ultimate liquid wax

[john baker]

would there be a cure time on this before applying a second coat due to it being synthetic?

[LS1BERLINA]

Re: ultimate liquid wax

probably best to wait 12 hours like NXT if possible

[Michael Stoops]

Re: ultimate liquid wax

Any synthetic is going to, technically, have a cure time for the polymers to fully crosslink and bond. For max results, therefore, it's best to wait a minimum of 12 hours between coats. That said, sometimes you just don't have that much time to wait (mobile detailers, for example) so if you have to apply a second coat almost immediately, don't let that stop you. Remember, when we recommend two thin coats it is to ensure uniform coverage and appearance, not for purposes of layering. If you want to top a synthetic with a carnauba, then a 12 hour cure time is recommended.

John, this response was given here rather than in response to the email you sent to me as discussions on the forum benefit the whole community more so than private emails do.

[Marc08EX]

Re: ultimate liquid wax

Any synthetic is going to, technically, have a cure time for the polymers to fully crosslink and bond. For max results, therefore, it's best to wait a minimum of 12 hours between coats. That said, sometimes you just don't have that much time to wait (mobile detailers, for example) so if you have to apply a second coat almost immediately, don't let that stop you. Remember, when we recommend two thin coats it is to ensure uniform coverage and appearance, not for purposes of layering. If you want to top a synthetic with a carnauba, then a 12 hour cure time is recommended.

John, this response was given here rather than in response to the email you sent to me as discussions on the forum benefit the whole community more so than private emails do.

Mike,

Will the action of topping any synthetic wax with a carnauba damage or disturb the bond or crosslink of the synthetic wax with the paint? I'm asking more of the "rubbing" action as you apply the carnauba wax either by hand or machine.

Thanks!