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General => Detailing => Topic started by: VWKev on 21 October 2009, 21:48
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Could someone kindly explain the differences between a soft, medium and hard wax ?
What are the benefits of each ?
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The amount of carnauba will generally determine how hard a wax is (100% would be a pure rock of wax lol)
Pretty much its how workable it is, do you prefer a harder or softer wax. Theoretically the harder wax will last longer as it will have more carnauba.
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The amount of carnauba will generally determine how hard a wax is (100% would be a pure rock of wax lol)
Pretty much its how workable it is, do you prefer a harder or softer wax. Theoretically the harder wax will last longer as it will have more carnauba.
Nice one Jules, thank-you.
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I and alot of other pro detailers layer the two ontop of sealants, 2 layers of hardwax and a layer of soft wax.
the hard wax will give you durability and the soft wax will give you an uber wet glossy shine.
no product on the market will have 100%canauber in as it would be impossible to apply it.
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I and alot of other pro detailers layer the two ontop of sealants, 2 layers of hardwax and a layer of soft wax.
the hard wax will give you durability and the soft wax will give you an uber wet glossy shine.
no product on the market will have 100%canauber in as it would be impossible to apply it.
I'll do that then thanks. I think the supernatural is a medium/soft wax ? If so, what If I used some Dodo Juice Diamond White (Hard wax) then the Supernatural on top, would that be ok ?
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yep :wink: the wifes bmw has a couple of layers of diamond white which still beads up now when i wash it!!!(very good choice) and yes you can cap it off with some sn.
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I'm finding the Autoglym HD is working well for me, very easy to use & quite durable too.
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Ordered some Dodo Juice Supernatural - I just hope I can do it justice.
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Ordered some Dodo Juice Supernatural - I just hope I can do it justice.
im now jelouse :tongue:
applying tip!!! make sure your applicator is damp not dripping wet but damp, it will help the wax go on smoother. apply thinly ie just enough to cover the panel:) dont cake it on as its a waste and sn is expensive stuff;)
have fun mate :grin:
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Ordered some Dodo Juice Supernatural - I just hope I can do it justice.
im now jelouse :tongue:
applying tip!!! make sure your applicator is damp not dripping wet but damp, it will help the wax go on smoother. apply thinly ie just enough to cover the panel:) dont cake it on as its a waste and sn is expensive stuff;)
have fun mate :grin:
Nice tip, thanks for that.
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no probs mate :wink:
forgot to add apply the wax in straight lines not circles.
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no probs mate :wink:
forgot to add apply the wax in straight lines not circles.
Nice one, ta.
Just so I try and learn a bit, could you let me know why that is ?
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its basically to aid water run off and to reduce the chance of adding swirls back into the paint.
you only polish in circles to work the compound/glaze into the surface to make it glass smooth again.
if anyone can explain that better please do so, im crap at explaining things:( im better at showing people how to do stuff like this.
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its basically to aid water run off and to reduce the chance of adding swirls back into the paint.
you only polish in circles to work the compound/glaze into the surface to make it glass smooth again.
if anyone can explain that better please do so, im crap at explaining things:( im better at showing people how to do stuff like this.
Thanks, I appreciate it.