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Old May 5, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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can you overwax?

can you overwax a car?

is it wrong to add more layers and buff and will it make a difference?

should i be treating this car like my pair of jump boots?

thanks in advance!
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Old May 5, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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Yes, best way to protect and shine is apply sealant first then carnauba wax.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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where to get the sealant??
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Old May 5, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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I think most popular brands have it, its supposed to be synthetic, protects better than carnauba wax but doesn't shine as much. That's the reason for applying the second layer of carnauba if you wanna very deep and wet look. I myself have no access to any of this, you should check out what they recommend at autopia.org
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Old May 5, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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you can add as many layers of wax as you want, but if you wanna keep your car sparkling shiny then you'll need to polish it as well every month or couple of months.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
you can add as many layers of wax as you want, but if you wanna keep your car sparkling shiny then you'll need to polish it as well every month or couple of months.
Are you crazy?, polish every month and you will lose your clear coat in no time unless you mean waxing when you say polish.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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umm... non abrasive polish...
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Old May 5, 2006 | 03:44 AM
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http://www.autoeducation.com/carcare/cleanpaint.htm
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Old May 5, 2006 | 03:52 AM
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thanks, that's useful!

from your link:
"POLISH: A polish is normally a non-abrasive product based on a nutrient oil matrix and may or may not have a chemical cleaner as part of the package. Most polishes use fillers to help cover swirl marks."

yes that works... fillers
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Old May 5, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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In the detailing world, if polish is used as a noun, most of the time the detailers meant buffing with a machine and an abrasive product. So they use "waxing" as in applying non-abrasive products. From the link its a noun thus there's always confusion between polish and wax. You should check out autopia.org too, they have the Meguaire's video there too I learnt a lot about detailing there recently.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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I use wolfgang sealant without wax... the wax really only shines for about an hour or so until it attracts dust. Sealant wont attract dust.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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14 coats of zaino in 6 months...how am I doing???
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Old May 5, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Not good
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Old May 6, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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haha.. just look to repaint the car in 5 years or so. that is fine.
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Old May 6, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
14 coats of zaino in 6 months...how am I doing???
Dude...
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Old May 6, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Dude...


I even made Polak's FAMOUS Zaino Thread!
Best Zaino Applications
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Old May 6, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
14 coats of zaino in 6 months...how am I doing???
Ralph Macchio trainee?
Wax on...
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Old May 6, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Jedi is the Zaino wax king.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Going for a few more coats of Zaino this weekend...
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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I can see his car from my house.

And I'm 5 miles away!
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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^ now if jedi was the god of wax, i would be able to see it. i'm over 100 miles away.

com'on jorge!
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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i'll challenge jorge! hahaha
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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haha, ok

who: jorge v. bryan
where: LAX meet
what: wax contest
when: june 7th, 2006
judges: danny, rodger, whoever is there....
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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XdeedubbX is going down!!
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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thats if you even make it to the meet. If your a no show thats an automatic forfeit for you! haha
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