Cold Water as a LSP ....

[DM101]

After waxing your car take cold water and apply over your wax. Spray a light mist of cold water over your waxed finish and wipe dry. This will help it cure faster. What I do is place a spray bottle 1/2 full in frezzer. Let it freeze. When you are ready to use run hot water in spray bottle. You want the coldest water you can get. Do not put the spray trigger in frezzer.

 

[mikebai1990]

Yep.. It's called spit-shining, as I believe it's been discussed (is there a huge thread in the hall of fame?) extensively before.



edit: I take that back... I thought you were talking about also reapplying more wax when you finished with the cold water. That process is called spit-shining. So, what's the point of letting it cure so quickly?

 

[blackf0rk]

What I do is place a spray bottle 1/2 full in frezzer.

Try using alcohol - it has a lower freezing temperature... :nervous:





:LOLOL

 

[SpoiledMan]

Try using alcohol - it has a lower freezing temperature... :nervous:





:LOLOL

Patron or just some off the shelf Rum?:har:

 

[hXc drummer23]

On the back of the Zymol Cleaner Wax I have, it says to mist water on the car after you wax it.

 

[DM101]

It not only lets the wax cure faster but also more of the wax will bond.

 

[lbls1]

I usually use atomized water (as a mist) and then a final wipe with a good mf. Cold water...this is a new one to me.

 

[NavindraLR]

I usually use atomized water (as a mist) and then a final wipe with a good mf. Cold water...this is a new one to me.

same here... never heard of that. where is this information coming from? I would like to read more about it.

 

[vwgtivw]

After waxing your car take cold water and apply over your wax. Spray a light mist of cold water over your waxed finish and wipe dry. This will help it cure faster. What I do is place a spray bottle 1/2 full in frezzer. Let it freeze. When you are ready to use run hot water in spray bottle. You want the coldest water you can get. Do not put the spray trigger in frezzer.

Ditto, I do all the time. It makes the finish look clearer, also helps with the removal of Klasse SG.

 

[imported_FMINUS]

I always thought that water would smooth out the wax, I didnt know it would help it cure/bond faster.

 

[lbls1]

Water (very limited amount......as a mist or almost like a gas) antagonizes the wax. As the wax fights the water, when buffing I've observed that the finish gets a bit sharper in appearance.....or at least that's what I think.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

It took me a while of puzzling over this to understand that the water spray is supposed to go on before you buff the wax off...so it is sort of like spitshining.

 

[Mobilejay]

so would if effect the longevity of the wax? If I use this method with AJT instead of waiting 24 hours for another coat, how long do you think I would have to wait with the spritzing of water after first coat?

 

[SpoiledMan]

so would if effect the longevity of the wax? If I use this method with AJT instead of waiting 24 hours for another coat, how long do you think I would have to wait with the spritzing of water after first coat?

My *guess* would be that this wont work with a sealant that needs to cure/crosslink.

 

[DM101]

I agree will only work with waxes.



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Originally Posted by MobileJay

so would if effect the longevity of the wax? If I use this method with AJT instead of waiting 24 hours for another coat, how long do you think I would have to wait with the spritzing of water after first coat?





My *guess* would be that this wont work with a sealant that needs to cure/crosslink.

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[porta]

My *guess* would be that this wont work with a sealant that needs to cure/crosslink.

I have been told to use this method on a sealant. I was told to use deionizied water that I have been keeping in my fridge and poor it over the car after I have wiped of the sealant. I was going to get a much better distinction of image.

 

[DM101]

Apply a thin coat of wax over entire car. Then use the cold water spray. Do a section at a time. Make sure you applying a light mist! The Carnauba hardens. After doing the whole car, go back and buff. It might make it a little harder to remove but it's worth it. More wax bonds. This is a old trick that no one talks about. But it works on my Zymol Vintage. Yes sort of like spit shining but easier.

It took me a while of puzzling over this to understand that the water spray is supposed to go on before you buff the wax off...so it is sort of like spitshining.

 

[imported_memnuts]

I always thought that water would smooth out the wax, I didnt know it would help it cure/bond faster.

Bingo!!!!



The water wipedown only levels the wax which in turn create better optics and clearer appearance. Wax does not cure it only dissipates its carrier solvents (dries) and hardens.

 

[DM101]

And the cold water does not help the wax to harden? I have to use twice the effort to remove wax after the cold treatment.

Bingo!!!!



The water wipedown only levels the wax which in turn create better optics and clearer appearance. Wax does not cure it only dissipates its carrier solvents (dries) and hardens.

 

[imported_hockeyplaya13]

Don't you have to use distilled water for this?