Curing

[Sydney Benz]

Through out the forums I have often read of "curing". I have used NXT Tech Wax with brilliant results. I have generally allowed the NXT to dry or cure for 30 minutes or so and yes I have used the "swipe" test with good effect.

I also read of two applications of NXT. In those forums, mention is made of 12 to 24 hours of curing. So that I am clear, does that mean apply the NXT and wipe off after it has dried with microfibre towels in say 30 minutes or so and then wait another 12 to 24 hours to apply a second coat of NXT? OR does it mean, apply the first coat of NXT and leave it to dry and cure for 12 to 24 hours, before polishing off and then applying the second coat and then again leaving it on for another 12 hours before polishing it off?

My car is metallic black, so I suppose the final question is: will two sequential coats of NXT, result in a superior finish or will a single coat every month or two be just as effective?

[Don]

I believe that it's best to apply, allow to dry then remove. THEN wait for however long to apply your 2nd coat. Mike (or one of the others can corect me if I'm wrong) but I'm pretty sure Megs products are 'air cure' so by leaving the excess wax on the finish, you're hampering the actual 'curing' process.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

NXT Tech Wax should be applied and allowed 15 minutes to dry before wiping it off. Certain humidity conditions may shorten or lengthen that 15 minutes. But most of the time, 15 minutes is ample.

If a second coat is desired, it is best to leave the finish overnight (~12 hours) before applying a second coat.

Cheers!

Tim

[Boss_429]

Re: Curing

Originally posted by Sydney Benz

My car is metallic black, so I suppose the final question is: will two sequential coats of NXT, result in a superior finish or will a single coat every month or two be just as effective?

Personally, I think two coats 12 hours or more apart looks better than once coat... and it insures complete coverage. Then, an additional coat once a month or every 6 weeks or so will keep it looking sharp!

[Vormund]

I've noticed that about 24 hours after applying NXT it loses it's slickness a bit, and this is with a car that is undercover and hasn't gone anywhere.

I'm assuming that's it's possibly the curing process.

Still looks just as good though.

[LT22]

Hi everyone I know there is a window time for the second application of wax. After you have wash, clay, clean, polish, and wax.....then lets say I wait 1 day to apply another coat of wax, do I repeat the 5 steps again or do I just wash and then apply the coat of wax?

[gb387]

Originally posted by LT22
Hi everyone I know there is a window time for the second application of wax. After you have wash, clay, clean, polish, and wax.....then lets say I wait 1 day to apply another coat of wax, do I repeat the 5 steps again or do I just wash and then apply the coat of wax?

You do not need to do the 5 step process again just apply the wax... If your car sits outside you may have to give a quick wipe down with some Quick Detailer to eliminate dust.

I feel its best to park inside durring this "cure" time... then there is no dust and no chance of rain/dew.

[Mike Phillips]

Read this thread,

NXT Tech Wax Cure Time

Here is an excerpt from the thread, but the entire thread is worth reading in you're interested in this topic,


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Originally posted by mis3
I am aware of the 12 hour cure time of the NXT tech wax.

My question is by cure time, does it mean I have to keep the car in a closed garage? I am sure I should not drive it if it's raining, how about driving the car is a nice, sunny day? Will the NXT cured during driving?

The idea behind waiting to apply a second coating is to allow a window of time to pass, to insure that all of the polymers have fully set-up. Anytime you introduce water or other liquids to the surface before the polymers have fully set-up you risk disrupting the polymers.

Some people cannot wait, or do not want to wait this long before applying a second coat, I know many times I don't have the luxury of time to wait until the next day to apply a second coat. If you are in this position, then it's completely fine to apply a second coat sooner. The 12 hour window of time is just a best case scenario for those people that want the maximum results possible. It's like giving the benefit of doubt to the process.

After applying the Tech Wax to your car's finish, it's perfectly fine to drive again in sunny weather. It's liquids you want to avoid for the first 12 hours for best possible results. I’ve been told that this is true of most paint protection products.

Another thing I notice once in a while at the clinic is for someone who has just applied Tech Wax, or any wax is to continually wipe the surface, you know, they have already removed the wax but they continue to keep wiping and polishing on the finish. This disrupts the polymer coating on the surface. Instead, wipe off the excess and leave it alone. When you continue to wipe the surface before the polymers have fully set-up, you are moving the polymer coating around, potentially moving it off the finish and onto you polishing cloth.

Stop. Let the polymers set up.

Mike