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I've been reading around here, and I have been wondering, why is it that people put two layers of wax on their car? Is there any advantage to using only one (which is what I have done for years)?
Thanks
2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 (my modded baby)
Others: 2003.5 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Hemi SLT Sport, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 (W124), 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, 1931 Ford Model A Commercial Pickup
I got this from the customer care of Meguiar' s website:
If your looking for the maximum protection possible, then one or two thin coats of wax, maybe even up to three thin coats of wax, has the potential to create the most surface protection depending on the wax, the surface itself and whether or not sufficient time has passed in-between each application. Of course the law of diminishing returns states that you will not create exponentially greater layers of protection with each application, but Meguiar's knows that a second, and sometimes third application will insure uniform, thorough coverage over the majority of the surface, thus maximizing the protection.
In addition to the above, think of it as trying to ensure you dont miss a spot.
Since the paint surface is not smooth at a microscopic level, applying the wax in a general, random pattern twice will be more likely to ensure that all the nooks and crannies get some wax in them.
Part1- If your looking for the maximum protection possible, then one or two thin coats of wax, maybe even up to three thin coats of wax, has the potential to create the most surface protection depending on the wax, the surface itself and whether or not sufficient time has passed in-between each application.
Part 2 -Of course the law of diminishing returns states that you will not create exponentially greater layers of protection with each application, but Meguiar's knows that a second, and sometimes third application will insure uniform, thorough coverage over the majority of the surface, thus maximizing the protection.
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A properly applied coat of wax is a very thinly applied coat of wax. Because we want you to apply wax very thin it can be easy to miss a spot, especially on light colored vehicles. So, two thin coats are recommended just to ensure uniform coverage and appearance. Beyond that you won't gain anything.
Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
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3rd coat really only makes sense if you are carelessly putting it on, or putting it on terribly thin and repeatidly missing spots (unlikely, almost everyone errors by putting wax on too thickly).
A properly applied coat of wax is a very thinly applied coat of wax. Because we want you to apply wax very thin it can be easy to miss a spot, especially on light colored vehicles. So, two thin coats are recommended just to ensure uniform coverage and appearance. Beyond that you won't gain anything.
I have found the wax almost impossible to see on a white car. It is very frustrating, because I know if I could see it I would have almost no trouble with the right thickness or coverage. I know I can't be very accurate as it is.
But the other reason for putting on 2 coats is a synthetic coat for more endurance and a carnauba coat on top for appearance. Now that I have both I will try that next time.
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