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Drift1492

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DACP

AIO

SG

Meguires #20



I'm wondering if ill have problems with a polymer sealant after SG.....or should I just use 3M paste wax 39526



I'm concerned with durability due to being outside all day 365 days of the year.



Thanks
 
Drift1492 said:
DACP

AIO

SG

Meguires #20



I'm wondering if ill have problems with a polymer sealant after SG.....or should I just use 3M paste wax 39526



I'm concerned with durability due to being outside all day 365 days of the year.



Thanks
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I'm sure you can do that, but why top a sealant with a sealant? If you want more durability just add subsequent coats of SG.
 
it seems pointless to put #20 on top of AIO/SG.... just layer up more than one coat of SG. #20's cleaners won't strip much of the SG, but you're going to see the same, if not better durability with using many coats of SG (between 3 and 5 is ideal).



If you want that extra bit of durability over that, I'd go with P21S/S100 for a topper, in lieu of the 3M paste wax.



Also keep in mind that you aren't going to do one detail and be set for a year.. the most this combo will last you I'd estimate between 6 to 8 months.
 
I read that SG doesnt last very long. Thats why i thought about Megs #20 (my neighbor has a lot of the megs #20 so it would be free). I am really just looking for a system that keeps the shine for more than a month. I usually do what I do now 3-4 times a year (although in the texas heat I usually need a coat of wax every month). So 6-8 months would be Awesome.



So you guys think adding coats of SG will add durability. I was told by some to use a top coat of wax, or something to add more depth because of my red paint.



So...



DACP

AIO

3 coats of SG





Is this enough for 12 year old single stage red paint with minor oxidation and swirls?
 
Drift1492 said:
I read that SG doesnt last very long.
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Not sure where you heard that one. SG ranks pretty high up on the durability scale. I've got 3 coats on from this summer and after 4 to 5 months it's still going strong. I plan to strip and reapply 3-4 coats of SG for the winter.



I'd say SG will last longer than #20.



Michael
 
Yeah, some of us (like YoSteve and myself) can get nearly a YEAR out of multiple coats of SG. If you REALLY want to increase its durability, top 5 coats of SG with Collinite paste wax, but generally, SG is about as durable as it gets.
 
I'd agree with 'mpauly'

The durability of most carnauba waxes (50% left after 30 days, 25% after 60 days and 15% after 90 days) That’s why I use a resin type finish on my daily driver (Florida sun) the wax finish (P21S) just gives a final zing to the finish (plus I enjoy detailing cars)





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justadumbarchitect
 
I've not heard anybody here complain about SG's durability. I have a year's experience with another polymer sealant, and the durability really pleases me.



BTW, you might want to get hold of The Wax Test from geekysteve (send him a PM); it has lots of comparative analysis about durability, as well as shine, depth, and other factors.
 
Does DACP remove all swirls...or will i possibly need to use something between it and the AIO?



Sorry for all the questions. Ive been sitting at my computer for a couple hours every day for a week reading and searching on this site. I love it. Thanks Autopia
 
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