Some proven and obvious ways to apply carnauba LSP

SilverLexus

Super Enthusiast
I seem to have perfected my technique for carnauba application with regards to P21S, Souveran, and Nattys. These may be obvious but I thought I would share them anyway:



1. Prep: wash, clay, polish, AIO if your prefer.



2. Application: I am using exclusively the ultrafine PakShak applicator. I find that this is soft enough to mold to one's hand and really spreads the wax out as think as possible. I use a back and forth straight line motion trying to follow the path of air over the car. I think the MF does a better job than foam applicators.



3. Removal: I like Patrick's Excel Detail orange MF towels. They seem to be grippy enough to remove the most wax residue but soft enough for feel. The similar Sonus product works well also.



4. Follow-up: I like to use EI Clear Pearl or Crystal Mist as a QD after waiting about 12-24 hours. These have carnauba in them that I find really extends the life of the wax. The Mist in particular seems more like a booster product.



Again, this may all be obvious but sometimes its the fine details that add value.
 
I have to disagree on your choice of applicator. I find foam does a much better job than MF when it comes to applying paste. I find it difficult to get thin coats with MF and I use too much product. I do like MF apps for thin liquids like SG or UPP.
 
I've seen a pro detailer buff off liquid wax (after it hazed, of course) using a rotary @ 600rpm with a Meg's polishing pad (W8000). :nixweiss



What do you think?
 
merci said:
I've seen a pro detailer buff off liquid wax (after it hazed, of course) using a rotary @ 600rpm with a Meg's polishing pad (W8000). :nixweiss



What do you think?



I think that "pro" would have a hard time coming up with any functional advantage to his approach ;) People do the weirdest things :rolleyes:
 
SilverLexus said:
The foam app with P21S works well but I find that MF works better.



Maybe it is a personal preference thing.



:xyxthumbs



I like using this particular MF applicator, especially for applying:



MF Pocket Applicator



I sometimes find some carnauba pastes a little 'grabby'. The pocket MF applicator helps me keep a better grip on the applicator and is more comfortable for my hand. YMMV.
 
I've always applied paste wax with a foam applicator and always wondered if there was a better way. Now, thanks to you guys, I have something to try out!
 
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