second coat of #26, how long to wait?

[kleraudio]

Hey everyone, I put on a coat of Megs 26 on Thursday. i plan on putting another coat on today, do I have to wait 48 hours to put on new coats of wax or can i put two coats on in the same day?? I believe it needs to cure but am not too sure about that.



Also, do you guys QD or do a full blown wash before your next coat of wax goes on?



Thanks for the help everyone!



Jim

[atticdog]

since its been a few days I would do a wash

or i would wait till next weekend to do a wash and the apply #26 again

[kleraudio]

Can I put 2 coats of wax on in one day or does it need time to cure??



What is the approximate curing time of most carnauba waxes?



Thanks in advance



jim

[mikebai1990]

I wait about 30 minutes or so between layers of wax. I use Collinite, which is also a carnauba. Basically, I spend 20 minutes or so putting on the wax anyways, so by the time I wipe off the wax, I`m good for another layer if needed.



Only special sealants need 48 hours or so to cure. Usually sealants take 2-3 hours, some 24 hours, depending.

[kleraudio]

wow, didnt realize i can put multiple layers in one day! Thanks for the help everyone. I just got back, I did a QEW wash and then applied another layer of #26.



Its looking really nice, I`m glad i got a little shade during the QEW, its freakin HOT out here.



Jim

[kleraudio]

Hey if i want to use NXT and top it with #26, do i have to let NXT cure at all??



Jim

[STG]

I`d let the NXT cure for 24 hrs. before topping with #26.

[kleraudio]

thanks for the input STG,



I think ill mess around with it this weekend, ill post some pics if i do.



Jim

[Big Kahuna]

I`ve seen peoples pics here and it seems impressive to me. I`m interested in trying #26 or #20, but do any them stain trim?

[kleraudio]

#26 will stain you up, but DAMN its nice.



never used 20 but have heard good things, Im sure i will try it eventually.



Jim

[PRB]

M20 is an older paint sealant. If you`re considering that product, go to M21, the new Synthetic Sealant. I feel M21 is a superior product.

[kleraudio]

Thanks PRB didnt realize that 21 is the upgrade of 20!



I appreciate the help



Jim

[PRB]

Not sure that it`s an official upgrade by Meguiar`s standards, since they still offer M20. I do have both and have used both extensively.



I know that M21 is every bit as easy to apply, lasts a bit longer, and looks a great deal better throughout its cycle than M20.



I will say that M20 has some light cleaning ability that M21 doesn`t.

[1Bad81Bu]

So if it was just the next day could you just QD and apply another coat if you weren`t able to keep it in the garage overnight. Even if it was in the garage i`d still say QD a since probably gonna be dust still.

[SilverSeven]

I think its better to leave the M26 to cure for a day b4 applying the 2nd coat. As I think the M26 is a blended carnauba. Others layer their sealant/wax is 1st coat syn, then 2nd coat nuba after 30 mins.



I prefer the M20 as its a bit brighter on the paint than M21. M21 does looked glossy but its just me, I like my car to shine. Shine Baby, Shine BAby, SHiNe... :)