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High Def Paint Sealant
Description
"McKee’s 37 High Def Paint Sealant is a thick, creamy synthetic polymer formula that guards your vehicle’s paintwork against the damaging effects of UV rays, road salt, bug splatter, water spots, acid rain, and environmental pollution while enhancing the depth and gloss. High Definition polymers form a catalytic bond to painted surfaces to provide long lasting protection, even during harsh winter weather where low temperatures and corrosive road salt are constantly trying to wreak havoc on your vehicle’s delicate finish. Your vehicle’s paint will have mile-deep reflections after using McKee’s 37 High Def Paint Sealant."
Directions
Wash and dry vehicle, If you have not clayed or polished your vehicle in 3m onths, do so with McKee's 37 Universal Detailing Clay and McKee's 37 Fast Polish, prior to applying the sealant. Working in the shade, apply a nickel-sized dollop of sealant onto a soft foam finishing pad. Apply the sealant to one panel at a time using circular motion. Allow the sealant to dry for 10-15 mins (The longer you wait, the slicker it will be) nefpre niffomg ot pff wotj a spft clean microfiber towel. Avoid exposure to water for 6 hours. Wait 1 full week before washing the vehicle.
Today we are going to be doing a How To/Review for McKee's 37 High Def Paint Sealant, and to say that I am excited about this product is a under statement...... I started off with a waterless wash with N914, Clayed with N914 as lube, Then I polished the Audi, Using Fast Compound, Fast Polish. Before applying the sealant, I used N914 as panel wipe just to make sure I got all residue/dust/oils off.
We are going to be applying the High Def Sealant via 8mm da polisher.
Using a soft finishing pad I applied 4 drops on my pad.
Notice: the thick creamy consistency of the liquid!
Smell: The smell is very pleasant, It is a Fruity/Orange type of smell. Not overpowering very faint.
I spread the product out by "kissing" the panel to ensure even coverage.
The High Def Sealant spreads on really nice and smooth over the panel, creating a nice thick film of product to bond to the paint.
I applied the HDPS @ 2:22 PM March 9, now the reason I am showing a "timestamp" is because of the directions I read on the bottle "Allow the sealant to dry for 10-15 mins The longer you wait, the slicker it will be. After reading this I wanted to put this to a test to answer questions for you fine folks on this very forum. And I am also a sucker for a slick finish
I am now applying the sealant to the passenger side door. A few drops will go a long way with this High Def Paint Sealat due to its thick creamy consistency.
The passenger side door was completed @ 2:25, I completed The entire passenger side around 2:28.
For this panel I waited the minumum time 15-20 mins, One thing that you will notice and love right away is how EFFORTLESS it wipes away. the haze melts away with the touch of your towel revealing a deep rich wet finish.
Notice: I did not buff off pass the gas cap. I wanted to wipe off that particular section after 2 hours of bonding time to see if the slickness improves, or it makes wiping off more difficult.
Right after I buffed it out, I instantly dragged the top of my finger across the paint. All I can say is WOW, It leaves behind the slickest and smoothest surface I have ever felt from a paint sealant/wax. I was instantly impressed by the ease of buff off, the gloss, and slickness.
Note: In my own opinion slickness is what I prefer and is the most important characteristic in any paint sealant, I feel that if you have a slick finish it will be harder for dust, dirt, debris to adhere and stick to your paint, Also making your paint less "grabby" during the wash process can help prevent scratching while washing. The more "grabby" your paint is the easier it is for contamination to adhere to your paint.
It is now 3:00, it has been about 45 mins since application. to passenger door.
This was with one swipe of the towel, WOW! waiting another 30 mins did not make wiping the sealant off any harder or easier.
I did not buff off the section beyond the mirror, I am going to wait till tomorrow morning to see if High Def Paint Sealant can get even more slicker than I already felt.
After I buffed off the section where I let it sit for 45 mins instead of 20, I did notice a improvement in overall slickness, And this was really shocking due to how impressed i was with the slickness from the 20 minute application. After this my nerdy detailing side got even more curious to know if you wait even longer does it still improve overall slickness.
It was time to do the passenger side front fender, I removed it @ 3:23PM and that gave us a 1 hour bonding time Lets go ahead and wipe off.
High Def still wiped off like a breeze, I did not notice any differences in wipe off effort, during the 20minute,45 minute, 1 hour removal process.
I felt a difference in slickness on the rear quarter to the passenger door with a 30 minute time difference, I was excited to feel the front fender after the 1 hour bonding time, And I am in total shock to say that it did notice a more slick feeling than the 45 minute removal process. The rear quarter and passenger side door is really easy to compare being side by side. and with both hands touching the door and the front fender I could actually notice a slight slicker surface than the 45 minute wipe off time.
I decided on the rear quarter that I was going to buff off after the 2 hour mark, I was very excited/anxious to see if there would be any difference from the already amazing applications.
Time to buff off.
I rubbed my finger accross the paint, And the difference from 1-2 Hours was not as drastic as the difference from 20-45-60. I however did feel a slight improvement.
I arrived the next morning, Handled some stuff in the office and was excited to see the part I left off, I did not have a specific number set in mind to leave the sealant on, I just wanted to leave it overnight to see how slick this stuff really can get. the total time came to be about 19 hours+
The wipe off was again effortless, No added pressure, I was really impressed, especially for 19 hours +
The moment of truth! As I moved my finger across the surface, of the 45 Minute and 1 hour panel. I notice a intense increase in slickness and smoothness. I was already impressed by the 20-45-60 minute differences and this just shocked me even more. At this point I wanted to ask my father that did not know what panel had it on longer, So I had him touch 2 panels (the 60 minute panel and the 19 hour panel) and he said the 19 hour panel felt slicker.
After Shots
Conclusion:
High Def Paint Sealant instantly became my favorite Sealant, I know I Know, We did not test the water beading and sheeting, But of course I will make a write up about that once the sealant is cured. Detailing products are all about good chemistry, and everything that I experienced screams excellent chemistry. What I like most is, I can remove it in 15-20 mins, Or 24 hours later. My personal recommendation would be try to shoot for the 45m-1 Hour mark you will get a even bigger payoff with how slick and smooth it leaves your paint. But if your doing this at a professional level the 15-20 mins is more than enough to wow you and your customer.
High Def Sealant, Just raised the bar when it comes to Sealants/Waxes. this stuff is just too good.
Like always if you guys have any questions leave them below.
I made a video to show how easy the removal process is, Also the video captures the great shine it leaves behind.
Description
"McKee’s 37 High Def Paint Sealant is a thick, creamy synthetic polymer formula that guards your vehicle’s paintwork against the damaging effects of UV rays, road salt, bug splatter, water spots, acid rain, and environmental pollution while enhancing the depth and gloss. High Definition polymers form a catalytic bond to painted surfaces to provide long lasting protection, even during harsh winter weather where low temperatures and corrosive road salt are constantly trying to wreak havoc on your vehicle’s delicate finish. Your vehicle’s paint will have mile-deep reflections after using McKee’s 37 High Def Paint Sealant."
Directions
Wash and dry vehicle, If you have not clayed or polished your vehicle in 3m onths, do so with McKee's 37 Universal Detailing Clay and McKee's 37 Fast Polish, prior to applying the sealant. Working in the shade, apply a nickel-sized dollop of sealant onto a soft foam finishing pad. Apply the sealant to one panel at a time using circular motion. Allow the sealant to dry for 10-15 mins (The longer you wait, the slicker it will be) nefpre niffomg ot pff wotj a spft clean microfiber towel. Avoid exposure to water for 6 hours. Wait 1 full week before washing the vehicle.
Today we are going to be doing a How To/Review for McKee's 37 High Def Paint Sealant, and to say that I am excited about this product is a under statement...... I started off with a waterless wash with N914, Clayed with N914 as lube, Then I polished the Audi, Using Fast Compound, Fast Polish. Before applying the sealant, I used N914 as panel wipe just to make sure I got all residue/dust/oils off.
We are going to be applying the High Def Sealant via 8mm da polisher.
Using a soft finishing pad I applied 4 drops on my pad.
Notice: the thick creamy consistency of the liquid!
Smell: The smell is very pleasant, It is a Fruity/Orange type of smell. Not overpowering very faint.
I spread the product out by "kissing" the panel to ensure even coverage.
The High Def Sealant spreads on really nice and smooth over the panel, creating a nice thick film of product to bond to the paint.
I applied the HDPS @ 2:22 PM March 9, now the reason I am showing a "timestamp" is because of the directions I read on the bottle "Allow the sealant to dry for 10-15 mins The longer you wait, the slicker it will be. After reading this I wanted to put this to a test to answer questions for you fine folks on this very forum. And I am also a sucker for a slick finish
I am now applying the sealant to the passenger side door. A few drops will go a long way with this High Def Paint Sealat due to its thick creamy consistency.
The passenger side door was completed @ 2:25, I completed The entire passenger side around 2:28.
For this panel I waited the minumum time 15-20 mins, One thing that you will notice and love right away is how EFFORTLESS it wipes away. the haze melts away with the touch of your towel revealing a deep rich wet finish.
Notice: I did not buff off pass the gas cap. I wanted to wipe off that particular section after 2 hours of bonding time to see if the slickness improves, or it makes wiping off more difficult.
Right after I buffed it out, I instantly dragged the top of my finger across the paint. All I can say is WOW, It leaves behind the slickest and smoothest surface I have ever felt from a paint sealant/wax. I was instantly impressed by the ease of buff off, the gloss, and slickness.
Note: In my own opinion slickness is what I prefer and is the most important characteristic in any paint sealant, I feel that if you have a slick finish it will be harder for dust, dirt, debris to adhere and stick to your paint, Also making your paint less "grabby" during the wash process can help prevent scratching while washing. The more "grabby" your paint is the easier it is for contamination to adhere to your paint.
It is now 3:00, it has been about 45 mins since application. to passenger door.
This was with one swipe of the towel, WOW! waiting another 30 mins did not make wiping the sealant off any harder or easier.
I did not buff off the section beyond the mirror, I am going to wait till tomorrow morning to see if High Def Paint Sealant can get even more slicker than I already felt.
After I buffed off the section where I let it sit for 45 mins instead of 20, I did notice a improvement in overall slickness, And this was really shocking due to how impressed i was with the slickness from the 20 minute application. After this my nerdy detailing side got even more curious to know if you wait even longer does it still improve overall slickness.
It was time to do the passenger side front fender, I removed it @ 3:23PM and that gave us a 1 hour bonding time Lets go ahead and wipe off.
High Def still wiped off like a breeze, I did not notice any differences in wipe off effort, during the 20minute,45 minute, 1 hour removal process.
I felt a difference in slickness on the rear quarter to the passenger door with a 30 minute time difference, I was excited to feel the front fender after the 1 hour bonding time, And I am in total shock to say that it did notice a more slick feeling than the 45 minute removal process. The rear quarter and passenger side door is really easy to compare being side by side. and with both hands touching the door and the front fender I could actually notice a slight slicker surface than the 45 minute wipe off time.
I decided on the rear quarter that I was going to buff off after the 2 hour mark, I was very excited/anxious to see if there would be any difference from the already amazing applications.
Time to buff off.
I rubbed my finger accross the paint, And the difference from 1-2 Hours was not as drastic as the difference from 20-45-60. I however did feel a slight improvement.
I arrived the next morning, Handled some stuff in the office and was excited to see the part I left off, I did not have a specific number set in mind to leave the sealant on, I just wanted to leave it overnight to see how slick this stuff really can get. the total time came to be about 19 hours+
The wipe off was again effortless, No added pressure, I was really impressed, especially for 19 hours +
The moment of truth! As I moved my finger across the surface, of the 45 Minute and 1 hour panel. I notice a intense increase in slickness and smoothness. I was already impressed by the 20-45-60 minute differences and this just shocked me even more. At this point I wanted to ask my father that did not know what panel had it on longer, So I had him touch 2 panels (the 60 minute panel and the 19 hour panel) and he said the 19 hour panel felt slicker.
After Shots
Conclusion:
High Def Paint Sealant instantly became my favorite Sealant, I know I Know, We did not test the water beading and sheeting, But of course I will make a write up about that once the sealant is cured. Detailing products are all about good chemistry, and everything that I experienced screams excellent chemistry. What I like most is, I can remove it in 15-20 mins, Or 24 hours later. My personal recommendation would be try to shoot for the 45m-1 Hour mark you will get a even bigger payoff with how slick and smooth it leaves your paint. But if your doing this at a professional level the 15-20 mins is more than enough to wow you and your customer.
High Def Sealant, Just raised the bar when it comes to Sealants/Waxes. this stuff is just too good.
Like always if you guys have any questions leave them below.
I made a video to show how easy the removal process is, Also the video captures the great shine it leaves behind.
