Long lasting sealants

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Friends,

the Swedish climate is a bit extreme. Are you aware of a long lasting Sealant that will last minimum 12 months even if you use degreasers and tix degreasers when washing the car?

Any information will be much appreciated.

Daniel
 
DanielSwe said:
Friends,

the Swedish climate is a bit extreme. Are you aware of a long lasting Sealant that will last minimum 12 months even if you use degreasers and tix degreasers when washing the car?

Any information will be much appreciated.

Daniel
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There is no such sealant that will last minimum 12 months when using degreasers. The only longest lasting I know of are Klasse twins, and Duragloss #105. Label says itwill last a full year, but I really doubt it. Although if you add polycharger to it, it might. but not when using degreasers. Only if using gentle shampoo (Poorboys, Duragloss), and QD after every wash.
 
DanielSwe said:
Friends,

the Swedish climate is a bit extreme. Are you aware of a long lasting Sealant that will last minimum 12 months even if you use degreasers and tix degreasers when washing the car?

Any information will be much appreciated.

Daniel
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If you find one let me know please...I would be interested...some claim a year..but in reality that would all depend on environmental conditions...garage time...exposure to the elements.......garage queens can get a year with any sealant or wax as long as they are not exposed to the elements..harsh sun...

I do not think there is to much on the market that will fill the bill you are looking for....the degreaser is a killer alone....

AL
 
Al-53 said:
If you find one let me know please...I would be interested...some claim a year..but in reality that would all depend on environmental conditions...garage time...exposure to the elements.......garage queens can get a year with any sealant or wax as long as they are not exposed to the elements..harsh sun...

I do not think there is to much on the market that will fill the bill you are looking for....the degreaser is a killer alone....

AL
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Thanks for getting into this topic, man. We currently use Silver Seal Nano2K from Smartab as shown on the X5 on my avatar. They claim it will last a year and I will squeeze them to find out if it's true. It is made out of fluorocarbon. I used to work for Mr Cap and their product Formula U definitely lasts a year while washing with degreaser as we do in winter. It's not available in the market, though.
 
A lot claim a year..some claim 5 years...but they never last..to many factors to claim that time span....acid rain...Salt from de icing roads....airports pollutants...highway smog...the list is endless...

Flourocarbon is a form of teflon...called PTFE...it adds no protection..its a slickness producer...but deplete as washing go on....for teflon to bond on a surface it takes 465 degrees ..it can be used in a emulsion to add slickness to the product..but as far as it grabbing the paint and locking in and adding a protective barrier for a year...NO....even Dupont said it has no protective features...even though they do market a teflon car care product line..

AL
 
I guess I will have to bring what you say into the discussion with the company. The guy who invented Mr Cap's stuff had to sign a 30-year contract where he's bound not to tell what is in it.

Thanks for help.

Sincerely Daniel
 
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WG DGPS FTW

Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Paint Sealant will last the closest to what you are looking for. In my experience, I have noticed that I continue to fall back unto it when looking for durability.
 
Duragloss got good durability, same goes with the collininte, but i dont know if its that you are looking for? Or just a "top coat"

Ive been told that Mr Cap is good, seen some cars they have done, and they look pretty good. But you do have to have the car there once a year dont you?
 
I would give Zaino top honors in length of protection (ie. durability) with the Klasse Twins as close behind. Without using degreasers, and using their booster products you should see 6-8 months protection on either.
 
Personally, about a year ago, I would have agreed with Scott in regards to Zaino for durability. But since then, I think that some waxes last even longer and look much better.

And talk about being easier to apply! That ZF-X crap, I was never a big fan of it.
 
Truls said:
Duragloss got good durability, same goes with the collininte, but i dont know if its that you are looking for? Or just a "top coat"

Ive been told that Mr Cap is good, seen some cars they have done, and they look pretty good. But you do have to have the car there once a year dont you?
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Yup, you have to get there once a year and you do a minor work on the paint if the car has been washed properly and top it with new Formula U. I used to work there but now I'm at a BMW dealer's place.
 
bambo2888 said:
WG DGPS FTW

Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Paint Sealant will last the closest to what you are looking for. In my experience, I have noticed that I continue to fall back unto it when looking for durability.
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Thanks man, I have to check it out. One friend is going to Florida this autumn so he will have to watch out for it.
 
bambo2888 said:
WG DGPS FTW

Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Paint Sealant will last the closest to what you are looking for. In my experience, I have noticed that I continue to fall back unto it when looking for durability.
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Thanks man, I have to check it out. One friend is going to Florida this autumn so I'll ask him to look for it.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
I would give Zaino top honors in length of protection (ie. durability) with the Klasse Twins as close behind. Without using degreasers, and using their booster products you should see 6-8 months protection on either.
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i agree with you Scott..i last polished and used Z 5pro in Oct 06 with a few touch ups of Z8 here and there.. i'm going on 8 months
 
Zaino or DG 105.
Although I really like the looks of WG DGPS, it is just not as durable as Z or DG in my experience.
 
P1et said:
Personally, about a year ago, I would have agreed with Scott in regards to Zaino for durability. But since then, I think that some waxes last even longer and look much better.

And talk about being easier to apply! That ZF-X crap, I was never a big fan of it.
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Collinite perhaps :D
 
Well using degreasers will definately affect durability. you should not have to use them really

I had a demo done at my factory today of the toughseal step 1 pre sealant treatment (lovely fella I've known for ages)
It worked awesome and I believe is unmatched in sealant prep products
Top that with two coats of glare or fireglaze pro polish, driven to perfection, werkstatt AJT, Zaino or maybe toughseal step 2 and it will last a year or close in your climate. Ultra gloss superpolish is another that may work. is a polish but claims to be a sealant too.

Nyalic would be the way to go if you want the best protection. A clear laquer that you apply by spray or roller. lasts ten years.
 
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