What is meant by "Layering"?

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anubus12

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Does it mean:



1) Remove defects with an abrasive polish, if necessary

2) Add sealant (?)

3) Add Wax (?)



I keep reading about layering many coats of stuff, but don't really know what should go on first, second, third, etc. Not sure what products are good "bonds" to one another.



Perhaps some examples of how you layer and the products you use would be helpful. :)



Thanks!



BTW, my vehicle is in pretty decent shape. Slight scratches, rock chips.
 
anubus12 said:
Does it mean:



1) Remove defects with an abrasive polish, if necessary

2) Add sealant (?)

3) Add Wax (?)



I keep reading about layering many coats of stuff, but don't really know what should go on first, second, third, etc. Not sure what products are good "bonds" to one another.



Perhaps some examples of how you layer and the products you use would be helpful. :)



Thanks!



BTW, my vehicle is in pretty decent shape. Slight scratches, rock chips.
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"Layering" on these forums is generally referred to applying 2 or more coats of an LSP (last step product), usually a sealant of some sort. Most sealants have a recommended curing time of 12-24 hours before you should commence applying any additional coats. Perhaps someone else on here can chime in on the benefits.
 
OK, I'll tackle this, though I hope others who know way more than me will chime in.



"Layering" refers to multiple coats of either a sealant or a wax, as an LSP (Last Step Procedure) in an exterior detail. There are a number of sealants, or waxes, that look even better when applied in layers.



Klasse SG would be a good example of this. I have heard of people layering multiple coats of SG, and the results were awesome. The same is true for waxes; in the past, I myself have layered 2-3 layers of Natty's Blue or 845 IW, depending on the season.



I currently have two coats of Opti-Seal on my car, and my girlfriend's SUV, and I am thinking about one more. It does make all the good qualities of OS (super wet-looking, metallic flakes pop out) even better. It actually does "glow," and others who love other products would attest that extra layers of their favorite do so, too.



There are two cautions. One is "cure time." In other words, some products need anywhere from a few hours to a day before adding another layer.



The other caution is that some products don't "play well" with others. For example, IIRC, Klasse SG doesn't like to be applied over anything but Klasse All-In-One, though that may have changed with all the products out there now.



I hope this helps, though I do hope that others chime in and add the info that I don't have.



If you do have slight scratches, you will want to deal with that first. Hopefully, the rock chips are minor, and you could touch them up (do a search on that, and you will find lots of info.)



Hope all goes well!



Moe
 
to me, "layering" is the idea that a product with actually stack on top of itself (i.e. get thicker) on top of the paint. theoretically, this increases the protection, durability, and enhances the looks. IMHO, that does not happen to any substantial amount due to the small amounts of product being dealt with and the nature of the products.



another form of "layering" is what you mentioned...first apply a sealant...then a nuba on top of that. a sealant is supposed to actually bond with the paint surface (which is why you apply it to bare paint first...NOT on top of wax). after that cures, you add a nuba. the nuba does not bond, but is just a physical layer of wax that sits on top of whatever it is placed on.



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