With record high temperatures on the East Coast of the U.S., it seems like a great time to offer some suggestions for heat-resistant waxes and sealants. Intense heat is one of the factors that can affect the longevity of wax. All waxes have a melting point. Carnauba’s melting point is the highest of any natural wax but, for long-term staying power, you can’t beat a polymer paint sealant.

Collinite Insulator Wax #845 is a terrific wax that is literally made to withstand high temperatures. It was developed to insulate electric components but has proven to be an outstanding car wax both for its shine and protection.

DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant is an entirely synthetic, high bonding sealant with great gloss and durability. Released earlier this year, DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant has a built-in bonding agent that gives it the staying power that is so important in the summer heat.

Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze is, of course, a tried-and-true winner in the longevity department, no matter what the weather. Made with acrylic, Klasse forms a tough, protective coating that will easily last through summer, fall, and into winter.

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 is another long-lasting, high gloss paint sealant that will keep your vehicle protected all summer long. It was developed using German Super Polymers for maximum shine and maximum protection.

This doesn’t mean you have to put the carnauba wax on the shelf for the summer. Apply a layer of carnauba wax over the paint sealant to get an eye-popping shine.

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This isn’t one of those philosophical questions with no real answer like, “Which came first: the chicken or the egg?” There is a definitive answer to whether the paint sealant or wax comes first. The answer is, the paint sealant always comes first.

The reason is that car waxes almost always contain some kind of oily, slippery-feeling additive. It’s necessary to make the wax pliable and easier to use. (Natural carnauba wax is rock hard!) If you were to apply wax first and then a paint sealant on top, these oils would inhibit the paint sealant’s ability to bond to the paint. This method is likely to result in a cloudy, streaky finish.

On the other hand, a paint sealant is usually free of such oils. Once the sealant cures to the finish – which can take anywhere from an hour to 12 hours, depending on the specific product – a wax can be applied top without any streaking or clouding issues.

There are, of course, exceptions. The makers of Rejex specifically state that a wax will not bond well if applied on top of RejeX. However, there are countless paint sealants that behave just fine as base coats: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0, Klasse All In One or High Gloss Sealant Glaze, Griot’s Garage Paint Sealant, Menzerna Power Lock, and many more.

One more exception to the rule: you cannot apply cleaner waxes on top of a paint sealant. The cleaners will take the paint sealant off. To rephrase the rule: When layering, always apply the paint sealant first, followed by a non-cleaning wax.