Product with the wax glow and sealant longevity?

[PA DETAILER]

I have never used it, but WGDGPS gives a wax look.

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0

[LostHighway]

I`ve never used or seen a sealant that looks like a good wax (thinking Vics Red or RaceGlaze 55). BFWD AFPP, 4* UPP, WDGPS 3.0, Prima Hydro products, AF Tough Coat and maybe Duragloss 105 are among the less glassy looking sealants but IMO they do not look all that close to wax. I find that FK1000 and the Collinite 845 also do not deliver the waxed look. Supposedly Kamikaze ISM and ArtDeSicko come closer than any of the previous products but I haven`t used them.

[WaxAddict]

I`ve never used or seen a sealant that looks like a good wax ......

Agreed, but some come close. Top that with a real wax, and you`re even closer, with way more longevity.

[LostHighway]

Agreed, but some come close. Top that with a real wax, and you`re even closer, with way more longevity.

I`m not persuaded by the arguments for sealant + wax layering. IME, at best, you get very slightly greater longevity plus you get the inherent downsides of wax (dust & pollen adhere more than on most sealants & coatings) and I think that waxes tend to look better on their own or with glazes beneath. In the interest of full disclosure the only wax over sealant layering I have done is the BF system and Collinites over Duragloss 105. Although they aren`t the most wet, dark and deep looking waxes there are several hybrid waxes on the market that will last up to six months (potentially longer under relatively ideal conditions). The better sealants for longevity have about the same effective lifespan but IME layering the two will not give you double the longevity, more like another two to six weeks, if that. For people that really want the true wax look I think they should just opt for a good wax and be prepared to reapply in a couple months.
From what I`ve seen so far the best hope for a long lasting "waxed" look without the downsides is likely to be found among the new products that are at least nominally coatings (but not among the most familiar existing coatings in the U.S. market).

[Old Pirate]

As long as you done the prep work before anything, then a good sealant with a couple of layers of a good wax with work fine, remember everyone sees colors and shine different then others. Keep on it every week after a wash and using a QD/wax spray and you will see the shine and wet look your looking for.

[MiVor]

I think we need to determine the true objective. It`s agreed that polymer sealants and coatings offer the best durability while wax offers the best shine or depth of shine. Wax over sealant is better than just sealant, but not as good as carnuba alone.
So what do we want...long term protection, sacrificing some shine, or show car shine, sacrificing durability?
Now spring, summer and fall, I`d go with shine, then for winter here, I`d sure want durable protection!
For me, I`m gonna play with a couple of coats of Duragloss 111 over 105 (with an Aquawax topper after washes) and see where it takes me.

[davidc]

I think we need to determine the true objective. It`s agreed that polymer sealants and coatings offer the best durability while wax offers the best shine or depth of shine. Wax over sealant is better than just sealant, but not as good as carnuba alone.
So what do we want...long term protection, sacrificing some shine, or show car shine, sacrificing durability?
Now spring, summer and fall, I`d go with shine, then for winter here, I`d sure want durable protection!
For me, I`m gonna play with a couple of coats of Duragloss 111 over 105 (with an Aquawax topper after washes) and see where it takes me.

Don`t leave out DG 932. If you have not used it you need to give it a try. I do a lot of rinseless washes with it and can really cut down on time plus it gets Aqua Waxed as you go. Mixed as a QD you will definately get the slickest finish you can possibly get.

Dave

[MiVor]

Don`t leave out DG 932. If you have not used it you need to give it a try. I do a lot of rinseless washes with it and can really cut down on time plus it gets Aqua Waxed as you go. Mixed as a QD you will definately get the slickest finish you can possibly get.

Dave

I may get there, but I`m an ONR fan for years now. Recently I`m mixing 2 oz of Aquawax with 2 oz of ONR in a quart spray bottle for Rinseless washes, detail and clay lube.

[LawrenceSA]

what about Collinite 915?

[silverfox]

This is so easy, its almost illegal ..HD Poxy

[Tpr1634]

I have never used it, but WGDGPS gives a wax look.

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0

Very good sealant, use it on my wife`s Sable only issue is the 12 hour cure time so I really can`t do my truck since its outside 24/7.

[WaxAddict]

what about Collinite 915?

+1. Wax+Polymers, and easily multi-month durability. Looks GREAT too.

[Caraman]

+1. Wax+Polymers, and easily multi-month durability. Looks GREAT too.

I have a Toyota Venza in (a dark blue) Parisian Night Pearl, use the Dodo Blue Velvet / Purple Haze combo for three seasons, and plan on a Collinite 915 application in late fall for winter protection. I`d agree with WaxAddict, it`s a durable wax with polymers that looks great.