Let's see now.......The NAPDR Website hosts a story:
"NASCAR recommends professional carwashing". Okay. Fine. (Even though the NASCAR AutoService site sponsors Ecolab Care Care Products. You know, the Blue Coral folks.)
I read the story and see that it is sponsored by 3MCarCare. Hmmm. There's that creeping corporate sponsorship again.
.......but wait. In the story it states:
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Wax your car. Your car-wax coat will be the final line of defense between the damaging winter elements and your paint finish.
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Use a sealant. Paint sealant stays above the wax layer and will be the first barrier that comes into contact with the salt, snow, etc. Paint sealant is easy to apply and adds lots of extra protection.
Is this information correct? If the "car-wax" coat is the final line of defense, then how do I actually apply a sealant if it "stays above the wax layer"? Confusing. Conflicting.
Does this information apply to all product lines or merely to 3M's? Let's see:
From Autogeek: "If you really want to amplify the shine, apply a layer of carnauba over a layer of sealant. The sealant will create a glossy, hard coating while the carnauba wax will enhance the depth and dimension of the paint. A popular combination in the forums is
Klasse All-In-One under Souverän."
......and Poorboy's recommends: "Poorboys Natty’s Red Wax also makes an outstanding topper. Apply your favorite paint sealant and allow it to cure. Apply Poorboys Natty’s Red Wax over the sealant to get the long-lasting protection of a sealant and the wet gloss of a quality carnauba paste wax."
......and from "The Perfect Shine": "The basic procedure involves cleaning, polishing, sealing and waxing. The final step of applying a topcoat of show car wax has become quite a phenomenon in car enthusiast circles."
So, is NAPDR or some other dues collecting fraternity going to adopt one specific technique that meets their approval? Will that technique depend on a particular product line whose manufacturer ponies up the most in sponsorship funds?
If no particular technique is to be specified, and results achieved are based upon a detailer's product knowledge and practiced usage, then what the hell is the purpose of all this?
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