Waxing steps

underworldmagic · 28 Nov 2006 at 11:25

I understand the steps should be

1. Wash
2. Sealant
3. Wax

How much layers of each should i do? the official site of smartwax states 3 layers of sealant for 'showroom shine' and 1 layer of wax...do you agree?

Also, if the wax and sealant is never removed and acts as a protector, then in theory in a few years time there will be lots of layer buildup of old wax and sealant. Is this ever removed? is so how?

I have read somewhere there are stores selling microfibre (MF) wax removing cloths, and also MF wax/sealant applicators. my question is will these MF applicators also remove the underlayer of sealant as your trying to apply the 2nd/3rd layer? in theory then this should happen if MF is used to take these layers off?

Vertigo · 28 Nov 2006 at 12:35

That is the correct general procedure although you've got a couple of optional steps:

1a. Clay
1b. Polish

As mentioned in your other thread, get yourself over to www.detailingworld.com, there are no end of guides on that site.

Firestar_3x · 28 Nov 2006 at 12:37

I would use a good quality paint cleaner such as Autoglym, then claybar it, then seal then wax.

Brings up my black car (in Sig) clean enough

underworldmagic · 28 Nov 2006 at 12:54

thanks guys

ShakenNstirred · 28 Nov 2006 at 13:29

wax on wax off , haven't you ever watched karate kid

Confused · 28 Nov 2006 at 13:31

underworldmagic said:
Waxing steps

I wouldn't - they'll be too slippery to use safely!

underworldmagic · 28 Nov 2006 at 15:17

I wouldn't - they'll be too slippery to use safely!

LOL