how many coats of wax?

[C240Sport97]

decided to protect my new Boxster while it's still new (3.5 months old)

applied 2 coats of jetseal 109

and 1 coat of dodo juice light fantastic wax

does it make sense to apply another layer of wax?

thoughts appreciated.

 

[Rashman]

decided to protect my new Boxster while it's still new (3.5 months old)

applied 2 coats of jetseal 109

and 1 coat of dodo juice light fantastic wax

does it make sense to apply another layer of wax?

thoughts appreciated.

New boxster?? Good man!
I didn't know you had a new one!

Any need in applying another layer of wax?... Lol... You don't want my input on that! Lol

 

[reflexboy]

I have about six coats of wax on my car. I know people say it only needs waxing 3-4 times a year, but the paintwork never feels as silky on the back of your hand after just a wash and not a wax. I have Jetseal 109 but can't see any difference at all.

 

[fatdazza]

TBH you will not see much benefit from another coat of wax, possible a little extra longevity.

Generally two coats of wax is advised (depending on the wax) to ensure you get full coverage. Given you have already put 2 coats of sealant, the wax is really only the icing on the cake. If you want really long lasting, then go for one of the ceramic coatings (but make sure you know what you are doing when applying it) - but you will need to remove all your hard work first.

What colour is your piggy? As a rule darker colours lend themselves to a wax, while lighter colours fare better with sealants.

 

[fatdazza]

I have about six coats of wax on my car. I know people say it only needs waxing 3-4 times a year, but the paintwork never feels as silky on the back of your hand after just a wash and not a wax. I have Jetseal 109 but can't see any difference at all.

Do you have six coats of wax on your car, or have you applied wax 6 times? There is a big difference.

 

[Rashman]

I have waxed my car 73 times in the 3.5 years I've had the car.

Whether people think that's pointless or not, I don't care.

 

[The _Don]

Beadin hell lol !! I think it was 52ish when we last met.

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[mikec32]

I have waxed my car 73 times in the 3.5 years I've had the car.

Whether people think that's pointless or not, I don't care.

Haha you are a legend! I need to see a water sheeting video of your 63!

 

[fatdazza]

I have waxed my car 73 times in the 3.5 years I've had the car.

Whether people think that's pointless or not, I don't care.

That works out on average as every 18 days! I think you need to seek help

 

[SavMan]

I have waxed my car 73 times in the 3.5 years I've had the car.

Whether people think that's pointless or not, I don't care.

Slacker, 2 weeks between waxes you need to get your priorities right!

 

[Rashman]

Beadin hell lol !! I think it was 52ish when we last met.

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Hahaha... Yes, I think it was around 52 last time we met!

Lol!

The waxing continues....

 

[Rashman]

Haha you are a legend! I need to see a water sheeting video of your 63!

Hahaha.. I thought you'd approve of my crazy ways!

Regarding water beadage.. The bummer is, water beads the same whether you have 1 layer of wax or 100

but I believe that I have built up a great shine and the paintwork really is super smooth and slippery. I'm sure this alone must knock 0.2 off a 0-60 run! rolleyes:)

The car looks awesome under a load of lights.. Petrol station for example.

But please understand, I do it because I like doing it too.

 

[Rashman]

That works out on average as every 18 days! I think you need to seek help

......help me.....

 

[Rashman]

Slacker, 2 weeks between waxes you need to get your priorities right!

Hahahahahahaha!!


Shut it, you!

The rate of waxing goes up in the wetter seasons because I don't drive it as much and usually head out to the garage more in the evenings to slap another layer on

 

[C240Sport97]

TBH you will not see much benefit from another coat of wax, possible a little extra longevity.

Generally two coats of wax is advised (depending on the wax) to ensure you get full coverage. Given you have already put 2 coats of sealant, the wax is really only the icing on the cake. If you want really long lasting, then go for one of the ceramic coatings (but make sure you know what you are doing when applying it) - but you will need to remove all your hard work first.

What colour is your piggy? As a rule darker colours lend themselves to a wax, while lighter colours fare better with sealants.

Boxster is white.

I want long lasting. What ceramic coating do you recommend? I may apply that in a year's time ..

 

[mikec32]

Boxster is white.

I want long lasting. What ceramic coating do you recommend? I may apply that in a year's time ..

Hello, take a look at the new C63 thread I put up yesterday, lots on long term crystal lacquer protections there. Depending on what durability you are after depends on the product. Most waxes will give you 2-3 months of solid beading if the car has had the correct prep work. This will ensure a contaminant free paint surface therefore lasting alot longer.

Higher grade carnaubas made by the likes of swissvax and zymol will give you 6-7 months of solid beading.

The real high end, high grade carnauba's will give you upto a year.

Nano coats such as wolfs hard body will give you 6 months.

Hybrid coatings such as EXO will give you about 12-14 months.

Crystal lacquer coatings such as 22ple will give about 2 years.

C1 will give you about 2 to 3 years.

and if you want the most durable protection then go with a single coat of C1 with 2 coats of EXO. Then your looking at about 5 years protection solid.

Remember the waxes and the sealents bond to a surface that is prepped with a cleaner fluid.

Where nano and crystal lacquer coats bond to a really clean surface that has no silocone from polishes in it. So you must IPA your surface heavily before fitting these coats.


Cheers Mike

 

[fatdazza]

Boxster is white.

I want long lasting. What ceramic coating do you recommend? I may apply that in a year's time ..

For ultimate longevity G Techniq C1, though you need to be sure of what you are doing when applying (if you mess it up you will need to machine polish to remove it).

Alternatives are Wolfs body wrap or hard body, Concours Ceramishield, Carpro C Quartz. Nanolex plus others.

In the interim, Werkstat Acryllic Jet or Auto Finesse Toughcoat are both very easy to apply sealants with pretty good longevity (especially if layered), and work well with light colours.

Permanons products are also very easy to use - I have had 6 months life from a coat, but you need to make sure your paint completely bare to get the maiximum life from it, and use a diluted version as a QD top up every couple of months.

 

[Simon_M]

I have seen a black car in a terrible state after badly applied C1, I wouldn't risk it myself.

 

[mikec32]

It is something you need to know how to apply correctly. Best left for professional application.

 

[R2D2]

It is something you need to know how to apply correctly. Best left for professional application.

Agreed thats why I went with C2-shorter lasting but easy to apply.