Anything wrong with this combo?

[Drift1492]

DACP

AIO

SG

Meguires #20



I`m wondering if ill have problems with a polymer sealant after SG.....or should I just use 3M paste wax 39526



I`m concerned with durability due to being outside all day 365 days of the year.



Thanks

[imported_NHBFAN]

Originally posted by Drift1492

DACP

AIO

SG

Meguires #20



I`m wondering if ill have problems with a polymer sealant after SG.....or should I just use 3M paste wax 39526



I`m concerned with durability due to being outside all day 365 days of the year.



Thanks



I`m sure you can do that, but why top a sealant with a sealant? If you want more durability just add subsequent coats of SG.

[stevet]

I think #20 has cleaners in it and will strip some or all of your SG.

[imported_Larry A]

Use DACP AIO SG with a couple coats of SG. Or DACP #7 #20 #26.Or DACP AIO S100. These are good combos

[C. Charles Hahn]

it seems pointless to put #20 on top of AIO/SG.... just layer up more than one coat of SG. #20`s cleaners won`t strip much of the SG, but you`re going to see the same, if not better durability with using many coats of SG (between 3 and 5 is ideal).



If you want that extra bit of durability over that, I`d go with P21S/S100 for a topper, in lieu of the 3M paste wax.



Also keep in mind that you aren`t going to do one detail and be set for a year.. the most this combo will last you I`d estimate between 6 to 8 months.

[Drift1492]

I read that SG doesnt last very long. Thats why i thought about Megs #20 (my neighbor has a lot of the megs #20 so it would be free). I am really just looking for a system that keeps the shine for more than a month. I usually do what I do now 3-4 times a year (although in the texas heat I usually need a coat of wax every month). So 6-8 months would be Awesome.



So you guys think adding coats of SG will add durability. I was told by some to use a top coat of wax, or something to add more depth because of my red paint.



So...



DACP

AIO

3 coats of SG





Is this enough for 12 year old single stage red paint with minor oxidation and swirls?

[imported_CBX Carl]

DACP

AIO

3 coats of SG



I would add the S100 as a Topper to the SG. It is a very convenient wax to apply, remove and maintain.

[LOTA OT]

Originally posted by Drift1492

I read that SG doesnt last very long.

Not sure where you heard that one. SG ranks pretty high up on the durability scale. I`ve got 3 coats on from this summer and after 4 to 5 months it`s still going strong. I plan to strip and reapply 3-4 coats of SG for the winter.



I`d say SG will last longer than #20.



Michael

[Accumulator]

Yeah, some of us (like YoSteve and myself) can get nearly a YEAR out of multiple coats of SG. If you REALLY want to increase its durability, top 5 coats of SG with Collinite paste wax, but generally, SG is about as durable as it gets.

[togwt]

I`d agree with `mpauly`

The durability of most carnauba waxes (50% left after 30 days, 25% after 60 days and 15% after 90 days) That’s why I use a resin type finish on my daily driver (Florida sun) the wax finish (P21S) just gives a final zing to the finish (plus I enjoy detailing cars)





Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/



justadumbarchitect

[chris0626]

I`ve not heard anybody here complain about SG`s durability. I have a year`s experience with another polymer sealant, and the durability really pleases me.



BTW, you might want to get hold of The Wax Test from geekysteve (send him a PM); it has lots of comparative analysis about durability, as well as shine, depth, and other factors.

[Drift1492]

Does DACP remove all swirls...or will i possibly need to use something between it and the AIO?



Sorry for all the questions. Ive been sitting at my computer for a couple hours every day for a week reading and searching on this site. I love it. Thanks Autopia