Help on choice of sealant

[Largebore]

I am going to detail a friends 98 Toyota. Black...

I am looking for the best choice in a sealant type application. I use Souvergn but I know she will not want to maintain the finish, so I am looking for a sealant with a wow factor for the black finish and longevity. Since I do not use sealants I have not paid much attention to the various posts so would like some good advice please. Reviews on the Wolfgang product have not been so impressive so not interested in trying that.

 

[Mike T]

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant delivers a deep, wet, liquid shimmer unlike anything you can imagine.

Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection Boosted with Polycharger!

Optimum Opti-Seal with Free Bonus

All are great sealants. The DGPS as been reformulated with a new breed of polymers, and the UPP has been reformulated with Polycharger for even better durability. This past weekend I gave Opti-seal a shot, and I'm quiet pleased.

 

[distrbd]

Duragloss #501 and #105 will give you impressive shine and incredible longevity.
Duragloss Marine RV Polish #501 cleans, polishes, and shines gelcoat fiberglass boat and RV finishes. Duragloss durable boat and RV polishes.
Duragloss Total Performance Polish (TPP) #105

 

[onexvi3tboi]

Do you use either sealant or wax or can you put sealant after wax?

 

[novs25]

You put a sealant on first. Depending on what kind wait at least 12 hours to cure then put on a wax. Correct me if I am wrong

 

[dublifecrisis]

I'd go with Duragloss as the OP mentioned. it's good by hand or machine, available OTC if you have a Carquest in your area and is known for good looks and durability. (you mentioned that the owner won't maintain so.....)

 

[onexvi3tboi]

Hmm...so i put sealant then i put my wax. So i do wash...clay...wash...paintwork cleansing...sealant...wax???

 

[Mike T]

Yeah, I heard great things about Duragloss sealants. Seeing how you are looking for something for a customers car, I think DG is more cost effective then what I posted.

 

[onexvi3tboi]

Can I drive around while i'm waiting for the sealant to dry?

 

[novs25]

no, try to have nothing in contact with the paint.

 

[onexvi3tboi]

Damn so when you put on sealant u have to wait 12 hrs? How do I go out? W/o my car

 

[ScottB]

Four Star UPP would be my offering as easy to use too. Give her a bottle of Optimum Gloss Detailer and she'll be happy for months.

 

[pt91]

There is no rule that states you hv to put a wax over a sealant. I usually go one road or the other. Each has benefits. You can always put a wax over a sealant but not the other way, so I would start with a sealant and you can add wax later if you want a different look, durability, etc.

 

[Rsurfer]

Hmm...so i put sealant then i put my wax. So i do wash...clay...wash...paintwork cleansing...sealant...wax???

Dont forget the polishing between the paint cleansing and sealant if needed.