Easiest way to prevent clear coat failure on older DD in Florida weather 24/7?

[dgage]

If you’re looking for something quick and easy, Griot’s Ceramic Spray Wax gets good reviews and lasts 6 months or so and is easy to get. Can’t get much easier and it provides good protection, including UV.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

I don’t use covers because when the wind moves, even if you have them strapped down, they can micro mar the paint. I learned the hard way and had to polish.

Better micro marring than clear coat failure…


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[jem7sk]

There are lots of great suggestions here.. Thanks! It seems that if I can get out and wash it a couple of times a month and then just use one of the easy, long-lasting spray sealers that might be the ticket for me. If that doesn't work out I'll probably try to find a good car cover but I'm hoping the easy spray sealers will do the trick.

I was hoping someone would say use a car shampoo that also seals but I guess the technology is not there yet? What about the spray on and rinse off stuff like HydrO2?

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

There are lots of great suggestions here.. Thanks! It seems that if I can get out and wash it a couple of times a month and then just use one of the easy, long-lasting spray sealers that might be the ticket for me. If that doesn't work out I'll probably try to find a good car cover but I'm hoping the easy spray sealers will do the trick.

I was hoping someone would say use a car shampoo that also seals but I guess the technology is not there yet? What about the spray on and rinse off stuff like HydrO2?

I would specifically use Optimum car wax as much as possible if worried about UV rays and CC failure.

Not sure about UV protection with spray and rinse products.


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[jem7sk]

I would specifically use Optimum car wax as much as possible if worried about UV rays and CC failure.

Not sure about UV protection with spray and rinse products.


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How do you think Opti-Seal is compared to this? I saw Big Dave's post where his failed even though he has taken good care of it.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

How do you think Opti-Seal is compared to this? I saw Big Dave's post where his failed even though he has taken good care of it.

I have not used either. I just make the recommendation of OCW based on reviews on here and Autopia.

OCW has a patented UV inhibitor. Supposedly Ford did a test and proved that the product actually blocked UV’s.

I have not seen the test but Mike Phillips talks about it here

https://www.autogeekonline.net/foru...ptimum-car-wax-dr-ghodoussi-autogeek-com.html


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[jem7sk]

I have not used either. I just make the recommendation of OCW based on reviews on here and Autopia.

OCW has a patented UV inhibitor. Supposedly Ford did a test and proved that the product actually blocked UV’s.

I have not seen the test but Mike Phillips talks about it here

Patented UV Protection - Optimum Car Wax - by Dr. Ghodoussi at Autogeek.com


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That definitely sounds like the stuff I need. It looks like it is pink now.. I wonder if the formula has changed?

 

[DUBL0WS6]

I have not used either. I just make the recommendation of OCW based on reviews on here and Autopia.

OCW has a patented UV inhibitor. Supposedly Ford did a test and proved that the product actually blocked UV’s.

I have not seen the test but Mike Phillips talks about it here

Patented UV Protection - Optimum Car Wax - by Dr. Ghodoussi at Autogeek.com


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Optimum isn't the only product with UV protection. UV protection has been in products since at least 2000.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Optimum isn't the only product with UV protection. UV protection has been in products since at least 2000.

I know. Everyone including some QD’s claim UV protection. But is it really there?

OCW is patented and tested…. Not just words and why I recommended it


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