Hi Gary!
MMM........ Perhaps then the 100% refers to what is left, after the volatiles
have evaporated, after application. I know that if a bit of it dries, --it
becomes that yellow brick-like stuff you describe. Certainly in a literal
sense, what you are saying is true. --But any wax, in its pure form, -if solid
enough to dry and protect the surface, --would need a mobile phase, solvent,
whatever, -to make it able to be applied. One would hope that the wax, in it's
final form, on the car would be quite hard. --That being the point.
I was not endorsing "Mothers" as much as I was endorsing carnauba wax, without
other "beneficial" ingredients. --Cleaners, compounds, etc. --Seems that
around here, if you just want the wax, --the choices are few. --I was more
endorsing a good high quality ("pure as possible") carnauba wax, as a way to
go. --And this one applies thinly, easily, and without chalking or dust. -I
can't speak for the others, since this tin will probably last my lifetime.
I had thought originally that using a "pure" paste wax would be a pain in the
neck. But frankly, if the surface is good, which it should be, in order to use
the product... application and buffing are actually easier than with a lot of
the more modern liquids and pastes I have used before.
Dave J.
----- Original Message -----
From: Editorgary@aol.com
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 4:33 PM
Subject: Waxes
In a message dated 11/19/05 7:18:51 PM, owner-healeys-digest@autox.team.net
writes:
> Mother's 100% Carnauba
> paste wax
>
I just love those claims. Mother's is a fine product, I'm sure, or they
wouldn't be able to afford to advertise in all the high-end magazines, but
if you
have ever seen true 100 percent Carnauba wax, you'd realize this claim is
patently false. Carnauba in its true form (i.e. 100 percent of itself) is an
extremely hard yellow brick-like stuff that can barely be shaved with a
knife. About
the maximum percentage of Carnauba you'll find is 40-60 percent.
Nevertheless, it is fine stuff when used to protect a properly cleaned,
clayed, and
polished surface (i.e. four-step process) and will last 3-4 months before it
has to
be removed and replaced by repeating the process. You can short-cut the
process by using multi-stage stuff, but if efficiency is your goal, then
you're
better off going through the clean, clay, polish steps about once a year and
then
apply an synthetic wax product which seals the surface of the paint --
Meguiar's, Griots, and Mother's all make such products for that end of the
market.
Cheers
Gary
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