Leaving Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant 3.0 for hours

[FRSstyle]

So I'm not too concerned with the shine of my car. I'm more interested in protecting the paint and clear coat.

Would I get a better application if I kept the WDGS 3.0 on for 3-4 hours before wiping off with microfiber cloth?

And is it safe to use on plastic and rubber trim, and headlights?

 

[MarkD51]

So I'm not too concerned with the shine of my car. I'm more interested in protecting the paint and clear coat.

Would I get a better application if I kept the WDGS 3.0 on for 3-4 hours before wiping off with microfiber cloth?

And is it safe to use on plastic and rubber trim, and headlights?

Yeah, maybe safe to use as such to let sit so long, if you're in a dust free, temp controlled condition, like a good garage.

Many years ago, the old timers I knew used to apply some carnauba wax, Simoniz, and the like, then drive around the city all day in blazing summer sun, then remove many hours later.

This old wife's tale was a joke IMO, all the vehicle then did was collect tons of dirts, dusts, and various other cruds just to be ground into the paint.

I'd advise to let the the Sealant sit as short a time as possible per following said instructions of the said product. Dependent upon temps, and humidity, yes, a sealant might take a little longer than a 1/2 hour to fully dry, and initially cure. Rely on the swipe test to be your guide. If it looks good, then go for it. If some difficulty of removal with an MF Towel is still encountered, wait another 10-15 minutes, and try again.

Use for on hard plastics, like headlights, taillights, other light lenses, yes, no problem, as for bumper pads, semi-matte, or textured trim, I'll say no. Regardless of claims said, or not said, I think it wise to avoid such wipe on wipe off sealants on such trim, and to use a dedicated trim product instead.

 

[MarkD51]

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See the gloss black hard plastic rear corner trim on my Tahoe that is on either side of the rear lift glass?

Yes, WGDGPS 3.0 will work just fine on such parts.

Step Bumper Pads, Vinyl cladding, and such on my truck no, I used CQuartz DLX, or Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant.

 

[FUNX650]

So I'm not too concerned with the shine of my car. I'm more interested in protecting the paint and clear coat.

Would I get a better application if I kept the WDGS 3.0 on for 3-4 hours before wiping off with microfiber cloth?

How long to leave WGDGPS 3.0 to haze/dry before removal?
Good question.

Before I would chance leaving it on the entire vehicle for 3-4 hours, I would perform the tried and true: "Test Spot".

And whether you want it or not...
WGDGPS 3.0 will create some shine.

Here's an excellent WGDGPS 3.0 tutorial
(Notice the "when it hazes" suggestion):

How To Apply Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0

Bob

 

[FRSstyle]

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Step Bumper Pads, Vinyl cladding, and such on my truck no, I used CQuartz DLX, or Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant.

as for bumper pads, semi-matte, or textured trim, I'll say no. Regardless of claims said, or not said, I think it wise to avoid such wipe on wipe off sealants on such trim, and to use a dedicated trim product instead.

Is it because Wolfgang will actually damage these areas, or is it because it will leave some residue behind that will be hard to remove?

 

[Desertnate]

I don't know if I'd leave any product sit for that long before buffing unless the instructions specifically directed that kind of dwell time.

Most waxes and sealants I've used become very hard to remove after about an hour.

 

[swanicyouth]

There is no need to do that. IMHO it's actually bad. Why? Because airborne particles will be landing on your paint for 4 hours and sitting on the sealant residue. Then your going to buff it into your paint with a dry towel.

If you have a jet black car perfectly corrected, you will see all of what lands on paint. Maybe I'm just too picky. I only like to do a panel at a time for this reason.

Letting a sealant residue sit on paint for hours after it's hazed won't do squat IMHO. If you want something longer lasting, get a coating.

 

[cleanmycorolla]

Best advice I ever got for pretty much anything. Follow the advice on the bottle.

Don't let it sit, let it haze, then wipe.

Also it will not ruin your trim. If you're concerned try on a small area out of the way to see if it harms it. Which I doubt.....

 

[Klasse Act]

When I apply a sealant, any sealant, I just apply it to the entire car and then remove it. That said I have let products sit on a car for an entire day and then removed w/o an issue but like Swan said, there's no need to do that, just not needed w/ modern products. To be honest here I apply to the entire car and then remove basically because once I start removing it I can continue on removing it from the car w/o stopping.

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[RMM]

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Would I get a better application if I kept the WDGS 3.0 on for 3-4 hours before wiping off with microfiber cloth?
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No. It won't add anything in terms of protection.

Like Steve said, the greatest risk in letting it sit too long is the dirt that can land on the paint: when you buff, it will most probably do some harm.

Wait 45 minutes tops and buff it. The most important point to have in mind is the 8-12 hours cure time during which moisture should not contact the sealant.

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And is it safe to use on plastic and rubber trim, and headlights?

On headlights it is. On trim I never used it but I don't think it is appropriate.

 

[van185]

Like others I'm not thinking that letting it set a really long time will actually help anything. If your looking to make sure that you get the best protection and time is no problem I would add a second coat of Wolfgang. It's a really great product and the shine and protection are great. A second coat will not hurt anything.