Do you test wax/sealant longevity?

[idriveblackcars]

CG sells production products in small bottles and markets them as boutique. No thanks.

We are talking about sealants right? They sell jetseal in a sample size 4oz and 16oz size which is normal. Not sure what you mean. Again I have no ties to CG in any way other than the few products I use that they make. And continue to use them because I believe they work the best in their respective category.

 

[Don M]

Last year (on my old car) I used the Klasse Twins all summer, then just before winter, I put on a layer of Collinite Insulator. But the Suzuki was SS red, faded real fast and couldn't seem to hold on to ANY LSP to save it's life.

With my new car, I tried Collinite, but I think my bottle went bad as did my bottle of KSG from being kept in the garage, but with all the attention I've been giving it lately with the QDs and QWs and the UWWA, the Ult Liquid Wax seem to be holding up fairly well.

In the summer, my OCD won't let me go more than a few days without applying something to the paint.

 

[idriveblackcars]

Collinite sure seems to go bad fast for a "legendary" wax.

 

[Don M]

Collinite sure seems to go bad fast for a "legendary" wax.

Before this summer, the Collinite was the longest lasting wax I had. :dunno:

 

[idriveblackcars]

Before this summer, the Collinite was the longest lasting wax I had. :dunno:

Once it's applied it seems to be good to go. But the shelf life of the product seems to be a bit suspect. I guess it's cheap enough to buy another bottle.

 

[PandaSauce]

CG sells production products in small bottles and markets them as boutique. No thanks.

Most of my CG products are in a gallon and were very reasonably priced.

I'm still pretty new here, is a gallon considered a small bottle?


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[AutoApollo]

This question has been on my mind for a while.

How many people actually go 2 to 3 months or longer before adding more wax or sealant? I ask this because I have never tried to prove a wax or sealant company's longevity claim, as I always top off the initial wax or sealant job usually within a month or really whenever I feel like it. Just thought I'd post the question and see what others have to say.

Honestly, easiest way to tell is if the water starts to pool on the car instead of beading after a wash. That's when you need to reapply. Next time it rains, go take a look at someone's car (probably not waxed) and you'll see the difference if yours still has protection or not.

 

[idriveblackcars]

Most of my CG products are in a gallon and were very reasonably priced.

I'm still pretty new here, is a gallon considered a small bottle?


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Most of the forum hate CG without even trying a single product. Even though they have great prices, great products and free shipping over 50$ how horrible lol

 

[PandaSauce]

Most of the forum hate CG without even trying a single product. Even though they have great prices, great products and free shipping over 50$ how horrible lol

I could see CG being a little too new school for a lot of people.

I get a bit annoyed at them for having so many products. But what I do have from them, I love. Their V36 and V38 compound and polish are great, Jetseal is great, All Clean is great, Fabric Clean is great, Nonsense is great, and I absolutely love Barebones undercarriage dressing.

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[FUNX650]

I could see CG being a little too new school

for a lot of people.

Would you please explain/define what you
believe constitutes being "new school".

{I'm curious to find out if I may be
in the: "lot of people" grouping...
or not.}

TIA


Bob

 

[PandaSauce]

Would you please explain/define what you
believe constitutes being "new school".

{I'm curious to find out if I may be
in the: "lot of people" grouping...
or not.}

TIA


Bob

The company just has a lot of hype and advertising and social media presence that you don't see it company's like Menzerna or Pinnacle or even Meguiars or Mothers for that matter.

I could see that being a turn off for the more traditional crowd.


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[Desertnate]

Collinite sure seems to go bad fast for a "legendary" wax.

How do you define, "fast"? I've got a bottle that's going on 3~4 years old now with no issues.

The only product I've ever had go "bad" was a bottle of Blackfire Crystal Coating, but I think it was bad the day I pulled it out of the box.

 

[vobro]

How do you define, "fast"? I've got a bottle that's going on 3~4 years old now with no issues.

The only product I've ever had go "bad" was a bottle of Blackfire Crystal Coating, but I think it was bad the day I pulled it out of the box.

I agree, I have 845 and 915 that are at least 3 years old and are still fine.

 

[FUNX650]

I could see CG being a little too new school

for a lot of people.

Would you please explain/define what you
believe constitutes being "new school".

{I'm curious to find out if I may be
in the: "lot of people" grouping...
or not.}

TIA


Bob

The company just has a lot of hype and
advertising and social media presence
that you don't see it company's like Menzerna
or Pinnacle or even Meguiars or Mothers
for that matter.

I could see that being a turn off
for the more traditional crowd.

Thanks for your response.

Accordingly:
I'm glad to find I'm not in the
grouping called a "lot of people"...
aka: the more traditional crowd.


Shucks...
I don't even get a bit annoyed at them
for having so many products!

I get a bit annoyed at them for
having so many products.

Bob

 

[Loach]

I've been doing some long term testing. Most recently Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer was at 3.5 months and I could still see a distinct sheeting rate compared to the Optimum Car Wax side, and these are applied to bare clearcoat without being touched up with detailers or drying aids. The RejeX, Blackfire, and Wolfgang sealants have held up great at 4 months. Polymer Net Shield was going strong at 5 months before I removed it to move onto other products. So they'll certainly last, a drop in the water behavior over the months is normal, especially at the lower half where you've got road grime bashing into the side of the paint that builds up and gets wet and is baked, and even more so for you guys up north enduring the salt fest that reacts strongly to the surface. The tried and true schedule of the occasional paint sealing after claying/light polishing along with the routine wash maintenance with toppers is going to keep up a strong performance with a wide variety of different products.

 

[ScottH]

This question has been on my mind for a while.

How many people actually go 2 to 3 months or longer before adding more wax or sealant? I ask this because I have never tried to prove a wax or sealant company's longevity claim, as I always top off the initial wax or sealant job usually within a month or really whenever I feel like it. Just thought I'd post the question and see what others have to say.

Great question, and for me the answer is no - I never go anywhere near that long. The longest I go on my cars is a week before washing and minimally applying a spray wax. I apply a sealant at least 2-3 times a year and paste wax 4-6 times....so I am not one to test durabilty. I do it because I enjoy it - as most of us do on this forum.

ScottH

 

[Don M]

I agree, I have 845 and 915 that are at least 3 years old and are still fine.

How do you define, "fast"? I've got a bottle that's going on 3~4 years old now with no issues.

The only product I've ever had go "bad" was a bottle of Blackfire Crystal Coating, but I think it was bad the day I pulled it out of the box.

My bottle of 845 is closer to 10 years old :dunno: So I think between the age and the multiple freezings (I forgot about it for a few years) must have killed it.

 

[TTQ B4U]

I will probably never try to prove the longevity of a wax or sealant as I enjoy detailing cars....especially mine....it is a great stress reducing therapy to me....My guess it's the same to you too. Keep on rockin the way you take care of your ride....I like your technique and if anyone came up with a concrete number on the longevity...that would be on my "who cares" list....NO OFFENSE to the people that do care.....

^^ this.

My neighbor busted my chops last night for cleaning her all up again. Hey.....it rained and I drove in rain. Who wants a black car with rain/mud/dirt on it? Especially when the next 4 days will be all sunny and nice. Not me.

He does so all in good fun, but the reality he's never been a car guy. He drives older cars that are nothing special, borning and fugly. Always has. IMO that's such a waste. I get the idea of just basic transportation, but when you're out shopping even for that, one would expect you'd spend money on something that at least looks good.

I go OCD but to me and I'm in sales/management and my car represents me. I want a sharp looking car just like I want to wear nice clothes and look sharp to my customers and those around me. Call me crazy but my car is my office and I like nice things. Especially things I use every single day.

I'm OCD and I admit it.