Hard wax vs. soft wax: The final thread!

[imported_never gone]

In my opinion, yes. I have not used every single wax in the market, and I'm sure the majority of us haven't either(except FMINUS :LOLOL ) But based on my experience, every single wax I have used attracts dust to an extent. Right now my car has M16 by the exception of the trunk lid that has the waxes in test. The car has had NB, Souveran, OCW, Danase Paint Sealant, Opti Seal, Poli seal and now #16(Have 2 jars of Natty's Red that still need to try). From all of those, the one that "attracts" the least dust is #16. I have passed my finger over it in several areas, including lower panels, and the dusting is minimal. So, to me, no wax will repel dust 100%, but some will make it a little ore difficult to stay than others.







And I agree with you 100% on this, but as you said, there will be differences. I can see them, despite being minimal. Others will see differences in waxes as well, whether they're minimal to huge.



Thanks for your input:2thumbs:

I will say that there is no wax or anything for a cars surface that will actually "repel" dust. Think about it... If a car is sitting in a garage or even outside and a dust particle is falling towards your cars hood let's say, nothing you put on your cars surface will suddenly stop that particle in it's tracks and push it off to the side missing the car, not possible. Depending on the dryness in the air, the type of towels you use, how you dry them and other factors, a cars metal surface can create static electricity from being rubbed with a microfiber towel. The product doesn't have a ton to do with it, it's the action of rubbing on the paint. It's the electricity that is generated on the cars surface that can "attract" dust, not really the wax itself. Again, there is no wax that will cover your car in a way that will repel dust AWAY from it. Dust is going to fall where dust is going to fall.

 

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I will say that there is no wax or anything for a cars surface that will actually "repel" dust. Think about it... If a car is sitting in a garage or even outside and a dust particle is falling towards your cars hood let's say, nothing you put on your cars surface will suddenly stop that particle in it's tracks and push it off to the side missing the car, not possible. Depending on the dryness in the air, the type of towels you use, how you dry them and other factors, a cars metal surface can create static electricity from being rubbed with a microfiber towel. The product doesn't have a ton to do with it, it's the action of rubbing on the paint. It's the electricity that is generated on the cars surface that can "attract" dust, not really the wax itself. Again, there is no wax that will cover your car in a way that will repel dust AWAY from it. Dust is going to fall where dust is going to fall.

And I have absolutely no doubt about that. The question in here is WHY this 2 waxes seem to hold dust on them while #16 doesn't as much. I' not talking about the fact that a dust particle will fall on the car, I'm talking about what makes this to happen on 1 particular wax ore than other.



Just my 0.02 cents

 

[imported_never gone]

And I have absolutely no doubt about that. The question in here is WHY this 2 waxes seem to hold dust on them while #16 doesn't as much. I' not talking about the fact that a dust particle will fall on the car, I'm talking about what makes this to happen on 1 particular wax ore than other.



Just my 0.02 cents

Ok well that's totally different from what was being said before. One of the factors that will hold dust more is possibly the contents of the wax. For instance, a car that is only sealed will not have dust adhere to the surface as much as say one that was just waxed with P21s just as an example. Why? Put a jar of P21s or any carnauba based wax for that matter, in the sun and see how quickly it starts breaking down and melting. Carnauba based waxes are more susceptible to sun and or heat. Lots of sunlight can bring out the natural oils in a wax which can help dust stick a little more. In all honesty I think it just comes down to the luck of the draw for that day or week and how the pollen/dust content is in the air. There's times I use P21s and after a full day outside there will naturally be a small layer of dust on the car. Same wax different day it can look like someone stood over my car with baby powder because the dusting is so heavy. I do think most of it is environmental and not so much what the wax is on your car. Just my opinion of course. Interesting discussion none the less.