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Last night I tried using the NXT Spray Booster Wax (SBW) on a wet surface. I previously used it on a dry surface with great results, especially if that surface was previously waxed with NXT liquid.
After I finished washing my Trans Am, I took the nozzle off the hose and rinsed the paint with a flow of water to roll as much of it off as possible. Then I applied some SBW on a Meguiar's Foam Applicator pad. I spread it with back and forth motions on the hood and front fenders. Water droplets formed on top of the SBW. It took quite a bit longer to dry, at least 30 minutes. I blotted some of the excess water in an attempt to speed the drying process and it did help. If you try to wipe it off too soon it is more difficult to remove. It is best to let any spots that are still damp dry out before wiping it off. Once it does dry completely it wipes off easier and looks great. So I did have to go back and wipe some spots off again.
So in summary, using SBW on a wet surface does work, but I don't see any advantage to using it that way. It does not save time as it takes longer to dry and you have to go back and wipe off some areas again. Maybe my technique needs refinement. It would be interesting to hear from others who tried using it on wet paint surfaces and how they did.
For now I think it is easier and more time saving to use it on dry paint. Either way it looks great and makes a great touch up for a previously NXT treated surface.
RamAirV1
After I finished washing my Trans Am, I took the nozzle off the hose and rinsed the paint with a flow of water to roll as much of it off as possible. Then I applied some SBW on a Meguiar's Foam Applicator pad. I spread it with back and forth motions on the hood and front fenders. Water droplets formed on top of the SBW. It took quite a bit longer to dry, at least 30 minutes. I blotted some of the excess water in an attempt to speed the drying process and it did help. If you try to wipe it off too soon it is more difficult to remove. It is best to let any spots that are still damp dry out before wiping it off. Once it does dry completely it wipes off easier and looks great. So I did have to go back and wipe some spots off again.
So in summary, using SBW on a wet surface does work, but I don't see any advantage to using it that way. It does not save time as it takes longer to dry and you have to go back and wipe off some areas again. Maybe my technique needs refinement. It would be interesting to hear from others who tried using it on wet paint surfaces and how they did.
For now I think it is easier and more time saving to use it on dry paint. Either way it looks great and makes a great touch up for a previously NXT treated surface.
RamAirV1
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