LSP Choice

[maxschuler]

How do you guys go about choosing an LSP? Do you have a go to? Or is it different with every car? If so, what are some things you look for/think about when choosing a LSP after paint correction.

[Setec Astronomy]

Ha ha, really? You`re going to get a hundred different answers, and that`s without listening to any mfr. hyperbole.

What do you think about? Ease of application, longevity, appearance, etc. A lot of it depends what YOU are looking for.

[PPLd]

My current go to LSP is Wolfgang Deep Gloss Liquid Seal

Applied in Xmas:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/20141225_011346.jpg

Look immediately after application:
I applied on every hard surface including plastic trim, glass, chrome etc.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/20141225_014202.jpg

Beading:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMAG1633.jpg

This is all the rain water left behind after a 10 minutes drive in local area, after ~3 months of no wash no rinse no top-up.
It is still going strong.
I expect it to reach 6-8 months on my car!
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMAG1920.jpg

hahaha :rockon

[Accumulator]

Most of the time I`m all about functionality- durability, protection (especially against etching), and how well it releases dirt during the wash. I *can* be all about looks on the Garage Queen(s) but even with those I bet I gradually come around to letting form follow function. Pretty is nice, but healthy (thick) paint is more important to me. If I changed vehicles the way I used to it`d be different, but all my current ones are keepers so I`m thinking long-term.

Ease of use and ease of maintenance factor in too. These days I can`t have some of `em off the road for an extended period, and on all of them I need to be able to do spot-correction. And once something is LSPed, I need it to stay that way, and not just for a couple of months.

[EVOlved]

This is all the rain water left behind after a 10 minutes drive in local area, after ~3 months of no wash no rinse no top-up. It is still going strong. I expect it to reach 6-8 months on my car!

Im guessing your car sits in a garage??

Setec is correct you will get many different answers as some like waxes, some like coatings, and some like sealants. I personally am going the coating route and then I will top it if I want the looks to change or anything else to change.

[Ecrissman]

Just recently tried HDpoxy which I liked, also Menzerna PL power lock.

Menzerna Powerlock - a little test - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/60869-menzerna-powerlock-little-test.html)

[JSFM35X]

LSP are a very generic term used to define the last step of protection placed on the car. The deterrmioning factors are

1. Price
2. Look
3. Durability
4. Skill Set of the applier

The paint prep is the key to the appearance of any detail regardless of LSP selected.

You can spend a lot or a little on an LSP and still get very acceptable results. Some people like a Crisp reflection others a warmer look. Some like to wax often others like max durability. Some like to layer and so on./

1. Waxes are usually the least durable, easiest to use. (examples P21S Carnauba)
2. Spray waxes and Sealants are easy to use and as durable as wax and perhaps some spray sealant equal to regular sealants but easier to apply. (Polymer Net Shield, Aqua Wax)
3. Sealants are next up in durability and still easy to use. Most outlast wax (BFWD-Blackfire Wet Diamonds, Power Lock)
4. Ultra durable coatings-outlast Sealants and are more chemical resistant to environmental fallout (Opticoat 2.0 (now Gloss COat), and EXO)

I listed examples of each that I have used with great success within each category.

You need to be able to correct paint to get past wax. Sealants and coating show all types of marring and waxes hide a lot.

Good Luck

[Ecrissman]

Excellant point JSFM35X. For clarity my examples are for durability.