theRIAA said:
ok.. I'm think I'm just about done knowing everything there is to know about detailing (har har), but i still cant understand this:
That's ok We have all said the same thing in the past and had to eat these words, but still it's ok.
theRIAA said:
right now I'm using NXT liquid wax, and that's it. I wax a lot because well, i like it, but i don't know if ill like it in a couple months. all this talk about sealants and glazes makes me feel stupid,
Your not stupid, you just showed all of us that you can and do ask question, that in it self is not stupid.
"the only question that is stupid is the one not asked" (author unknown)
What is it your looking for?
Anything on your paint is considered "protection" wether it's a wax, sealant or a glaze, and you don't need to jump in to the never ending argument of wether NXT is a sealant or a wax.... who cares.... it works...and it works well.
theRIAA said:
am i supposed to "seal" the wax with something?
Well said:
Jngrbrdman said:
You seal your paint; not your wax. If you use a wax then it should be the last product you put on the car. A sealant won't bond to the oils in a glaze or a wax.
you can look up some topics on "bonding issues" between wax and synthetic sealants to get more of your moneys worth on this subject.
theRIAA said:
i see some guys list of products and they have like a 4-5 step wax and sealing procedure and all the products are mandatory.
These products are referred as boutique products and here lies another battle that will not be won ever.these products are expensive and there never has been a test study done to compare these product to the consumer products that totally eliminated bias. it all come down to user preference.
what you are using is a good product and by what you write, you use it often and it does what you want. stick with what works for you, it lessens the complications in the end.
theRIAA said:
do you guys recommend a wax/sealant combo? is sealant even necessary (anal wise)?
Here again it comes down to user preference. it's not what I want on your veh, it's what you like, nothing more nothing less. there are many time product "A" works better for me then product "B" others fine the total opposite.
My preference is a 2 fold out come.
I like a synthetic sealant toped with a carnauba wax.
Why you asked... glad you did.
First of all a synthetic sealant beads water differently, the beads are larger before they run off the surface, as to where a carnauba wax has a smaller bead. so when I see water beading getting larger it's time to reapply wax... most of the time I can get away with 2-3 coats of wax before reapplying a sealant.
the second fold to this equation is a sealant will give dark colors a "glow" meaning the reflection will have a silver(ish) shine to it and topping with a carnauba wax will gives me the wet look.
doing this 2 step method your NOT getting the best of both worlds, it's a happy medium, one I like... again user preference.
just remember it's only wax.... not rocket science like most think it is.
With all this being said most of us still experiment with products, this is the fun part of the hobby it excites the mind and creativity and if you ask the great question
"Out of all the products in your collection how many go with out use in a year"... damn near all of will say at least 40-50%
How deep are your pocketts?
