More than 1 layer of wax...
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TW85
Evidence Seeker
People frequently use the "spit shine" method to layer carnauba waxes. The thought is that by using a lubricant, the solvents in the paste/liquid wax will not soften the previous layers and allow for multiple coats. It is the same method used to shine boots.
There are a couple of detailed posts regarding spit shining on Autopia (maybe on DC, too) but the basic steps are:
1) Make sure paint is clean and free of debris
2) Using a very fine mist, spray a panel with cold, distilled water and apply your carnauba. I allow all carnaubas to haze using this method, even if a WOWO product
3) Remove haze
There are a couple of detailed posts regarding spit shining on Autopia (maybe on DC, too) but the basic steps are:
1) Make sure paint is clean and free of debris
2) Using a very fine mist, spray a panel with cold, distilled water and apply your carnauba. I allow all carnaubas to haze using this method, even if a WOWO product
3) Remove haze
TW85
Evidence Seeker
Yes, you apply the wax with the fine mist of water still on the car.
Layering can enhance the look but you eventually reach a point of diminishing return, often times after two or three coats.
Layering can enhance the look but you eventually reach a point of diminishing return, often times after two or three coats.
Nickc0844
Owner and Tech. Rep
The typical "cure" time for Carnuabas is 5-7 days as well. If you were to add another application before this time, the previous layer is not hardened yet, thus you will be removing a little bit of the first as well. However, keep in mind that even after the 5-7 days, a second application does not necessarily yield 2 layers. Each time you wash your car, "some" of the previous layer, the "dead" portions are removed.
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Boss_429
Guest
After 3 or 4 washes, a good deal of the carnauba is probably gone (some more that others). Therefore, it's probably a good idea to apply another coat. In that particular case, you not so much adding a coat, as you are replacing the stuff that is gone.Atrocity said: