second coat of #26, how long to wait?

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kleraudio

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Hey everyone, I put on a coat of Megs 26 on Thursday. i plan on putting another coat on today, do I have to wait 48 hours to put on new coats of wax or can i put two coats on in the same day?? I believe it needs to cure but am not too sure about that.



Also, do you guys QD or do a full blown wash before your next coat of wax goes on?



Thanks for the help everyone!



Jim
 
since its been a few days I would do a wash

or i would wait till next weekend to do a wash and the apply #26 again
 
Can I put 2 coats of wax on in one day or does it need time to cure??



What is the approximate curing time of most carnauba waxes?



Thanks in advance



jim
 
I wait about 30 minutes or so between layers of wax. I use Collinite, which is also a carnauba. Basically, I spend 20 minutes or so putting on the wax anyways, so by the time I wipe off the wax, I'm good for another layer if needed.



Only special sealants need 48 hours or so to cure. Usually sealants take 2-3 hours, some 24 hours, depending.
 
wow, didnt realize i can put multiple layers in one day! Thanks for the help everyone. I just got back, I did a QEW wash and then applied another layer of #26.



Its looking really nice, I'm glad i got a little shade during the QEW, its freakin HOT out here.



Jim
 
I've seen peoples pics here and it seems impressive to me. I'm interested in trying #26 or #20, but do any them stain trim?
 
#26 will stain you up, but DAMN its nice.



never used 20 but have heard good things, Im sure i will try it eventually.



Jim
 
M20 is an older paint sealant. If you're considering that product, go to M21, the new Synthetic Sealant. I feel M21 is a superior product.
 
Not sure that it's an official upgrade by Meguiar's standards, since they still offer M20. I do have both and have used both extensively.



I know that M21 is every bit as easy to apply, lasts a bit longer, and looks a great deal better throughout its cycle than M20.



I will say that M20 has some light cleaning ability that M21 doesn't.
 
So if it was just the next day could you just QD and apply another coat if you weren't able to keep it in the garage overnight. Even if it was in the garage i'd still say QD a since probably gonna be dust still.
 
I think its better to leave the M26 to cure for a day b4 applying the 2nd coat. As I think the M26 is a blended carnauba. Others layer their sealant/wax is 1st coat syn, then 2nd coat nuba after 30 mins.



I prefer the M20 as its a bit brighter on the paint than M21. M21 does looked glossy but its just me, I like my car to shine. Shine Baby, Shine BAby, SHiNe... :)
 
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