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KJW Detailing
04-17-2009, 10:26 AM
Hey Everyone!
So the detail of my Honda Civic is on its final leg...last night i put clearkote carnauba wax on the car (it has a 24 hour cure time). Being that the civic has a very soft clear coat, i want to top it with something else. O and the color is dark blue with flakes...pics to come this afternoon
The hardest sealant i have is DG 105 but being that it's a polish and a sealant, it will remove the wax already on the car...so not sure about that.
Other Choices:
liquid souveran wax
SSII carnaube paste
or should i just apply a second coat of the clearkote carnauba?
Thanks for the assist!
Emile
04-17-2009, 10:32 AM
I always say sealant (more durable) and then wax (less durable). Being that you started with a wax, I would say to do another coat or two of the Clearkote Carnuba Wax. It will increase the shine and the durability.
supercharged
04-17-2009, 10:38 AM
wax on the top of sealant - YES!
Sealant on the top of wax - NO.
Waxmax
04-17-2009, 10:57 AM
In general do not apply sealant over carnauba, but there are exceptions.
Many spray sealants work fine over carnauba. Also,try a coat of DWG over the carnuaba layer then a sealant...works fine. Also some use a WOWA sealant (like OS) over carnauba.
KJW Detailing
04-17-2009, 11:04 AM
ok so then if no sealant over top of the wax is it best to stick with the clearkote carnauba or should i put ssII or liquid souveran?
and if the clearkote has a 24 hr cur time then do i have to wait a full 24 b4 applying a second coat?
Wendell Jarvis
04-17-2009, 11:32 AM
wax on the top of sealant - YES!
Sealant on the top of wax - NO.
Great answer.....straight to the point !! :iagree:
Meghan
04-17-2009, 11:37 AM
Supercharged said it best! I would go with a second coat to increase durability.
Waxmax
04-17-2009, 01:00 PM
You could stick with CMW for a second coat or try one of the other carnauba based waxes you have. CMW is pretty durable and if you like it, I'd stick with it. I would wait at least 12 hours between coats.
karburn
04-17-2009, 02:48 PM
:whs:
termigator
04-17-2009, 02:52 PM
wax on the top of sealant - YES!
Sealant on the top of wax - NO.
Unless you throw NXT/M21 or Reflections into the mix. Those can go on top of anything.:D
Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
04-17-2009, 02:55 PM
Wax on top of your sealant is the way to go :D. WG sealant is fantastic!!!
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