Glaze and Americana on a Classic Car - Durability

[ggrrrrrr]

I recently took delivery on a 66 Malibu with red singe stage paint.  The car has the usual swirl marks from dusting and improper washing so I'm slowly working my way through a light compound / polish hoping to knock down as much as I can safely.  

 

I tried using sealants and the Colorado winters made quick work of the protection.  As such, my other cars are ceramic coated making me new to the wax game.  

 

I started by correcting the trunk and have applied Brilliant Glaze topped with Americana as a test.  The look is amazing and I'm planning to replicate this procedure for the rest of the car.  

 

The car will be weekend driven and will hopefully never see rain.  How long will the glaze / wax combo will last before I need to apply?   I know I can add more glaze but I don't want the protection to slip, especially when it gets hot in the summer.  Will the wax wash away on the first wash because it has glaze underneath?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

 

[Wy_detailing]

Nope, the wax will not wash away at all! The glaze adds extra shine and can be applied above or below the wax but does not affect the durability

[rkj4243]

The protection that the Americana provides should be good for 3 to 6 months, dependent upon the environment the vehicle sees.

 

Hot direct sunlight will affect longevity, decreasing it, as well as how often the vehicle may be washed.

 

You should be able to re-apply the Americana without any correction required, as long as proper washing and drying techniques are utilized. 

[mc2hill]

I use this combo on all the show cars I detail, and the owners are always blown away with the results.

 

 

 

Edited October 10, 2017 by mc2hill

[Dan@Adams]

If I'm using Americana on a daily driver, I like to reapply every 2-3 months or so if I notice water beading is going down, but on a vehicle like this that may not get driven as often and will not see rain and other elements, I would say reapplying every 4-6 months would be fine and still give lasting protection

[ggrrrrrr]

Thanks, all!  Looks like I'm good to go for a while with this combo.