Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
You can remove it just like any other wax or sealant. Once it cures, the polymers left behind are the same as those in Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection, so anything that works on top of that will work just fine on top of Crystal Seal.
The look between the two (Wet Diamond and Crystal Seal) is going to be very similar but their may be some slight difference, the feel, slickness, and depth will all be extremely similar.
You can wax over it, seal over it, or remove it by claying, polishing, or using a stripping solution.
I'm not 100% I understand your question. Are you saying that all 'traditional' sealants have an oily thick solution? There are products that have a very thick solution that don't last very long and products that have a thinner consistency that last a very long time. It really comes down to the type of polymers in the product, the way the polymers are delivered to the surface (which effects the amount that crosslink) and other chemicals.
If you are asking the specific difference between Wet Diamond vs. Crystal Seal, or for a compare and contrast, let me see if I can help.
Both use the same Wet Diamond tri-polymers as a base. Those are the primary ingredients in each product, and the ingredients most responsible for shine, durability, and surface tension (water beading). There are also some significant differences in gloss enhancers, secondary polymers, and solvents.
So while the end results is going to be very similar (we are talking BLACKFIRE) there will be some difference. Some may prefer the look of one over the other.
Ultimately I cannot convince you that you need one or the other. I spoke to a gentleman about 2 weeks ago who has been using BLACKFIRE on his '03 M3 since it was new and it still looks amazing today. This is how good the products have been since their inception, although we will not stop trying to improve them.
WOWA sealants are very cool, there is no doubt, and there is a large number of people who prefer these sealants to more traditional buff on, buff off sealants. We thought we could make something very unique, include the now famous Wet Diamond Polymers, and offer a sealant in this range. Much like Wet Diamond, expect Crystal Seal to be very easy to use and apply with almost no-high spots, a unique look, and really good durability.
Some may prefer to create their whiplash using one or the other, and there is certainly room for both, but either ways is fine with us!
