Went to a buffing and was told layering wax is a myth? It doesn't work?

[wifpd4]

Re: Went to a buffing and was told layering wax is a myth? It doesn't work?

I think the key word here is "need"
Other than assuring complete coverage, you don't really "need" more than one good coat. Those of us who are obsessed enough to frequent this forum have no problem going beyond need.
I've already quartered the hood on my burgundy El Camino as a test. The entire hood was done with NXT paste. then 3 sections were layered, one with Collinite 915, one with M26 and one with another pass of NXT. The differences were very subtle, but there were differences. That was all I needed to know to justify the extra step.

Bill

Bill, if you think of it let us know how they look now and just before you wax again. Curious how they hold up and how they look.

[IBM/2SS/RS/LS3]

Re: Went to a buffing and was told layering wax is a myth? It doesn't work?

I've always topped NXT with M26

[BillyJack]

Re: Went to a buffing and was told layering wax is a myth? It doesn't work?

Bill, if you think of it let us know how they look now and just before you wax again. Curious how they hold up and how they look.

Please be advised that this is only my opinion, as seen by my eyes on my paint, so take it as such.

As I posted, I did the entire hood with NXT paste, then sectioned it into quarters, using M26, Collinite 915 and a second coat of NXT, leaving one quarter as a control.
Shine was about equal on the three layered sections. There was a subtle, but noticeable improvement in the depth of the layered sections vs the control section. As I looked it over carefully at varying angles and distances in sunlight, I could perceive other differences. The NXT X2 had a crisper, Saran-wrap look. The Collinite and M26 sections had a softer, warmer "glow", if that makes any sense, which I actually liked better than the NXT X2 look. Then I took the single-coat NXT control section, and layered it with M16.
IMO, M16 had the most pleasing glow of all, again soft and warm to my eyes.
Unfortunately, I can't comment on durability, as I liked the M16 enough to re-do the whole panel, after a quick polish with M07. Bottom line is that I agree with those who propose a sealant first, followed by a carnauba-base product. It looks best to my eyes on my cars, but as the man says, your mileage may vary.

Bill

[wifpd4]

Re: Went to a buffing and was told layering wax is a myth? It doesn't work?

Bill, thanks so much for your comments. When time permits, I want to do a side by side of UltWax over UltWax versus M26 over UltWax, both over UltPolish. I'm trying to train my eye to see the difference.

Thanks for taking the time to analyze the work you've done.