Wax questions

[fastbird232]

1) How many coats of wax is the limit? This is hand-applied Simoniz 5000 Series wax.

 

2) Do I wax my plastic molding?

[97loudcut]

you can put coat upon coat but mutiple coats really doesnt matter unless you are using diffrent waxes (i.e. 3 step process)

 

do not wax the plastic molding around you windows but if you are talking about your plastic body moldings then yes

[fastbird232]

you can put coat upon coat but mutiple coats really doesnt matter unless you are using diffrent waxes (i.e. 3 step process)

 

do not wax the plastic molding around you windows but if you are talking about your plastic body moldings then yes

 

So the second coat I just got in from applying was pretty much a waste of time?

 

Now that I've got two coats of paste wax on there, is there anything else I can do to increase the shine?

[THe_DeTAiL3R]

1) How many coats of wax is the limit? This is hand-applied Simoniz 5000 Series wax.

2 or 3 is the most you'd need, wait a day or so between coats for it to cure. It's best to use a polymer based synthetic wax (such as Meg's NXT, Zaino, etc) and follow up with a carubana(sp?) wax afterwards (Such as Meg's gold class, Mother's, etc), in that order. That way you get rock-hard protection, and a deep glossy shine.

 

2) Do I wax my plastic molding?

 

You mean the cladding? Yes. Also do your mirrors, it will make a great difference! Just stay away from anything rubber, and coarse unpainted plastic such as licence plate bracket. And don't wax near badges, it will stick around and is a PITA to remove.

[97loudcut]

No it wasnt a waste of time but your time would have been better spent putting a sealer and glaze on first and then maybe something with a carnuba wax in it.

 

Since you have done that I would suggest either a carnuba liquid wax or a spray wax/detailer like McGuires Spray Detailer. It will enhance the shine and clean up any areas of wax you left on

[THe_DeTAiL3R]

you can put coat upon coat but mutiple coats really doesnt matter unless you are using diffrent waxes (i.e. 3 step process)

 

do not wax the plastic molding around you windows but if you are talking about your plastic body moldings then yes

 

So the second coat I just got in from applying was pretty much a waste of time?

 

Now that I've got two coats of paste wax on there, is there anything else I can do to increase the shine?

 

Get a real (rotary) buffer and start from the beginning with a rubbing compound, then polish, then wax.

 

Go here: http://autopia.org it's a forum for detailing..

[fastbird232]

Thanks guys!