Sealant Recommendation - No garage, south FL

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Hi all,

My brother just got a brand new Honda CRV and I am looking for paint sealant recommendations. He lives in south Florida and has no garage so the car is exposed to sun, trees, etc.

Paint is in excellent condition, no swirls, etc. Thought is to wash, clay, maybe a paint cleanser to get whatever the dealer put on it off and then the sealant. He doesn't have a DA but I could send him mine if you all think it is needed or would hand applying a
paint cleanser like Pinnacle Paint Cleanser would be o.k.

Any recommendations or suggestions for his environment?

Thanks,

Ed
 
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
Detailers Pro Poli-Coat Sealant
Meguair's M21 or Ultimate wax

These are some that work well. Most sealants are good.
 
Sonax Polymer Net Shield works great. Can work in small section and no long cure time.
 
For me personally it would be BlackFire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection is a must. Really user friendly and is pretty darn durable.
 
GettingStarted said:
For me personally it would be BlackFire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection is a must. Really user friendly and is pretty darn durable.
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I live in same environment,and also got brand new car, after completing all the necessary steps I am going to use Pinnacle black label coating. Does the sealant is better than coating , or coating protect more than sealant? Also I have the same brand coating detailer, when do I need to use that one? After the coating ,? Or once in a while to keep my coating shiny ?
Thanks


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If you want a sealant I would go with Ultima Paint Guard Plus. Great stuff, shine, slickness, durability, and it sheets and beads water incredibly
 
OP, I understand your point as far as no Garage for storage of the vehicle but I hope he uses a friend's for applying the sealant. During the application and curing times the sealant shouldn't be exposed to the elements ie. water or dust.
In my case as soon as I wash and dry my car and sit down to take a break, then a layer of dust sits on the car so I'd defo recommend an enclosed space for the application and curing.
 
I will recommend Menzerna Power Lock. It is easy to apply, better for less than perfect paint, and with good durability.
 
Since you mentioned claying...

I always, at the very least, lightly polish afterwards.
{Per: Swirl Finder Light results}

So...
To make it easier in choosing one product that will seal,
while also "cleaning-up" any possible clay marring:
-Meguiar's M20 Polymer Sealant


Also:
Even though it's new, (and though it's possible the Dealership performed one), I'd think about adding a decontamination process with an IronX-type of product.


Bob
 
DaveT435 said:
If you want a sealant I would go with Ultima Paint Guard Plus. Great stuff, shine, slickness, durability, and it sheets and beads water incredibly
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Sorry to bother, just wanted to ask what is more protecting the paint sealant or coating?
Thanks.


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Roikins said:
Sorry to bother, just wanted to ask what is more protecting the paint sealant or coating?
Thanks.


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A coating gives you more durability and in most cases more scratch resistance.
 
im in south florida. just in case he wants his crv coated.
 
DaveT435 said:
A coating gives you more durability and in most cases more scratch resistance.
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Thank you very much for clearing that out, that means I got the right stuff :)


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DaveT435 said:
If you want a sealant I would go with Ultima Paint Guard Plus. Great stuff, shine, slickness, durability, and it sheets and beads water incredibly
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I just tried that on my car and am quite impressed and it is so easy to apply. I was thinking about getting him some since the application can be done quickly and may work well since he doesn't personally have a garage although our dad does so he could use that.
 
eyost said:
Actually he is in Ft. Lauderdale.
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Ahhh, that's close, I know Fort Lauderdale like my own backyard :) It's nice to know that somebody is close by.
Thanks for the info :)


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Guessless said:
OP, I understand your point as far as no Garage for storage of the vehicle but I hope he uses a friend's for applying the sealant. During the application and curing times the sealant shouldn't be exposed to the elements ie. water or dust.
In my case as soon as I wash and dry my car and sit down to take a break, then a layer of dust sits on the car so I'd defo recommend an enclosed space for the application and curing.
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Absolutely. Our Dad has a garage so he may be able to use that, although I have used Ultima Paint Guard Plus and am tempted to recommend that as to how quick it can be applied.
 
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