Need a durable sealant

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Tex Star Detail

Formerly TexasTB
Can anyone recommend a VERY durable Sealant ?????
Running VERY low on mine, and want to try something different.

Needs to be extremely durable, easy on/off, possibly apply in full sun, and slick. Not really in it for looks, just great, long lasting protection. :thanks :thanks
 
I use PB's EX & EX-P as my go-to. I keep Meg's NXT in the shop in case people ask, but I hate using it, honestly.
People say the Teflon world is more durable, but I'm not convinced. I'd like to see some responses.
 
Klasse Sealant (KSG) is probably the most durable. Definitely not the easiest to use, but provides lots shine and pop at 2-3 layers, but not much depth.

My current fav is DP sealant, much easier to use great looks and super-slick. Don't think the durability quite matches KSG though.
 
Chris what do you consider extremely durable 3mos, 6 mos, a year.
Also what are you using now, if you are wanting to try something different

Do I take it that availability in large sizes and cost would be a factor as well.

"J"
 
i can't speak for those products mentioned, but zaino works best for me right now, i will try those other products though at some point because i hear so much positive about them, i don't think you'll go wrong with any of these mentioned here. :rockon
 
TexasTB said:
Can anyone recommend a VERY durable Sealant ?????
Running VERY low on mine, and want to try something different.

Needs to be extremely durable, easy on/off, possibly apply in full sun, and slick. Not really in it for looks, just great, long lasting protection. :thanks :thanks
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Chris

What are you using now?

The PB EX EX-P are both great for the applications you have posted
 
I use Zaino and BlackFire. The Zaino seems to last a little longer then the Blackfire and it produces at least to me a slightly deeper finish. However the blackfire is extremely easy to put on and remove, so I tend to add a coat after a wash.
 
I use something from CarBrite, my local distributor.

I am looking for durability UP TO 3 months, nothing longer. Looks good on lights, darks, metallics, etc... just an all around type sealant.

What about DuraGloss #105? any comments on it? AL?
 
right now im using 4star UPP and im really happy with it. its pretty durable and it was a while, way better than the megs. NXT i used to use.

i will definitely try zaino next since many people recommend it and ive seen good picture results from people who have used it on their cars.
 
Automagic has a paint sealant, Used it at the dealership where i use to work all the time. I'd give it a 7/8 out of 10 based on price and performance.
 
TexasTB said:
I use something from CarBrite, my local distributor.

I am looking for durability UP TO 3 months, nothing longer. Looks good on lights, darks, metallics, etc... just an all around type sealant.

What about DuraGloss #105? any comments on it? AL?
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Chris I have used alot of different products as you know...DG 105 had the best durability for me...I goes thru winter with a breeze..I put it on in Sept..and was still going when I did it over in May...for you the best bet is buy in bulk..gallon size....if you do not like it I will buy it from you...you will not regret it...I call it poor mans zaino...it wears like Iron..and gives a great look...

AL
 
I've had pretty good luck with P&S Ultracoat Wax, I've easily seen 3+ months protection with it on customer cars, on my family's vehicles I've had it last 4-6 months no problem, they usually get washed every 1-2 weeks or when I have time.

IMHO Megs #20 has GREAT durability, I used to use it on my old S10 Blazer and I saw 4-5 months protection out of it, left a fairly nice shine as well. I think it's b!tchin for lighter colors with a lot of flake, if you want a lot of pop then you'll get it with 20 :bigups
 
I've used both UPP and DP Sealant recently. Both looked very nice. The UPP was probably a little slicker. I can't say that they are the longest lasting sealants on the market but both go way longer than I do in between details. Klasse's sealant will last a long time but is much more finicky to use than either of these. Both were extremely easy to use.
 
Prima Epic lasted over 4 months for me.
I didn't get FK 2180 to last all that long for me, although I've read that multiple coats are needed to get the best from it,whereas I applied only 1 coat. (But did use it over FK's #17 and 185 first.) FK 215 lasted around the 4 month mark for me, plus it's a "cleaner sealant" or 1 stepper that can do a bit of minor correction as well.
 
AL-53 said:
Chris I have used alot of different products as you know...DG 105 had the best durability for me...I goes thru winter with a breeze..I put it on in Sept..and was still going when I did it over in May...for you the best bet is buy in bulk..gallon size....if you do not like it I will buy it from you...you will not regret it...I call it poor mans zaino...it wears like Iron..and gives a great look...

AL
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I agree with AL after trying different products for years I now use DG only.

I use it on my show car and DD both.
I did my Ranger and my wifes Explorer last July and both still look awesome.
I doubt that I will put more 105 on till fall.
This is the easiest to use and last the longest of anything I have ever used. Must not look to bad either the Corvette has won every time I have taken it to a show since I started using DG but it won with what I was using before that also which was PS.
 
PB's EX and EX-P works for me. For durability,looks,and ease of use I've found nothing better. Also you can use it in the sun.
 
Meguiar's #20 is a very long lasting sealant. You can usually find it locally at auto paint supply shops and it goes on and off like a wax.

Klasse SG is certianly durable, but it isn't the easiest to apply and buff off.

I really don't know of any sealants that I would apply in full sun. It isn't the sunlight that causes problems. It is a 120 degree surface that causes problems. If you are polishing a car in August then you really need to do it in the shade regardless of what product you are using.

One other thing to try is PolyCharger. It is a polymer additive that you can mix in with any wax or sealant to give it added durability and shine. It can make an average sealant turn into a super sealant. Very worth the price from my experience. I'm experimenting with it right now in fact. I've added it to Liquid Souveran and #20 and both tests have proven to be quite impressive in the early stages. Longer testing is required obviously, but the early testing was enough to justify the expense. It could really be a money maker for me if I can add it to a lower cost liquid wax product and get the results of a more expensive sealant.
 
rabbi said:
PB's EX and EX-P works for me. For durability,looks,and ease of use I've found nothing better. Also you can use it in the sun.
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Jngrbrdman said:
I really don't know of any sealants that I would apply in full sun. It isn't the sunlight that causes problems. It is a 120 degree surface that causes problems. If you are polishing a car in August then you really need to do it in the shade regardless of what product you are using.
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Many people including Scottwax (a well known Texas detailer) have been using EX in the direct hot summer Texas sun for years with no problems at all. I have also used it on black vehicles in direct sun when the outside temperature, let alone the surface temperature, was over 100*. Do I recommend doing this? Not if you have a choice...but a professional detailer trying to make a living will have to work in what ever conditions they have:cool:
 
Poorboy said:
Many people including Scottwax (a well known Texas detailer) have been using EX in the direct hot summer Texas sun for years with no problems at all. I have also used it on black vehicles in direct sun when the outside temperature, let alone the surface temperature, was over 100*. Do I recommend doing this? Not if you have a choice...but a professional detailer trying to make a living will have to work in what ever conditions they have:cool:
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Finding a product of quality that could be used in severe direct heat remains the turning point of how I do this work. I was trained by Meguiars a long time ago, love the company and used their products faithfully. But when Poorboy's products appeared it was less than one month before "everything" in my cabinet was either given away or thrown away. I'm still blown away sometimes by how I can leave his products on a vehicle for days at a time if I want to and wipe it off quickly as if it had only been on there for an hour.
 
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