Layering wax... does it?

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schoi

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Other than Intel's thread in the archive, a search for "layer wax" turned up nothing. I remember reading on here about some people who didn't think that carnaubas could be layered like SG or another sealant.



So, when I finish with SG and top that with P21S, will I be able to layer P21S? Or will it just be more of a reapplication than a layering process?
 
It's more of a reapplication process. If anything you might notice an increase in gloss due to adding more oil to the system, but durability increase will be minimal over a freshly applied coat......
 
Well, that's good. I don't really worry about durability because of both the sealant and the fact that I'm constantly out there taking care of my car... but I take it, then, that it is worth it. Thanks. :)
 
I believe the proper definition of multiple application of carnuabas (non-cleaning type) should be called "stacking and filling". The re-application of multiply layers of carnuabas is a non-bonding process in which a finite amount is "stacked" on the previous cured layer. This leads to the increase in apparent depth. Also additional layers aid in the "smoothing" of surface by filling the micro-crevices of a vehicle's paint. This also adds to the improved appearance of the surface. Rejuveniation of oils is also occurring but to a minor extent when considering that "stacking and filling" can only occur on a freshly applied ( 24 hr cured) non-exposed to environmental assaulted finish. Therefore, very little if any oil dissipation has occurred. Obviously, because of the solvents needed to allow a carnuaba / polymers to be suspended in a usable form will not allow "absolute" stacking ( no dissipation of previous layer) and the mechanical friction of application will also wear away some of the previous coating. If the carnuaba has any abrasives ( a cleaner wax) stacking is not possible. JMO and observations.:wavey
 
ty guys. One other question:



In applying wax/sealant to the sides of the car, do you go front to back (direction of airflow) or top to bottom?
 
Most people will tell you to follow the flow of the air over the car when applying wax/sealents.

It helps to minimize swirl marks.
 
I still say with the air for the horizontals and up and down for the verticals. If you look at a swirled car's sides, vertical microscratches are harder to see in the sunlight. That's Zaino's advice.



I waxed my car like a fanatic for a couple weeks, (hey, S100 was good stuff! :D) but now that I think about it, it didn't seem to help much in the end and probably should have just waxed a couple weeks apart instead.
 
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