Jeweling wax

[blkmiata]

I used BF one step a month ago on my black Miata. Really like the way it turned out. Would you consider it to be a jeweling wax similar to the Pinnacle jeweling wax.

[Mike Phillips]

I used BF one step a month ago on my black Miata. Really like the way it turned out.

Would you consider it to be a jeweling wax similar to the Pinnacle jeweling wax.

I've seen first hand the same results but with better correction.

While not labeled a jeweling wax as it's targeted towards professional detailers, it certainly delivers like a jeweling wax.


If I had lightly swirled car, like the 2014 Corvette or a show car in very good condition, I would tend to go with the Pinnacle Jeweling Wax. If fact I have numerous write-ups showing this exact thing.


As normal, paint hardness is always a unknown factor and pad choice, tool choice and even technique are factors that impact product results.


For example pads - I'd say from experience answering questions all over the detailing world, most people don't use enough pads when buffing out a car with any product.

[blkmiata]

Thanks for the reply. I’m a rank beginner using machine (Griot’s) for waxing. Keeping in mind we are talking about a small two seat convertible I used five Lake Country 5.5” white CCS pads. Thinking next time I’ll use green or blue pads. We’ll see.

[fightnews]

IMO a "jeweling" product should be more fine then a finish polish otherwise it's just in the fine category. The whole point for jeweling is to be "ultrafine".

[acuRAS82]

IMO a "jeweling" product should be more fine then a finish polish otherwise it's just in the fine category. The whole point for jeweling is to be "ultrafine".

I think PBMG reps would agree but also point out that the way the abrasives breakdown in Advanced Finishing Polish (and therefore Jeweling Wax too) makes it suitable as an ultra fine polish when used that way.

[Mike Phillips]

IMO a "jeweling" product should be more fine then a finish polish otherwise it's just in the fine category. The whole point for jeweling is to be "ultrafine".

I see what your saying and it made me thin???

So I went to Skynet and typed in the below tobjog my memory as to what I wrote,

Jeweling Wax Definition Mike Phillips


Here’s the link to my article

Jeweling Wax - Definition


And I think explained it in detail including the topic of fine and ultra fine cutting ability.

Anyone really interested can click the link above. Also - there’s no rule or law stopping anyone else from “writing” how-to articles including coming up with new terms and their definitions for our industry. Just want to point this out for anyone that truly feels passionate about this craft.

For me it comes naturally, I don’t try, I just do.

But I would love to think others are inspired enough to the point as to just do it.

[Mike Phillips]

Thanks for the reply. I’m a rank beginner using machine (Griot’s) for waxing. Keeping in mind we are talking about a small two seat convertible I used five Lake Country 5.5” white CCS pads. T

Copy that, I've detailed a number of classic Miatas in my career, super simple cars to machine buff. Be careful around the hard molding line on the rear veiw mirrors, if memory serves me correctly, this area can be buffed through or burned-through very easily.

I actually have a Mazda Miata/Barry Meguiar story I should type up sometime. It was when I took a red and black Miata and taped them down the middle and then only buffed out one side of each car and then put them on display at a Miata Club Car Show the next day.

I did a number of these half-and-half before and after demonstrations in my life. Always a lot of work and from memory, never worth it.

[Jim w]

Mike, you hit the nail on the head when you
spoke about fine abrasive and ultra fine abrasive.
That is what I was thinking about when I asked
if jeweling wax is finer then finishing polish.
Thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge
with us all.
Jim

[acuRAS82]

Mike, you hit the nail on the head when you
spoke about fine abrasive and ultra fine abrasive.
That is what I was thinking about when I asked
if jeweling wax is finer then finishing polish.
Thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge
with us all.
Jim

What was the answer? Was I wrong about them sharing abrasive technology?

[Jim w]

(I can't always get specifics for ingredients myself. But for sure the cut would be equivalent to fine cut polish, possibly an ultra fine cut polish.)

acuRAS82. I think Mike’s answer above is leaning more to a
fine finishing polishing cut. So yes, your post #4 is right on.
Sorry, had to look back to the start.

JIM