Topping Sealant w/Wax
03-04-2011, 11:06 PM
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Evil Mazda Driver
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Topping Sealant w/Wax
Alright....I just ordered some detailing stuff and in that order was some Dodo Juice Purple Haze wax. Provided I don't douse my Santa Fe in gasoline and light it on fire between now and when the dry weather returns, my plan is to give it a good clay, sealant and then top it with a coat of the Haze.
My only question is this, how long should I wait before applying the wax on top of the sealant? I'm thinking 24 hours.
My only question is this, how long should I wait before applying the wax on top of the sealant? I'm thinking 24 hours.
03-04-2011, 11:22 PM
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I dunno, I think there's a good chance the Santa Fe might not make it through the next month...
But can't you just apply the wax whenever the sealant's done curing? Varies for different sealants, I know.
But can't you just apply the wax whenever the sealant's done curing? Varies for different sealants, I know.
03-05-2011, 09:26 AM
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03-05-2011, 12:49 PM
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(Wondering how many times we have discussed this)
03-05-2011, 02:49 PM
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Should I start a thread on topping a carnuba with a sealant?
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03-05-2011, 04:22 PM
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Poor portland...
03-05-2011, 05:49 PM
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03-05-2011, 08:28 PM
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03-05-2011, 08:30 PM
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03-05-2011, 10:01 PM
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Thanks for the responses; humorous, helpful or otherwise. 
- AFAIK, the 'Haze doesn't have a cleaner in it. I'm looking forward to trying it because I've heard it smells like grape bubble gum.
- I know wax goes on top of sealant, NEVER the other way around.
- AFAIK, the 'Haze doesn't have a cleaner in it. I'm looking forward to trying it because I've heard it smells like grape bubble gum.
- I know wax goes on top of sealant, NEVER the other way around.
03-06-2011, 12:58 AM
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Would you believe someone polishing after waxing?
03-06-2011, 10:06 AM
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Hell I had a guy tell me in a detailing forum that he didn't even have to do anything but look at a car to tell if it needed claying or not.
I asked if he knew how to tell besides "his" visual, never mentioned the baggie test or even just feeling it. He told me I wasn't much of a detailer if I had to use some test to tell. And that I prolly just worked for some dealership selling used cars.
I asked if he knew how to tell besides "his" visual, never mentioned the baggie test or even just feeling it. He told me I wasn't much of a detailer if I had to use some test to tell. And that I prolly just worked for some dealership selling used cars.
03-07-2011, 04:20 AM
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Hell I had a guy tell me in a detailing forum that he didn't even have to do anything but look at a car to tell if it needed claying or not.
I asked if he knew how to tell besides "his" visual, never mentioned the baggie test or even just feeling it. He told me I wasn't much of a detailer if I had to use some test to tell. And that I prolly just worked for some dealership selling used cars.
I asked if he knew how to tell besides "his" visual, never mentioned the baggie test or even just feeling it. He told me I wasn't much of a detailer if I had to use some test to tell. And that I prolly just worked for some dealership selling used cars.
Aaaaaand on to the next one!
03-08-2011, 06:16 PM
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03-08-2011, 06:21 PM
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03-09-2011, 08:30 AM
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03-09-2011, 01:45 PM
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So you're saying a sealant can be used in place of a wax?
I used to do only two layers of sealant and call it a season. But now I feel like it needed a wax on top.
I used to do only two layers of sealant and call it a season. But now I feel like it needed a wax on top.
03-09-2011, 02:01 PM
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Why would you get this "feeling" ?
03-09-2011, 02:17 PM
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Because in my mind a sealant is a sealant. Sure it has some components of a wax. But if a sealant can do what a wax can do, then waxes are pretty much obsolete. And thus I shouldn't even bother buying wax if a sealant can provide longer lasting protection than a wax. That's what I was thinking.
03-09-2011, 02:43 PM
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Wax is a pretty broad term ... myself I have been using sealants for a while and the only time I ever topped them is when I have the look I want with the sealant then I "might" add something like Megs #16 just for added depth and warmth and thta only really works on darker colors.
03-09-2011, 03:16 PM
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I always felt as if a sealant puts paint protection in front of aesthetics, and wax vice versa, but they both do both.
03-19-2011, 02:27 AM
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Got the car washed and clayed yesterday (Thursday) and threw on a fresh coat of BFWD. Tonight I tossed on the first coat of Purple Haze and so far, the results are very promising. I have never been one to buy into this whole topping sealant with wax but after this, I'm on the verge of becoming a convert. The paint is blatantly shinier and has a dripping-wet look that looks awesome under my garage fluorescent lights and I can't wait to see it in the sun.
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