"layering" wax.. myth??
 

Just curious from others opinions -

Does applying more than one layer of wax - applying, buffing, re-applying, buffing actually provide a thicker layer of wax? or do you simply lift the first layer of wax off with the second application?

Does wax layer? Is wax stripped off when washed/waxed again? (when using a proper car shampoo)

Probably a very basic question for some here - but any opinions/facts are welcome.

if you was to just apply a fresh layer ontop of a fresh layer then it would strip the first coat, you need to use QD to help layer it - there is a guide somewhere on how to layer it properly, I am sure someone has it will have a look about.

also a decent shampoo shouldnt strip your wax i.e poorboys slick n suds etc :)

All waxes are suspended in some of sort of solvent carrier; cheaper brands use petroleum-based solvents, whilst high-end waxes utilise natural solvents like montan oil for example. The solvent is employed to keep the wax soft and spreadable - pure carnuaba and other waxes would otherwise be too solid and firm to spread. The solvent content (either type) will tend to dissolve previous layers on the car, and this effect is most pronounced when the previous layer has not had time to fully cure. Waxes can take several hours to several days to fully cure, after which time they are generally quite resistent to chemical attack, whether in the form of acid rain, bird crap or in this case the solvents used in subsequent layers of wax. The method alluded to above to speed up curing is known as spit shining; it's the same method as army lads use to polish their boots, with the application of a mist of water of quick detailer causing the solvents to flash off more quickly, thus speeding up the curing time, and allowing another coat to be applied almost immediately. For those that are interested in trying this, there are guides to the technique on Detailing World. In all other cases, several days should be left between coats of wax to allow full curing. :)

Thanks very much for that. I might try using QD to do this as said above.

(if I was to be so cheeky as to be pedantic after asking for advice though, 'spit polishing' is frowned upon. It is not the best way to bull boots as saliva has acids in which ruin the finish. The best technique uses bees wax, good quality black polish and water ;))

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