What to top wet diamond with?

[gwoodtitans]

I put a coat of bfwd on my car two weeks ago and I think im gonna put another coat on it soon. How many layers is adequate with this stuff? Its not that hard to use so I dont mind putting on more layers.



Also, what would be a better maintenance product for after washes, fk425 or ocw? fk425 would be good because the bfwd attracts so much dust but ocw sounds so easy to add a layer of wax.



Has anybody tried any of these combos?

[Street5927]

I personally like the CG Butterwet wax over BFWD. Another combo which I just tried today is the BFWD with Pinnacle Souveran over it. Here is a picture of my Acura TL with the BFWD topped with Pinnacle. I think there is some nice gloss to it considering it is a Pearl White.



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[gwoodtitans]

that looks pretty good. But, im not ready to drop that much money on souveran. did you use the paste or liquid?

[Scottwax]

Just curious, why do you feel the need to top it? Are you unhappy with the look or the durability?

[gwoodtitans]

I am pretty happy with the looks but i dont know about the durability first hand yet. I have heard that topping it with a wax will enhance the looks quite a bit. I just wonder if a wax would just mute the looks of the bfwd in which case I would probably just use the fk425 which I hear repels dust and looks pretty good on a sealant.

[Street5927]

that looks pretty good. But, im not ready to drop that much money on souveran. did you use the paste or liquid?



I used the paste.




Just curious, why do you feel the need to top it? Are you unhappy with the look or the durability?



I guess for some added protection. I think the durability of it is pretty good. Averaging one "correct car wash" per week, I was getting about 4 months out of the BFWD. Topped with CG Butterwet wax, I was getting about an extra month. I am curious to see if I will get any longer durability topped with the Souveran.



As far as muting the finish, the only wax that I topped with the BFWD that actually muted it a bit was the DoDo Juice Double Wax. I did not see any muting with the Butterwet wax or with the Souveran.

[snoboarder8232]

I personally like the CG Butterwet wax over BFWD. Another combo which I just tried today is the BFWD with Pinnacle Souveran over it. Here is a picture of my Acura TL with the BFWD topped with Pinnacle. I think there is some nice gloss to it considering it is a Pearl White.

Looks great on white. I have a white Honda (tafetta white). What would you recommend as a LSP for the highest gloss. I`ll be using Collinite 845 for durability.

[Nagz]

anyone know the cure time on BFWD before adding a topper? 24/12/8 hours?

[Scottwax]

I am pretty happy with the looks but i dont know about the durability first hand yet. I have heard that topping it with a wax will enhance the looks quite a bit. I just wonder if a wax would just mute the looks of the bfwd in which case I would probably just use the fk425 which I hear repels dust and looks pretty good on a sealant.



:nixweiss I tend to just use what I think looks best and apply it as needed. If a wax would make that much difference in the looks, I`d just use it instead. I like to keep it as simple as possible.



I`d use something like Optimum Car Wax since it is fast and easy.

[gwoodtitans]

keep it simple.... sounds like a good philosophy. i might try the fk425 solely for dust repelling abilities as a QD