Is The Detailing World Leaving Buffer Applied Sealants Behind?

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Over the years my go to sealants have been from Meguiar's. Most recently, M27 Pro Hybrid Ceramic Sealant. Now with that product hitting the chopping block, I'm searching the internet for a replacement. But before you recommend one of the thousands of ceramic sealants out there, take note of my requirements. I want something that can be applied with a foam pad on an orbital buffer, because many of the cars we do at the shop need that extra bit of polishing that a buffer provides. I have several spray-on products that serve me well when the paint is in great shape and a light wipe with the microfiber is all that's needed. I use the buffer on the MANY daily driven vehicles that need the contact cleaning from a pad and product. M27 had an extra bonus in that it could be applied over all exterior panels and plastics, providing a slight protection to the faded black plastic bumpers and wheel arches. No taping needed! Alas, my dilemma. Do you know of a liquid/cream sealant that can be applied with a buffer and can also be applied over most plastics?
 
I jumped onto M27 when it came out and just love it. I know there are better products at doing various things, but it makes me happy. Great application, gloss, smell, wipe off. I bought the bottle and liked it enough to then buy a gallon of it and M799 to maintain it. And like you said, very sadly, Megs is discontinuing both.
Would Jescar Ultra Lock Plus be a good replacement?
 
This is probably a very similar product to M27 I am thinking,
3D GLW Series SiO2 Ceramic Wax
 
Silly Rabbit said:
Would Jescar Ultra Lock Plus be a good replacement?
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I like the Jescar product on paint, but it does leave a powdery residue when applied to a lot of the black trim.
I'll check out 3D GLW Series SiO2 Ceramic Wax, thanks.
 
There will always be a place for traditional waxes and sealants, even if that place is a diminishing one. I've never been a fan of the ceramic coating application process — it stresses me out, which is kind of counterintuitive for someone who details for enjoyment.

In the last couple of years, I've sort of returned to traditional sealants after a long stint with spray sealants and ceramic coatings. Sealants are just more enjoyable from start to finish — easier application, a slicker wipe-off, and a warm, glossy glow with durability that's more than enough for a garage queen. In many cases, you end up a slave to the coating, spending more time decontaminating, unclogging, and adding toppers than you'd ever spend reapplying a wax or sealant every 6–12 months.

I know I'm in a diminishing minority with that view. I will say this, you are NOT settling for something less by using waxes and sealants in 2026.











 
VR8 said:
I like the Jescar product on paint, but it does leave a powdery residue when applied to a lot of the black trim.
I'll check out 3D GLW Series SiO2 Ceramic Wax, thanks.
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Big fan of Jescar Ultralock. I use theUltralock on paint and painted plastics. Then a spray sealant on all the other trim.
 
BLM said:
Big fan of Jescar Ultralock. I use theUltralock on paint and painted plastics. Then a spray sealant on all the other trim.
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I'm assuming you tape off the black plastics while applying Jescar? That's what I was doing too, and then the Meguiar's product came along and said I could go over EVERYTHING!! My masking tape budget almost disappeared overnight! What a bonus.
 
Almost forgot, Megs still has Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax (yellow bottle). It is the same experience as M27. I actially apply it to plastic parts and trim sometimes, beads like crazy.
 
The Turtle Wax Ceramic AIO is a great option. I haven't gotten it all over trim to say it never stains, but it is a good product.

Their Flex AIO is also great but discontinued. It was an amazing combo with their One and Done Polish. Cut with the One and Done, finish with the AIO. Makes paint look like a 1/4" of clear was poured all over it. Even Amazon review photos show how much pop it was capable of in the hands of a non detailer.
 
I too think there will be a place. Even with all the highly durable spray sealants out there, I still find the traditional liquid sealants in a bottle you can apply by hand or with a buffer still hold a slight edge when it comes to durability.

If I'm going to use a sealant, I'm reaching for my Wolfgang SiO2 Sealant and applying it with a buffer. In fact actually had a paid job last fall and that's what I used on the customer's truck.
 
Desertnate said:
I too think there will be a place. Even with all the highly durable spray sealants out there, I still find the traditional liquid sealants in a bottle you can apply by hand or with a buffer still hold a slight edge when it comes to durability.

If I'm going to use a sealant, I'm reaching for my Wolfgang SiO2 Sealant and applying it with a buffer. In fact actually had a paid job last fall and that's what I used on the customer's truck.
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I used Wolfgang a number of years ago, it was in a paste form, apply by hand. I'll have to refamiliarize myself with their newer product in liquid form. Thanks.
 
Last time I looked they had two liquid products; one is the Deep Gloss Paint Sealant shown by DFB and the other is the SiO2 Paint Sealant I mentioned. I've only used the one with SiO2.
 
I would look at the old standard of Collinite 845 Liquid Insulator Wax. Months of durability and safe on trim from my use.
 
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