Why Are You Top Coating DGPS With Wax??

**Ray & Paula** · 05-04-2013, 09:57 PM

Hi,
Just received the "Twins" along with DGPS. I have a newbie question?? I was under the impression that DGPS was the last step. Should it be followed up with a top coat of wax? It appears that a lot of you are. Why? Thanks, Ray

**jvs1991** · 05-04-2013, 10:19 PM

That's up to you. Most people do it to have the protection of a sealant and the gloss and depth of a carnauba wax. Personally I just use a carnauba wax bc I wax often enough that I'm really not concerned with durability of waxes. It comes down to personal preferwnce

**ArkayoDeetayo** · 05-04-2013, 10:21 PM

It is personal preference. Some people may like to top with a wax for a "deeper wet look", so they put the sealant as the base coat to get the best of both worlds, the durability of a sealant and a look of a wax.

Personally, I think DGPS looks great as it for a sealant, so just put two coats of it (12-24 hours cure between coats) and call it a day. Anything extra is just extra work that won't be noticed.

**Ray & Paula** · 05-04-2013, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the replies! If I decide to top coat with a wax, should I apply it with my DA or by hand? Thanks again, Ray

**jvs1991** · 05-04-2013, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Ray & Paula

Thanks for the replies! If I decide to top coat with a wax, should I apply it with my DA or by hand? Thanks again, Ray

Also personal preference. A da is good to get a nice even thin coat of wax. Which wax were you gonna apply?

**Ray & Paula** · 05-04-2013, 11:18 PM

Hi,
Not really sure which wax to use. I do like the idea of 2 coats of sealant due to not worrying about stripping wax off for a re-application of sealant. Hmmm..... decisions, decisions. Thanks for your thoughts, Ray

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 05-05-2013, 12:14 AM

I've never done it, never will. Doesn't make sense to me. If you're going to "top", use the same product.

**ArkayoDeetayo** · 05-05-2013, 01:30 AM

^ just put 2 coats of WGDGPS and call it a day. Great look, great protection, not a dust magnet

**silverfox** · 05-05-2013, 06:30 AM

I think the best compromise for those tempted to top a sealant with a dust magnet.. (Which defeats the whole purpose of keeping paint clean) is to look for sealants that have a carnauba look. There are a few out there. Duragloss 105 is my favorite and oh by the way it lasts up to a year when applied with 601, costs about $10 and can be bought locally. I mean.. Come on man.

**Klasse Act** · 05-05-2013, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by silverfox

I think the best compromise for those tempted to top a sealant with a dust magnet.. (Which defeats the whole purpose of keeping paint clean) is to look for sealants that have a carnauba look. There are a few out there. Duragloss 105 is my favorite and oh by the way it lasts up to a year when applied with 601, costs about $10 and can be bought locally. I mean.. Come on man.

There is something to be said about this!

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