Dust storm.. dont bother washing

[DMS_Dan]

I'm no expert on detailing, but I have been reading a bit about it recently.

From what I've read pretty well everyone recommends putting the sealant on before waxing (and if the car has been previously waxed you need to remove the wax before applying the sealant, see post #19 above by DMS Dan).

Feel free to correct me if I've got this wrong.

CORRECT!

Sealant first then the wax. There is no point putting the wax down first as the wax will wear away before the sealant meaning the sealant will fall off with the wax.

If your using a good quality wax like supernatural then you wont need a sealant down first. Just put 2 layers on a maintain with Red Mist. You will have awesome protection and the looks to boot!

[Mrk_Mickey]

Just for kicks, I got Dan to put some sealant on my car when he detailed it, then I coated the car with a layer of dodo juice Hard-Candy wax, and it's still beading water like no tomorrow, even after the dust storm and washing every 5 or so days. My car got detailed two months ago today!

[KWICKS]

Dodo Purple Haze on the BM Golf beads after 3 months and 6 washes. For comparison Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax shines as good or better than the Dodo but lasts 1 wash and is gone with the second. Plus is leaves a chalky white residue in gaps around door handles, etc whereas the Dodo does not.