Sealant on top of wax?

[KJW Detailing]

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]

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]

wax on the top of sealant - YES!
Sealant on the top of wax - NO.

[Waxmax]

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]

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]

wax on the top of sealant - YES!
Sealant on the top of wax - NO.

Great answer.....straight to the point !!

[Meghan]

Supercharged said it best! I would go with a second coat to increase durability.

[Waxmax]

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]

[termigator]

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.