Layering
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Le Mans Master
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From: Schaumburg, Il, USA IL
Layering
This applies particularly to my DD, but can apply to just about any. The color is a Dark Red Metallic.
I've read alot about layering a synthetic under a carnuba wax. Well, after proper preparation of my paint (wash, clay bar, polish) I put down Meguiars NXT. I followed up with Meguiars Gold Class wax 12 hours later. I don't really see a difference. It looks good, but after doing 1/2 my hood, I could not see a difference between the two sides.
Suggestions? Comments?
I've read alot about layering a synthetic under a carnuba wax. Well, after proper preparation of my paint (wash, clay bar, polish) I put down Meguiars NXT. I followed up with Meguiars Gold Class wax 12 hours later. I don't really see a difference. It looks good, but after doing 1/2 my hood, I could not see a difference between the two sides.
Suggestions? Comments?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Spokane WA
I've layed carnaubas over polymers, usually P21S or Pinnacle Souveran over Zaino, NXT, Race Glaze, or Mothers Reflections. It's all subjective. I've never noticed any difference in shine the carnauba is certainly less durable if that is an issue. I do it for fun, something different. Also, if you check the tackiness of the carnauba side versus polymer, the carnauba side will feel tackier and collect dust more. Do what works for you even if you don't see a difference.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Florida
the reason that "some" do the layering of a carnuba over a sealant, is to get the durability (length of protection) from the sealant and the oils from a carnuba (depth).
Difference is usually noticable in that most sealants are very reflective but somewhat plastic looking, and carnubas are wetter looking and natural. (think of a silk plants leaves versus a live plants leaves)
Difference is usually noticable in that most sealants are very reflective but somewhat plastic looking, and carnubas are wetter looking and natural. (think of a silk plants leaves versus a live plants leaves)
Intermediate
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From: Marietta GA
Originally Posted by Top_Notch
This applies particularly to my DD, but can apply to just about any. The color is a Dark Red Metallic.
I've read alot about layering a synthetic under a carnuba wax. Well, after proper preparation of my paint (wash, clay bar, polish) I put down Meguiars NXT. I followed up with Meguiars Gold Class wax 12 hours later. I don't really see a difference. It looks good, but after doing 1/2 my hood, I could not see a difference between the two sides.
Suggestions? Comments?
I've read alot about layering a synthetic under a carnuba wax. Well, after proper preparation of my paint (wash, clay bar, polish) I put down Meguiars NXT. I followed up with Meguiars Gold Class wax 12 hours later. I don't really see a difference. It looks good, but after doing 1/2 my hood, I could not see a difference between the two sides.
Suggestions? Comments?
