Sealant gone?

**Nira** · 09-17-2010, 07:23 AM

Hey Mike,

How do I know if my sealant is gone?
I put on two layers last week, with proper technique and curing time. After 3 days I finished, it rained and I noticed that the water wasn't beading. Is this normal?
After 2 or 3 more times of rain, I felt the car's paint and its a bit sticky. Does this mean that all of the sealant is gone after a week? It seems a bit fast. I used PB's EX-P.

Thank you!

**Nira** · 09-17-2010, 07:31 AM

Another quick question.
I'm planning to re-wax and seal my car if it is necessary, but I would like to know if a pre-wax/sealant cleanser removes glaze too? I applied the glaze before using the sealant last week. I used PB's White Diamond.

**BobbyG** · 09-17-2010, 07:31 AM

That's sort of odd.

Sealants have come a long way and are basically synthetic waxes in my opinion. The hold up very well and by themselves "should" outlast conventional waxes. The protection / beading should last at the minimum a few months under normal conditions.

The sticky felling after it rains is also a bit odd. Once a sealant drys / cures moisture alone should not affect it.

**Nira** · 09-17-2010, 07:33 AM

Thats what I was thinking, but even after I rinsed and rewashed my car after the rain.. The texture of the paint is still a bit sticky instead of a nice smooth surface.
Does this mean that I need to reseal and wax my car again?

**CEE DOG** · 09-17-2010, 07:49 AM

Very odd indeed! Tape off a little 12x12 section and clean it good with ipa. Tape off another square 12x12 and ipa that area as well but on this second area apply a wax or something. Then see how the beading and stickiness is in the 2 test areas compared to the rest of the car.

**Nira** · 09-17-2010, 09:47 AM

i did that before i sealed my car. after i used the IPA it was quite sticky. after apply some wax to it.. it was very smooth.
Im just sorta surprised on how my sealant is gone so fast. its very odd.

Does the stickiness mean that I have to rewax and seal my car?