Confused as to what Carnuba to use on EX

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EJHeath

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On my '04' Lexus is300,dark metallic Blue,as on my other dark metallic blue car,I was using Zaino,but on both cars felt something was missing..Not sure what,but was maybe expecting too much.Before Zaino application (6 wks. ago),car was clayed,washed with Dawn,then Z-5 X 2 and Z-2 X 2



Two weeks ago,removing the Zaino and preparing for a new system,wiped car down with 50/50 alcohol and distilled water, washed (regular Car wash)and then applied two coats of Vanilla Moose..Applied first of three 'light' coats of EX with 24 hours waiting between ea...Love both products



I also have ClearKote's CMW and S-100..Wish I had ordered some Natty's when ordered EX from Poorboys and need to do so from all the good reviews..Anyway,some questions...Sorry,for now,but no pictures,however,very happy with progress thus far...NOTE..No PC,so all products applied by hand



1.For the best depth and wetness on the EX,what carnuba recommended on top? S-100,or the CMW..From my search think maybe try the S-100 first..This is not a daily driver so not concerned with endurance..Just the best pop



2. Can you changed over to a different carnuba on top of another,anytime?



3.Also have ClearKote's Quick Shine and if go with S-100 or another carnuba,can that be used on top of any wax,? Thanks



EJ
 
How about if I give you my impressions on CMW and S100 and you can make the choice based on that?



1. Both products look very wet



2. S100 really excels on light colors and silvers



3. CMW will slightly darken the paint, so it works better on dark colors



4. My experience has been that CMW is more durable. I can get 3 months of beading with S100 washing with QEW, about 2 washing conventionally. I get an easy 3 months with CMW no matter which method I use to wash it. CMW has beaded 4-5 months on customer's cars.



5. CMW does have some petroleum distillate content that may remove some of the EX you have applied. IMO, though, that really doesn't matter because CMW is nearly as durable as EX.



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You can go over carnaubas with different carnaubas. No bonding issues that I have ever seen.



Quikshine has worked just fine for me over every single carnauba and sealant I have used.
 
Tonight,I put a light coat of CMW on top of the EX..Let dry for an hour,buffed off and Like the EX,so easy to apply and remove...Very happy with results!



To move the product around for better coverage,I kept misting the applicator with distilled water and only had to apply the CMW 5 times to it (a light bead making an X )
 
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