How to properly layer wax

[87LC2]

Hi guys, this is my first post here but Ive been lurking around for quite a while. Have been using Meguiar's products for as long as I can remember and love them.

Anyway, on to my question; I was reading a performance car magazine today and there was an article on getting your car ready for show season. The write claimed that to layer his Carnauba wax he would put on a layer with a DA, let it dry, and then before removing the first coat put a second coat on top. Then he would let that coat dry and remove the wax. He called it "burnishing" the wax. Is there any truth to this? Is this a valid or useful method for layering wax? Any opinions appreciated.

[Ryan_Bihun89]

Re: How to properly layer wax

Welcome to MOL! My friend!

I usually apply a first coat of wax... Let it dry for 6 hours. Remove with a SS MF.. and then i apply another coat of wax. Then let it cure for another 6 hours.. then remove with a clean SS MF.

This is good for weekends...

Also i prefer a coat of NXT and 2nd coat GC.

[fzr confused]

Re: How to properly layer wax

i lay down a layer of wax (m20 or nxt depending on my day) and let it dry until the wipe tests shows it is ready to be removed. i then wait and let the wax cure for at least 8hrs or until the next day (depending on the time of day) and then lay down a second coat of wax (this time normally nxt or m26)....this being said if i am detailing a customers care i take off the first coat of wax and then do the interior then lay a second coat of wax right after the interior, i do not wait hours and hours for it to cure. i only wait that time when it is my care or a buddies and have access to it for 2 days or so.

[87LC2]

Re: How to properly layer wax

I usually do what you guys do, was just wondering if it does anything to wax again before buffing off the first coat.

I usually dont like waiting until the next day or so, is it ok to put the second coat on after you wipe the first off?

[fzr confused]

Re: How to properly layer wax

Putting a second layer on right away is "ok" but I believe it has been proven that giving your wax time to properly cure before adding a second coat is best.

I would never think to put wax on top of unbuffed wax....not saying don't, just not something I have ever heard of. I always wax/remove/repeat.

[Mongoose]

Re: How to properly layer wax

There's a video on the Griots Garage website that demonstrates this particular technique. Had me cringing at the thought of applying fresh wax to already hazed wax without removing it.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: How to properly layer wax

The only concern I see is this. Unless you surround the vehicle in a bubble. There is going to some contaminants settling in the wax while it cures. now you rubbing those particles in your freshly corrected paint. Not liking this idea.