The most durable SEALANT you have ever used?

tdekany said:
this thread reminds me of "HSU vs SVS" but how many of you can actually back up your claim?



2 coats of #2180 lasted 365 days on this car that sits outside 24/7 - the paint wasn't ""slick"" of course, but wasn't dry either. Very minimal contemination even on the roof. Even those clayed off very easy. And the car is washed at Mr. Wash. Now the 330 is protected with #1000
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You have a vehicle you actually resisted waxing for a full year??? No way, that's too un-Autopian. Must've been a customer car. ;)
 
velobard said:
You have a vehicle you actually resisted waxing for a full year??? No way, that's too un-Autopian. Must've been a customer car. ;)
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Customer car. I was bragging about how durable the sealant was that I was using. So he didn't call for a whole year. Used to detail his previous car and his wife's every 3 months.
 
tdekany said:
Customer car. I was bragging about how durable the sealant was that I was using. So he didn't call for a whole year. Used to detail his previous car and his wife's every 3 months.
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LOL.... now I remember that thread in Click & Brag....
 
Whitethunder46 said:
Z5 pro is too expensive for what I'm looking for. Do they even offer gallon sizes?
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But a little really goes a long way. 7cc's in a syringe will do one complete coat on a normal size car. That's .24 oz per coat!!!! Apply thin is the tip to using Zaino. I know other products say apply thin coats of wax. But we are talking real thin w/ the Zaino system.



I am a long time Meg user and still remain a loyal customer due to the tremendous breadth of their product line. Being open minded, I tried Zaino and I was amazed with the results with very little effort. But like any other products, you need to remove any defects from the paint. The gloss from the Zaino just makes the imperfections stand out more. You will have that problem regardless of what product you use.



Just my opinion...



BTW I have no skin in the game with Meg, Zaino etc. in regards to being a distributor/reseller. I am just a simple consumer that is addicted to shine.
 
velobard said:
You have a vehicle you actually resisted waxing for a full year??? No way, that's too un-Autopian. ...
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Noting that I often consider myself the Autopian Heretic, I once did nothing but wash/spot-clay (no QD, nothing) the MPV for ~16 months just to see how long KSG X 6 would last. And yeah, I *do* care about that vehicle ;)



These days I usually FK 425 it after each wash, but I still don't LSP it for months at a time. Last coat of KSG was 2/19/06 and as long as I still feel it on the paint after the wash and see tight beading (after the rinse, and yeah, that's before applying the the 425), I won't be reapplying it anytime soon.
 
I think #21 would be a fine choice for you. It *may not* be the MOST durable (4-5 months), but it is a VERY friendly, balanced product. Extremely easy to apply and remove, doesn't need further topping. It has a liquid, dark, unique appearance, a characteristic "silvery cleanliness". It fills pretty good, so it doesn't need an absolutely pristine surface.



Its initial beading reverts back to sheeting and it stays. Very easy to keep clean. One of my faves.
 
How's durability of Megs #21???????
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I will test and report back. It is going to be my winter wax this year.

I had some on for about 2 months and water was still beading! I am not sure when it is supposed to start sheeting. Sheeting is good for Canadian winters because the beads ususally freeze to the paint.



I reapplied M21 2 days ago so we shall see! M21 should be good enough to last a Canadian winter.
 
There is nothing more durable than Zaino. Why do you think everything is compared to Zaino? Its the bench mark. Nothing generates more attention than Zaino either.
 
I've looked into Megs #21, it's still a possibility, but really want something that lasts around 6 months, and I've seen proof of Duragloss doing this.



Zaino is just too expensive to buy in bulk. Maybe for special orders or personal cars, of course, but not for the average joe car.



Does everyone agree that it's a good business strategy to offer a 6 month sealant, 3 month sealant, and then a carnauba wax. Your choice of these 3 as a LSP.



I'm planning on charging $20 for the carnauba or 3 month sealant, and $40 for the 6 month sealant.
 
A single application of Acrylic Jett to my brother's Odyssey has lasted as long as 3 layers (applied the same day) of ZFX'ed Z2 Pro. In both cases, his van was run through the local tunnel wash (no wax added) 2-3 times a month. Plus, I think AJ looks better than Z2 Pro (I haven't used Z5 Pro so I can't compare the appearance).
 
Scottwax said:
A single application of Acrylic Jett to my brother's Odyssey has lasted as long as 3 layers (applied the same day) of ZFX'ed Z2 Pro. In both cases, his van was run through the local tunnel wash (no wax added) 2-3 times a month. Plus, I think AJ looks better than Z2 Pro (I haven't used Z5 Pro so I can't compare the appearance).
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It's our understanding that those "tunnel washes" use cleaners w/high acid content to do the cleaning and we strongly advise our customers against using them. If that were the case wouldn't that be detrimental to the sealants and waxes integrity and lifespan?



Please advise...



-Jason

Co-Owner/Tech Adviser

Wet Werks Auto Salon

Austin, TX
 
[quote name='Sergei']But a little really goes a long way. 7cc's in a syringe will do one complete coat on a normal size car. That's .24 oz per coat!!!! Apply thin is the tip to using Zaino. I know other products say apply thin coats of wax. But we are talking real thin w/ the Zaino system.



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To add to this, we have found that a great way to keep the Z-2 and Z-5 going on "thin" is to mist your applicator pad, whichever method you are using, with a few shots of their Z-6 Gloss Enhancer. (DO NOT SATURATE) Because all of Sal's products are formulated to work in conjunction with one another, this will not affect how the polishes "werk" their magic. You'll still get those fantastic Zaino results.
 
Wetwerks said:
It's our understanding that those "tunnel washes" use cleaners w/high acid content to do the cleaning and we strongly advise our customers against using them. If that were the case wouldn't that be detrimental to the sealants and waxes integrity and lifespan?



Please advise...
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Yes, they are detrimental to the lifespan of waxes and sealants. That is why his van is my torture test. Both Z2 Pro and Acrylic Jett have lasted past 6 months under those conditions.



I also have regular customer who runs his MDX through a touch free wash 3-6 times a week (he is absolutely anal about cleanliness!) and has me rewax/seal it 5-6 times a year and AJ holds up through that with no problems.
 
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