Hard wax base, soft wax second coat? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

col4bin · 06-23-2009, 11:28 PM

Does anyone do this? Is there any benefit in getting a better shine and longer lasting protection?

twinturboa51 · 06-24-2009, 07:15 AM

its done all the time its not for much "added" protection you dont get twice the protection imo. the benefit is you get the long lasting protection from the hard wax and the depth and gloss from the soft wax. Dodo Sells a kit.

zaxjax · 06-24-2009, 08:07 AM

If you're looking for durabilitly and depth, you can use a sealant wax combo! You get the best of both worlds. Just make sure your sealant has cured and top with a quality wax!

Gig103 · 06-24-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

If you're looking for durabilitly and depth, you can use a sealant wax combo! You get the best of both worlds. Just make sure your sealant has cured and top with a quality wax!

This is the way to do it - instead of two waxes.

jopa489 · 06-24-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

If you're looking for durabilitly and depth, you can use a sealant wax combo! You get the best of both worlds. Just make sure your sealant has cured and top with a quality wax!

Yup. Sealant and wax will give you better durability than two coats of wax.

col4bin · 06-25-2009, 12:08 AM

thanks for the responses. Would you use a hard wax or soft wax on top of sealant?

zaxjax · 06-25-2009, 07:43 AM

It won't really matter because most beauty waxes do not last long. Which hard or soft waxes are you considering? I assume you are looking at Dodo Juice.

jopa489 · 06-25-2009, 08:33 AM

I use a soft wax (Dodo Juice Purple Haze), but only because I keep up with it regularly and have a good layer of FMJ below for protection. There is such a fine line between soft and hard waxes - soft will give you a little more shine but less durability, and hard will give you a little more durability but less shine.

I think you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between hard and soft, looking at two cars side-by-side. The prep work is still more important, and the sealant is what is doing most of the protecting.

Detailed Image · 06-25-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

I use a soft wax (Dodo Juice Purple Haze), but only because I keep up with it regularly and have a good layer of FMJ below for protection. There is such a fine line between soft and hard waxes - soft will give you a little more shine but less durability, and hard will give you a little more durability but less shine.

I think you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between hard and soft, looking at two cars side-by-side. The prep work is still more important, and the sealant is what is doing most of the protecting.

+1 well said

George

col4bin · 06-29-2009, 12:20 AM

I currently use dodo juice blue velvet. How often should I use sealant?

06-23-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
col4bin First Lieutenant Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 308 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335xi [0.00]	Hard wax base, soft wax second coat? Does anyone do this? Is there any benefit in getting a better shine and longer lasting protection? __________________ 2008 335xi Coupe - Sparkling Graphite - Black - Aluminum - AT - Cold - Sports - iPod/USB - BMW Assist - CA - Paddle Shifters MODS: 18% Suntek Carbon Tint - 19" VMR V710 - 235/265 Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position - KW V3 - Borla Racing Pipes and Cat Backs - AFE CAI - AMS FMIC - ARD O/C - JB3 2.0
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06-24-2009, 07:15 AM	#2
twinturboa51 Captain Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bawston Posts: 620 iTrader: (0)	its done all the time its not for much "added" protection you dont get twice the protection imo. the benefit is you get the long lasting protection from the hard wax and the depth and gloss from the soft wax. Dodo Sells a kit. __________________

06-24-2009, 08:07 AM	#3
zaxjax Major Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis Posts: 1,211 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [4.50]	If you're looking for durabilitly and depth, you can use a sealant wax combo! You get the best of both worlds. Just make sure your sealant has cured and top with a quality wax! __________________ Detailed Image

06-25-2009, 12:08 AM	#6
col4bin First Lieutenant Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 308 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335xi [0.00]	thanks for the responses. Would you use a hard wax or soft wax on top of sealant? __________________ 2008 335xi Coupe - Sparkling Graphite - Black - Aluminum - AT - Cold - Sports - iPod/USB - BMW Assist - CA - Paddle Shifters MODS: 18% Suntek Carbon Tint - 19" VMR V710 - 235/265 Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position - KW V3 - Borla Racing Pipes and Cat Backs - AFE CAI - AMS FMIC - ARD O/C - JB3 2.0

06-25-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
zaxjax Major Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis Posts: 1,211 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [4.50]	It won't really matter because most beauty waxes do not last long. Which hard or soft waxes are you considering? I assume you are looking at Dodo Juice. __________________ Detailed Image

06-25-2009, 08:33 AM	#8
jopa489 BMW/Detailing Addict Drives: Estoril F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6,554 iTrader: (8)	I use a soft wax (Dodo Juice Purple Haze), but only because I keep up with it regularly and have a good layer of FMJ below for protection. There is such a fine line between soft and hard waxes - soft will give you a little more shine but less durability, and hard will give you a little more durability but less shine. I think you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between hard and soft, looking at two cars side-by-side. The prep work is still more important, and the sealant is what is doing most of the protecting. __________________

06-29-2009, 12:20 AM	#10
col4bin First Lieutenant Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 308 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335xi [0.00]	I currently use dodo juice blue velvet. How often should I use sealant? __________________ 2008 335xi Coupe - Sparkling Graphite - Black - Aluminum - AT - Cold - Sports - iPod/USB - BMW Assist - CA - Paddle Shifters MODS: 18% Suntek Carbon Tint - 19" VMR V710 - 235/265 Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position - KW V3 - Borla Racing Pipes and Cat Backs - AFE CAI - AMS FMIC - ARD O/C - JB3 2.0

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