double 'wax on'

[bkreigsr]

in the last issue of the Groit's Garage catalog, there was a tip about wax application. The recommendation was to apply a coat of wax on day 1, then on day 2 re-apply another coat (without removing yesterday's layer), let new wax cloud up, then buff off as normal.

I tried it this week in prep for a Sunday concours, and it worked very well. my 29 year old paint exhibited none of the cloudiness I usually have to work out, and the shine looks about a foot deep.
I was concerned that buffing off the 2 layers would be twice a much work, but that was not the case.

is this a new thing, or has it been around a while?

bill k

[jhoagg]

Hi,
You mean you don't buff out the coat applied on day 1 before applying more wax on day 2? Thanks.

[bkreigsr]

nope, just re-apply over the haze from the first coat.
I was using Mother's California Gold, Carnuba paste.

[930LDR]

Very good insight... I too would have assumed that this would be a real PITA. I bet the key is to keep the car in a cool garage in the interim rather than in the heat which seems to make wax removal difficult.

[chrisp]

Additionally, a lot of Carnauba waxes like a week or so to "cure". Then another coat on top of that creates an incredible layer of protection. I used to do this everytime I waxed (4-5 times per year) when I owned a black car. Nowadays I own three cars (2 silver, 1 white) including the SC and cumulative total waxing is 2-3x per year. I'm so lame these days.

[JonT]

Wouldnt the 2nd layer of wax just sit on top of the old dry layer? Makes more sense to me to apply another coat after buffing (1 week ltr).

[Zef]

Zaino's method of application recommand that process...but after wipe off the first coat...
http://www.zaino.ca/files/application.htm

[bkreigsr]

sorry guys, I'm just telling what worked for me last night.

Can't answer the hypotheticals.

but, I can say the P-cars listed below my name still have their original finish, have been heavily de'd and ax'd, are not garage queens, and have never been trailered to an event.

Bill K

[kilodawg]

If you want to try something a step further go to Autopia.org and search on spit polish (and no you don't use your own spit)

[Rot 911]

You guys have way too much time on your hands!