How long to wait before applying wax on top of sealant?

[mrq0604]

I am planning to apply 2 coats of Klasse sealant and then 1 or 2 coats of Collinite 845.

I am aware that an hour is the cure time for the sealant, and I have to wait around 10 hours before applying another coat of sealant

But what about the wax? Can I start applying the wax right after I buff off the second coat of sealant? Or should I wait another 10 hours or so?

Thanks in advance

[acuRAS82]

I would wait the minimum 10 hours before topping the sealant again.

Most waxes can be topped right after each other, but I believe Collinite may have a suggested cure time of 12 hours due to the polymers.

[mrq0604]

I would wait the minimum 10 hours before topping the sealant again.

Most waxes can be topped right after each other, but I believe Collinite may have a suggested cure time of 12 hours due to the polymers.

So, is this how I should do it?:

Apply Klasse

Wait 1 hour

Buff it off

Wait 10 hours

Apply 2nd coat of Klasse

Wait 1 hour

Buff it off

Wait 12 hours

Apply Collinite

[Eldorado2k]

Seems like a complete waste of time, doesn’t it?

[mrq0604]

Seems like a complete waste of time, doesn’t it?

How should I do it? I would like to speed up the process. I haven't driven my nice convertible since April...

[Desertnate]

I think what he is saying is the duplication of the effort with all the layering and waiting. Both the Klasse and the Collinite are highly durable sealants which look good on their own. There probably is little/no gain in layering those two products. You would also have to keep the vehicle clean, which means either leaving it in the garage the whole time, or washing it between each layer if it's being driven.

I'd simply put down a coat of either one and enjoy the results. After each wash you can hit it with a QD or spray wax to keep it looking freshly detailed.

[mrq0604]

I think what he is saying is the duplication of the effort with all the layering and waiting. Both the Klasse and the Collinite are highly durable sealants which look good on their own. There probably is little/no gain in layering those two products. You would also have to keep the vehicle clean, which means either leaving it in the garage the whole time, or washing it between each layer if it's being driven.

I'd simply put down a coat of either one and enjoy the results. After each wash you can hit it with a QD or spray wax to keep it looking freshly detailed.

Ah. Ok.

But since I have these products, I would like to use both of them. I've read about layering these products multiple times even on this forum, but I think anything more than 2 coats is overkill.

Speaking of durability, I don't find Klasse as durable as other sealants I used before...

[Bobby B.]

I would recommend polishing the paint surface before applying the Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze. Once the Klasse Sealant Glaze cures you can layer it with the Collinite #845.

[Eldorado2k]

Ah. Ok.

But since I have these products, I would like to use both of them. I've read about layering these products multiple times even on this forum, but I think anything more than 2 coats is overkill.

Speaking of durability, I don't find Klasse as durable as other sealants I used before...

You could make it easy on yourself by simply applying 1 coat of Klasse and riding it out until your 1st bucket wash [lets say about a week] and then apply your 2nd product [Colinite]? immediately after your wash/dry.

[mrq0604]

You could make it easy on yourself by simply applying 1 coat of Klasse and riding it out until your 1st bucket wash [lets say about a week] and then apply your 2nd product [Colinite]? immediately after your wash/dry.

Is this allowed? Wouldn't driving the car contaminate it, hence requiring claying?