Wax vs Sealer

What is the best thing to protect the paint from the environment, Sealer or wax?

Sealant is a man made product that lasts for about 6 months, depending on how often you wash your truck and whether you park inside or outside. Wax is a natural product that will last about 3-4 weeks depending on the above circumstances. Many people use sealant as a "base" and after it has cured for about 24 hours, they top it with a wax for more depth and protection. If I had a choice of one or the other I'd go with sealant. For more detailed information about the two products you can go to "autogeek" for a more in depth explanation.
Jay

What he said. Sealant is a better protectant. Goes on first then most guys will wax over top of that. I've found sealants don't have the depth and shine so I go over top with my wax of choice to achieve that.

I can also attest to that sealant doesn't have the depth that wax does.

A wax such as a carnauba wax will give you a deeper wetter look especially on reds & blacks however Sealants will last much longer and offer more protection.
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Then what is cleaner wax?

I have never used any, so this answer is just a guess. Wax does not have any abrasive it in. You should have already used a clay bar or a Nano towel first before you go to the next step which would be polish( if necessary to remove any scratches left by the clay bar or Nano towel). Polish also gives the paint the "luster". Next is the sealant, then the wax. I think that a "Cleaner Wax" may contain some small amount of abrasive which in theory would clean your truck's surface and wax it at the same time. If this is correct, IMHO I'd use the above tried and true method instead of using a Cleaner wax. I think your results would be much better even if it took longer.
Jay

Would the cleaner eventually wear down clear coat?

I used Carnuba wax for the first time... damn my baby is smooth.. but covered in pollen =(

You'd have to use that cleaner for a long long time before you would go through the clear coat(depending on the amount of abrasive in the cleaner). The only "cure" for pollen is to park in the garage until the pollen season is done---
Jay

Want something that gives you great shine AND protection from the weather for atleast 6 months (maybe longer)


Its called collinite 845 insulator wax

Dont believe me, go on youtube, search for it. watch the reviews

I have tried it and pretty much wont use anything else ever again

it goes on really really easy, comes off even easier than it goes on

1 bottle will last you a long time....im talking years

it will protect and shine and last last last

Make sure the Collinite is warm. It will thicken in the bottle if it gets cold. Best stuff going. I use it to top my Wolfgang 3.0 sealant.
Jay

Pull Ya said:

Make sure the Collinite is warm. It will thicken in the bottle if it gets cold. Best stuff going. I use it to top my Wolfgang 3.0 sealant.
Jay

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yes i forgot to mention that

should be the consistency of thick water

thanks pull ya for the reminder, it slipped my mind

Do you have a pic of the Dentgoalie?
Jay

Getting a guy to wash, clay, polish, seal, and wax mine here in a couple of days. And detail the inside. Should be around $200-250 and he said it'll last for around 2 years, guaranteed. This will be done AFTER the body shop wet sands and polishes out the dust nibs they left all in my clear coat last week from my deer damage....never should've been given to me like that. Didn't notice it until I got her home because I was looking at the ding to make sure it was gone and that was it. Plus she was in the shade and you can't see them until the sun hits it, then you can't help but see them.

^^^^ Do you know what products they are going to use? Lasting 2 years is a long time for most products unless he is going to use some type of Opti coat or something similar.
Jay

Pull Ya said:

^^^^ Do you know what products they are going to use? Lasting 2 years is a long time for most products unless he is going to use some type of Opti coat or something similar.
Jay

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I'm not sure. I haven't been to his house yet. But I've seen two trucks he has done and man do they shine. Weeks after he has done them. A buddy of mine bought a used black chevy and the paint and small scratched and swirl marks everywhere from the previous owners washing and driving it off road. Once this guy got done with it, it looked like a mirror. You could literally shave in the reflection.

Generally speaking and not knowing anything about the pricing in your area or any type relationship you may have with the person doing to work, the work you described with a coating that will last a couple of years would normally run about $500-$600 from a professional detailer. I guess that is the reason I asked about what kind of products he was using. However, in the end, your the customer and your the one that needs to be satisfied. Just my .02
Jay

Once I run by his house this weekend, I'll let you know what he plans to use. But he gets all his stuff from AutoGeek. The wool clothes, dirt grates, two buckets, soap, etc.

They sell some good stuff and they have a large variety of products.
Jay

I forgot to respond to ya on here Pull Ya. He uses this stuff called C Quartez. He told me $350 to do my truck cause the driver's side of the bed needs a few coats of polish and buffing which will take a while. The local body shop fixed a deer ding and had to clear coat it and screwed it up. But like I said, he will wash, clay bar, polish/buff, and do the sealant all for $350. He said I won't have to wax it for two years. Poured a bottle of water on his, which he did in June, and it was dry as a bone.