Question about sealant.

ivey_usmc · Aug 2, 2017

Im taking my 17 ram in tomorrow to get the paint sealed. the owner of the shop is a guy that worked for ferrari for 10+ years and owns this shop tells me after the sealant I won't ever need to wax my truck. I'll just need to get the sealant reapplied every 6 months. Is that right about not ever waxing it?

mdifilippo · Aug 2, 2017

How I've come to understand it is; sealant is long term (typically 3-6 months) while wax is short term (1-2 weeks). So If you wanted to give the truck a nice wash and get a little extra shine for a short amount of time go ahead and throw some wax on. I know after the first time I put on ChemicalGuys Jetseal on my truck I was amazed at how smooth it was and how rain just beaded off.

charonblk07 · Aug 2, 2017

You don't NEED to wax after it's been sealed but I've found that even when sealed you get longer protection from the sealant when it's waxed regularly.

SJP_1809 · Aug 2, 2017

U can top the sealant with wax, nothing wrong it and the wax will give the paint that extra "pop".

ivey_usmc · Aug 2, 2017

SJP_1809 said:
U can top the sealant with wax, nothing wrong it and the wax will give the paint that extra "pop".

Its white so not sure how much pop ill get.

AdamsPolishes · Aug 2, 2017

Sealants are more durable than waxes with that being said like mentioned you can top off with wax. A carnauba wax will give you a deeper wetter look on darker colors.

joeygster · Aug 2, 2017

Did you ask him what sealant he is using?

There are semi permanent ceramic coatings that you can get nowadays that can last for 2-5 years depending on the product.

NickPic83 · Aug 2, 2017

sealant will protect paint but usually doesnt do much for adding pop to the paint. i like to seal then top with a wax just to add that deep glossy wet look. and white can pop too. use quality stuff and u will see the difference.

04yfz · Aug 2, 2017

ivey_usmc said:
Im taking my 17 ram in tomorrow to get the paint sealed. the owner of the shop is a guy that worked for ferrari for 10+ years and owns this shop tells me after the sealant I won't ever need to wax my truck. I'll just need to get the sealant reapplied every 6 months. Is that right about not ever waxing it?

My guess it he is selling you snake oil. Sealant=synthetic wax unless you're talking about a ceramic coating. Also working for ferrari doesn't mean jack, paint is paint and if you browse the autopia forum at all you would see plenty of new ferraris with terrible paint finish as far as minor defects and swirls.

SJP_1809 · Aug 2, 2017

ivey_usmc said:
Its white so not sure how much pop ill get.

If your guy knows his way around a DA, white will absolutely pop.

Ram Night · Aug 5, 2017

I have been taking my new cars and trucks to a local place called Great Lakes Chemical, and having the paint sealer applied to it and also rustproofing done. I get some tickets for a free buff and shine with it. I take my autos in in the spring and have them done. I will say, they look great all year long, and I have never had a paint or rust issue.
So, I am a firm believer in paint sealing.

ivey_usmc · Aug 7, 2017

Had it done. Truck looks great and he said it will last 5-6 months.

dkmesa · Aug 7, 2017

Sealants and waxes can be interchangeable. Sealants perform the same function as wax but polymers help it last longer. I have applied sealant to my Ram at least once every 3 months since I've owned it, and I only applied wax once (After applying sealant). There was no discernible advantage to applying the wax on top of the sealant so I haven't gone back.

On previous vehicles I would flip flop between applying sealant and wax, and sealant definitely stays on the surface longer. Though wax has appeared to add slightly more depth.

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