sealer over wax? :/

[cass]

Detailing noob here.. I was under the impression that you can wash and wax and THEN seal the paintwork.

Am I wrong in that assumption? I just read somewhere that sealant bonds and wax covers which would mean that I wasted a lot of time today waxing and then sealing because the sealer wont have bonded to the paint lol

Can someone set me straight? Should you: wash > dry > seal > wax?

If so, should I thoroughly wash all of it off, re-seal and then wax again?

 

[Fishy]

Other way around, wax over sealant. If you've washed and waxed, I'd leave it depending on the products used.

Fish

 

[CharlieRCupes]

Sealant always before wax as Fishy has said

 

[Mitch@inspired]

dont use a wash wax though, if you apply a wax or sealant over a cheaper product you wont get the desired term effect.

people dont understand sealants alot of the time but you can just seal a car if you are happy with it and some i.e. http://www.inspired-automotive.co.uk/prestashop/product.php?id_product=100 will give a very wet look finish with up to 6 months protection.

 

[bigbadjay]

Seal then wax. But not straight away! Ideally 24hrs after, in a garage so not contaminated!

Example. Ag extra gloss protection, then hd wax

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[Mitch@inspired]

24 hours later, ? really.
30-60 minutes should be fine for a proper sealant

 

[Fishy]

Mitch, yes some sealants like waxes need to 'gas'. Thats unless your super sealant doesn't need to?

Fish

 

[CharlieRCupes]

I let the sealant cure for an hour and then finish with wax. I find any more time in between doesn't make that much difference to the quality of the finish.