Carnauba Waxes
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For additional pop, consider topping your paint with a carnauba paste wax. A natural carnauba wax will add a layer of protection which usually will bead water tighter, which helps prevent water spots, and protects slightly better for bird droppings. It also adds a layer of depth and gloss that sealants are unable to achieve. The reason why people don't always resort to a wax is because the durability is short lived compared to quality polymer sealants. Expect anywhere from 2 - 8 weeks out of a wax.
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How-To Apply Your Carnauba Wax
Prep Stage:
At this point the vehicle should be just washed & dried and already treated with clay bar, cutting polish, finishing polish , glaze and / or sealant if desired. For ease of use and best results the vehicle should be worked on in a shaded area where the paint is cool to the touch.
Instructions for Waxing by Hand:
- Mist your applicator pad with a spritz of quick detailer solution or distilled water
- Gently glide your applicator pad over the paste wax
- Smear the wax on to your paint while outlining your 18" x 18" area you plan on working in
- Start in the top left corner of your 18" x 18" area and work the wax in small circles with little to no pressure moving from left to right, overlapping each pass by 50%.
- Repeat the same process moving up and down.
- After completing a section or panel use a paint safe microfiber towel to wipe off any remaining excess product. Replace towel if it smears or becomes saturated with product.
- Continue this process until the entire vehicle has been sealed
- Clean you applicator immediately after use to extend the life of your applicator and maintain the highest quality results possible.
