acrylic vs polymer sealants

[imported_steveo3002]

whats the deal with acrylic and polymer sealants



id like to know the pro's and con's , why would i choose one over the other?



do they tend to work with each other , i.e klasse then #21

 

[slippy]

A simple definition of a polymer, is a chain of repeating molecules,or structures.If the molecules are comprised of Acrylic compounds,then this would be described as being an Acrylic Polymer.



I am only aware of a small difference between the two,in the way that the Acrylic's tend to cure faster on the surface,and the structure tends to be harder/more brittle,whilst still being flexible to some extent.



The Acrylic sealants were the first ' original' paint sealants,examples we all know well; Liquid Glass, Klasse,Autoglym etc.

 

[imported_Larry A]

But, which one looks better and which one last longer?

 

[wannafbody]

acryllics last longer than products that contain polydimethylsiloxane

 

[imported_steveo3002]

any more views/opinions?

 

[silkstone]

go with a acrylic polymer combo......

 

[SVR]

Right on dude. Acrylic's last longer but I've found polymers like blackfire, wolfgang give more shimmer and wetness.



I like acrylics first - JW followed by aquawax is my fav.