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Old 03-21-12, 11:28 AM
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Default Paint Sealant and Carnauba Wax

I am not sure if this topic has been discussed already but I have the P21S Concours carnauba wax and the BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection sealant. Can I use both or just limit myself to just one. If I can use both then which should I put on first. I plan on using this on my millennium silver gs. Thanks in advance.
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Can you use both? Absolutely! First apply the Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection and then let it cure for 8-12 hours before applying the carnauba paste wax. Applying a paint sealant AND a carnauba wax will yield the ultimate in protection AND shine.
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usually i just apply sealant on light coloured cars. on dark cars i use sealant and wax. the sealant for the mirror shine and the wax for the nice warm glow.
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I found that a sealant seem to offer better protection from most contaminants but carnauba seems to offer better protection against acidic contamination.

A few years ago, I was working in an area surround by freeways on two sides, metal foundries to the south, a coal-fired power plant to the west and Lake Michigan to the east. The power plant and foundries caused acid rain and the lake was home to thousands of very well fed seagulls. When I topped my sealant with carnauba I saw noticeably better protection from the acid rain and bird droppings.
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Alright sounds like a good weekend project! Thanks guys!
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