Adams sealant over BFTPNS

**Bootlegfab** · 12-21-2014, 03:00 AM

Sorry for the Adams related topic...especially being my second post. I was gifted a bottle of BFTPNS...and I have a full bottle of Adams paint sealant just sitting here...does anyone see any issues topping the BF with the Adams? I hate to throw out the bottle or let it go to waste. My thought was since the BF has a polish in it, would those oils hinder the sealants ability to hold. I realize the BF has a sealant in it, but from what I've read AIO's typically have weaker sealant properties than just a regular sealant. Thank you.

**The Guz** · 12-21-2014, 06:14 AM

Good thread.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...t-bonding.html

**FUNX650** · 12-21-2014, 10:26 AM

IMO:
This presents itself as a most opportune moment to hold
Adam's: 110% Satisfaction Guarantee..."feet-to-the-fire".
Proverbially speaking, of course.

Bob

**Dogfather** · 12-21-2014, 10:36 AM

Why not? Many(myself included) routinely top an AIO with a pure sealant.

**swanicyouth** · 12-21-2014, 12:04 PM

It doesn't make much sense to me. Using an AIO and then a sealant is 2 steps. Why not just use a polish & a sealant - which is 2 steps?

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**Dogfather** · 12-21-2014, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by swanicyouth

It doesn't make much sense to me. Using an AIO and then a sealant is 2 steps. Why not just use a polish & a sealant - which is 2 steps?

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I think in this particular case the OP wants to use products he has so they don't sit there collecting dust.
In that regard, the sealant may supplement the so-so durability attributed to most AIOs.

**allenk4** · 12-21-2014, 02:19 PM

I would still polish and then sealant, regardless of what you paid for the BFTPNS

If you are going to do two steps...maximize the impact of each of them

On this chart the BF is rated a 3/10, but in my experience, you will only get that much cut with a White polishing pad. This pairing will not always work on softer paints.

http://www.autopiaforums.com/Todd-He...lish-chart.jpg

Save the BF for door jambs and other vehicles that are only getting one-step

**Bootlegfab** · 12-21-2014, 04:26 PM

Thanks for the replies.

**FUNX650** · 12-21-2014, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Bootlegfab

...I have a full bottle of Adams paint sealant just sitting here...

I hate to throw out the bottle or let it go to waste.

The below post conveys my sentiments regarding the above situation...to a tee.

Originally Posted by RTexasF

Give it to someone you don't like.

Bob

**Bootlegfab** · 12-21-2014, 05:11 PM

Hahaha. I started detailing when I was 15 obviously didn't know much. Internet info was scarce. Used Meg's three step for most things by hand. In my early 20's I stumbled onto Adams and my then GF now wife bought me one of their kits as a gift. Used it and a few refills of something's until a year or so when I decided to branch out, educate myself, and try some new stuff. I have a few motorcycles that are ridden 24/7 in all weather and the Adams stuff works just fine on them since 5 min in the rain pretty much destroys anything on them. I picked up a new Tahoe last week and am trying to settle on some decently priced products that aren't all hype. A local guy uses Shine Supply products and seems to be happy with them, his work certainly speaks for itself.