Found a very good article on Carnauba Paste Wax.
05-01-2007, 10:09 AM
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The article was written by David Bynon and originally appeared in the Better Car Care site. It has also been referenced to many times over. None the less, there are those who still feel Carnuba waxes are the only way to go.
05-02-2007, 03:15 AM
#6
The Old Grey Whistle Test
See also 'Carnauba wax myths' same website that had approx 1,800 views
Best wax or Sealant:
Is there a best? In my opinion- No!
While its true many of the chemicals used in the formulation of car care products are the same (or at least very similar) Having used a variety of different products I can tell one from another and field testing shows that not all have the durability either, some simply out perform others in many categories and react differently when applied to different paint types, colours, or varied paint surface conditions.
Ultimately the best wax or sealant will prove to be the one that best meets its user's objectives. If a product is not working for you experiment until you find one that’s suitable for your needs.
There is no one product that can produce all of the properties for an optically perfect shine, however; for high surface gloss and surface reflectance-a polymer sealant, which also provides durability. Detailing enthusiasts consider shine as only one attribute of a protective wax or sealant. They are equally concerned with; ease of application, resistance to abrasion, atmospheric contamination and weathering.
a) For depth of shine and a ‘wet-look’ - Carnauba wax molecules form an egg-grate type mesh over the smaller paint molecules of the paint film surface, which gives it an optical depth (also provides a sacrificial and easily renewable barrier against airborne contaminants). Due to this shape the reflected light becomes somewhat distorted, this produces jetting (the so called ‘wet-look’) sometimes described as liquidity.
b) For an optically perfect shine, clarity, long term durability and protection apply a polymer sealant (Zaino Z2PRO™ + ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive) to a carefully prepared level, clean paint surface and add a Carnauba wax or Zaino Z-8™ Grand Finale Spray Seal as a (LSP) last step product.
c) The aesthetics of a vehicle appearance is very subjective to say the least, the only best wax or sealant that really matters is what looks 'best' to you.
Best wax or Sealant:
Is there a best? In my opinion- No!
While its true many of the chemicals used in the formulation of car care products are the same (or at least very similar) Having used a variety of different products I can tell one from another and field testing shows that not all have the durability either, some simply out perform others in many categories and react differently when applied to different paint types, colours, or varied paint surface conditions.
Ultimately the best wax or sealant will prove to be the one that best meets its user's objectives. If a product is not working for you experiment until you find one that’s suitable for your needs.
There is no one product that can produce all of the properties for an optically perfect shine, however; for high surface gloss and surface reflectance-a polymer sealant, which also provides durability. Detailing enthusiasts consider shine as only one attribute of a protective wax or sealant. They are equally concerned with; ease of application, resistance to abrasion, atmospheric contamination and weathering.
a) For depth of shine and a ‘wet-look’ - Carnauba wax molecules form an egg-grate type mesh over the smaller paint molecules of the paint film surface, which gives it an optical depth (also provides a sacrificial and easily renewable barrier against airborne contaminants). Due to this shape the reflected light becomes somewhat distorted, this produces jetting (the so called ‘wet-look’) sometimes described as liquidity.
b) For an optically perfect shine, clarity, long term durability and protection apply a polymer sealant (Zaino Z2PRO™ + ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive) to a carefully prepared level, clean paint surface and add a Carnauba wax or Zaino Z-8™ Grand Finale Spray Seal as a (LSP) last step product.
c) The aesthetics of a vehicle appearance is very subjective to say the least, the only best wax or sealant that really matters is what looks 'best' to you.
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