Which LSP?

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CharlesW

The Rainmaker
A friend of my wife's would like me to wax/seal her Trailblazer before the winter weather gets to Iowa.
I did the car for her several months back with Meg's #80 and used Dura Gloss #601 PBA followed with Dura Gloss #105 TPP.
I'm sure it just gets the drive-thru washes and I have not seen it when it up close to know how the #105 is lasting. It does still look good from 30' away.
Anyway, my question is what LSP to use on it for the winter after a quick polish/prep/cleaning with Optimum Poli-Seal.
The problem is that I don't want to buy anything more than I presently have.
That being:
Dura Gloss #105 Total Performance Polish
Dura Gloss #951 Aqua Wax
Collinite #845 Insulator Wax
Optimum Opti-Seal
S100 Carnauba

These LSP's have done a good job for me and I am comfortable with any of them on our vehicles, but....
Our vehicles will get another application about every 4 to 6 weeks and her Trailblazer probably won't get another application until Spring.
I never leave our cars alone long enough to really know much about durability.
Right now, I kind of lean towards the Collinite based on what I have read.
The car is garage kept and doesn't get driven a lot.

Of the 5 listed, any suggestions?

Charles
 
Collinite would get my vote just from the reviews that I have read. Duragloss would be next. This based solely on posted reviews that I have read and not from hands on experience.
 
The most durable would be 601-105-845. That would easily last until spring. 105 and 845 are very durable on their own, but combined, they are even better.
 
I would use the Collonite. I've never used it but a friend of mine uses the stuff every winter. He finds the durability to be excellent.
 
i would go with the bonding agent, followed by ttp (105). thast a great combo... then if you get a chane throw a coat of collinite over that.

The ttp and collinite should give a good level of protection for winter
 
Thanks.
Great comments so far.
One reason the Collinite has a little more appeal is the fact that it is not only durable, it would just be one step after the polishing.
My time with the vehicle will be about two hours which would actually allow any of the combinations if the DG #105 could be followed immediately with the Collinite.
I'll have to check my bottle of #105 to see if it says anything about cure or wait time before adding anything over it.

One other thing I find interesting. The common thing in all the posts has been using the Collinite. That in itself puts the Collinite pretty high on the list.

Charles
 
You would need to give the 105 time, so no, you couldn't go straight to the Collinite.
 
blk45 said:
You would need to give the 105 time, so no, you couldn't go straight to the Collinite.
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You just saved me two steps. :D
Or maybe just one if I still go with the #601/#105.
The Collinite keeps looking better simply because it will be less work.

Charles
 
I just read your original post again. If it has only been a few months, the 105 should still be doing pretty good. Your easiest solution would be just to top it with the 845 and call it a day. Besides, less work always sounds good! :D
 
blk45 said:
I just read your original post again. If it has only been a few months, the 105 should still be doing pretty good. Your easiest solution would be just to top it with the 845 and call it a day. Besides, less work always sounds good! :D
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What ever I decide to do will be done this Friday afternoon.
After I see it, I'll have a better idea.
With any luck, she won't have too many new dings and I might get by with just the #845. :D

Yesterday the van got Poli-Seal, #601, and #105. Today the GP got the same treatment. They will each get Aqua Wax every month till spring. Might even get a complete detail in late January.

Charles
 
If you're using Poli-Seal that contains carnauba. So, I would think you might run into a bonding issue with some of the synthetics you mention. I would go with the 845. It's what I use on my car for winter protection.
 
Mikeyc said:
If you're using Poli-Seal that contains carnauba. So, I would think you might run into a bonding issue with some of the synthetics you mention. I would go with the 845. It's what I use on my car for winter protection.
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Chances are that the Collinite #845 will be what is used.

You do bring up a good point about the carnauba content in the Poli-Seal.
My reason for using the Poli-Seal is because of a recommendation of a good, experienced professional detailer. The carnauba content hasn't seemed to cause any problems for me, but there again, 4 to 6 weeks durability is all I have looked for.
I remember the same concern being brought up about Poorboy's PwC, Polish with Carnauba a few years back and it didn't seem to cause any problems with synthetics, either.
I sometimes wonder just how much "bonding" issue there really is. I'm pretty sure that Meguiar's says that their sealants are compatible with most if not all of their polishes. Given that those polishes are quite often described as loaded with oils, it seems like they would be a problem for sealants, but they don't seem to be.
This might be a subject worth a thread of its own. :)

Charles
 
Perhaps. I do remember reading a thread somewhere in the last week or so where someone was complaining that they were experiencing a bonding issue with their sealant after using Poli-Seal. So, that's why I mentioned it.
 
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