1 CARNAUBA WAX IN IT'S WAXES AND POLISHES.
Prime Yellow, Grade #1 Carnauba Wax, is derived from leaves of the Carnauba Palm Tree before the leaves have completely unfolded and been exposed to the sun. This is the most optically pure and considered of the highest quality. It is also the most expensive.

Grades #3 and #4 are made from leaves of the Carnauba Palm Tree that have unfolded and have been exposed to sunlight. This wax becomes darker in appearance, and can be rather cloudy in light transfer.

Many automotive wax and polish manufacturers use other waxes in their products, such as paraffin waxes, beeswax and synthetic waxes. Some manufacturers use lower grade Carnauba waxes in their products.

FORMULA 1 CONTINUES TO BUILD UPON
IT'S TECHNOLOGY.
In the mid 1990's, Formula 1 chemists helped develop a highly-refined premium grade Carnauba Wax used exclusively in our products. In 2000, Formula 1 improved the polishing system in its Carnauba Wax in order to provide consumers with superior shine as well as superior Carnauba Wax protection.