long lasting sealants

[ricadodetail]

So i've been looking at some detailers and they advertise sealant protections that last from 3 to 4 months (which i know thats the average time for a sealant) but then they go and say another sealant that last close to a year. Which one would that be. Is there a list of sealants that last longer than others? Thanks for your help

[Blueline]

Re: long lasting sealants

People and companies make many claims, which, when come under scrutiny, do not last nearly as long as claimed. I tied NuFinish (not a sealer, but just an example) which is supposed to last a year. and through 52 car washes. As a side by side test on my trunk (and to prove something to a neighbor) it didn't last as long as M16, no where near a year, and I certainly did not wash my car 52 times. I am sure everyone will be happy to offer their opinions, but your own experience with a product will be the test.

[Shawn T.]

Re: long lasting sealants

Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze can last up to a year.

[Murr1525]

Re: long lasting sealants

My ice cream cone can last up to a year out in the sun....

[Blueline]

Re: long lasting sealants

My ice cream cone can last up to a year out in the sun....

That is about the ONLY claim I will believe.

[Tuck91]

Re: long lasting sealants

Really just depends how and what the car is exposed to. Thats something you need to think about before buying into what any company say or claims about their product.

A quality paint sealant (not coating) applied to a daily driven vehicle being garaged every now & then, will be just about gone after 6 months IMO. Or at the least many attributes of the product.

[Mark58]

Re: long lasting sealants

From what I hear Colonite 845 is ONE of the longest lasting.

[ffboy]

Re: long lasting sealants

Really just depends how and what the car is exposed to. Thats something you need to think about before buying into what any company say or claims about their product.

A quality paint sealant (not coating) applied to a daily driven vehicle being garaged every now & then, will be just about gone after 6 months IMO. Or at the least many attributes of the product.

i have the carlack 68 combo basically the same as klasse twins it was ok not as long lasting as the 1 yr promised

[ffboy]

Re: long lasting sealants

collinite 845 is quite tough plus it beads water nicely

[ffboy]

Re: long lasting sealants

the nice thing with collinite is it has a warm glow even on silver

[Drunkinskater]

Re: long lasting sealants

I have seen over and over that WolfGang Deep Gloss is one of the best. I have yet to try it.

I used NXT and it was pretty good...I want to try Ultimate "WAX" (I hate that name, call it a sealant that works like wax)

[Garage Troll]

Re: long lasting sealants

Wolfgang can apparently last up to 6 months with maintenance. It is a nice sealant and very easy to use but it is also pricey. I think the sealant you are hearing about that can last a year is Klasse.

Honestly though, how often are you waxing/sealing? If it's 3-4 times a year then something like Klasse really isn't necessary. I would go with Ultimate Paste Wax. You can find it for about $20 at Walmart and it will last months.

[DAC17]

Re: long lasting sealants

"My ice cream cone can last up to a year out in the sun.... "


Which would be true if you lived in Antartica. LOL.

[Meticulous-Detail]

Re: long lasting sealants

My vote goes to Collonite 476s

[ffboy]

Re: long lasting sealants

I wouldn't be drawn too much by the supposedly long protection provided by the klasse twins. OK, so it gives this incredibly reflective shine but its a pain to use especially the sealant. The difference in durability may not be as big as one may think or experience.