3D Carnauba Topped with Express Wax

[Thomas Dekany]

I happened to have some time yesterday to put a little more effort in to the paint on the van instead of just a wash. The last wash was on the 5th of this months and at that point the paint felt really dry. Even though the paint look good, I can't stand grabby dry paint, so I put down a quick layer of 3D Express Wax. The paint was contaminated, but I figured, let me just do it anyway. It isn't like I was asking the wax to do miracles. I knew it wouldn't last much, but I wanted to see what it would look like and I was hoping it would improve it a little. The look of Express Wax is very glossy, I was pleasantly surprised. This product is very slick.. Easy to apply, easy to wipe off. You can also use it as you dry your car for additional protection. We didn't have any rain except for a quick storm once, since I washed the car, but even after about 3 weeks, the paint was feeling slick. That I didn't expect.

So, before I washed the car, I wanted to see if there was anything left of it on the paint. Here is the video.





After the initial rinse, this was my process:

















Here are the results

[Thomas Dekany]

Quick update - Looks like the rainy season is around the corner with the first rainy day today. I have not washed the car since it was waxed, but this is what it looks like with some water on it.


PA121031.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr


PA121030.jpg by savingspaces33, on Flickr

[Dan]

Looks great, few minivans get that much lovin'

[Thomas Dekany]

Thanks Dan - at some point next week the van is getting a coating