Platinum Acrylic Polymer Sealant - Page 2

waynejitsu · 12-20-02, 07:09

so, how is it holding up/durability?

Jngrbrdman · 12-20-02, 07:31

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Originally posted by waynejitsu
so, how is it holding up/durability?

This thread is about 7 months old. You can probably do a search and get some more recent reviews of Platinum UPP.

anthony · 12-21-02, 04:16

I have tried the platinum wax it's pretty good leaves a gret shine on light color cars takes about 6 hours to cure though but in all its a good selant

waynejitsu · 12-21-02, 08:15

the reason i am posting now is...,
i want to know about the durability(as compared to zaino, klasse, etc). i use klasse and zaino and have compared the two. i like klasse better than zaino as it is VERY easy to apply, you only need two products(AIO & SG as compared to a list of zaino).

Jngrbrdman · 12-21-02, 12:11

As I said before, check out some of the reviews that have been done in the last couple months. This review is from when it was still pretty new. There have been two formula changes since this thread started.

Platinum is a good 4 or 5 month sealant. It won't last as long as Klasse on most cars but it may hold up against Zaino. It is more like Blackfire than either of these two sealants though. It protects like a sealant but has the wet look and glow of a carnauba. Personally I really like Platinum. Check out the newer posts for other opinions though. The new formula is supposed to be really good.

Intermezzo · 12-21-02, 01:12

The first two versions of Platinum provide an incredibly nice shine, but do not have anywhere near the durability level of Zaino or Klasse. Can't say anything about the third revision though as I haven't tried it or heard anything about it.

Wayne,

If durability is your concern, then I'd stick with either Klasse or Zaino. Zaino is better than Klasse at maintaining a nice slick surface that beads forever, but as a hydro-carbon solvent based polymer, Klasse might provide slightly better overall protection than Z (water-based polymer) from acid rain and other corrosives. Can't go wrong with either choice.

waynejitsu · 12-21-02, 01:22

thank you for your input. i didn't realize there were so many products i have not tried. everyday it seems as though i see something "new"(at least new to me). i currently use klasse on my work car and it is holding up great. on my wifes car i am using zaino(i kinda like the klasse better, IMO). on my "nice car" i have collinite on it right now, but next detail session i am debating between zaino and klasse. the paint is like a mirror, no scratches, swirls, etc, so i was afraid the klasse AIO, since it is also a cleaner might cause some swirls/ spiderwebbing, so i am kinda leaning to zaino, except it seems to attract more dust.
....why doesn't someone make a PERFECT product, LOL!

stanger99 · 12-21-02, 03:15

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Originally posted by waynejitsu
thank you for your input. i didn't realize there were so many products i have not tried. everyday it seems as though i see something "new"(at least new to me). i currently use klasse on my work car and it is holding up great. on my wifes car i am using zaino(i kinda like the klasse better, IMO). on my "nice car" i have collinite on it right now, but next detail session i am debating between zaino and klasse. the paint is like a mirror, no scratches, swirls, etc, so i was afraid the klasse AIO, since it is also a cleaner might cause some swirls/ spiderwebbing, so i am kinda leaning to zaino, except it seems to attract more dust.
....why doesn't someone make a PERFECT product, LOL!

Klasse AIO will NEVER cause swirls. only dirty pads, improper washing/drying/buffing techniques, etc. cause swirls. important distinction.

waynejitsu · 12-21-02, 04:26

i just "assumed" it might since it is a cleaner, "abrasive"? i originally started using it only on my wheels and used zaino on the car, but i liked the results, so i started experimenting on my work car, and wound up liking it a LOT(AIO & SG). my "nice" car has a mirror polish and i didn't want to "chance" putting in any spiderwebs/swirls with a cleaner, that is one good thing about zaino, no abrasives, the bad thing is dust attraction compared side by side to the klasse finished car.

Jngrbrdman · 12-21-02, 09:34

I've never seen AIO put any swirls in paint. If the product has a few abrasives in it then it is actually going to help you remove swirls. That is one of the differences between Klasse and Zaino. Zaino doesn't have the abrasives so you have to do your surface prep work first. AIO is the surface prep work for the SG. It just depends on the appearance that pleases you more I guess.

waynejitsu · 12-21-02, 09:55

my personal opinion comparing my 3 cars.
1, klasse
2 zaino
3 collinite
each car has a different protection, my favorite so far is klasse AIO and SG with zaino in second place. the klasse just looks better to me and seems easier to use, although zaino is easier to remove.

Jngrbrdman · 12-21-02, 10:07

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Originally posted by waynejitsu
my personal opinion comparing my 3 cars.
1, klasse
2 zaino
3 collinite
each car has a different protection, my favorite so far is klasse AIO and SG with zaino in second place. the klasse just looks better to me and seems easier to use, although zaino is easier to remove.

I haven't used Zaino yet. That will be the first item of business next year. HERE is a pretty good review on what people feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the two products. I think there are some really good points. I definatly think that some products look better on certian colors than others. Ease of use or not, I think I would definatly use certian things on black and other things on white. That's just me though.