I think Im "done" with sealants... Any TRUE alternatives?

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So I think Im going to say that Im done with sealants and waxes... Im tired of the staining on black plastics even though Im SUPER careful. I have dried wax spots on my truck that I dont know HOW they got there. Is there anything new out there thats worth using over sealants? Something that lasts a few months and that can be applied over the paint, if it gets on the plastics its fine etc. I will still use a spray wax at the end of the wash as always but looking for a base coat of something else.

I dont want to do a coating as I just cant get over NOT putting something on the paint after I wash. Plus the prep has to be super spot on, I dont have a garage etc.

Is there a sealant that doesnt stain black pebble plastics thats worth it?
 
The WOWAs usually are problem free in this regard.
Either Ultima UPGP, or Otimum Opti-Seal. I'm sure there's others out there.

I really like the two I mention for ease of use, no staining like you say, can be used on the entire vehicle, plastic and glass, love them for Door Jambs and every other tight spot, under hood, trunks. Never no powdery residues to dig out after. They both last a decent reasonable amount of time as well, and give a very nice look and feel IMO.
 
Ive used them but never got much past a month or so, maybe I did it wrong?
 
It was DaveT435 who turned me onto UPGP once, sent me a super "care package" some years back and he included a sample bottle of Ultima paint guard plus. I bought some right after!

Another great aspect, a bottle of either I previously mentioned last a long time.
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
So I think Im going to say that Im done with sealants and waxes... Im tired of the staining on black plastics even though Im SUPER careful. I have dried wax spots on my truck that I dont know HOW they got there. Is there anything new out there thats worth using over sealants? Something that lasts a few months and that can be applied over the paint, if it gets on the plastics its fine etc. I will still use a spray wax at the end of the wash as always but looking for a base coat of something else.

I dont want to do a coating as I just cant get over NOT putting something on the paint after I wash. Plus the prep has to be super spot on, I dont have a garage etc.

Is there a sealant that doesnt stain black pebble plastics thats worth it?
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HOnestly, just coat it. Cquartz UK or SiC are both stupid easy to apply and use. From there if you want to "top it" after a wash, just simply use their Elixer or honestly, Wolfgang Uber Rinseless SiO2 wash mixed up as a detail spray. It's a great drying aid for wiping off spots of water you may have missed, etc.

It's really that easy.
 
TTQ B4U said:
HOnestly, just coat it. Cquartz UK or SiC are both stupid easy to apply and use. From there if you want to "top it" after a wash, just simply use their Elixer or honestly, Wolfgang Uber Rinseless SiO2 wash mixed up as a detail spray. It's a great drying aid for wiping off spots of water you may have missed, etc.

It's really that easy.
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But the prep has to be spot on. Honestly I dont trust myself that much lol. Unless, again, something has changed and its NOT that hard...?
 
The prep is not that difficult either, just time consuming. Coatings are the way to go. If you still dont wanna try it...then give a SiO2 Silica Spray a try. Thats the next best thing to a coating.
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
But the prep has to be spot on. Honestly I dont trust myself that much lol. Unless, again, something has changed and its NOT that hard...?
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Prep isn't difficult unless you have used a polisher before.

TMQ said:
Sorry...but what is SIC?

Tom
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Newer CarPro ceramic product. Not sure if AG is selling it yet.
 
One word (actually four) to eliminate trim staining - Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax.
 
Mike Phillips said:
Check out Dr. Beasley's 1201

Just wash and dry your car and then apply.

Stick a fork in in it and call it DONE!





:)
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Thanks! have you used this - one thing I like about sealants and wax is that the surface doesnt have to be SUPER good. It can have some contaminants on it and the sealants seems to still bond/last.

2black1s said:
One word (actually four) to eliminate trim staining - Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax.
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hows the durability?

pro 4x said:
If you want easy and take all the guess work out it....

BLACKFIRE HydroSeal, paint coating, spray-on coating, sio2 spray

SAFE for All surfaces. And no staining of plastics.
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This is what Im thinking Im going to have to use...
 
TMQ said:
Sorry...but what is SIC?
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SiC is the latest consumer coating from CarPro and is a replacement for TiO2. The idea is that it holds up better to chemicals and water spots. I plan to use a coat of each, CQ UK 3.0 and SiC on my DD because this combo gives an incredibly slick surface. I’m hoping the slick surface will stay cleaner and be easier to clean/dry. I have a bottle of Blackfire Pro Ceramic (not Black Edition) that will go on my wife’s minivan. And my son’s car will get PBL Diamond Paint and Surface Coatings. Will be interesting to see how they each hold up.
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Is there a sealant that doesnt stain
black pebble plastics thats worth it?
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Yes, there definitely are Sealants that don’t
stain black pebble plastics. One of my all-
time favorites is Optimum Car Wax (OCW)

And, considering its UVA/UVB protection; along
with its proven month, after month, after month
longevity; it is, in my honest opinion, well worth it!


Bob
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
I dont want to do a coating as I just cant get over NOT putting something on the paint after I wash. Plus the prep has to be super spot on, I dont have a garage etc.

Is there a sealant that doesnt stain black pebble plastics thats worth it?
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I would just coat it. What is your definition of spot on? There are a couple coating lite products that can cure in 4 hours.

TTQ B4U said:
HOnestly, just coat it.
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I agree.

MrOneEyedBoh said:
But the prep has to be spot on. Honestly I dont trust myself that much lol. Unless, again, something has changed and its NOT that hard...?
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What does your prep consist of now?

TMQ said:
Sorry...but what is SIC?

Tom
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CarPro's new coating that replaced TiO2 (aka classic).
 
The Guz said:
I would just coat it. What is your definition of spot on? There are a couple coating lite products that can cure in 4 hours.



I agree.



What does your prep consist of now?



CarPro's new coating that replaced TiO2 (aka classic).
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Like there is always a part in my kind that I didn't polish the paint correctly, I didn't prep wipe fully, I didn't apply enough coating... Yeah I'm that kinda of guy

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