Overview
Carnauba Waxes are a great way to protect your vehicle against the elements. Carnauba waxes often offer stronger protection than sealants do, but will not last as long. Waxes typically last 3 to 12 weeks, where a sealant can last up to 12 months. Carnauba waxes often bead water better than sealants, which makes your vehicle easier to maintain. Carnauba waxes are what you want to use when you want the absolute wettest finish possible.

Layering and Curing
Some waxes can benefit from applying multiple coats on your paint. Waxes with no cleaners in them typically will layer on top of each other. The most important thing to note is that when you want to apply more than one coat, you have to let the previous coat fully cure. Typical bond time is between 12 to 24 hours for most carnauba waxes. This means that you apply and remove your first coat, wait 12 to 24 hours, then apply your next coat.

Application
When it comes to applying a carnauba wax, we find it easier to use a hand application instead of using a buffer.
Step 1: Using a clean foam applicator pad, gently wipe it across the paste wax
Step 2: Fold your applicator pad in half and rub the two halves together to evenly dispense the wax
Step 3: Outline your working area, since your spreading the product as far as possible, it can be as large as a panel
Step 4: Gently apply the sealant thinly and evenly over your working area
Step 5: After a panel has been applied, remove the wax residue with a plush microfiber towel
Step 6: Repeat steps 1 through 5 until your entire vehicle has been waxed

For application of a Carnauba Wax or Paint Protection in Sydney visit Superior Shine.

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