Griots One Step Sealant Mini-Review

Desertnate

Desertnate

Well-known member
Joined
Aug 5, 2013
Messages
6,198
Reaction score
243
I got a chance to try out Griots One Step Sealant this weekend while performing my Spring detail on one of the family daily drivers; a 2010 graphite gray metallic Mazda3 hatch

This will be a very brief review without pictures. I was pressed for time, and there were no significant changes in appearance since the car is in pretty good shape.

I've been very impressed with Mazda's paint. It seems to be fairly good at resisting swirls, yet it isn't too difficult to correct. With only a little attention, you can make it look really nice. Those conditions make it a perfect candidate for an AIO like the Griots.

The car was washed and clayed prior to being treated. The Poorboys EX-P applied last fall had long since given up it's protective duties, so surface prep was breeze. I applied the Griots with a DA and a light polishing pad. Weather conditions were heavy overcast skies, 60~63F, and a light breeze. The temps and lack of direct sun led me to do all application outdoors.

APPLICATION: The product was a breeze to apply. It went on easily with no dusting or other issues. I worked 2'x2' sections and went a panel at a time. After completing about 3 panels, I'd go back to the first and buff the first. To play with conditions, I let some sit for a very long time and varied the amount of product applied on several sections. In every case, once the surface passed the swipe test, the product was effortless to remove. It might be one of the easiest removing products I've ever used...not that I have *that* much experience.

CORRECTION: This is an AIO, so I'd thought it worth mentioning. Very slight marring from contact, stones, or bugs, was easily removed. I wouldn't try swirl removal with this product, but for a re-fresh of a daily driver is a perfect use. The pads also reflected the cleaning action of the product. After a few sections, the residue was turning that sick gray color common with gunk and old LSP being removed from the pain.

FINAL RESULTS: When the car was finished it looked really good. Much better than the Poorboy Pro Polish/EX-P treatment it received last fall. The metallic flake really pops and the whole car has a great shine. The surface is slick like you'd expect from any quality sealant. I really like the product so far, but the durability will be the real test to see if I buy another bottle, or move on to another product.

EDIT: One last comment...I LOVE the Griots bottles! They make the product so much easier to apply to the pad.
 
I was wondering about this product. Thanks for the review. Sounds good for a 1-step product.
 
Great review. I got a bottle of this stuff in a package with pads etc when I bought my GG. I need to give it a try.
 
I too was curious about this product. Thanks for the hands on review, going to give it a shot when the time for a new AIO comes

:dblthumb2:
 
kylegor said:
nice review, I like to use it..
Click to expand...


Hi Kyle,

I found a .png hidden picture in all three of your posts.


PNG_Spammer_001.jpg


PNG_Spammer_002.jpg


So you've been blocked from posting to our forum.


:props:
 
I used griots one step on my wifes black ml350 in the late fall. I applied it with my flex and a blue he pad. I was impressed with re result. It removed alot of the defects and left a nice wet look finish. the durability has also been impressive.
 
jay_rap said:
I used griots one step on my wifes black ml350 in the late fall. I applied it with my flex and a blue he pad. I was impressed with re result. It removed alot of the defects and left a nice wet look finish. the durability has also been impressive.
Click to expand...

How long did it hold up for you? What part of the country do you live if you don't mind me asking? Environmental conditions can make a huge difference on an LSP's lifespan.
 
Put it on in December. I live in longisland ny. One of the worst winters. Does about 300 Mikes a week.
 
I'm about halfway through my bottle and I love this stuff! I actually just used it on a Honda today. Always gives me great results and makes my paint pop. Any idea how it compares to klasse?
 
I think it's easier to use then class also had a bit more cleaning power, cheaper and aviable at box stores
 
ru3eng said:
I'm about halfway through my bottle and I love this stuff! I actually just used it on a Honda today. Always gives me great results and makes my paint pop. Any idea how it compares to klasse?
Click to expand...


The Griots actually contains abrasives, so it cleans and corrects far better than Klasse AIO. I can't compare durability to Klasse AIO as I always topped it with SG.

When comparing the shine I found the Klasse twins to create a very clear, glassy shine. From my perspective, Griots creates a deeper, more glossy shine that seems to darken the paint a bit. I actually prefer the look of the Griot's as it's less reflective and brings out the beauty of the paint.
 
I just used the Griot's again this weekend. To me, the look really improves about 24 hours later. I've not really tested durability, but many claim it is strong. I like to top with 845 about a week later. Looks great and seems pretty bulletproof.
 
Just a follow up to my previous review. Many times people provide glowing reports for a product, but you never hear about how it holds up over time.

I had a chance to provide the car a good wash this weekend. The vehicle is driven daily for school/work and sits out 24/7. Lately it's been hammered with rain at least twice a week, sometimes more.

As best as I can tell, the product is completely gone. After washing the car and attempting to see the water behavior on a clean surface, I got nothing. No sheeting, no beading...nada. The water just sat flat on horizontal surfaces and just seemed to slowly ooze off the vertical surfaces.

I found the durability to be a little disappointing. I knew AIO's don't have the durability of dedicated LSP, but I was hoping an sealant base AIO would last a little longer. I don't have the time to be doing heavy details more than twice a year, and was hoping a quality AIO would further simplify things.

Based on this discovery, I'm either back to doing sealants with a polishing step first, or taking the plunge into the world of coatings. Right now I'm thinking coatings.

One final positive comment for the product. I found it to work really well on shiny, black, honeycomb grill work on my MK6 GTI. Stubborn water spots and other abuse came right out and it left a very nice shine. From here on I'll just use it for this type of detail work
 
My experience is pretty much the same. Went on, looked good - although I put on with a Rupes and it seemed to take more product that I'd normally expect.

Like you I saw a short perceived durability. Mine was applied to a college aged daughters Kia Soul, which sits outside and more often than not under trees - and doesn't get washed until she comes home I'm sure, but in looking at it yesterday after having applied it a month ago it looks like it's gone.

Shame. It really did look good when first applied.
 
Since I got such great short-term results for this product, I kept the bottle and I've been looking for other uses. This weekend I found the following:

- Great for polishing brake calipers. My MK6 GTI has single stage red paint on the break calipers. For some reason, the fronts are known to fade and turn pink. This weekend I removed my wheels, cleaned the calipers with wheel cleaner, and then rubbed them down with the Griot's. The product worked great and the calipers look new again, and better yet, match the rears once again.

- Clean up of stubborn spots on wheels. While applying the Turtle Wax tire sealant I got a little sloppy in places. Due to bad lighting I couldn't see my clean-up wasn't very effective. APC couldn't touch the dried product on my wheels, but a little dab of the Griot's on a MF towel took the spots right off. I like the fact it replaces any protection I removed from my wheels all in one step.

I realize any polish or compound would have worked in the same situation, but I like the milder abrasives in an AIO. No sense in breaking out anything heavy.
 
I got the same results, it basically was gone in 2 weeks maybe sooner, but it did a good job cleaning my paint and leaving a nice glow.
 
I use Griot's one step sealant to prep my winter wheels and after allowing it to cure for 24h will top it off with some Collinite 845. Winters here I Quebec can be harsh and we'll see how durable this combo is.
26111af33b90228a841728a01b19ea63.jpg


Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
 
I realize this is an older post, but relevant to me having just seen it and considering trying it out - looks very promising, especially since I am a big fan of many of GG's products.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top