How well does Deep Crystal wax last?

[richardcwc]

I clean my car with NXT wash (the purple liquid), and then polish it with Deep Crystal polish and finally I put two layers of Deep Crystal wax to complete.

It takes only a few short days for the car to look dirty. There are all sorts of dried water/dirt type stain spots when you look at it close up. I leave the car outside 24/7.

I don't want to wash, polish and wax every few weeks, and it seems like the wax layer is still existant on the surface, so can I just do a simple wash with water and dry (with terry cloth) every couple of weeks? Will this wax still stay on, and for how many washes? I like to keep the car looking sparkly and clean without needing to spend 4-5 hours each time.

Thanks.

[FinalTouchDetail]

Re: How well does Deep Crystal wax last?

After each wash I would recommend applying Ultimate Quick Wax or using Ultimate Quick Detailer. This will help to boost the shine and protection/water-beading quality of the wax/sealant previously applied.

For a regular Carnauba wax I like to reapply once a month.

For a sealant I reapply every 2 months.

This is simply what I like to do...it is certainly possible for a carnauba to go 6-8 weeks and a sealant to go 3+ months.

[Fly Bye]

Re: How well does Deep Crystal wax last?

can I just do a simple wash with water and dry (with terry cloth) every couple of weeks?

Yup

Will this wax still stay on, and for how many washes?

How hot does it get where you live? I would think 4-8 weeks, or longer, it varies.

As for how many washes...


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[richardcwc]

Re: How well does Deep Crystal wax last?

It's currently winter at the moment, so it probably averages around 15-20 degrees celsius (60-70 fahrenheit) and in summer, it's usually around 25-30 degrees celsius (80-85 fahrenheight).

Is it possible to only wash with water and dry with terry cloth every 2-3 weeks for maybe 3 months before reapplying the proper wash, polish and wax routine (that takes 4-5 hours) at the end of 3 months?

Although I don't mind washing/polishing/waxing my car, it's just very tedious to do it so often a year, so if I just apply an Ultimate Quick Wax after a water wash and dry, will it be like layering, if an existing Deep Crystal carnuba wax is still on the surface? It rained this morning, and it has been about 2 months since I last wash/polish/waxed it and there is still very strong water beading - can I use this as an indication that my carnuba wax is still lasting well? When you look at the car, there seems to also be a thin layer of film, and if you rub your finger over it, it glides with no friction, which I think is the carnuba wax still on the surface.

[Fly Bye]

Re: How well does Deep Crystal wax last?

it probably averages around 60-70 fahrenheit

That's awesome

Is it possible to only wash with water and dry with terry cloth every 2-3 weeks for maybe 3 months before reapplying the proper wash, polish and wax routine (that takes 4-5 hours) at the end of 3 months?

Yup

Although I don't mind washing/polishing/waxing my car, it's just very tedious to do it so often a year, so if I just apply an Ultimate Quick Wax after a water wash and dry, will it be like layering, if an existing Deep Crystal carnuba wax is still on the surface? It rained this morning, and it has been about 2 months since I last wash/polish/waxed it and there is still very strong water beading - can I use this as an indication that my carnuba wax is still lasting well? When you look at the car, there seems to also be a thin layer of film, and if you rub your finger over it, it glides with no friction, which I think is the carnuba wax still on the surface.

[FinalTouchDetail]

Re: How well does Deep Crystal wax last?

I would be careful about drying with terry cloth...terry cloths are very aggressive compared to a Microfiber or high quality cotton towels.

The Ultimate Quick Wax isn't necessarily layering as much as it is just a "booster wax" to add a slight amount of protection to help the base coat go a little further.

If there is still strong water beading then it's fairly safe to assume that the wax is still giving you some degree of protection.