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Offline Wandering Tassie

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Re: Clear Coat Paint Protection
« Reply #25 on: July 22, 2014, 12:43:03 PM »
A wax when applied over a sealant will add depth to the finish.
It can also get confusing when people are talking about polishes, waxes etc. Just a brief description

Polish; is use to shine the paint surface but does not give any protection
Wax; most auto waxs have a carnauba wax base. Carnauba wax comes from a palm tree in Brazil. A good quality wax will last 3-4 months.
Sealant: is an artificial wax that will last 4-5 months.

In general terms a sealant gives a wet look and a wax adds depth so it depends on what look you are after.

I tend to go over the top and do 3 layers of sealant with 2 layers of wax over the top.

You can put a wax over a sealant but don't put a sealant over a wax.

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Re: Clear Coat Paint Protection
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2014, 01:27:13 PM »
A wax when applied over a sealant will add depth to the finish.
It can also get confusing when people are talking about polishes, waxes etc. Just a brief description

Polish; is use to shine the paint surface but does not give any protection
Wax; most auto waxs have a carnauba wax base. Carnauba wax comes from a palm tree in Brazil. A good quality wax will last 3-4 months.
Sealant: is an artificial wax that will last 4-5 months.

In general terms a sealant gives a wet look and a wax adds depth so it depends on what look you are after.

I tend to go over the top and do 3 layers of sealant with 2 layers of wax over the top.

You can put a wax over a sealant but don't put a sealant over a wax.

 :cup: GOLD!!!!! Hit the nail on the head. My car and camper both have 3 sets of paint protection on it. Always looks mint and easy to clean!
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Re: Clear Coat Paint Protection
« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2014, 06:22:28 PM »
Is turtle wax swirl remover any good?? ;D
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Re: Clear Coat Paint Protection
« Reply #28 on: July 22, 2014, 06:59:07 PM »
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Re: Clear Coat Paint Protection
« Reply #29 on: July 23, 2014, 12:21:36 AM »
OK, we've talked about paint protection....but what about something that will remove pin stripes ????

Meguiars scratch X gets a negative.......so what do you use in it's place ??
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Re: Clear Coat Paint Protection
« Reply #30 on: July 23, 2014, 06:11:51 AM »
OK, we've talked about paint protection....but what about something that will remove pin stripes ????

Meguiars scratch X gets a negative.......so what do you use in it's place ??

It's called a buff and cutting compound, then do the polish, protection wax tricks as mentioned here.  :cheers:
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Re: Clear Coat Paint Protection
« Reply #31 on: July 23, 2014, 08:08:51 AM »
OK, we've talked about paint protection....but what about something that will remove pin stripes ????

Meguiars scratch X gets a negative.......so what do you use in it's place ??


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