Any downside to leaving cured wax in place?

[el Nuke]

Or to put it another way, isnt there something tangible to be gained by leaving excess wax on the car once it’s cured and ready for buffing removal?

Aesthetics obviously suffers, but taking how it looks out of the equation, my assertion is that skipping the buffing removal step of your standard wax application procedure is better than removing it.

After all, that’s more wax to sacrifice to the elements and such as the car sits in the driveway and is subjected to the elements.

 

[PimTac]

Applied wax will leave a coating that is not smooth so dirt and such will build up faster on it

 

[el Nuke]

Applied wax will leave a coating that is not smooth so dirt and such will build up faster on it

As opposed to the normal dirt buildup rate?

Speaking of, what is the normal dirt buildup rate of an 8 year old domestic sedan that is driven approximately 0.5 miles per month?

 

[PimTac]

.....

 

[ammolab]

If you ever buff it off down the road?...it will have SO MUCH grit in it you will destroy the paint.
How would you ever get it off? Gallons of paint prep solution.

 

[Blinker]

I’ve always noticed that leftover wax on paint is much harder to wipe off after it’s been left on for several day, weeks, months, etc.

 

[RooflessVW]

As opposed to the normal dirt buildup rate?

Speaking of, what is the normal dirt buildup rate of an 8 year old domestic sedan that is driven approximately 0.5 miles per month?

WHAT is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

 

[PimTac]

By your logic, it's best to just smear the ca

WHAT is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

I think we are being played here.

 

[demarpaint]

The sun will bake it on making it very difficult to remove, it collects dirt as mentioned, and as a result can cause damage to the paint. Bottom line don't leave wax on for any longer than needed.

 

[mcrn]

As opposed to the normal dirt buildup rate?

Speaking of, what is the normal dirt buildup rate of an 8 year old domestic sedan that is driven approximately 0.5 miles per month?

The answer is 3

 

[MasterSolenoid]

Removing laziness from the equation;
how about combining a coat of Sealant and then waxing ?

And if using both Wax and Sealant .... Read the Instructions.

I've often wondered if you could buff the wax to much where it's thinner than could be.
I also figure if there's an area with NO wax, that some will come off the rag and leave some protection while buffing.

 

[RooflessVW]

Or, I mean, they have products designed to be sprayed on and rinsed off. Maybe try that?

 

[el Nuke]

The answer is 3

is that a standard or metric 3?

 

[el Nuke]

Or, I mean, they have products designed to be sprayed on and rinsed off. Maybe try that?

Try them for what?

The Megs Ultimate Wax is already on the paint, and it is going to remain there. The only question is do I gain nothing or do I gain something because it is left on.

 

[el Nuke]

Removing laziness from the equation;
how about combining a coat of Sealant and then waxing ?

And if using both Wax and Sealant .... Read the Instructions.

I've often wondered if you could buff the wax to much where it's thinner than could be.
I also figure if there's an area with NO wax, that some will come off the rag and leave some protection while buffing.

Again, the wax is there now, “how about...” scenarios are not applicable

 

[RooflessVW]

Of course "how about..." scenarios are applicable and valid.

Some waxes, like cleaner waxes, have chemicals that can soften paint if left to their own devices. A hazed wax surface may repel water, but it will collect dust and dirt, which will trap moisture, which will trap more dirt. A slick smooth surface is one of the main reasons for using a wax or sealant on your paint.

You would be better served by doing nothing at all, or by trying a product that requires less effort.

 

[dkryan]

You would be better served by doing nothing at all,

Or better yet, by not playing on BITOG.

 

[el Nuke]

Of course "how about..." scenarios are applicable and valid.

Some waxes, like cleaner waxes, have chemicals that can soften paint if left to their own devices. A hazed wax surface may repel water, but it will collect dust and dirt, which will trap moisture, which will trap more dirt. A slick smooth surface is one of the main reasons for using a wax or sealant on your paint.

You would be better served by doing nothing at all, or by trying a product that requires less effort.

nope

wax stays, final answer

 

[el Nuke]

Or better yet, by not playing on BITOG.

but then what would I do on days where everything seems right in the world and I’m in dire need of an altered, contrarian reality??

 

[RooflessVW]

So instead of doing things the right way, you'd prefer to do them incorrectly on purpose and then boast about it on bitog while plugging your ears and shouting "la la la la la I can't hear you"

That's fine. Perhaps an email to Meguiar's would have been a more direct way to receive an opinion you value.