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  • Anonymous
    May 23, 2009 at 6:36 pm #14428

    Alright, I always have customers insist that the dealership applied sealant gets re-applied and I send it over for them. I am just wondering what this does exactly? is it just a $100 wax application or what?

    Han Kim
    May 23, 2009 at 8:14 pm #14430

    It’s basically an over priced wax job. They bought into the hype and payed for nothing, really.

    jackcarlson
    May 23, 2009 at 8:17 pm #14431

    what:blink: :blink: :blink: that ming sealent that came from the dealer insnt still protecting my car:blush: :blush: :blush:

    zarbat007
    May 24, 2009 at 1:34 am #14433

    Paint sealant Vs. wax:

    http://www.autogeek.net/qude101.html

    Paint sealant lasts a lot longer than wax. Most pro detailer apply sealant after buffing/polishing and it lasts
    for months.

    I ordered a Klasse sealant glaze about a few days ago, I plan to use it around winter.

    http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss1.html

    From what Ive read it lasts at least 6 months. About $25 for almost a quart.

    Han Kim
    May 24, 2009 at 5:50 am #14434

    Meguiars NXT 2.0 tech wax is more of a sealant than a wax and is quite good for the money.
    But, of course, it’s always in the prep.

    Dealerships, tend to exaggerate the longevity of the sealant. A customer of mine bought a new PT Cruiser
    and was sold on the state-of-the-art 5 year paint sealant… She was happy with the purchase so i said nothing.
    Hell, even if it lasts a few months, that’s still longer lasting than the dealership itself. 😉

    zarbat007
    May 24, 2009 at 6:49 am #14438

    I’ve tried the NXT wax. Its a good wax but it barely lasts a month.

    Try the Collinite 845 wax, its GREAT. Up here in snow/salt/rain/ice it
    was still beading water after 3 months.

    From what I’ve read in autopia.org many pros recommend sealants ,
    especially the zaino, Wolfgang and klasse brand for winter protection or for those who
    don’t feel like waxing their car every often.

    And lol @ the “5 year paint selant”.:rofl
    A mechanic I know purchased a new GMC SUV a while ago and he told me about about this
    magical sealant that’s only sold in dealership:
    Apparently they warm up the surface to “open up the paint” and apply the said sealant
    and it sticks to the paint. :lol1
    And it also lasts for years!

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