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[TwoSheds]

Hi Booth,
Thanks for the write up and pics.

Very useful tips for me as it looks like I would have made a rookie detailing mistake otherwise of applying the sealant as a final stage after the wax rather than before.

Thanks.

It depends. What sealant did you use?

The rule of thumb is Sealant - Glaze (if using) - Wax. Because many sealants won't bond with wax if they are applied on top.

That said, many of the new nano sealants will let you apply wax on top.

I have GTech C2v3 sealant which I shall be using so I'm assuming it will take wax on top as C2v3 is nanotech.

[Booth11]

Rebecca, you have absolutely nailed the care of a black car in a way I've never seen before. I can see why you love it with results like that! 

Try Gtechniq C5, you won't regret it 

Thanks Dan. 

I will try the G5. I'm also getting some C2V3 but for a try out on the Amarok. I still love my sealant/wax combo but open to new stuff.

That small top up list of stuff I need is getting longer by the hour.  I'm single-handedly keeping cleanyourcar in business I think. 

[Booth11]

Hi Booth,
Thanks for the write up and pics.

Very useful tips for me as it looks like I would have made a rookie detailing mistake otherwise of applying the sealant as a final stage after the wax rather than before.

Thanks.

It depends. What sealant did you use?

The rule of thumb is Sealant - Glaze (if using) - Wax. Because many sealants won't bond with wax if they are applied on top.

That said, many of the new nano sealants will let you apply wax on top.

I have GTech C2v3 sealant which I shall be using so I'm assuming it will take wax on top as C2v3 is nanotech.

Ah, in that case you're ok. C2V3 is quite versatile, and is a sealant that can unusually be applied on top of wax, or wax can go on top of it.  In fact I think it's better to put it on top of wax as you have.  Usually it's the other way round, but nano coatings are different.

[KyleB]

Blackmass how come you're waiting for a clay cloth when you've got an AF Clay bar already?

[Blackmass]

Blackmass how come you're waiting for a clay cloth when you've got an AF Clay bar already?

Compare and contrast. It's the first time I've used clay so I wanted to be in position to try a couple of different options.

[TwoSheds]

Hi Booth,
Thanks for the write up and pics.

Very useful tips for me as it looks like I would have made a rookie detailing mistake otherwise of applying the sealant as a final stage after the wax rather than before.

Thanks.

It depends. What sealant did you use?

The rule of thumb is Sealant - Glaze (if using) - Wax. Because many sealants won't bond with wax if they are applied on top.

That said, many of the new nano sealants will let you apply wax on top.

I have GTech C2v3 sealant which I shall be using so I'm assuming it will take wax on top as C2v3 is nanotech.

Ah, in that case you're ok. C2V3 is quite versatile, and is a sealant that can unusually be applied on top of wax, or wax can go on top of it.  In fact I think it's better to put it on top of wax as you have.  Usually it's the other way round, but nano coatings are different.

Ok thanks.

I havn't put the sealant or wax on yet but would have put the sealant on last until I read your full post with pics.

[Booth11]

Blackmass how come you're waiting for a clay cloth when you've got an AF Clay bar already?

Compare and contrast. It's the first time I've used clay so I wanted to be in position to try a couple of different options.

Am interested to hear which you prefer, but IMO, clay cloths/mitts are the way forward!

[Booth11]

Ok thanks.

I havn't put the sealant or wax on yet but would have put the sealant on last until I read your full post with pics.

I've read up quite a bit on C2V3 over last few months, for this very reason as I'm a bit of a die-hard wax fan and was interested to know if it renders wax pointless.  Still not sure but if I was using it, from what I've read, I'd put the wax on first.  For me I don't know as I love finishing with wax, but I intend to try the C2V3 on partner's Amarok and do a panel with wax on top to see if it adds anything.

Let us know how you get on. 

[Booth11]

The upside to the constant rain this week is the beading  Got a few pics after a few hours rain yesterday morning.  Car has one coat of Poorboys sealant and a single coat of DJ Blue Velvet Pro wax on at the the moment. Still want to get at least another coat of wax. Excuse crap iPhone pics.

[Booth11]

And later that night, on leaving work.........smaller uniform beads. I do love a good bead.















And after the quick drive home: