Author Topic: Beading Pics Thread (Read 40666 times)

scottm72 · « **Reply #105 on:** November 01, 2012, 12:18:58 am »

when you guys say 3 coats are you applying the 3 coats one after the other or a coat every time you wash for 3 washes, I take it you wont loose your wax through a normal wash,,, does it still stay on ?

LMJ · « **Reply #106 on:** November 01, 2012, 12:24:20 am »

You can do it either way really, Scott. Though I usually finish / seal my work with 2 coats of wax / sealent. Use quick detailer to make your top coat last a little longer during the drying of the car (spray on to wet car and dry with towel). I would recommend that you use luke warm water to wash with, as hot water could potentially strip the wax. Hope this helps?

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Joff Gas · « **Reply #107 on:** November 01, 2012, 09:59:08 am »

Had the car detailed yesterday and woke up at 5 this morning to find a few nice bit of beading

Top Cat · « **Reply #108 on:** November 01, 2012, 09:02:06 pm »

Loving the last pic.

looks like straight aluminium no paint.

Boothy · « **Reply #109 on:** November 02, 2012, 12:25:26 pm »

Quote from: scottm72 on November 01, 2012, 12:18:58 am

when you guys say 3 coats are you applying the 3 coats one after the other or a coat every time you wash for 3 washes, I take it you wont loose your wax through a normal wash,,, does it still stay on ?

Personally I would apply the coats with at least a 3- 4 hrs between coats. Any less than that and I don't think the wax would have time to cure/harden sufficiently to not be removed by the application of the 2nd coat. I always apply my additional coats after the next wash.

LMJ · « **Reply #110 on:** November 02, 2012, 12:57:59 pm »

Quote from: Boothy on November 02, 2012, 12:25:26 pm

Quote from: scottm72 on November 01, 2012, 12:18:58 am
when you guys say 3 coats are you applying the 3 coats one after the other or a coat every time you wash for 3 washes, I take it you wont loose your wax through a normal wash,,, does it still stay on ?

Personally I would apply the coats with at least a 3- 4 hrs between coats. Any less than that and I don't think the wax would have time to cure/harden sufficiently to not be removed by the application of the 2nd coat. I always apply my additional coats after the next wash.

But surely 2-3 coats gives you an effective level of protection for about 2-3 maybe even 6 months? (dependant on road conditions, weather / season etc) I dont apply wax that often personally. I tend to stick to quick detailers to maintain the levels of glossiness and protection, but I guess everyone has their own way?

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scottm72 · « **Reply #111 on:** November 02, 2012, 05:19:38 pm »

cheers red, think it makes sense not to apply them all at the same time as you say, maybe depends on the type of wax, would like to apply them all in same day as to get it done and out the way but the other way as you say to do it after 3 washes in a row, I wonder what would be more effective out of the 2 ways.
I guess some people just wax on - buff off then straight away do it 2 more times but as you say that may be a pointless procedure.
I actually find it easier to wax my whole car compared to doing the wheels,,, maybe its all the bending down at my age im finding a chore lol