Blended wax durability question

[crunker]

Hello, I have a question that has been debated and discussed but never truly has seemed to be answered straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak, so I figured I'd ask here.

I'm a huge fan of synthetic wax and have sworn by it ever since I first tried NXT 1.0 only GOD knows how long ago, and living in Houston, TX, where the average temperature for the majority of the year is around the 90s or higher, it seems as though synthetic is the only way to go for long lasting durability (more than a month or two). However, I'm also a huge fan of the finish of a good carnauba wax, and many would agree that no product really brings out the truest shine of a car quite like carnauba. Problem is, carnauba has a low melting point and living here, driving a black car to boot, the surface temperature of my paint is usually in excess of 200+ degrees on a hot summer day(or fall day or spring day). My question is, regarding Hi-Tec yellow wax M26 and Gold Class, since they're blended with polymers, does that make them more resilient to the elements? Should I use them with the intention of them lasting more than a week or so or would I just be wasting my time? Thanks in advance.

Chris

[davey g-force]

Re: Blended wax durability question

Yes, that's the idea of the polymers in those waxes - to extend the durability of the carnauba somewhat, amongst other things.

If you want the best of both worlds, many people like to apply a sealant (synthetic wax) first, followed by a carnauba on top.

[C8N]

Re: Blended wax durability question

I think I have read somewhere that even tho Gold Class is blended with polymers, the majority of the protection and the durability comes from the carnauba.
As davey mentioned, you can certainly top synthetic with a carnauba and I used to do this quite often. But these days I am getting lazy and I just wax with ULW and call it a day.
However, I do apply D156 during every wash.

I haven't tried Gold Class Carnauba Plus+ Quik Wax but this might be your solution as it is described as a wipe on wipe off type of product.

[Detailing by M]

Re: Blended wax durability question

yes

[Christopher.Brown]

Re: Blended wax durability question

If you want the best of both worlds, many people like to apply a sealant (synthetic wax) first, followed by a carnauba on top.

I would do this.. seal it with M21 then using D156 spray wax every OTHER wash.. so once every two weeks and you should be good for a while

[crunker]

Re: Blended wax durability question

Obviously I'm no newbie to the idea of applying synthetic under carnauba, and I do this indeed! But this still strays from my question...even applied on top of synthetic, will the blended most likely evaporate after a week or so? I don't expect to have a mirror shine 24/7 for six months, but carnauba waxing by hand is a lot of work and for a week or less of shine, it isn't worth it. (unless I have a hot date the night I wax it...)

chris

[davey g-force]

Re: Blended wax durability question

M26 and Gold Class will last more than a week... unless they're subjected to some very extreme conditions.