PART 1: HOW MANY LAYERS OF WAX DO I NEED & WHAT IS A POLYMER

[@Straw65]

Scott you seem like a good honest hard working guy who loves to research the product. I'm subscribing to your channel right now. The unfortunate thing is we'll never get away from the Snake Oils and the Smoke and Mirrors because it still seems to work for the companies. As you know it's been part of the marketing since the beginning of time and it works because the average consumer doesn't want to or make the time to dive deeper into learning. Thanks.

[@FunkyDopeLuvn]

I laughed when you said you want to make this video short and I see there is 23 minutes left LOL

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

i know right..lol..its so hard to keep it short sometimes..after all its about the details!..thanks for your support and watching my video..im so grateful

[@gmauiboy]

@@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343 Appreciate You Much!!! Much MAHALO's (THANK YOU). Keep up the GOOD work

[@SevansVII]

Find something you like and use it often. Really the best advice any detailer can follow; it guarantees good results and keeps the thought process nice and simple. Nice video.

[@aaronallen124]

I use Turtle Wax and Purple Power car soap mixed and turtle wax spray wax. Does good. I have a video of a car I polished in December and didn't wash again for 4 or 5 months and it was still mostly flawless. It is driven during good weather all the time and garaged. Only drive through car washes it uses it touchless as only I really touch it. I mad sure to inform the client how to remove bird poop and bugs in a safe manner too.

[@LaughOutLouie88]

Lol. I love how Scott will sit there in the beginning of the video and say he will keep it short, meanwhile 30 minutes later it finally ends. Lol. Keep up the great content boss we love the long videos!

[@anthony.catalano]

Many waxes or sealants are solvent based, so as your applying that second coat you're removing the first with a "solvent". Therefore rendering multiple coats a waste of time.

[@1974gladiateur]

Exactly. The need for more layers doesn't do any benefit to the paint. Only Ceramic Coating should be layered.

[@nightryder16]

Exactly

[@skzion2]

One can layer many of these, but each layer must cure. Modern house paint uses water as a solvent, but when it "cures" water will not remove it.

[@unclejn6105]

Keep doing what you are doing because you have the courage to help others trying to learn!

[@danielcabeso]

You are a top bloke Sir. Your videos are useful and informative and allows us the consumer to make better informed decisions. Thank you. Keep up the good work!

[@quidnunc9110]

Another great video. Love the passion. And an International Man of Mystery too: A New Yorker in Dallas with a Canadian flag in his garage!

[@23hublock1]

Straight to the punch as always! Love your attitude...no cover up, no bullshit. That's why we love Scotty from DPCHIDT!!!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

"Mined on Mars and brought to earth"! Best quote I've heard you say yet. Had me laughing. Lol

[@moesif]

PH neutral soup 😂😂 Scott I absolutely love your channel and more importantly your approach to all the hype. You really clear the air which I've learned over the 2 years of detailing is very very important. Thank you for doing this.

[@walterogerro6687]

Amazing, so true. It's all MARKETING. I'm always surprised to see everyone just spraying all these products in a mist form, which makes it easier to inhale. Great video very informative. When ever I use chemicals in my work, I always think SHOULD HAVE PAID MORE ATTENTION IN CHEMISTRY. Lets be honest the cleaning industry is not so prestigious, but there is so much knowledge that you need to have about products and the science behind it. It is truly a professional field and you should charge accordingly. Anyone can wash a car, but not everyone knows how to detail a car.

[@kristyhernandez1758]

Love how honest you are about all you know and understand Even though you don't have to i respect that so much

[@pbakai182]

After all my digging I finally found your thoughts on why water beading can be a negative on the paint (You mentioned it in a recent video talking about why neutral ph soaps don't really clean road grime)... So my question is this: wouldn't the water evaporate before doing any actual damage to the wax/sealant/clear coat ??? My 2nd question is this: what if I'd rather have a really really cool-looking car after a shower with lots of beading in the sun, than have a proper even layer of paint protection?? ;D Love your videos, Scott. You keep things real and keep weekend-warriors and "pro detailers" questioning why they do what they do. Keep it up.

[@hcarducci]

You probably have the best channel on KZbin. Thank you for doing all these.

[@ScottishScot]

Thanks for this Scott, thanks for everything! I really appreciate all this information and training 🙏 🇨🇦

[@armadillotoe]

I have been using Klasse AIO and Klasse Sealant for 17 years. A bottle will last at least 10 years, and I have enough to last longer than I probably will live. I have been very happy with the protection and shine, but I never used a polisher or buffer, so I am an amateur I guess. I used to apply it twice a year, but at 67, I usually just apply once per year, and it still looks good a year later. I do apply 2-3 layers of sealant on consecutive days.

[@davidbee8178]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing Scott you have a fun, comedic style of delivery - I"m not being facetious ! In any case, I practice auto detailing as a professional too and I have to agree with you on your stand about polymers and the waste of time second coating them. If I understand you correctly, you mentioned that it doesn't matter if you put any "protection" on a well maintained and polished surface and that the water will bead off of it just like a wax or sealant or whatever. Yes, maybe for an hour or two : ) BUT as you know the clear coat (under a powerful microscope) has "pores" - which is why we can lift dirt that we can't even see off its surface with a clay bar because dirt, dust and road film "settle" into the pores. SO if you FILL in all those pores with a "sealant" or whatever, you do actually help fend off crap getting into to the pores and therefore extending the water beading qualities of your cleaned and detailed paint. AND perhaps even extend - rather miraculously - the actual life of the . . . are you sitting down? . . . CLEAR COAT : ) So maybe Dr.Optimum is not SO crazy after all? Just a theory. Happy detailing and keep on with the cool vids!

[@arthurgiannakis2156]

Subscribed. Only just found your channel. I've watched a lot of content regarding compounding, polishing, waxing. More than I should probably admit to. But everything you said in this video is completely correct and delivered with gusto. There's so much truth in this that I love it. keep up the good work.

[@GainingDespair]

I think most companies that encourage two layers simply encourage a full coat. People miss spots and I think that is the goal behind the message instead of "make sure not to miss a spot!" some could also promote it maybe for profits sake as they will burn thru the product quicker. I very rarely put down more than a single coat and if I do it's a sealant followed by a plain wax for added color/depth I feel it gives.

[@jackashcraft2899]

How about simonize wax? I think that builds in coats. Years ago we use to simonize fire equipment to protect it.

[@waxmanvids5015]

Great info Scott, been in the industry for several years selling a "wax" (acrylic sealant) and I learned alot today from watching this! U DA Man!

[@AllenMaestas]

Some great no nonsense info Scott; a very refreshing and healthy protective amount of information :) Thanks!

[@Knards]

I am obviously late to this party, but this video says everything that needs to be said. Marketing is king, the product always comes second. Our perceptions are usually wrong. Thanks Scott

[@j.p.7708]

General Motors says in the owners manual under the “exterior maintenance”.... Application of aftermarket clear coat sealants/waxes is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and required........machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a base coat/clear coat paint finishes may damage it. Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes made for base coat/clear coat finish on the vehicle.

[@doughigginbotham1609]

AWESOME Scott! Everytime I watch one of your videos it's like reading "The Emperors New Clothes" for the first time as a kid. Countless times I've gone back to my ShoppingCart on the web after watching one and dumped all the crap that was touted as the best answer to my situation... works better, safer, faster, more protection, better for the envoronment (I love when they start tugging on that heartstring!) as well as easier, less espensive in the long run, smells better, and not to forget - NEW & IMPROVED! Most is Hokum anyway since we're leemings for the most part. Seriously I learned something today about elusive little thing called Carnuba thanks to you. One hundred forty degrees on my paint and it's history. That's friggin wonderful news. That tidbit just eliminated all the due diligence I was planning about which miracle Carnuba wax would be the optimum choice. Kind of a moot point since I live in Las Vegas and it's going to be about 100 degrees for the next 90 days. YA THINK??? Keep 'em coming Big Guy!

[@lanesteele240]

My dog was licking my car as i was waxing it. I had to put him inside. Dear wax companies, Stop making the wax smell like candy please.

[@1974gladiateur]

This is so funny. You should film that. Lol

[@tredfxman]

He was just tryin to help Wax On/Off. Most likely been watching to much Karate Kid! 😄 👍

[@chipthomas4853]

fell of my chair laughing at your comment.

[@carlosb1]

Yummy

[@edo-j1784]

Scott, your videos are Fantastic! I like the way you brake everything down...always interesting and informative!

[@MrElguapoGaming]

If I have to remove a product with alcohol to see the "true finish" that wasting time to completion. Which is detrimental in the polish and seal stage. Why? Well Scott knows! 80% of cars just need to be 2 stepped polished and sealed. Time is money in our world. You will have some that are stubborn and you have to break out the higher cut stuff. Love you Scott your videos are awesome. Keep up your shine!

[@2pekes568]

Scott you are fantastic. Watching your videos is Ike going to Detailer school. Keep those videos coming!

[@tredfxman]

Well well. You sure beam(:ed) me up there Scotty! Some sensible chit chat right there! Just 4 step polished a 20 year old Volvo V70 Classic, then sealed it of with Titanium based Angelwax sealant, it works with a wax so i did put the Angelwax Desirable on it. But to be honest didnt see huge improvment after the wax so im glad i just spent cash on the tiny 33 ml wax. 1 coat of sealing & 1 coat of wax is all it gets this time around. After all i have 2 other cars to fix now! Golf GT R-Line MK6 & Legendary Golf GTI Clubsport MK7! 😊

[@joevanseeters2873]

This video was epic. Scott you make more sense than half the human race combined with everything you say sir. Thanks for a chuckle today too! You're the best.

[@chemmutk1]

Hilarious.... Its never boring to watch your videos scott. Its just awesome. !!! Cheers .

[@tearsofsoy4091]

At first I thought this guy is just wasting time going on about nothing but I learned a lot of little important bits of info throughout the video. Thanks!

[@joescott701]

2 coats Biff.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

i love it Joe!...i can't stop laughing, i wish that could have come to me when i was making the video...thanks for your support and for watching the video

[@kenlawton1531]

joe scott 😂😂😂

[@totowolf9716]

Great Scott

[@MonkeyChocolate]

LOL... using Turtle wax on the Bimmer

[@ajrallewis904]

yes took the words i was gonna post 😂

[@Absolutedetailing]

2 coats for our show Off wax, however allow 8 hour+ cure. This also ensures even coverage for this theatrical uniform beads.

[@AaronWilkerson]

Another good, honest video. Technically speaking... A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating subunits (i.e. a chain of smaller molecules). They can be synthetic (e.g. plastics) or "natural" (e.g. DNA, proteins, cellulose, shellac, wool). A wax is an organic compound that is lipophilic (i.e. not water soluble) and malleable. They can be synthetic or "natural". They are also, technically, polymers. A sealant is a substance that blocks fluids (liquids, gases, plasma, and plastic solids) from getting through the surface or openings of some material. Natural means existing in reality and subject to the laws of physics (aka everything). The alternative would be something like "supernatural", but I doubt there are paranormal ectoplasmic car products. Likewise, everything is a chemical. Marketing does not care for scientific accuracy and, unfortunately, people "learn" more from marketing than science.

[@doublesdetailer7709]

Another truth video Scott. Well done. Perfect vid length too

[@constantdarkfog49]

Hey, Scott Great video, I got the message in the first few mins. Still enjoy your detailed comments teaching us what's what with the new car products, Good Job

[@ec6933]

This is the most honest video on KZbin

[@jimdavidson5208]

So the endless search for the best wax/sealant leads you right back to the world standard Turtle Wax.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

no thank you, there are better waxes then turtle wax

[@davidweum]

Dallas, During my first waxing, polishing, shining my car, I came upon 2 bottles of unopened turtle wax and Maguires something and 2 other bottles I didn't know I had. The presentations I've heard are too complex(cutting? All the many pads GOR this and/or that).I'm going back to the store to humiliate myself by asking any guy there what I should do, but I know it will be over my head. I need an elementary book to study. I'm using what I have. Any recommendations? David Alberta

[@bigboydee24]

8:48 Like Always! great information to know. Thanks for all your great videos!!

[@MikeBee77]

I agree with you, anything liquid or as a paste has a solvent in it, once applied, got to wait for it to evaporate so the product is hard or adheres on the surface.. great video, thanks!!!

[@jeffmurphy9987]

Straight from President of Jescar. You can add multiple layers of Power Lock or Ultra Lock but you’re not adding anymore protection since the second coat basically removes the first. What you are doing is ensuring complete coverage. If this first coat is applied correctly a second doesn’t add anything. His words not mine.

[@blairliptak2094]

Somebody get this guy a Snickers

[@jameswhite8453]

Great video. Very informative and entertaining. A little long, piff, so what of it. The rants are where the details show themselves. Love what you do keep it going

[@JoseAlvarez-rz6sl]

I love this man his my master in black belt .😊

[@je2p378]

Hello Sir. Just wanna say i enjoy ur videos.. enjoy the logical u put in ur stories.. Yes all that made the videos quite longgg..but thats okay for me, i understand u gotta xplain things thoroughly from the beginning in order for ur audiences to get ur points and for they to be on the same page and to be on the same level of understanding with you. I appreciate what ur trying to do sir. Please share more with us..i agree with u that detail industries already filled with too much marketing and hype also BS. Keep doing what ur doing..keep spreading the truth!!! And remember..haters gonna hate..ignore them 2thumbs up for you Sir!

[@adrianmonk68]

Scott IS the man

[@adnaanpardawala]

You definitely have guts to say the truth scotty.

[@cedj3176]

Hey Scott, first of all, thanks for always sharing information. But I notice that you use griots or meguiars fast finish, after you apply this sealant to enhance the luster or shine. So my question is can I use a carnuba liquid or paste wax to enhance the luster or shine? Thanks so much, for everything.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Love your very informative videos Scott really thank you.

[@mark98070]

Scott, is there any reason why you couldn't or shouldn't use the Jescar on plastics like the chrome bezels, grilles & plastic moldings on my car? Thanks much! Love your vids

[@danmorrissette4814]

I Learn something new in every video you make!! love your sense of humour too!! loll!

[@donschlegel1972]

Love you Scott.

[@mrdetailing9406]

Keep going. Interesting to watch!

[@philippkurzen7211]

Pure Carbauba wax has a melting point of over 81 to 86 °C, (178-188 °F ). Carbauba wax further impresses with a very high hardness, the hardest natural wax ever, and it is considered harmless to health, so also for allergy sufferers without any problems. Regarding your point about the temperature resistance of carnauba wax: 100% pure carnauba wax has a flash point of 282 °C (540 °F), and that is pure carnauba wax not stabilized by additives. So I think your worries with hot summer weather shouldn't be a problem there, unless you're driving a black car into Death Valley at noon for a 3-hour picnic. High quality car wax on carnauba basis for example from Swisswax the Concorso (> 50% vol.), or the CRYSTAL ROCK (> 76% vol.) state-of-the art carnauba wax, are expensive, but they are outstanding products, no harmful chemicals in them, produce extremely deep glossy and mirror-like surfaces. Pure perfection, for perfectionists. But these two expensive waxes above from Swisswax I use them only on my very expensive cars, not on an average daily driving car. Anyway, funny video. Thanks.

[@sam2753]

Hell, we get 140 degree surface temperatures here in Florida in the winter let alone the summer! A black car in the summer can cook an egg pretty good! 😂

[@KLook-tv4xg]

I like the honesty , thanks for the information n keep up the good work!.

[@angelafox4380]

I really like your honesty!!!

[@robinjones159]

Scott thanks for the great videos! Love the humor, makes me laugh! Love it!

[@mikenelson7894]

Damn! Been around the block a few times. Thanks for the clarity on all the marketing scams and bull%$#* that we are bombarded with on a daily basis.

[@justinreneau1983]

I've detailed 3 trucks in the past two days. I put Megs ultimate liquid wax then toped with BM 45 mins later. Looks beautiful. Thoughts on the protection?

[@philipalbares2834]

How many coats of wax would you recommend Scott. I tell you that I put a glaze, sealant, then wax. I just do my car and wife's suv. I have picked up a lot of good stuff from your videos. I'm not a pro or anything but take pride in what I'm driving. Thanks for your help!

[@bromptonlawyer5226]

Good info and it makes sense.👌

[@guaranteedworstcardetailin6793]

keep up the great work Scott. Also thanks for returning my phone call.

[@terrymills6281]

thanks for this great info--so true-i was told years ago the same thing by the guy who painted my car

[@MrBudpln]

Hey Scott what about putting down a synthetic/sealant letting it dry 24 hours then going with a carnuba? Are the solvents in the carnuba wax strong enough to degrade the synthetic? Not sure if you'd know that just like to get your opinion.

[@Matthew-21_22]

One monomer and one monomer equal... no not the same same hands... Scott? Well Miss Landers the answer is... POLYMER! Correct Scott! You don't have to clean the erasers! Seriously, good job Scott! Hope this put a smile on your face. You do know who Miss Landers was I hope???

[@nelsonramos2218]

Sir you are so awesome! Thank you for every video!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Great information. You guys in Plano TX seem to have a simiiar accent as people in Long Island NY. :) Just subscribed to your channel.

[@sillygoose4176]

Wow, i learned a lot. Good video

[@bernard.8355]

Saying it like it is Scott!

[@Tbone84_]

Good stuff! Thanks for the informative lesson, question, clay before or after paint prep?

[@ClearViewSolutionsMS]

Long videos are great.

[@scottpunswick5051]

Hi Scott, Love these videos.. I recently purchased an '18 Chevy Colorado, my first new vehicle and am 53..I want badly to take the best care of it and is why I'm subscribed to your channel, I believe in you! In saying all that..I have ordered a kit from Torque, Mirror Shine, Clay lube, Clay pad, det soap and I'm gonna purchase a paint prep for the final step before using Mirror Shine..Also have Nexgen Ceramic on order to put on my wife's vehicle to do a test between the 2.. Am I on the right track, I'm so confused with everything and just want to understand what's best to keep my truck looking great...please tell me what you think whether I'm on a good path or you could recommend something better for my truck. Thanks Scott

[@shock80ey]

Great video thanks for the honesty.

[@julioaviles5006]

Sir can you review jetseal from chemical guys?

[@kelly-dl6zp]

Thanks! Love this!

[@billmiller2169]

Scott, I see where Iron X is recommended for most cars. However, what is your take on using Liquid Spray Iron Out Product that is relatively inexpensive compared to Iron X.

[@razensan1]

Waxing a car is good exercise. I use old Simonize and Turtle Seal and Shine once a week.

[@Jfresh55]

Many say collinite wax and jescar sealant work wonders together. Any truth to this? Collinite is def one of the best brands of waxes

[@bobrusso1814]

Nice explanation, thanks.

[@jeffeisenzapf4131]

Great video Scott,have you tried Ammo sealant,I would love to see your review of Ammo sealant and it's other products thanks!

[@patrickpirelli7897]

G3 is a synthetic wax it's not exspensive its easy to apply and remove and it makes the water sheet of and I like using it. After say you a top guy and i enjoy lissen to your sound advice and it's why ive found the wax I like to use and will keep using it...chears chap 👍

[@kenlawton1531]

Love your passion mate! The only layering I do is with a liquid carnouba over a sealant but mainly for shine not protection per say. I use Soft99 Fusso Coat now so I don't really want to top it with anything otherwise I'll lose the incredible water behaviour it creates.

[@groundcontrol6876]

Ken Lawton I love my can of Fusso

[@hotsauce7362]

Another great video... THANK YOU!!!!!

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

thank you:)..i know this video was long but thanks for making it to the end:)...much love my friend

[@seanqx56]

So what do you think about putting a layer for Carnuba based wax on top of polymer base sealants?

[@1974gladiateur]

That's fine because they bond togheter. But 2 coats of the same products is a waste of time.

[@Snarky.]

I am going to buy powerlock here soon and I want to put a layer of something else on top of it. I was wondering what you use (if you use a last step product at all). I like using meguiars ultimate liquid wax but idk if it will go together since they are 2 different companies. I have heard a lot of people like putting collinite 845 as a lsp over powerlock.

[@TheBishop12]

Polymer has just become a marketing term same going for synthetic. Competition = great choice = great confusion

[@maff5938]

TheBishop12 o

[@ryanwilson5936]

I do agree with the marketing bs aspect of it but polymers/synthetics are a completely different beast that their natural counterparts.

[@jn3498]

Use sealant then wax. Will carrnuba disintegrate if I leave a 100% piece of it in the sun when it reaches 140 degrees. What is that in celsius. 303 then seal then wax.

[@danielcabeso]

I’ve just used Wolfgang’s deep gloss sealant. Can you recommend a spray wax to add additional protection. Thanks in advance

[@ganeshbala33]

Great job, what is your suggestion on ceramic pro polish...is it worth?

[@a.j.vonregensburg2498]

Thanks Bishop

[@ssoffshore5111]

Wash car, spray a tiny bit of Meg's hybrid wax/ceramic over wet surface, wipe dry... done until next time!

[@rockerz8]

My question is as i live here in dubai where we have sand always collect8ng on the car. How can i wait for 30 min for this sealent. Because though i have washed and clayed the car one after applying the sealent the sand will accumulate on the sealent and after 30min if i go to buff it wont i be scratching my car with those sand particals?

[@jasoncox7910]

i love the m 21 sealant....

[@mr.f8420]

Great video.

[@MR57LV]

I love this guy

[@markman090]

awesome video

[@Gotallofthem1]

Scott, I take it Meguiars Synthetic X-press, lasts longer than Carnuba since its synthetic? I Imagine it doest have that low melt temperatures.