I applied a new product, Sonax Polymer Net Shield, to my 2010 black GT-R this past weekend.
It's the first time I have used a sealer. Historically I would wax with P21 Carnuba, or Sonax nano technology wax, but the Polymer Net Shield came recommended by a detailer, so I gave it a try. Its supposed to last for 6 months.
As with any sealer, the key is really in the prep work, to get the paint ready. Car was washed (multiple times with Dawn) and then clayed; a couple of swirl marks removed; and the entire car was polished / "jeweled"; rewashed, and then each panel was wiped down with IPA (10%) solution.
I happen to start with the front of the trunk on my car, but door jams might be a good place to start, too. Make sure the foam applicator is saturated with product, it really helps. Application is pretty straight forward, Just smoothly wipe it on evenly covering the surface. I worked a 2 x 2 section at a time and immediately buffed that area. It is a bit of a challenge to buff off, but near the end I was finding more success when I didn't fold the Micro Fiber towel in 4, and just used the towel "open". The product seemed to blend better, and then you can flip the towel to buff. I ran through about 7 towels. You can wash the towels and reuse them, it's not like Opti-Coat where you have to throw the towels away. The guy in the application video below, seems to have it down, pretty good.
The final results is the car looks really good. In fact, its probably the best since new. The product adds a nice depth to the black paint, a really nice shine, and that "wet" look.
The Sonax cured overnight outside and then I drove for 2 hours in the rain and had a chance to check out the beading effect. Stellar, is the only description.
While not easy to apply, I have to say that I really like the results of the Sonax Polymer Net Shield product, and give it 5 stars, so far.
If it lasts for 6 months, like Sonax is saying, that would be awesome !
Here is the link to a review on a detailing forum out of the UK, where there is a write up of the product and lots of pics and video's on how it beads H2o.
http://www.detailing...ad.php?t=295968
Beading (26 second video):
Application / beading (2 min video) :
It's the first time I have used a sealer. Historically I would wax with P21 Carnuba, or Sonax nano technology wax, but the Polymer Net Shield came recommended by a detailer, so I gave it a try. Its supposed to last for 6 months.
As with any sealer, the key is really in the prep work, to get the paint ready. Car was washed (multiple times with Dawn) and then clayed; a couple of swirl marks removed; and the entire car was polished / "jeweled"; rewashed, and then each panel was wiped down with IPA (10%) solution.
I happen to start with the front of the trunk on my car, but door jams might be a good place to start, too. Make sure the foam applicator is saturated with product, it really helps. Application is pretty straight forward, Just smoothly wipe it on evenly covering the surface. I worked a 2 x 2 section at a time and immediately buffed that area. It is a bit of a challenge to buff off, but near the end I was finding more success when I didn't fold the Micro Fiber towel in 4, and just used the towel "open". The product seemed to blend better, and then you can flip the towel to buff. I ran through about 7 towels. You can wash the towels and reuse them, it's not like Opti-Coat where you have to throw the towels away. The guy in the application video below, seems to have it down, pretty good.
The final results is the car looks really good. In fact, its probably the best since new. The product adds a nice depth to the black paint, a really nice shine, and that "wet" look.
The Sonax cured overnight outside and then I drove for 2 hours in the rain and had a chance to check out the beading effect. Stellar, is the only description.
While not easy to apply, I have to say that I really like the results of the Sonax Polymer Net Shield product, and give it 5 stars, so far.
If it lasts for 6 months, like Sonax is saying, that would be awesome !
Here is the link to a review on a detailing forum out of the UK, where there is a write up of the product and lots of pics and video's on how it beads H2o.
http://www.detailing...ad.php?t=295968
Beading (26 second video):
Application / beading (2 min video) :
