Wax over Sealant

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So I'm getting ready to wash my car, and I don't feel like sealing it today. It's already got a coat of ExP, and I was just wondering if I can wax it instead? Or should I strip everything down first?
 
YOu can put a coat of wax on it. But you wont be able to add anymore EXP. Waxes over top sealants is ok. Sealants over waxes is not ok.
 
yeah that I know, I'll prob. just strip it another time to do it all over again
 
just add a coat of wax and go with it. If your luck is anything like mine it will probably rain on it soon anyways!! :)
 
No sealants over wax? Hmm.

How about sealing it once a month and waxing it once a month?
 
You don't need to seal that often. Sealants last 3 months and longer. Waxing every month definitely is a good idea though. Then reseal if need be every 3 months and start the process over.
 
Thanks Abrcombe. The reason I asked is because I like sealing a lot better than waxing. With EX-P, it's just so easy.

So with "start the process over", do you mean clay, polish, seal, wax? Or just seal, then add more wax on top of that?
 
why not just use EXP .... nobody says you have to top it. Then use the Poorboys Spray/Gloss to amp up the gloss after each wash.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
why not just use EXP .... nobody says you have to top it. Then use the Poorboys Spray/Gloss to amp up the gloss after each wash.
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:iagree: if you like sealant better then why wax?? If you leave your sealant untopped you can add another coat whenever you want to without having to strip anything.
 
FloridaNative said:
:iagree: if you like sealant better then why wax?? If you leave your sealant untopped you can add another coat whenever you want to without having to strip anything.
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BINGO.........:applause:
 
So why do we wax then? What does wax do that a sealant does not do?
 
P1et - when I say start the process over, I just mean reapply the sealant and wax. If you have been washing correctly, you shouldn't need to polish since there will be no new swirls. And we wax because most of the time a sealant can't duplicate the depth and warmth of a good carnuba wax. Show me a sealant that can do this to black.

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/autogeek/ralphlauren.jpg

Yes, sealants are getting better, and yes about 90% of it is preparation, but wax really sets it off.

And Darren - you can't put a sealant over a wax because a sealant has to properly bond to the surface, and it needs a clean slate to do that. Wax does not allow bonding in most cases.
 
Bluzman, the morning after I had sealed my car w/ ExP it rained (ironic huh?). Anyway, I'll prob. just stick with ExP b/c it is easy to use, and I can always layer it. If I use Nattys or another wax, I'll have to strip it.

Thanks everyone
 
so if you use a sealant and then wax, then decide a month later you want to reapply the sealant, you need to polish again to prep the paint properly?
 
no you could just strip the wax then seal it.

you cant seal over a wax because sealants must bond to the paint surface. if its not directly on the paint it wont cure properly and wont protect. waxes just look better and sealants protect better
 
So from a protective standpoint, does it matter if your last layer is a sealant or a wax?
 
nope
you can seal it and get the prtection, then wax on top for the looks, and get a great looking surface that will stay protected for months, but you should rewax it often for the good looks
 
Got it. Sealant for protection, wax for looks.
 
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