UV protection wax/LSP

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FLdude

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Whats the deal with UV protection? I live in FL and the sun is our #1 enemy. My liquid glass can states is has UV blockers, my Megs 40 rubber & plastic protectant states is blocks UV and so does my Megs Gold Leather spray cleaner/protectant. What other waxes/LSP's provide good UV (fade) protection? I just picked up a bottle of Megs Ultimate spray wax, and it doesn't state anything aobut UV protection. Other than Liquid Glass, the only one I've seen advertise UV protection is Eagle One's Nano Spray wax.
 
There have been numerous arguements on this board about whether or not LSP's have any real UV protection. Some have stated that the UV protection in clear coats in the last few years is so much improved that additional UV protection from an LSP is not needed. I have no idea who is correct and who is not but if you are interested in the threads, a search should bring them up.
 
Megs' tech Email support told me it does have UV protection. Also noted it's not a substitute for liquid/paste wax/LSP. It's purpose is upkeep between waxes. Oh, and it contains NO WAXES.
 
You'd need to contact each company and ask for specifics. I think that silicone oil is technically a UV blocker and we all know how long that lasts-lol
 
ah. I see your point. Well it beats nothing. The spot on my wife's red car I tried yesterday is looking great. I think with proper prep work I can get away with doing the "Clay bar, paint cleaner, (swirlX if needed), polish glaze, liquid glass" process 2x/yr. Up keep after each wash with Ultimate spray wax and not use the absorber for drying. I think that should more than keep her car in great shape. I'll probly follow the same regiment for my silver car. I tried a spot of the Ultimate Spray wax over some 1 week old L.G. and it seemed to compliment it well. My crappy results with LG lately are due to poor, I mean absent prep work. 3yr old red FL car that's never had anything done other than LG 2x/yr. No wonder latley it's looking kinda shabby. I seem to have forgoten all the elbow grease I put into my show car when I was 17... it was clay bars, paint cleaners, multiple laps of Megs #7 Show Polish and back then I was using Mothers Carnuba paste, then later L.G. It's hard to walk away from LG. It really gives a clear, hard shine. I won a lot of trophies with it on my car. So until I have something I've tested side by side on a trunk/hood and it out performs LG.... it's still king. I am eyeing some Megs #20 Poly seal and their synthetic sealant 2.0. I think that's comparable to LG. At $22/can I need to start putting it to the test against other similar products.
 
I'd quess the LG is more durable than most megs products. Megs uses oils to adhere their products to the surface. I'm not sure about the chemistry behind LG.
 
Technically, the #7's oils hinder the adherence of a durable synthetic. And I'd correct the paint flaws instead of bathing it in glazing oils.



Yes, there are concealing products which can hide a whopping amount of swirls (neither of the above), but nothing beats an imperfection free finish.



BTW OCW has a stable UV protection too.
 
Ever notice how suntan/sunblock products state protection with a number? This informs the consumer its value of protection vs U.V and most cases , U.V.A.B. One would/could assume the higher the number, the greater the protection. From there one would assume its has (for discussions sake) more PABA in it.

With waxes and sealants, any product which contains any qty of "PABA" can state, it contains UV inhibitors................

Careful what you buy. I normally buy on recommendation of others.
 
So I should not be applying Liquid Glass over Megs #7 Glaze? Should just be clay bar, paint cleaner, swirl X if needed and then Liquid Glass or some other Syn Sealant right? Whats the difference between the #20 & #21 sealants?
 
All your doing is incorporating fillers and oils into the LG.....doesnt work that way in respect to "protection".....Glazes are very widely misused......

You might as well mix the #7 and LG together and save yourself a step.

Sealants dont care for oily surfaces. They do not cure properly.
 
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