Do you guys use a sealer on clear coat before waxing? My car's first wax. New paint and clear coat. Thanks jkl
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Do you guys use a sealer on clear coat before waxing? My car's first wax. New paint and clear coat. Thanks jkl
I don't use generally use sealers at all, I prefer wax especially on dark colors. After painting I like to wait six months then wax the car. This lets the paint fully cure before waxing. If it is a baked on finish instead of air dry its fine to wax much earlier than that.
The best wax I've found so far is Meguir's Gold Class. Goes on like butter and offers great depth and clarity. If you want to opt for a polymer type sealant, Meguir's sells one called Medallion that is outstanding. I use that on other people's cars who are not going to re-wax the car on any type of regular schedule if ever. IT holds up extremely well. I've put it on people's cars and had the paint still bead up like just-waxed after 2-3 years. It does not offer the depth and clarity that the Meguir's Gold Class wax gives but is absolutely zero maintenance. On a light colored car or silver car that clarity difference is a moot point and you may prefer the polymer sealant.
angela
The best wax I've found so far is Meguir's Gold Class. Goes on like butter and offers great depth and clarity. If you want to opt for a polymer type sealant, Meguir's sells one called Medallion that is outstanding. I use that on other people's cars who are not going to re-wax the car on any type of regular schedule if ever. IT holds up extremely well. I've put it on people's cars and had the paint still bead up like just-waxed after 2-3 years. It does not offer the depth and clarity that the Meguir's Gold Class wax gives but is absolutely zero maintenance. On a light colored car or silver car that clarity difference is a moot point and you may prefer the polymer sealant.
angela
Angela,
Thanks so much for the reply. Have used Meguirs products from their begining. Though my VS is silver will stay with the Gold wax. Guess I'd better wait a couple of months - believe car painted in December. jkl
Thanks so much for the reply. Have used Meguirs products from their begining. Though my VS is silver will stay with the Gold wax. Guess I'd better wait a couple of months - believe car painted in December. jkl
Angela....Couldn't help but notice your comment
"I use that on other people's cars" Does this mean you are for hire..
and if so, I will be in stall H12 at Knotts.....I'll be the lazy one sitting in a lounger under the umbrella sipping a Scotch....
"I use that on other people's cars" Does this mean you are for hire..
and if so, I will be in stall H12 at Knotts.....I'll be the lazy one sitting in a lounger under the umbrella sipping a Scotch....
Hi Vince,
I put myself thru the last 2 years of college running a detail shop. Went to school during the day, detailed cars at night and weekends for tuition/rent. Learned alot (at school and work) plus made decent money. Rather hard on fingernails however.
angela
I put myself thru the last 2 years of college running a detail shop. Went to school during the day, detailed cars at night and weekends for tuition/rent. Learned alot (at school and work) plus made decent money. Rather hard on fingernails however.
angela
Angela, I used to have this dream about 2 women washing and waxing my car.....Ahhh, nevermind, I forget that although you act like one of the guys you are still a girl...besides it may have been a fantasy and not a dream at all..........
Yep, I know Vince, Wax on, Wax off....(lol) See ya at Knotts!
angela
angela