Advice on paint sealant and wax

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I'm trying to find out about paint sealers. Is spray on sealer very durable? Do sealers leave a high gloss like wax? Do you apply it the same as wax? Thanks for any help.
 
CAD said:
I'm trying to find out about paint sealers. Is spray on sealer very durable? Do sealers leave a high gloss like wax? Do you apply it the same as wax? Thanks for any help.
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Two great choices come to mind:

Hydro2:

HydrO2 can be applied to all vehicle surfaces VERY QUICKLY!!! Paint, glass, plastic, convertible tops, wheels, calipers, and wheel wells can all be coated within a few minutes. HydrO2 is a huge time saver, which makes it great for those applications in detail shops! Hydro2 is applied by simply spraying it on the surface of the vehicle and then rinsing off with water. The gloss left behind is outstanding. Durability on a well prepped surface is up to 6 months. For production type details, I would definitely look at this...http://www.carpro-us.com/carpro-professional-detailers/hydro2-touchless-sealant-concentrate-1-liter/

Relaod:

Reload is the most durable spray on wipe off sealant I know of. On a well prepped surface durability is up to 6 months,it will outlast most traditional waxes, and is quicker to apply/remove. The gloss left behind on a well polished vehicle is outstanding.

Application is ad follows:


Do not apply in direct sun
Apply to clean surface free of oils and fillers.
Apply to 1 section at a time (1 Spray per approximately 2-3 sq. ft.)
Use an mf towel to wipe, spread, then buff off immediately.
Use second towel or dry side of first towel and wipe and check before moving to next section
Also worth a look...http://www.carpro-us.com/exterior-surface-protection/carpro-reload-new-version-32oz-1-liter/
 
CAD said:
I'm trying to find out about paint sealers. Is spray on sealer very durable? Do sealers leave a high gloss like wax? Do you apply it the same as wax? Thanks for any help.
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How a sealant is applied doesn't tell the story of its durability. It did with most previous tech but the rules have changed...

Depends on the sealant but both Reload and Hydro2 have more gloss than wax.

Tad has you covered perfectly with his suggestions - spray on sealants that create high gloss.

Do sealants apply the same as wax? Depends on the product... The choices Tad gave you are at the forefront of Nanotech sealant technology.

For one that applies similarly to wax BUT MUCH easier to wipe off and is also wonderful use Sonus Ion. http://www.carpro-us.com/exterior-surface-protection/sonus-ion-paint-coat-bundle-8-oz/

For a wax the Victoria line is as good as it gets. http://www.carpro-us.com/brands/Victoria-Wax.html
 
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I love Hydro2. Just a simply amazing product. Top notch durability. I mean this stuff lasts. I've seen 4+ months on my truck. Its a daily driver and is not garaged any. Ease of application is just stupid easy. Great glossy look as well. I know I rave about this product but its just that good.
 
+1 for Hydr02! It's idiot proof for the most part. Just make sure you don't apply in direct sunlight and on a cool surface or streaks will form and they can be a pain to get rid of.
 
I am not a Pro but I would love to put my vote in for Reload. I love it!
 
Sonus SFX-4 is hands down the best hand applied sealant I have ever used in terms of ease of use and gloss. I am sure application by a DA polisher would be great as well. It applies like a traditional liquid wax/sealant and requires spreading thin onto a panel and allowing 20-30 minutes of bond time before wiping off with a few high end towels.

The candy gloss left behind from a hand application leaves me speechless. I now have two coats on my car and it beads like crazy and looks glossy as heck. So easy to use, effortless to wipe off.
 
^^^^ saw the section this thread was started in, and I am not a pro. Moderators I am sorry feel free to delete my comments no problem. I didn't intend to respond in the section "ask a pro".
 
ddvette9 said:
^^^^ saw the section this thread was started in, and I am not a pro. Moderators I am sorry feel free to delete my comments no problem. I didn't intend to respond in the section "ask a pro".
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LOL! Ask a pro is not a section that only pro can post in, so no need to be sorry about posting. Feel free to express your opinion and experience at will. We learn from one another (pro and non-pro)
 
My recommendation is to strip the #915 first.

The main reason is that you are trying to apply a sealant over wax, and that never really works out, and the main reason is due to the weak chemical bond waxes have to the substrate they are protecting. You would be trying to get the best of both world in reverse (namely longevity over optical qualities, when it should be longevity first and then optical enhancement). If you insisted on having both on your car I would propose you doing the Hydro2 first THEN do the wax, however I would suspect that the benefits from the wax would be shorten drastically because of the repellency of Hydro2 (if that makes sense to you)
 
Moldavite said:
Thank you Dr_Pain
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I would of course agree with the good doctor! I would also add in my limited testing that mixing Hydro2 or Reload beneath or above wax has no added benefit and in fact detracts from both in durability (and the allowance of dust to adhere with the latter).

I would also say if you attempt to apply Hydro2 over fresh wax you are asking for streaking. The Hydro2 has a component that helps it get through traces of surfactants, oils, etc to bond to the surface in some manner and if applied to a very fresh layer of protection I suspect it can add to the possibility of streaking on its way to the paint surface.

Honestly Hydro2 is SO friggin glossy I would focus on perfect application of that alone if using that product and then simply feel free to layer Hydro2 as you wish on subsequent washes.
 
Corey said:
I would of course agree with the good doctor! I would also add in my limited testing that mixing Hydro2 or Reload beneath or above wax has no added benefit and in fact detracts from both in durability (and the allowance of dust to adhere with the latter).

I would also say if you attempt to apply Hydro2 over fresh wax you are asking for streaking. The Hydro2 has a component that helps it get through traces of surfactants, oils, etc to bond to the surface in some manner and if applied to a very fresh layer of protection I suspect it can add to the possibility of streaking on its way to the paint surface.

Honestly Hydro2 is SO friggin glossy I would focus on perfect application of that alone if using that product and then simply feel free to layer Hydro2 as you wish on subsequent washes.
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That was really detail explanation, Thank You Sir Corey :CarproRules:
 
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