I live in Atlanta Ga and was talking to a Chemist at Mother's Wax. When I asked him about Carnauba vs Synthetic in the hot weather he told me that Carnauba Wax can melt and breakdown at 100 degrees and a synthetic wax is best for this time of the year in the south.

Does anyone know if this is true? If yes which synthetic gives the best shine and protection.

Thanks

bcucharternet

 

I currently live in Florida and use to live in Atlanta. Stick with Mothers and you will be happy! I used the carnauba wax in South Florida and it looked great and did a wonderful job.

 

I've never heard of automotive wax melting until reading your post. I doubt that Florida or Georgia summer temperatures are any hotter than those we experience in Australia.

Without getting into a "which wax/polish is the best" debate, I would use whatever is the easiest to apply and gives the results you are looking for. Experiment and find what works for you. Don't worry about what everyone else is using.

 

I live in the San Fernando Valley part of Los Angeles where most of the summer we are at or near 100F+. (Last Monday it was 122F) I recently started using Meguiar's Ultimate Synthetic Paste Wax. It is very easy application and wipes up easily with superior beading of water. I don't know longevity yet as it has only been on a couple of months, but it appears to be a very good product.

 

I have a sapphire blue 2000 xk/8 and started using Meguaires black wax which is a synthetic for dark colored cars. I love the look of a layer carnauba wax but concerned due to the heat. The Ultimate is similar but according to Meguarie is suppose to last a little longer and had a polish to remove any marks in the paint.

I like the idea of the Ultimate so it can be layered for a deeper look. I would be interested in hearing your results.

What were you using before the Ultimate and what made you switch?

Thanks

bcucharternet

 

I think that you will find the paint temperature of a car in the Sun to be very high, even in moderate climates, such as California. And, it comes as no surprise that the color of the paint has a very significant effect upon the temperature.

How much hotter is a black car than a white car in the sun?

 

You would probably be better off using a sealant vs. the wax if you are looking for durability and ease of application. This is a good description of the pros and cons of each:
Carnauba Car Wax vs. Paint Sealants, carnauba wax reviews, paint sealant reviews

I've used the Wolfgang Deep Gloss paint sealant and it is incredibly easy to apply. It is best to polish your car first.

 

Thank you, I agree my XK8 is Saphire Blue. Do you use a carnauba of synthetic?

Thanks

 

The paint sealants are all synthetic.
This is what I use: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant delivers a deep, wet, liquid shimmer unlike anything you can imagine.

 

I live in Florida and I've been using a synthetic wax on my black 2001 BMW and Carnuba on the 1997 Jag. Both cars are garaged and both have very good painted finishes that have aged well.

The synthetic lasts longer in terms of its surface continuing to bead, even after some of the gloss has diminished. However, the Carnauba presents a deeper, richer, gloss; even after some of its beading properties have been reduced. I've been following this regimen for nearly eight years now.

PS. The key to keeping a good shine, whether it be sealant or carnauba, is polish-prep. I always clay bar first, then use a glaze compound like Griots before waxing. Also always use an random orbital polisher. Properly prepping prior to application of waxes eliminates the difference between the two as both wipe off, and buff to a sheen, very easily.

 

Here's a great product (very easy to apply, lasts up to 12 months, and looks incredible):

Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Paint Sealant


Check out some of the results (courtesy of Executive Auto Detailing - Check out his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/exeautodetail/):