Waxing 1 portion at a time and buffing it off - Do you do it?
- Thread starter sheltem
- Start date
Accumulator
Well-known member
tradertt- Although some people are currently experimenting with allowing wipe-on-wipe-off waxes like P21S to haze a bit (maybe resulting in a better shine), the conventional wisdom has generally been to NOT let the wax dry too much before wiping it off.
The idea is that whatever "bonding" is going to take place happens pretty much right away. I've tried the w-o-w-o method with Collinite (a "let it dry before wiping" wax) and found the durability etc. was NOT compromised by wiping the wax off right away. NOT letting the wax fully haze or "dry" makes it MUCH easier to remove. When using waxes (as opposed to sealants), I NEVER let the wax fully dry. Doing a panel at a time will allow for SOME hazing to occur (assuring good bonding and maybe better shine) without the excessive drying that makes removal a pain.
The idea is that whatever "bonding" is going to take place happens pretty much right away. I've tried the w-o-w-o method with Collinite (a "let it dry before wiping" wax) and found the durability etc. was NOT compromised by wiping the wax off right away. NOT letting the wax fully haze or "dry" makes it MUCH easier to remove. When using waxes (as opposed to sealants), I NEVER let the wax fully dry. Doing a panel at a time will allow for SOME hazing to occur (assuring good bonding and maybe better shine) without the excessive drying that makes removal a pain.
Hmm.. where i have read b4 that wax we had to test if it was dry enough to buff off by rubbing our finger over the wax to see if there is any wax residue left over after wiping ..
If its dry enough to buff off there should be no streaks of wax ...
Let me try to recall the website
If its dry enough to buff off there should be no streaks of wax ...
Let me try to recall the website
Yeh ... found it its from MEG lolz
http://www.meguiars.com/fastrack/fastrack_browse.cfm?Turn=5
How long should I let wax dry?
Under normal conditions, wax usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to set. To determine whether the excess wax has dried enough you can perform the "swipe test". Take your index finger and wipe it across the waxed finish. If your finger wipes away the dried residue and the surface below is shiny, then the wax can be removed. However, if you swipe the finish and the product streaks or smears, you need to allow a little more time for it to harden. One major misconception is that the more wax you apply at one time, the better.
Applying a thick coat of wax does not give your finish greater protection. Only a small amount of wax actually bonds to the finish during each application, while the rest is wiped away. Multiple thin coats are better than one thick coat.
its from MEG lolzhttp://www.meguiars.com/fastrack/fastrack_browse.cfm?Turn=5
How long should I let wax dry?
Under normal conditions, wax usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to set. To determine whether the excess wax has dried enough you can perform the "swipe test". Take your index finger and wipe it across the waxed finish. If your finger wipes away the dried residue and the surface below is shiny, then the wax can be removed. However, if you swipe the finish and the product streaks or smears, you need to allow a little more time for it to harden. One major misconception is that the more wax you apply at one time, the better.
Applying a thick coat of wax does not give your finish greater protection. Only a small amount of wax actually bonds to the finish during each application, while the rest is wiped away. Multiple thin coats are better than one thick coat.