X-Press Liquid Wax; I like it!

[roushstage2]

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Funny seeing this here at the top, I was just going to add to this. I finally had a chance to wash my truck since I last posted in here! Great to have the sun back! I used Eagle One Wax-As-U-Dry and went over the truck with Eagle One Nanowax Spray to boost the coat on there now. Tomorrow I will put a coat of liquid EONW on the hood to ensure maximum coverage, then go over it with X-Press wax since EONW does not have a cure time. And then I will post back!

[Sydster]

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Can't wait for the results you'll get.

[Joe's detailing]

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I used Eagle One Wax-As-U-Dry and went over the truck with Eagle One Nanowax Spray to boost the coat on there

Traitor....>(non) Meguiars user.........

[Justin Murphy]

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I'm eager to here the results too.

Two things are a factor to me.....
Stain trim?
Durability?
(All I need is 5-6 weeks)

Thanks guys. Man this stuff is inexpensive!

[roushstage2]

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Traitor....>(non) Meguiars user.........

You win some, you lose some.


Alright, so here's how it went down. Did the waxing, then checked the paint using the squeak test. It passed. On to X-Press Wax. Worked a nickel size amount into 1/4 of the hood (I used "extra" because I had a MF app. which ***** up more product). With a foam pad, a nickel size would probably go double what it was. I let it dry, then removed. Squeak test was about a 50/50, although cure time was a only a couple of minutes.

Here is where the test will get interesting to those who have already used this: A couple of minutes after it was removed, I got a brand new spray bottle and filled it up with water. I misted over the X-Press waxed paint and the Nano waxed paint. Both sides beaded, but the X-Press wax side did not have as "tight" of beading as the NW side. After the water started to build up, the X side was about 50/50 on beading/sheeting. NW side was still beading. I then poured some water over the paint and both sides flooded flawlessly. I can tell where the X wax went on, due to the variation in beading, etc.

A new coat has been on there for about 10 minutes or so. I am going to remove it and let it cure overnight and tomorrow morning and will see what happens then.

I just found it odd how the wax when not properly cured was about a 50/50, and those who have used it and let it cure noticed a 100/0 difference. I doubt the SS paint has anything to do with it, but judging by the app. pad being black, I think it has some cleaners in it. It almost seems to be a 50/50 as far as labeling goes as it says, "Meguiar's® X-Press Liquid Wax uses a unique blend of wax and polymer agents to produce deep, rich gloss with lasting protection." It has wax in it, but doesn't leave any detectable presence behind?

Shall see tomorrow.

[sebastian]

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Hi Roush,

How is the result so far?

[roushstage2]

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I am going to try and wash the truck tomorrow. I just got to wash my car today after almost a month and a half. The weather up here in Nor-Cal has been horrible for almost the past two months. After the second coat cured, I know for dang sure that it did NOT pass the squeak test, but while it was raining off and on, it looked like it was beading like the rest??? Again, I will try and squeeze in a wash. I have to be at a doctor in Sac at noon to determine my permanent disability status/%, and then study for 2 exams, write a 4 page min. paper after I read a lengthy article, and read an entire History chapter and answer 3 essay questions about it.

[sebastian]

Re: X-Press Liquid Wax; I like it!

I am going to try and wash the truck tomorrow. I just got to wash my car today after almost a month and a half. The weather up here in Nor-Cal has been horrible for almost the past two months. After the second coat cured, I know for dang sure that it did NOT pass the squeak test, but while it was raining off and on, it looked like it was beading like the rest??? Again, I will try and squeeze in a wash. I have to be at a doctor in Sac at noon to determine my permanent disability status/%, and then study for 2 exams, write a 4 page min. paper after I read a lengthy article, and read an entire History chapter and answer 3 essay questions about it.

Good Luck to you and All The BEST!

[roushstage2]

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I just remembered about this, sorry!

When I applied the second coat, I let it sit for about 30 minutes to make sure it had cured and it was actually a bit hard to remove. Not a biggie though since this is meant for almost instant wipe off.

I washed the truck today. The section with X-Press on it still beaded water, although it most definitely did not pass the squeak test. I'm not sure what the deal is. I will try to keep applying it and see what happens down the road. I doubt the SS paint has anything to do with it.

[DetailDude]

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Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a spray wax to enhance shine and protection after weekly washes.

Can X-Press Liquid Wax be used like OCW? Spray on and wipe off.

Many people have told me to apply it with a foam pad instead.

Thanks

[Calais]

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X-Press wax felt way too thick to spray to me...

Be warned: when they say spread thinly, they mean spread thinly. If applying my hand and you spread it to thick, you can look forward to a sore arm from buffing so hard your veins pop out. After buffing off my entire trunk with the thick layer by hand I spread it extra thin, with amazing results.

It dries nice and quickly too. Very silky surface and from what I understand it lasts a reasonably long while. That being said, I think I'm going for some NXT or Gold Class paste wax this weekend.

[Murr1525]

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Yup, thin means thin for any wax...