JetSeal Vs Collinite - Long Term Test - 2 Week Update

**ardandy** · 10-10-2007, 07:51 AM

Finally got the opportunity to do a proper long term test, so I thought I`d choose to base it on durability. The 2 LSP`s I`ve chosen to test are Collinite 476s and the famed CG Jetseal.

I started it on a level playing field by machine polishing the bonnet of the ExecuVan, or Renault Kangoo as some people call it.

The bonnet was washed, clayed and then PC`d, removing all swirls and contaminants.

Thankfully the boffins at Renault graced it with a crease down the middle of the bonnet, making a comparison pretty simple to do.

Both products were applied by following the instructions very specifically for each wax/sealant.

To look at it there was no visible difference, as you`d expect really. Over the coming weeks and months I`ll keep a record of how each is progressing, probably posting an update every couple of weeks or so.

The van does around 200 miles a week so it should test both of them nicely. No TFR or harsh products will be used when cleaning the van.

I`ll keep you posted!

One more thing! All pictures were taken with the Nokia N95 Phone! Quite impressive I think!

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2 Weeks On

Well after heavy rain I went out and took these pictures. The van hasn`t being touched since I started this 2 weeks ago.

There`s a little bit of a difference, the jetseal seems to have more water/beads on than the Collinite.

I`ll leave it for you to judge.

**BlueZero** · 10-10-2007, 08:07 AM

Great test. Thanks for taking the time to do it and share with us. Great photos with your phone too.

**imported_Yal** · 10-10-2007, 08:40 AM

This is great! Love that you are doing this

I have a strong feeling Collinite is going to win this one. Those are some trademark Collinite beads right there

**Cleaning Fool** · 10-10-2007, 08:56 AM

The Collinite side looks like it has little 1 inch paths from top to bottom, telling me that the beads are falling off the car...Small observation

**Danny318** · 10-10-2007, 11:40 AM

This is good, right? Means the surface is more slick than the jetseal side...as far as I can tell.

**stiffdogg06** · 10-10-2007, 11:46 AM

There`s more surface tension with the Collinite by the looks of it.

Is water beading proof of surface protection? - Detail University - Auto Detailing Forum

There`s a good review on the whole beading of water and such.:woot2:

**imported_Yal** · 10-10-2007, 03:27 PM

Not really concerned about the beads but "Cleaning fool" is right it seems from the picture that the water is rolling off the Collinite side.

Anyway time will tell, Collinite may drop off, who knows

This is going to be good

**Carbon Blue** · 10-10-2007, 04:16 PM

Im still new to the whole PC and UDM thing but is that blue paint on your polishing pad??? is that normal?? Doesnt that mean the clearcoat has been removed?? sorry for the noobness, I do love your post though!

**J-Rad** · 10-10-2007, 04:27 PM

Nice post, very interested in the ongoing results. Keep it up! :2thumbs:

**BlueZero** · 10-10-2007, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Carbon Blue

Im still new to the whole PC and UDM thing but is that blue paint on your polishing pad??? is that normal?? Doesnt that mean the clearcoat has been removed?? sorry for the noobness, I do love your post though!

No problem Carbon Blue, we where all new at some point. Your pad will turn the color of the car when working on single stage paint. Single stage paint doesn`t have a clear coat.

**BigJimZ28** · 10-10-2007, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Carbon Blue

Im still new to the whole PC and UDM thing but is that blue paint on your polishing pad??? is that normal?? Doesnt that mean the clearcoat has been removed?? sorry for the noobness, I do love your post though!

it is single stage paint(SS)

there is no clear coat(CC)

**P1et** · 10-10-2007, 05:58 PM

Great post and thanks for sticking with it!

**imported_smprince1** · 10-10-2007, 06:05 PM

This could get interesting

..... thanks for posting.

**steelwind101** · 10-10-2007, 06:08 PM

Great stuff Andy (its me from Tyresmoke)!!

As mentioned, looks like the Collinite beading is rolling up, thats a nice thing when the weather is warmer as you can get less water marks.

Geoff