Anyone Interested in Doing a Paint Sealant Test?

[David Fermani]

I`m picking up my new company car today. It`s a 08 Malibu that`s silver. It will get parked outside in the Florida sun and get washed every 1 to 2 weeks be me using some of the most harmless wash techniques possible. I want to know if anyone`s interested in comparing and testing their brand of paint sealant on my new vehicle. I was thinking that the hood, roof & trunk (horizontals) can be split down the middle and that means that 6 products can be tested. I`m planning on trying CPC Corp`s R-2000 Paint Sealant (made with DuPont ZONYL). This product is one of many that`s used in the retail dealership setting that offers up to 5 years of protection (reapplication annually) with a full warranty. I have a friend that owns an application center and swears by its ability. Is anyone willing to send me a small sample of their favorite sealant so the results can be documented periodically here?



BTW: the vehicle has not been dealer prepped and will get a complete and thorough claying to ensure the paint is defect free. No buffing will be needed, thus eliminating the possibility of cross contaminating a products ability.

[mikebai1990]

I`d be interested in seeing the results, but unfortunately I won`t be able to send you any products :)

[David Fermani]

Nobody has a spare 1-2 oz of their best paint sealant to put up against the mainstream dealer applied stuff? Everyone puts this stuff down and says it`s a bunch of snake oil, let`s put it to the test.

[NSXTASY]

I think the consensus is that while it may be a good sealant, its not worth the $500+. Personally, I would be interested to read the warranty info, that could be worth it.



I`m not interested in the test, otherwise I would send you out a few samples.



Right now, Zaino v. Ultima is my only sealant test interest.

[SpoiledMan]

You have some Jet Seal?

[David Fermani]

I think the consensus is that while it may be a good sealant, its not worth the $500+. Personally, I would be interested to read the warranty info, that could be worth it.



I`m not interested in the test, otherwise I would send you out a few samples.



Right now, Zaino v. Ultima is my only sealant test interest.



I agree that $500 just for the paint sealant portion of the package is kinda steep(unless annual reapplication is included). The actual cost of a bottle of sealant is similar to the boutique products. Please keep in mind that there`s a markup involved with buying this service at the dealer level as well as the warranty that has to get purchased and that is 2-3times more than the cost of the product itself.



Why don`t we compare Zaino & Ultima up against some other products to see what happens? I haven`t seen anyone try that yet. I`ve got a virgin finish in a pretty harsh environment to test this out.

[imageautodetail]

pm me your address, I will get you some in the mail this week end

[salty]

I think i could come up with a couple sealants that are never mentioned on here.

PM me your address.

[NSXTASY]

IWhy don`t we compare Zaino & Ultima up against some other products to see what happens? I haven`t seen anyone try that yet. I`ve got a virgin finish in a pretty harsh environment to test this out.



Oh, believe me, when my Ultima package arrives, PGP & PPP, there will be a product battle on my car like never before. I will certainly post my method & results in order to address the fantastic claims of Ultima. Let the best product win.

[Brian_Brice]

too many variables for what youre doing but i will send you some sample sealants if you want. pm me.

[David Fermani]

too many variables for what youre doing but i will send you some sample sealants if you want. pm me.



Give me some insight on your thoughts. Sealant vs. Sealant vs. Sealant etc....



It`s a brand new vehicle that needs no correction. Just a seal and determine the criteria for testing.

[Frito Bandito]

I could send a sample of UPP or Megs M21.

[imageautodetail]

I have 2 that I would like to send, but I think testing 6 is too much, maybe 4, quarter the car at the roof

[jfsully]

David:



How about a little jetseal for the test?



I can run some down to you sometime since you are close.

[Scottwax]

I can even send you my own wax hybrid (Meguiars #16/Pink Wax) if you want to compare a carnauba to the sealants too.



I`ve got Opti-Seal, Ultima, Z5, and Acrylic Jett.