In recent years, many "sealants" have come to the market and have gained considerable popularity. I've used Klasse sealant products for years. I've always let the sealant cure for ~24 hours and then topped with a high quality white caranuaba wax which produces spectacular final results in terms of depth and shine. I've recently acquired some Xxponet sealant, reportedly the very product used in the over-priced dealer applied "Cilajet" applications. I've had some communication with the guy who developed Xxponet and he recommends against adding the wax top coats. What's the conventional wisdom about this?
Consensus about waxing over sealants?
- Thread starter Gunnar
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Ronkh
Wax Waster
Ron's unconventional wisdom - buff the stuff off, use a known sealant, then wax to your hearts content.
I would
GearHead_1
Long Time Member
As one who never tests the limits of a sealant's durability, I always top off with wax. I just like the look of a great carnauba. I think most will probably tell you the same thing I believe and that is you need to start at square one when you want to reseal. Sealant over waxes is where most of the problems you have read about occur. Just my 2 cents.
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
I love using the BLACKFIRE Wet-Ice over Fire combination, which is the Wet Diamond Sealant topped with Ivory Midnight Sun Carnauba Wax. This the combo I have trusted to cars that I have detailed and sent to major car shows around the country.
Personally, I see a big difference and believe that this layering produces better optics for a greater range of colors.
Personally, I see a big difference and believe that this layering produces better optics for a greater range of colors.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
I will say that my experience and what I do on all my cars is....seal then wax...if I'm bored I will apply several applications of wax just for the heck of it