In addition to my 6 speed 911, I just added another 6 speed vehicle, a LX570 SUV. Yes it is an automatic, but it has six gears. Because it will be my gentleman's workhorse, I want to use a sealant. I am trying to decide on the sealant. I used Zanio four years ago on another car and was very impressed. The 570 is silver and I want it to glisten like a diamond in the light and look shiny and clean.

1. I'm looking at GTechniq products. The EXO is supposed to last 600 washes (10 years). Is there really any difference between sealants? Why not just apply a new coat every couple years?
2. Once sealed, do you ever need to clay bar?
3. Why not seal over a lustrous wax? Wouldn't that lock in the beauty with a hard clear shell?
4. What is the difference between a sealant on the striped down polished clear coat and the polished clear coat? Is it just the beading?
5. Which sealant will make my silver LX570 glisten like a diamond the most?

Thanks!

 

1. I'm not familiar with this product, or its claims. It sounds a little ambitious to me. It's great to get products that last, but unfortunately, if the car is driven often and exposed to the elements, routine care is a must. Even with our nano coating of choice, when it hits the six month mark, time for a refresh. There are vast differences between sealants. Nano technology, the genuine article, is far superior to any other synthetic sealant. It's the next generation of car care IMHO.

2. Once sealed, you have long lasting protection and shine, but it's still not going to last forever. So, once paint looks and feels tired, time to clay, polish, and wax again.

3. A unique caveat to applying nano products, and sealants, is they need a clean surface to bond to. If you apply the wax, sealant will most likely bond to wax and not the actual clear. This will result in premature life and lack of performance from sealant.

4. Not quite sure what you're asking???

5. It's the polishing that will make the paint glisten. You must first get imperfections out of the clear to reveal the actual metallic paint. Once you do a proper polish, most waxes will bring out the luster and clarity. If you want a warmth and greater depth, go with a carnauba. If you want more shine and gloss, go with a synthetic If you want a hybrid with amazing protection, get a carnauba-based nano sealant...

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...Cpolish/Detail

Great questions.

 

[What is the difference between a sealant on the striped down polished clear coat and the polished clear coat? Is it just the beading?]

A polymer sealant will only form a cross-linked bond to a clean, oil-free paint surface.
Water beading is due to surface friction; water will bead on a clean polished surface, it has nothing to do with the protection provided



Does Water Beading equal Protection? - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/136905-does-water-beading-equal-protection-durability.html#post1451740