First time using a sealant - which one?

[dschribs]

Yes I know it`s only September, but I`m planning on using a sealant (my first time) on my wife`s vehicle in the Spring. It will be wearing multiple coats of 845 for the winter.



So basically, I`m looking for a sealant recommendation. I`ve only used carnaubas in the past and I want to get some first hand experience in terms of how a sealant looks in comparison to a carnauba as well as gain some insight as to the nuances of using/applying a sealant.



Is Meg`s #21 good or is it simply their NXT in a different bottle? How about FK100? Any other recommendations?



I`m looking for something user friendly that will give me that "sealant look" (at least from what I`ve seen here versus the carnauba look) on metallic silver…



Thanks!!

[scary bill]

I have EX-P, it looks really nice and lasts a few months. It is very clear looking, doesn`t darken paints. I like it over DWG, there is a thread where I posted picks of my light gray truck with that combo.



I have used NXT, I find it looks nice also except the look may not stay around long. NXT darkens the paint considerably and looks very wet.

[dervdave]

To be honest I look on Collinite as a `sealant` although 845 is called Insulator Wax

[AeroCleanse]

I like Ultima Paint Guard Plus and Optimum Opti-Seal. Take a look at HD POXY as well.

[craigdt]

All of the above are great choices. I used NXT 2 a ton back in the day.



Now I use a lot of EX-P, UPGP, 845, and Z2. Each have their strong suits.



Zaino might be a good choice, or UPGP.

[sh1nn3r]

EX-P or Klasse for the win.

[nosbusa1700]

If you`re looking for something that`s extremely slick,(the slickest I`ve used) look at Blackfire Wet Diamond. Posters elsewhere said two coat applications were still beading after 4 months.



Zaino, Jetseal109, Wolfgang DGPS, FK1000P are also a good sealants.

[imported_Devilsown]

So far I`m SUPER impressed by: 1Z einszett Glanz Wax

[superchargedg]

Ultima Paint Guard Plus.

[Dan]

Do you prefer OTC or want to try something exotic?

[wfedwar]

There are a ton of good options out there, but`s IMO it`s hard to beat Duragloss. Use 501 for a cleaner and base, top off with Aquawax. Easy to use, cheap, good looking, and durable.

[Bobby G]

Asking what sealant or wax to use around here is like asking everyone what they want for dinner.



:woohoo:

[MBurnickas]

So Far with ten replies you have: Ultima Paint Guard Plus, Optimum Opti-Seal, HD Poxy, NXT 2, Z2, Klasse, Blackfire Wet Diamond, FK1000P, Jetseal109, Glanz Wax, Duragloss, etc. I hope you weren`t looking for a consensus. me personally I would go with the non oily type sealants like Zaino, Klasse, or yes the new HD Poxy.

[rwisejr]

Asking what sealant or wax to use around here is like asking everyone what they want for dinner.



:woohoo:

LOL !!! So true David

[Deathlok2001]

:2thumbs:



good to know thanks.