Confused about Layering Waxes/Sealants

[C_Rock77]

I have some questions about layering of sealants and waxes. I keep hearing about polishes and glazes that contain Carnuba or other oils...and layering acrylic sealants directly on top of them.

For example: Layering EX-P directly over Vanilla Moose. Don't the oils in VM interfere with the bonding of sealants onto the paint? I'm MOSLTLY curious about Wolfgang, EX-P, and UPP sealants, as they are the ones that I CURRENTLY own.

I'm quite confused with that funny animal, Vanilla Moose. I've not used it, nor do I fully understand it's place in paint care. It almost seems that the ways it's used...and the things used on top of it almost defy many of the principles I THOUGHT I understood about sealants, etc. I'm quite curious, as I'd like to try this product. I've heard too many good things about it not to try it.

What sealants will bond over wax/oils?

 

[MS22]

I have never put a wax over a sealant but I often times do lay a glaze down before both waxes and sealants. The glazes I usually use are VM, RMG, FTG, and occasionally #7 for under waxes only. Never have I run into a a bonding problem with EX, EX-P, FMJ, Wolfgang, or UPP. I have tried many variations putting a sealant over a glaze and none have ever given me problems except #7, it prefers to have waxes over it. I thought the same way too until I realized some members were having great success with VM and EX-P and that Menzerna markets their own glaze to go under FMJ. About VM and RMG, they are the most versatile products around and I love them, they are as close to flawless as possible.

 

[JaredPointer]

What sealants will bond over wax/oils?

When in doubt, check the manufacturer's instructions. Most sealants need a clean surface to allow the chemicals in them to properly do their thing and "bond" to the paint surface. I am no chemist by any means, however. Something you may want to keep in mind: Are you going to be relying on the sealant's durability factor? If so, I would highly suggest skipping the glaze. If not, give it a try, see how it works for you, and let us all know.