Have been searching on this but still like to get people's thoughts. I'll be doing my car soon using nanoskin autoscrub then a pass with Maguire finishing polish. My car has some light swirls and hopefully that should take care of most of it.

I used to use Blackfire sealant in the past but want to try something different. My car is non metallic black, so looking for something that doesn't attract too much dust. Im no expert so am looking for something that's easy to apply as well. My car is garaged and starting this year will be sitting out the winter season so extra long protection is not as important.

So far my first choice is optimum opti-seal. Still not sure that by itself it'll provide enough protection, I don't want to be applying wax every month or so just quick detailer or spray wax every other wash or so. But it's supposed to be so easy to apply that maybe it'll be ok.

I'm also considering 1z glanz wax, sonax hybrid liquid wax. These are just brands I know but haven't tried any of these but seems they may have "deeper" shine than opti-seal.

Looked at Wolfgang gloss sealant, menzerna power lock and sonax polymer net shield but it might be overkill and seem to be more difficult to use.

Eduardo

 

I am sure you will receive many recommendations. I can give you a few that I have experience with:


Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Sealant. very easy to use on/off, great looks and feel
Collinite 845--probably the sleeper of the bunch. Great longevity, ease of use and looks great.
Wolfgang Paint Sealant 3.0-easy to use, good looks and very slick.
Sonax PNS-great protection, good looks, not the easiest to use, and feels a little grabby, not like a slick 'just waxed' feeling.
Menz PL: super slick, super easy to use, great looking, not the greatest durability from my experience.


Hope this helps you a little!

 

Optimum Opti-Seal is a true paint sealant with no cleaning properties. It seals and protects paint under a crystal clear barrier of cross-linked polymers. Dirt, moisture, oil, and UV radiation are all sealed out of the paint to maintain optimum gloss. It is a spray sealant that provides the durability of traditional sealants, applied in minutes (6 months dependent upon climatic conditions and use)

The hyper concentrated polymer sealant begins cross-linking and flashes almost immediately to leave a polymer film on the paint. Opti-Seal is not a short-cut product. It is a state-of-the-art, stand-alone spray sealant that provides real, durable protection for paint, plastic trim, and wheels. This is a last step product, not a maintenance product. After polishing, apply Opti-Seal and walk away.

Opti-Seal is crystal clear in the bottle and on the paint. Applied very thinly, it will not streak or cloud. Simply spray, wipe, and walk away. Opti-Seal leaves absolutely no residue to buff off. Paint protection couldn’t be any easier.

Application tips:

1. Prep the paint before applying Opti-Seal. Remove any swirls or imperfections beforehand because Opti-Seal is a true paint sealant with no cleaners or fillers.
2. Use very sparingly- Opti-Seal is made to be applied in a thin layer.
3. Always use a clean and dry applicator to spread Opti-Seal evenly over your vehicle.

 

Wolfgang 3.0 as mentioned or Griots Garage. I've used both and both work well.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. Probably can't go wrong with any of these.

 

Collonite 845