Waxes 101: Types of Waxes & Their Uses

NXTAZEE · 10-16-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by B1nks

This may sound dumb but when I hear the term "sealant" then sealing things inside comes to mind. So would it not be beneficial to put the wax on first then seal it in with a sealant? If not then that's no surprise to me as everything else has said sealant first then wax if you can find a wax that will work with the sealant, but I'm just wondering why not the other way around ?

The only reason people use wax on top of a sealant is for looks. Waxes tend to look a little nicer to some people.

USNA94 · 10-16-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

The only reason people use wax on top of a sealant is for looks. Waxes tend to look a little nicer to some people.

This is true. On previous cars I have always used a carnuba wax and was pleased with the results although they were short lived.
I have a platinum graphite Z now and based on a friends recommendation tried Mcquire's NXT sealant. I liked the ease of application and removal and it seamed to last longer than the wax. But, on the graphite color, the gloss on it just didn't look as good. As NXTAZEE put it, the sealant was more of a candy shine than a deep wet look that I got with carnuba wax. So the last time I waxed it I layed on a coat of the NXT and then put on a layer of Mcquire's Gold Class carnuba wax. Laid both layers on by hand and removed with a random orbital buffer. The results were much more impressive. I got the deep wet gloss look that I was hoping for with this method and it wasn't really that much extra work.

Room42 · 10-25-2009, 06:17 PM

I just used NXT wash and tech wax for first time on Pearl White at 450 miles. Nice warm shine looks like porcelain. Natural shine inside and Black Magic tie and wheel to finish. Overall very happy with results. Personally don't think it needs another wax but would be interested what others with PW think. Maybe next time...

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Room42 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370z white AT Rep Power: 16	I just used NXT wash and tech wax for first time on Pearl White at 450 miles. Nice warm shine looks like porcelain. Natural shine inside and Black Magic tie and wheel to finish. Overall very happy with results. Personally don't think it needs another wax but would be interested what others with PW think. Maybe next time... __________________ 20% tint \| Clear bra \| Invidia Gemini CB \| Stillen CAI Eibach Springs \| Stillen Sway Bars \| JDM rear fog light --------------------------------------------- Mustang Dyno - 291 \| Horsepower Logic