Carnauba or Sealant?

JDookie · 03-03-05, 03:15

Here's an interesting poll for you guys.

Do you prefer the richness, gloss, and depth of a carnauba, but at the expense of short lifespan and the *stickiness* a wax will bring (dust attraction), or do you prefer to stick with the longevity, slickness, and reflectiveness of a sealant?

Obviously, most people just do both by topping a sealant with carnauba, but that's not the question here. If you had to pick only one, what would it be?

FYI, this is just for kicks.

Soarer V · 03-03-05, 03:28

Carnauba (PS) on Black single stage paint.

MongooseGA · 03-03-05, 03:31

It depends on the season.

Do I get to trade in each one for the winter/summer?

Overall, the carnuba. It's not that much work to wax a car as long as you don't screw up the finish.

Sullybob · 03-03-05, 03:33

Jason I picked Sealant becuase if I could only have "one" I would want durability and I think that a Sealant wins that hands down. Plus some of the Sealants are looking pretty darn good.

stevet · 03-03-05, 03:34

Collinite Insulator Wax. The carnauba that lasts like a sealant

blkZ28Conv · 03-03-05, 03:42

Sealant. I just do not get the longevity of the "just detailed" appearance with a carnuaba. My sealant of choice presently, with a anal prep (required for all protectants for maximum appearance qualities) gives me the "just-out-of-the-paint-booth" appearance I am looking for. Day after day after day until I wash them again. There is nothing like driving thru a rainstorm and arriving with only the tires (rims are sealant protected also) looking waste for wear and the paint showing minimal signs of the trip.

Bill D · 03-03-05, 03:47

I stopped using carnuaba for a long time but started up again after getting a new black car. I love the look and a regular re application regimen is a lot of fun for me. I call it "The Main Event" of detailing

cwcad · 03-03-05, 03:48

i would have to go with the sealant if i had to choose just one. FMJ has produced great results on my black truck. klasse SG is also a great product that i currently have on my wife's pewter olds bravada.

Sullybob · 03-03-05, 03:52

blkZ28Conv I do like the way rain water almost washes my car.

Bill I know what you mean. I find that after I wash the car I want to do more to it and about the only thing left on my small car is the under carraige. I'm not sure if I want to go there or not. I think at that point my wife will have me commited

I topped my SGx4 with S100 last weekend. It was fun to do but I will have to use it some more before I decide if I want to go with a carnuba topper or just SG.

Bill D · 03-03-05, 03:57

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Originally posted by Sullybob
Bill I know what you mean. I find that after I wash the car I want to do more to it and about the only thing left on my small car is the under carraige. I'm not sure if I want to go there or not. I think at that point my wife will have me commited I topped my SGx4 with S100 last weekend. It was fun to do but I will have to use it some more before I decide if I want to go with a carnuba topper or just SG.

Nah, just neighbors will look at you strange when they see a pair of legs sticking out from under the car

blkZ28Conv · 03-03-05, 03:59

I will admit guys that I do miss using a carnuaba (over 40 years of using such products) but with many new sealants the application process is almost the same with the faster drying products that are available today.

blkZ28Conv · 03-03-05, 04:01

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Originally posted by Bill D
Nah, just neighbors will look at you strange when they see a pair of legs sticking out from under the car

.... and after a few episodes they will get used to it. Besides Sully, your wife will know where to find you.