Wax Question
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Wax Question
I washed the Vette and then used Mothers California Gold Synthetic Wax. Is it OK to wash the car again next weekend and apply the Mothers California Gold paste carnauba wax over top of the synthetic? I have never used synthetic wax before.
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Simply yes .... if you are going to top a product the sealant (synthetic wax) comes first and once cured you can top with a 'nuba wax. Just make sure it has no heavy cleaners/polishes that could remove the original work.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Thanx for the quick reply. I just clay bar the car and waxed it. How long do I need to wait before applying another coat of wax. I do realize the clay bar killed the syn. wax.
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Melting Slicks
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Whether to top a sealant with a wax depends on what "look" you want. Few waxes will be as durable as a sealant so durability is a moot point between them, so you're left with the appearance.
Sealants give a very reflective finish that seems somewhat plastic looking. A good carnauba wax gives the deep, wet look. Which is important to you? If you want the wet look, top the sealant with Souveran or whatever fine carnauba you want. If not, leave the sealant finish as-is.
Sealants give a very reflective finish that seems somewhat plastic looking. A good carnauba wax gives the deep, wet look. Which is important to you? If you want the wet look, top the sealant with Souveran or whatever fine carnauba you want. If not, leave the sealant finish as-is.
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Generally you can put on two coats but more about complete coverage than anything else. Often anything more is likely just wasted product. If you want to add something over a wax, I might suggest a booster spray.
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