Best 1-step wax/sealant for professionals

[RAG]

I wanted to see what other professionals have found to be the best wax/sealant for use on customers` cars who pay for the "basic" detail (i,e, wash & wax).



Some of my requirements are:

1)must be easy to apply and remove

2)cannot stain plasic

3)should not have tendancy to leave white residue in cracks & crevices

4)should look good, feel slick, and last a long time

5)should have some "cleaning" properties (I`m not sure this is a valid requirement, but my thinking is that since no paint prep has been done, a pure sealant/wax may not bond as well...and sometimes there are small "spots" not completely cleaned by the wash process).

6)I suppose price should be a factor, but I seem to let this requirement slip away in trade for the other aforementioned requirements :)





I`ve been using AIO (sometimes by PC) to fill this niche. But sometimes I use a pure sealant or wax such as FMJ, AJ, Natty`s Blue, and P21S even when the paint hasn`t been prepped, but maybe I shouldn`t?

[3Dog]

I use FK1`s #215 for one step. Has not failed me yet. This is taking into consideration that the paint is in good shape.

[Pats300zx]

Two off of the top of my head would be:



Poorboys PWC

Megs ColorX

[RAG]

3DOG, what would you use if the paint wasn`t in good shape? Sometimes their paint is not in good shape, yet they still only want to pay for a wash and wax.

[holland_patrick]

I tried PB Sealant with Polish it looks great..

[Bill D]

Those who detail for pastime as well as those who detail to keep the lights on tend to have very similar stringent standards. To that, I sent this one to be included in the main Detailing Product Discussion.

[Wasatch]

As far as sealants go try the new Tropi-Care TC3 XP.

[wannafbody]

As far as sealants go try the new Tropi-Care TC3 XP.





An excellent product indeed but I`m not sure I`d consider it a true one step as its non abrasive. I`d think one of the Finish Kare products or JW Prime might be a better choice for swirl removal and sealant in one.

[3Dog]

3DOG, what would you use if the paint wasn`t in good shape? Sometimes their paint is not in good shape, yet they still only want to pay for a wash and wax.

Then it would have to be a minimum of two steps. If the paint has minor micromarring and after seeing "I" believe a one step is ok, then I will do it. If more is required then thats what I will recommend but I will not let the customer tell me to just do a one step and then complain because it is not right.

[III]

Another vote for Poorboy`s PWC.

[DrSauekraut]

I’m not a professional, though I’d like to give kudos to FK’s 215.

[Big Leegr]

I`ve found 215 to last quite a while (at least 2 months before re-application) as well as reducing minor marring. (Mild abrasives in it.) I think you`d be likely able to get a better end result with something like this vs. a purely chemical cleaner.



One point to note, though, is the look. I`ve found 215 to be rather "bright and shiny" so a customer that expects a deep wet pool may not be too thrilled.

[imported_Bence]

Agreed on the 215. However, if you want real durability you "must" use a synthetic product. That way the results will be always on the brighter, shinier side than of the dark, and glowy. I personally love FK`s appearance, durability and user friendliness.



Does anyone know how the Collinite cleaner waxes perform? I assume, they must be durable as well... and they are providing a still very clear but softer shine.

[3Dog]

Since the majority of what I do is bikes. I will normally hit it with some FX100 to finish off.

215/FX100

[pontman43]

This is another option. Personally I`ve never used it.

http://chemicalguys.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCWCCP&Product_Code=GAP_106&Category_Code=POL