acf Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 So you can layer sealants and not wax right? So I waxed my car a couple weeks ago and I'm gonna wash it again tomorrow. Is it a waste of time to wax again? Would I only accomplish filling in some areas that I may have missed last time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsal Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 no it wont be a waist of time because im sure the wax is mostly gone that you put on a couple weeks ago.wax only lasts a good week or maybe 2 if it dont rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Some waxes you can layer. Cleaner waxes you cant because they remove the wax layer beneath. However, you can usually do 2 coats of a good pure carnuaba like Pinnacle Souveran or S100/P21S. After a couple weeks the wax is probably gone anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 what the hell kind of wax do you guys use that only lasts a few weeks? mine last months at the least it only scratches the suface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acf Posted September 14, 2003 Author Share Posted September 14, 2003 What wax ARE you using, sk? And I am using cleaner wax so I guess its wax time again. :whistles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Pure carnuaba wax only lasts a few weeks, waxes with additives (like a lot of OTC stuff) doesnt have as good a shine, but it lasts longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 forget the wax. Use a sealer glaze. The stuff I use looks like you just put it on after 6 months and many washings. I use Collinite's #845 Insulator Wax. Wash it, California Water Blade it, dry it and it looks like you just finished waxing. Just the other day a guy in a store said, man your Lexus looks clean and I waxed it 3 months ago. I got tired of using carnuba every three weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I am soo confused now. I purchased the Poorboy Polish and the Poorboy EX based upon the readings I did on the forum. When exactly am I suppose to use the Collinite's #845 Insulator Wax? Am I supposed to wash, use the Collinite's #845 Insulator Wax, and then put the Poorboy EX on top? What about the Poorboy polish? D'oh and sorry in advance if this is stupid question. I just am clueless when it comes to all this stuff. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acf Posted December 17, 2003 Author Share Posted December 17, 2003 Always good to polish before you wax but not critical. And this thread may help you some with your other questions. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...=ST&f=9&t=4336& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Its all a matter of preference. As long as you follow the correct basic steps (cleaner, polish, protectant) there are thousands of different combinations of products you can use. Some are better than others, but thats really all opinion. If you're waxing it for the first time in a while you really need to prep the surface otherwise you're not going to get very good results. If you decide you do want to use the Collinite you would use it on top of the EX. The Collinite IS a carnuaba wax, its not a polymer sealant or a sealing glaze. The Collinite simply contains some of the polymers and resins that make a polymer sealant so durable. You would want to wash, clay, Poorboys Polish, EX and then top with Collinite (or any other pure non-cleaner carnuaba wax) if you wish. The reason Collinite is so hot around here right now is that its winter and its really durable stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 So will this Collinite product last 3-6 months /or , say 15-20 washings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Sorry Denny, Re - read all the posts. Found my answer........YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acf Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 I'll let you know in 3-6 months. My 476 just arrived! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Excellent! Remember, dont let it dry. Wipe on wipe right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 :D Thanks again. I appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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