These guys claim their sealant they use lasts a year - is that really possible? [Archive] - Autopia Forum - Auto Detailing & Car Care Discussion Forum

not_a_virus.exe

07-26-2010, 04:55 PM

High Tech Formula PAINT SEALANTS AND PAINT SEALANT - STATE OF THE ART CAR SALON IN SAN DIEGO. (http://detailworks.com/paintsealant.htm)

I did a search for "AT-5 Gold Plus Sealant" but nothing came up. Plus, I know that whenever someone tosses the word, "Teflon," around like that, it`s a red flag. But these guys have been in business for over 25 years and get good reviews on Yelp.com, and they seem very detail oriented (even if unnecessarily according to this thread (http://www.autopia.org/forum/professional-detailer-general-discussion/19858-potential-detailer.html)).

neighborsenvy

07-26-2010, 05:35 PM

KSG is rated up to one year. Im new so I dont know of any other sealants rated for 12 months.

Accumulator

07-26-2010, 05:45 PM

High Tech Formula PAINT SEALANTS AND PAINT SEALANT - STATE OF THE ART CAR SALON IN SAN DIEGO. (http://detailworks.com/paintsealant.htm)

I did a search for "AT-5 Gold Plus Sealant" but nothing came up. Plus, I know that whenever someone tosses the word, "Teflon," around like that, it`s a red flag. But these guys have been in business for over 25 years and get good reviews on Yelp.com, and they seem very detail oriented (even if unnecessarily according to this thread (http://www.autopia.org/forum/professional-detailer-general-discussion/19858-potential-detailer.html)).

Note I fixed the typo in your link ;)

Also note that they require annual redos, at an additional cost.

There are some incredible new products on the market these days, but I doubt that those guys are using them. And too much of what`s on their site sounds like BS (at least to me) for my taste; I simply wouldn`t patronize that place..but that`s just me and/but FWIW I *do* think that such protection packages are OK for some people; I actually go along with a friend`s decision to get that kind of [stuff] from her dealer.

wascallyrabbit

07-26-2010, 08:30 PM

optimum has a coating that will last more than a year. several threads about it.

not_a_virus.exe

07-26-2010, 09:49 PM

optimum has a coating that will last more than a year. several threads about it.

Is this one of them?

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/126661-optimum-opti-coating-durability-test-review.html

That one looks really promising.

I just want to know where I can find more info on this detail shop`s sealant. Google couldn`t even find anything on "AT-5 Gold Plus Sealant."

wannafbody

07-26-2010, 10:35 PM

Generally the UV protection is the first thing to break down. Very few products last a full year outside 24/7.

salty

07-27-2010, 01:22 AM

I have used the sealant and still have some, it is ok and is fairly easy to use. The only long term results I have noticed is on boats. It did not protect from UV damage, helped yes but not long term.

My understanding is it a very old Acrylic formula. 20 to 30 years old. There are many better products out today.

imported_advs1

07-27-2010, 01:42 AM

LOL teflon and ptfe in auto detailing are words that should never be mixed

imported_Larry A

07-27-2010, 09:28 AM

I got a sealant that supposed to last a long time. 8 car washes later it still beads very good and dirt doesent seem to stick so bad. This sealant is called the Protector. It is made by a company called E.C.P.

David Fermani

07-27-2010, 10:09 AM

Oh yeah, ECP. I`ve worked with their products a little bit back in the day. Technicians Choice Appearance (http://www.technicianschoice.net/TechChoice_PDFCatalog/Appearance.aspx)

not_a_virus.exe

07-27-2010, 11:15 AM

I have used the sealant and still have some, it is ok and is fairly easy to use. The only long term results I have noticed is on boats. It did not protect from UV damage, helped yes but not long term.

My understanding is it a very old Acrylic formula. 20 to 30 years old. There are many better products out today.

Are you talking about the "AT-5 Gold Plus Sealant?"

So is it generally agreed here that there are better sealants out there than this? If so, I`m gonna pass on this detail shop then.

sulla

07-27-2010, 12:37 PM

First thing first...durability is overrated...I got waterspotting with sealants that still sheets water... Sealant is still there but the protection isn`t...

not_a_virus.exe

07-27-2010, 03:16 PM

First thing first...durability is overrated...I got waterspotting with sealants that still sheets water... Sealant is still there but the protection isn`t...

But at least the water spots are on the sealant instead of the clear coat or paint, right? If so, the sealant did it`s job (protect the clear coat and paint from water spots).

imported_Bert

07-27-2010, 03:25 PM

But at least the water spots are on the sealant instead of the clear coat or paint, right? If so, the sealant did it`s job (protect the clear coat and paint from water spots).

Not always. In many cases the water spots will eat right through your sealant and etch the paint.

wascallyrabbit

07-27-2010, 07:44 PM

Is this one of them?

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/126661-optimum-opti-coating-durability-test-review.html

That one looks really promising.

I just want to know where I can find more info on this detail shop`s sealant. Google couldn`t even find anything on "AT-5 Gold Plus Sealant."

that would be one of them.