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    Can wax coats be build up or layered?

    I have heard people say they have 20 coats of wax on their car.

    Can you build up wax coats or does another wax job just replace the last wax with a renewed coat? I have read on another site that Zaino "polish" can have 20+ coats and it just gets glossier. Is that true or it that just customer hype? I have tired 3 coats of NXT and Zaino and can't see any build up, just the same look. Does any one really know if wax coats can be layered?
    Thanks!!

    Corky Stanton
    corkystanton.com
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    Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

    Read this...


    What's the deal with "Layering?"
    Scott

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    • #3
      Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

      $100.00 to anyone that can prove scientifically that more layers of Zaino results in a measurable increase in film build thickness of the coating after the 3rd application.


      Everyone talks about it, but we've never seen a single incident of proof...

      What did they say in the 1980's?


      Where's the beef?
      Mike Phillips
      760-515-0444
      showcargarage@gmail.com
      "Find something you like and use it often"

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      • #4
        Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

        Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
        $100.00 to anyone that can prove scientifically that more layers of Zaino results in a measurable increase in film build thickness of the coating after the 3rd application.
        Thats assumed that the product is being appied and removed correctly! I think if I just poured on some wax on my car really thick and never wiped it off and let it harden I could get a larger thickness reading.
        You left out licking the water off. Oh, wait a minute, that's my cat, not my car. Uh, I mean my cat licks himself dry. I don't lick my cat dry. Or my car. -PC.

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        • #5
          Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

          Originally posted by MaximusZTS View Post
          Thats assumed that the product is being appied and removed correctly! I think if I just poured on some wax on my car really thick and never wiped it off and let it harden I could get a larger thickness reading.
          Of course. Used correctly.
          Mike Phillips
          760-515-0444
          showcargarage@gmail.com
          "Find something you like and use it often"

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          • #6
            Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

            Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
            $100.00 to anyone that can prove scientifically that more layers of Zaino results in a measurable increase in film build thickness of the coating after the 3rd application.
            Is't that about what 3 coats of Zaino costs?
            Scott

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            • #7
              Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

              Originally posted by BlueZero View Post
              Is't that about what 3 coats of Zaino costs?
              Let's keep this nice... nice is good.
              Mike Phillips
              760-515-0444
              showcargarage@gmail.com
              "Find something you like and use it often"

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              • #8
                Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

                Hey Corky,

                Nice website, looks like you've had a fun life! Is that your detail business also? Do you personally do the wetsanding?
                Mike Phillips
                760-515-0444
                showcargarage@gmail.com
                "Find something you like and use it often"

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                • #9
                  Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

                  This is an nice website. The Civic Hybrid looks awsome, considering hondas always have really bad orange peel
                  Patrick Yu
                  2003 Honda Accord
                  2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6

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                  • #10
                    Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

                    well what about a sealant and then a wax?thats what ive been doing.i put a coat of #21 and then a coat of #26.
                    http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ikescar002.jpg

                    OP/#21/#26

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                    • #11
                      Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

                      According to Meguiars, 2 coats of any protectant/s is to even out the look and protection. Whether you get 2 semi-distinct layers, or they mix into some new blend is anyones guess.
                      2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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                      • #12
                        Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

                        Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
                        Hey Corky,

                        Nice website, looks like you've had a fun life! Is that your detail business also? Do you personally do the wetsanding?
                        Thanks Mike!
                        Yes, I personally do the wetsanding. I've been doing it off and on for about 20 years. It is my hobby and side business. I mainly do freelance web design and video editing.

                        I would love to meet you sometime and share ideas. I will be at the LA Auto Show on Dec. 9. Are you going to be there by any chance? Is Meguiar's having a display?

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                        • #13
                          Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

                          wow you should meet Richard aka Octane Guy. Both of you are into detailing, web design and video editing.
                          Patrick Yu
                          2003 Honda Accord
                          2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6

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                            Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

                            Originally posted by sneek View Post
                            This is an nice website. The Civic Hybrid looks awsome, considering hondas always have really bad orange peel
                            Thanks!
                            Someone else originally lightly wetsanded that Civic and I still saw orange peel so I did it again. Normally I wouldn't wetsand a car a second time but is was done lightly the first time. It has Meguiar's NXT wax as a finish.

                            Notice the 100% Meguiar's link at the bottom!

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                            • #15
                              Re: Can wax coats be build up or layered?

                              Originally posted by sneek View Post
                              wow you should meet Richard aka Octane Guy. Both of you are into detailing, web design and video editing.
                              I will try to meet him sometime. I just read his website. I have a lot of time on my hands if he ever needs help with any projects.

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