Can I put synthetic

I am still researching that....any suggestions?



Too bad I did not research this first as I just polished the car with xmt3 and xmt1
 
Too many choices... You'll have to look around and decide what you need. What kind of car, what color, and what are you looking for (moreso looks or durability)?
 
I would strip any protection you have first to start from a clean base, then apply your sealant of choice, and once your sealant is cured apply your wax of choice.
 
Billg said:
04 zhp



SO you guys suggest another pc routine to strip my two new /recent coats of wax?
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What is it about the recent coats of wax you are not happy with and want to put new wax on them?



While I have never tried it, numerous posters on here talk of putting the wax on top of the sealant rather than the sealant on top of the wax. According to them, that gives their paint wetness and depth.
 
I am under the impression I need the sealant for added protection.

I used xmt carnuba for my 1st coat of wax and the next weekend applied mothers carnuba.



I was not going to polish again until march ..... we'll see
 
Billg said:
I am under the impression I need the sealant for added protection.

I used xmt carnuba for my 1st coat of wax and the next weekend applied mothers carnuba.



I was not going to polish again until march ..... we'll see
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If looks are your highest priority, I could understand you using a carnauba wax due to its better appearance (according to many people) than a sealant. The drawback is you will need to reapply the wax sooner than you would if you had used a sealant. If I were you, I would be tempted to leave whatever wax you have on your car, its protection should be sufficient for a few months. Then, in a few months, consider stripping that wax off (you don't have to but many on here like to start with a clean clearcoat) and apply the sealant then a wax on top of that. By going with a sealant/wax combo, you will probably have the best of both worlds. To strip off the current wax in a few months, you probably don't have to polish, clay or use paint cleaner; you could probably wipe it off with a 50/50 combo of iso and water. Many on here do so. Would be easier.
 
1) Sealants will not bond to carnuaba waxes. If you attempt to put a sealant on top of a carnuaba you will most likely be wasting your time and effort.



2) Waxes can be put on top of cured sealants. In fact, this is a very popular routine used by many to get the best of both worlds: the protection/durability of a sealant with the depth, wetness, and gloss of carnuaba.



3) Once you put wax on top of a cured sealant - you can't put any more sealant on without first stripping off everything and starting over with your sealant (see 1 above).



4) Most sealants can be layered over themselves.



5) Carnuaba waxes can be layered over themselves although many debate the effectiveness of this in terms of both looks and protection.
 
imageautodetail said:
wash, clay, polish, seal if the car was just recently waxed, just wash and dry then apply a sealant
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You dont want to be putting synthetic sealants on top of waxes. They wont bond leaving you with a streaky hazy mess.
 
bert31 said:
The drawback [of a carnauba wax] is you will need to reapply the wax sooner than you would if you had used a sealant.
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I really don't understand this misconception that all carnauba waxes are not durable. Meguiars #16 and Collinite 476S/845 are all carnauba waxes that provide awesome durability, quite on par with sealants like Duragloss and Zaino. Just like there are sealants that are lacking in durability (ICE, anyone?), there are also carnauba boutique waxes that are lacking in durability but excel in looks.
 
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