Polish after Wax?

[djlockdown]

Is it possible to use pure polishes like DC#2 and Show Car Glaze #7 on a car that has a coat of wax on it? Will it strip the wax or be nullified by the wax's protection?

thx
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[Lt1Corvette]

Won't strip or hurt the wax. Go for it.

[Murr1525]

People do it with show cars often I belive. It will wear off quickly though, and naturaly adds no protection.

[roushstage2]

Will #7 look good on top of any wax?

Or will synthetic/carnauba waxes have a different effect on how it looks?

[djlockdown]

yeah im wondering the same thing roush... right now im using nxt...

[Tim Lingor]

Originally posted by roushstage2
Will #7 look good on top of any wax?

Or will synthetic/carnauba waxes have a different effect on how it looks?

Hey,

Meg's #7 Show Car Glaze looks fantastic over polymers or carnaubas!! Before a show, I would suggest 2 coats of #7 !

Tim

[SkeeterJD]

Okay, I guess I am a little confused. I am an avid user of #7 and love the results, however, I thought that it did in fact strip the wax off. After I apply it, it leaves the finish "squeeky". Should you only use a wax over the top for the protection?

[oc detailer]

i had the same squeeky results after using #80 speed glaze..
then i applied dc 2, next will be #26...

after i finally found out the differences between, cleaners, polishes, waxes now i see that polishes and glazes can be used after the lsp...its like im confused all over again...like what would get from using #80 on top of my lsp or #26...

[Murr1525]

You wouldnt want to use #80, or #83 on top of your LSP.

The idea is that a polish gives that deep wet look, and the wax seals it in, and protects the finish with a little gloss of its own.

Some people, esp those with show cars, feel it looks even better with just the wet look of the polish, and no wax on top. So they put a pure polish on top of the wax, (or even no wax at all if the car is babied that much), worked in gently, so that the wet look is sort of on top.

Usint a cleaner polish would remove the wax. Something like #7 is an excellent pure polish to use for this, though I am sure DC#2 could be used as well. It offers no protection fomr anything, and will wear off extremely quickly when out in the elements.

[Mike Phillips]

Just to chime in...

Somewhere on this forum I have discussed this, perhaps someone can find the reply using the search function?

Anyway, here's the skinny,

Normal procedure is to

Wash
Clay
Clean
Polish
Protect
Maintain

Normal procedure is to apply a pure polish before applying a wax. If however you already have a coat of wax on the car and you want to apply a pure polish like the #7 before showing your car or placing it on display, you can apply it directly to the finish even though there is a coating of wax in place. Just be aware that the wax is taking up space on the finish and it may interfere with the polishing oils ability to easily penetrate into the finish at some level but from everything I have ever seen it's not that big of a problem. Wipe off may be a little more difficult but as long as you're using good technique with high quality polishing cloths and you take your time it also won't be a problem.

Remember... thin coats...

[roushstage2]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Just to chime in...

Somewhere on this forum I have discussed this, perhaps someone can find the reply using the search function?

Anyway, here's the skinny,

Normal procedure is to

Wash
Clay
Clean
Polish
Protect
Maintain

Normal procedure is to apply a pure polish before applying a wax. If however you already have a coat of wax on the car and you want to apply a pure polish like the #7 before showing your car or placing it on display, you can apply it directly to the finish even though there is a coating of wax in place. Just be aware that the wax is taking up space on the finish and it may interfere with the polishing oils ability to easily penetrate into the finish at some level but from everything I have ever seen it's not that big of a problem. Wipe off may be a little more difficult but as long as you're using good technique with high quality polishing cloths and you take your time it also won't be a problem.

Remember... thin coats...

I am looking for the thread right now. It came up yesterday which is why I think this thread got started.

Edit: Here it is- http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...show+car+glaze

[roushstage2]

Originally posted by 2hotford
Hey,

Meg's #7 Show Car Glaze looks fantastic over polymers or carnaubas!! Before a show, I would suggest 2 coats of #7 !

Tim

Thanks for the reply.

Just to clarify my question more, I am wondering if the paint will look "wetter" if #7 is applied over a carnauba (#26), or over a polymer (NXT).

[SkeeterJD]

Believe me, I am sure this has been asked numerous times, and blame my lazy nature of not searching for it, but can too much polishing with say the #7 be bad for your cars finish? Driving a black C5, I wax it nearly 4-5 times a month with maybe 2-3 polishing stages in between. Am I being counterproductive with this process? If I were to use the #7 exclusively (no wax) 4-5 times a month, in time can that wear down the finish?

However, I absolutely love the feel of a freshly waxed car. Running a MF over the finish and feeling how smooth it is, is almost therapeutic.

[djlockdown]

Originally posted by SkeeterJD
Driving a black C5, I wax it nearly 4-5 times a month

5 times a month?? aint that a bit much?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by roushstage2
Thanks for the reply.

Just to clarify my question more, I am wondering if the paint will look "wetter" if #7 is applied over a Carnauba (#26), or over a polymer (NXT).

It may for a day or two, you'll never know until you try. The problem with waxes like #26, Gold Class, NXT etc, is that if the finish is properly cleaned and polished they can make the paint look wet too...

The only way to know if applying a product like #7 over your car's finish waxed finish will make it look a little wetter or glossier is to do a side-by-side test like explained here,

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