Are multiple coats of Autowax effective?

ntwrkguy1

ntwrkguy1

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My car has been garaged for the last four days while I've had some time off. Because I can't go more than 24 hours without doing something to it, I've been using Duragloss Aquawax on top of the 105 I laid down last weekend.



Is it just me, or does Aquawax have a 'layering' effect? It seems like the gloss is getting deeper after each coat, but that just could be my rationalization for my irrational behavior :)



On a side note, my first impression of Duragloss 105 and Aquawax is a very good one!
 
it may be layering or may just be getting a more complete coverage and adding to the look that way. I dont think anyone has actually proved either way, but appearance does seem to improve after a few applications
 
That's what I've noticed.......plus, it only takes about 5 minutes to do the entire car. Good thing I don't have another two weeks off, or I'd use the whole bottle!
 
I have noticed that Aquawax seems to diminish the super-tight beading of Collinite, as my car is not beading very well any more(3 month old application of 845, then AW a week later). We will see once it actually warms up enough to hand wash it. Just some food for thought...



BTW, its AQUAwax, not AUTOwax.
 
i feel that two coats are better than one...but any more than that is a mental satisfaction only. the second coat helps to ensure complete/even coverage.



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Bigpoppa3346 said:
I have noticed that Aquawax seems to diminish the super-tight beading of Collinite, as my car is not beading very well any more(3 month old application of 845, then AW a week later). We will see once it actually warms up enough to hand wash it. Just some food for thought...



BTW, its AQUAwax, not AUTOwax.
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It does'nt really diminish the beading, its just a different kind.



Carnauba = tight, "sticky" beads



Sealant (like Aquawax) = "loose" beads that slide off easily



Although cosmetically, carnauba beads look nicer, I think a sealant beading type behavior is better for just daily resistance against the elements.
 
paradigm said:
i feel that two coats are better than one...but any more than that is a mental satisfaction only. the second coat helps to ensure complete/even coverage.



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I agree. Anything more than 2 coats isn't helping anything except your ego. This following comment probably only applies to protection and not depth. (sorry if it's off topic)

What would be better in a month's time frame:



*3 coats of wax initially, wash car 4 times(once a week) and apply 4th after 4th wash

or

*Wash and wax after each of the 4 washes.



I think it's better to gradually build it up than to add it in one big chunk.
 
paul34 said:
It does'nt really diminish the beading, its just a different kind.



Carnauba = tight, "sticky" beads



Sealant (like Aquawax) = "loose" beads that slide off easily



Although cosmetically, carnauba beads look nicer, I think a sealant beading type behavior is better for just daily resistance against the elements.
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Actually it's like it's hardly beading at all...at least at the coin op. It is hard to tell, because nothing really beads well when it's dirty. However, another car I maintain has just 845, applied 2 weeks prior to my car, and at the coin-op it beads just fine. Prep was pretty much equal, so who knows?:nixweiss
 
AW like some other sealants seem to sheet water more then bead water. I know that on my car with AW on it after a hard rain will dry clean with no spots at all.There are times when my car will be dirty, and a rain will clean it. I like that about AW
 
AW, I don't know. But waxes and sealants do have a layering effect. Take what I use Pin. Souveran will layer but you must give the prior layer to cure. I think after 5 coats spit shining works better. At about 10 coats I see no effect. But you have a very deep shine. JMHO...............
 
paradigm said:
i feel that two coats are better than one...but any more than that is a mental satisfaction only. the second coat helps to ensure complete/even coverage.



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This is the answer IMO. LSP's will not 'layer' or build up like stacking pieces of paper...a second coat may help ensure complete coverage and maximum bonding.
 
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