X-Press Spray Wax applied to a wet surface

[pmcjr]

Even though X-Press Spray wax is advertised as able to be applied when drying your car, I was dubious and posted an earlier comment to this effect. Today, however, I was in the mood to try it. I dry my car by first blowing as much water off as possible with a leaf blower, then finishing with an old, very soft 100% cotton towel. I applied the spray wax to a section at a time and then finished drying with the towel. So, it wasn't applied to a completely wet car. I do remain somewhat dubious about that method...surely a completely wet surface will dilute the wax too much. But doing it the way I did today, I must admit that the finished product looks, feels and smells the same as if applied to a clean, dry surface.
Mike, I stand corrected. This does work as advertised.

[Bjkearns]

Re: X-Press Spray Wax applied to a wet surface

This is the nonsynthetic version correct??

X-Press Synthetic spray wax has got to be one of my favorite products

I am glad to see another supporter of a great family of products

[Michael Stoops]

Re: X-Press Spray Wax applied to a wet surface

Joseph, we're pretty sure you are both talking about the same product - D156 Synthetic Xpress Spray Wax; pmcjr just left out the word "Synthetic" in his description.

For the record, the process pmcjr describes were in he removes most of the water with a leaf blower or similar is along the lines of what we'd recommend. At the very least, you would want to remove the nozzle from the hose and sheet the bulk of the water off the paint when using this product during the drying process. But then again, even if you're not using this or a similar product when drying, that sheeting process is something we all should be doing anyway (or, alternatively, using a leaf blower or similar to remove the bulk of the water). Doing so removes the majority of the water without physically touching the paint, and makes the removal of the small amount of water left much faster, easier and safer. Remember, the less you actually touch the paint the less chance you have of inflicting swirl marks.

[Bjkearns]

Re: X-Press Spray Wax applied to a wet surface

Oops I do agree we are talking about the same products
for same reason I have never really looked closely at this product but for some reason I thought it was the carnauba based spray wax

http://www.detailing.com/store/meguiars-xpress-liquid-wax-1-gal.html

For some reason I just thought there was two version of spray wax in the Detailer line
Yes we are forsure talking about the same product

I typically use D156 after I do a wash
rinse
sheet
mist with D156
dry with Water Magnet

[davey g-force]

Re: X-Press Spray Wax applied to a wet surface

I have used D156 in this way with great results.

I just sheeted the bulk of the water off, then sprayed D156 as I was drying the remaining water.

There must be some degree of dilution happening, but I couldn't tell the difference - the surface still looked and felt just as good as when I apply it to a dry car.

[Bjkearns]

Re: X-Press Spray Wax applied to a wet surface

O ya this bring up a good question
We fans of D156 have been left hanging...

Any idea when the product bottle is going to be out for D156?

[pmcjr]

Re: X-Press Spray Wax applied to a wet surface

Joseph, we're pretty sure you are both talking about the same product - D156 Synthetic Xpress Spray Wax; pmcjr just left out the word "Synthetic" in his description.

For the record, the process pmcjr describes were in he removes most of the water with a leaf blower or similar is along the lines of what we'd recommend. At the very least, you would want to remove the nozzle from the hose and sheet the bulk of the water off the paint when using this product during the drying process. But then again, even if you're not using this or a similar product when drying, that sheeting process is something we all should be doing anyway (or, alternatively, using a leaf blower or similar to remove the bulk of the water). Doing so removes the majority of the water without physically touching the paint, and makes the removal of the small amount of water left much faster, easier and safer. Remember, the less you actually touch the paint the less chance you have of inflicting swirl marks.

I've never done the sheeting method, ie, removing the nozzle....but will try it next time.

[Bjkearns]

Re: X-Press Spray Wax applied to a wet surface

It works great, you are pretty much "drying" the car with water and the wax you have on the paint
the water just sheets off