Waxes over sealants

I read through all the replies, but have a question about layering wax on a paint protecting sealant.

I have a glass nano-coating sealant applied to my car, and was informed by the workshop that they do not recommend applying wax on top of it.

Their reasoning is that this is because the wax may also take off the sealant when it falls off. How true is this statement?

Can anyone advise if applying wax on top of your sealant reduces the lifespan of your sealant.
 
It can reduce it depending on chemical interaction. Some sealant-wax combos don't play together well. One thing is for sure...the wax will not prolong the durability of the sealant as both layers decline as soon as they are applied no matter which layer they are on, and the sealant lasts longer of the two. Wax has one purpose only when topping a sealant...to enhance the look. If you want to enhance the durability of a sealant...apply two layers.
 
pringo said:
...I have a glass nano-coating sealant applied to my car, and was informed by the workshop that they do not recommend applying wax on top of it.

Their reasoning is that this is because the wax may also take off the sealant when it falls off. How true is this statement?

Can anyone advise if applying wax on top of your sealant reduces the lifespan of your sealant.
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Is it a sealant or a coating? What product is it?

If it's a sealant (Example: Blackfire Wet diamond AFPP then Midnight Sun is a good wax choice)

If it's a coating (Example: CQuartz Finest then CarPro Reload Spray Sealant is a good choice)

I suggest using products from the same "family" that are made to play well together.
 
I use carnauba's twice a year to help combat the onslaught of those dreaded "love bugs" we get semi annually in FL. I use BFWD all year and simply layer on some carnauba's i have laying around (a couple of half used tins of Natty's Blue and Pinnacle). When i finish those tins i will be switching over to Collinite 845 for that purpose.

My thinking includes the fact the BF will last longer with another sacrificial layer on top of it to retire and degrade first. Plus the fact the bug guts seem to wash off so much easier with a "slicker for bug guts" layer on top. This has been my experience and i try to understand the science side of the pro's and cons every time it's discussed but i have found a good thing for me and i'm sticking to it. I do like the added benefit of freshening up the appearance of my black paint too.
 
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