Does wax deteriorate under a sealant?

[MAXBKS]

In my case it's Collinite 476 being topped by Beadmaker.
I use the beadmaker often.

Even tho it is shiny and beads water real well does it still have good paint protection?
Is it a good idea to re wax every 4 to 6 months despite the shine and beading?

Waxed the wife's car this week and was wondering if I was wasting my time and
abusing the paint/clearcoat for no good reason.

Live in southern cal so not much rain till Dec. but will have lots of heat.

Any and all replies appreciated

Max

 

[Bruno Soares]

Continue waxing. Beadmaker offers little to no protection so with wax you’re at least getting protection. Do it every season as waxes don’t last that long.

 

[acuRAS82]

Wax every 4 months as Bsoares recommended, use BM as much as you like on top.

Definitely not abusing paint applying non-abrasive wax. You were on a good track.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I would suggest at least once a year to use a good one-step cleaner/wax and then top with the Collinite 476 wax.

Paint gets a dirt stain build-up over time. If you never polish the paint or use a one-step cleaner/wax, then re-applying a NON-cleaning wax will seal over the dirt stain and your car's paint will actually grey or brown in color over time.


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[MAXBKS]

I didn't mention that I bar clayed and polished with Griots Ultimate Polish before the waxing.
The abuse that I was concerned about was too much polishing.

Once a year polishing and wax every 4 months sound good to me.

Thanks everyone
Max

 

[acuRAS82]

I use to polish and clay every 8-12 months but realized it’s overkill where I live. Even after a year I don’t pick up barely any contaminants and there is only minor swirling. I’m starting to polish every 12-15 months now and it seems a bit more warranted in that time lapse.

 

[Desertnate]

I use to polish and clay every 8-12 months but realized it’s overkill where I live. Even after a year I don’t pick up barely any contaminants and there is only minor swirling. I’m starting to polish every 12-15 months now and it seems a bit more warranted in that time lapse.

That's kind of what I've found as well. Since I mostly use coatings I've been doing a full clay and polish detail of my vehicles around the 18~24 month point.