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General => Detailing => Topic started by: VWKev on 26 October 2009, 09:55

Title: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: VWKev on 26 October 2009, 09:55

Was wondering if someone could answer this for me.

After a car has had its waxing done, how can you tell when the wax is all gone and you need to re-apply ? Is it the beading of water that gives it away (If so what are you looking for exactly) or is it the run your finger on the paintwork listening for a 'squeek noise' ?

Title: Re: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: robz on 26 October 2009, 10:14

think the beading is what your looking for, and the deep wet look too!!
but im no expert - ive only just started using wax myself :)

Title: Re: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: VWKev on 26 October 2009, 10:18

Quote from: robz on 26 October 2009, 10:14

think the beading is what your looking for, and the deep wet look too!!
but im no expert - ive only just started using wax myself :)

Me too, got a lot to learn but looking forward to it  :smiley:

Title: Re: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: robz on 26 October 2009, 10:21

yeah, me too!
i spent a fair few hours the other day waxing it!!
looked brill afterwards!
sure guy will be along soon sharing his wisdom!!

Title: Re: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: Rhyso on 26 October 2009, 10:25

if you really want to lose hours of a day have a read here

www.detailingworld.co.uk

 :smiley:

I've always looked out for the lack of beading generally as a means of knowing when a fresh coat is needed

Title: Re: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: dragonfly on 26 October 2009, 10:44

If after washing the water no longer beads then it's time to polish/wax again. Polish if the paint feels rough (a clay might be required) and then wax.  Most waxes can be layered to increase the finish and protection.

Title: Re: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: VWKev on 26 October 2009, 11:01

lack of beading, got ya.

Thanks all.

Title: Re: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: Dan J on 26 October 2009, 13:28

also look out for patchyness/uneaven beading.

Title: Re: Wax question - How can you tell when you need another coat ?
Post by: JonnyG on 14 November 2009, 11:54

As above, and there is also the Meguiars "Squeak Test"  :evil:

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6825