Finally got the opportunity to do a proper long term test, so I thought I'd choose to base it on durability. The 2 LSP's I've chosen to test are Collinite 476s and the famed CG Jetseal.
I started it on a level playing field by machine polishing the bonnet of the ExecuVan, or Renault Kangoo as some people call it.
The bonnet was washed, clayed and then PC'd, removing all swirls and contaminants.
Thankfully the boffins at Renault graced it with a crease down the middle of the bonnet, making a comparison pretty simple to do.
Both products were applied by following the instructions very specifically for each wax/sealant.
To look at it there was no visible difference, as you'd expect really. Over the coming weeks and months I'll keep a record of how each is progressing, probably posting an update every couple of weeks or so.
The van does around 200 miles a week so it should test both of them nicely. No TFR or harsh products will be used when cleaning the van.
I'll keep you posted!
One more thing! All pictures were taken with the Nokia N95 Phone! Quite impressive I think!
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2 Weeks On
Well after heavy rain I went out and took these pictures. The van hasn't being touched since I started this 2 weeks ago.
There's a little bit of a difference, the jetseal seems to have more water/beads on than the Collinite.
I'll leave it for you to judge.
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12 Weeks On
Well it's being a while since I updated this so sorry about that one.
The vans not being washed for nearly 2 months (shame on me!) so both products have had a big job to do. Washed again with snowfoam and a mitt, nothing else.
The left side of the bonnet is Collinite and the right is Jetseal.
After cleaning I sprayed the bonnet from a few metres away with the jetwash to see what the beedings like. The beeding and water fall off is still pretty impressive for the collinite yet the jetseal seems to have reduced quite a bit. Perhaps its what the Jetseal was sat on as some have mentioned?
Collinite on the left, Jetseal on the right.
I started it on a level playing field by machine polishing the bonnet of the ExecuVan, or Renault Kangoo as some people call it.
The bonnet was washed, clayed and then PC'd, removing all swirls and contaminants.
Thankfully the boffins at Renault graced it with a crease down the middle of the bonnet, making a comparison pretty simple to do.
Both products were applied by following the instructions very specifically for each wax/sealant.
To look at it there was no visible difference, as you'd expect really. Over the coming weeks and months I'll keep a record of how each is progressing, probably posting an update every couple of weeks or so.
The van does around 200 miles a week so it should test both of them nicely. No TFR or harsh products will be used when cleaning the van.
I'll keep you posted!
One more thing! All pictures were taken with the Nokia N95 Phone! Quite impressive I think!
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2 Weeks On
Well after heavy rain I went out and took these pictures. The van hasn't being touched since I started this 2 weeks ago.
There's a little bit of a difference, the jetseal seems to have more water/beads on than the Collinite.
I'll leave it for you to judge.
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12 Weeks On
Well it's being a while since I updated this so sorry about that one.
The vans not being washed for nearly 2 months (shame on me!) so both products have had a big job to do. Washed again with snowfoam and a mitt, nothing else.
The left side of the bonnet is Collinite and the right is Jetseal.
After cleaning I sprayed the bonnet from a few metres away with the jetwash to see what the beedings like. The beeding and water fall off is still pretty impressive for the collinite yet the jetseal seems to have reduced quite a bit. Perhaps its what the Jetseal was sat on as some have mentioned?
Collinite on the left, Jetseal on the right.
