applying Carnauba wax do's & don'ts

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vdiesel

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I finally decided to get myself some Poorboy's Natty's red wax.



I have red a few times not to follow exactly the directions on the label of many of those waxes.



example wax and area and remove it afterwards as oppose to do the whole car and then remove or it.



any comments?
 
I've never popped my jar of Natty's (won it) but from what I understand it's a pretty soft wax you should be able to let it haze on the whole car before removing. It's the hard/heavy waxes like Meg's #16 or Collinite 476S that if you put them on too thick and let them dry they will be like concrete.
 
Thin is your friend for easy removal, especially if it is supposed to dry. Also, don't let waxes dry if they weren't meant to. Zymol and Collonite were my teachers :(
 
I have Natty's blue that I use on my cars. Use a foam pad and just do a couple of swipes on the paste and spread it very thin over your surface a little does go a long way. It's very easy to take off I usually do half the car then wipe off. If you put too much it will leave dark spots...trust me put it thin.
 
Scottwax said:
Follow the directions.
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Unfortunately the directions on some products don't go into enough detail. For example, the first time I used Werkstat Acrylic Jett, I read the instructions and then got to work using what I thought was a thin layer. It went on easy enough, now removing it......well, that was not so easy. I didn't think I would ever get it off that night. The next day I got on here and starting reading what posters were saying and I saw your post about how to keep spreading the product and working it in and watching for high spots and knocking them down. Several months later, I applied again taking your advice and it was such an easier process.



Another thing I learned, after this bottle of AJ is empty, I am switching to Trigger. Even easier to apply.:up
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I've never popped my jar of Natty's (won it) but from what I understand it's a pretty soft wax you should be able to let it haze on the whole car before removing. It's the hard/heavy waxes like Meg's #16 or Collinite 476S that if you put them on too thick and let them dry they will be like concrete.
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Natty blue + moist applicator = Spreading Blue-Bubblegum-flavored-butter over the car!
 
moist applicator, is in spray water? or put it through under a water sprinkler?



can't wait to get that Natty's red! and I also bought some Clear Kote Red Moose Machine Glaze. this should be interesting!
 
vdiesel said:
moist applicator, is in spray water? or put it through under a water sprinkler?



can't wait to get that Natty's red! and I also bought some Clear Kote Red Moose Machine Glaze. this should be interesting!
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Any way you want, get it moist.
 
when i applied my nattys blue i spritzed my applicator pad with some PB quick detailer and it went on/off effortlessly.
 
vdiesel said:
moist applicator, is in spray water? or put it through under a water sprinkler?
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I have Nattys Red too. Ensure the applicator is damp, not wet. A light spritz with a QD is fine.
 
I would like to thank everyone for their input!



Alfisti said:
I have Nattys Red too. Ensure the applicator is damp, not wet. A light spritz with a QD is fine.
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Alfisti,

what color is your car? and what is your experience with Natty's Red?



do you put it on top of a glaze or something else?
 
The colour is called 'Ignition' which is basically metallic orange. Exactly this car and colour:



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I'm using NR over VM at the moment but this is the first time so the jury is out still. ;)



Edit: Sorry..I didn't mean this is my car. Rather, my car is exactly the same model and colour. This one is in Victoria, while I'm in WA.
 
vdiesel said:
I would like to thank everyone for their input!









Alfisti,

what color is your car? and what is your experience with Natty's Red?



do you put it on top of a glaze or something else?
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I've used Natty's red many times on blacks, reds and dark blues. It seems to make many of the dark colors I use it with pop and brings out that metallic flake if there is any to be found.



A general prep on most paints is to use a product such as Megs #80 then top it with Natty's. Great product IMO
 
cool!



I have a white car, and bought some clearkote Red machine glaz....

hopefully it will be ok.

not sure if RMG is only for red cars.... i bought it anyway.

I cannot wait ot try it out. (didnt't receive my package yet.)
 
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