No wax on PPF?

[S5mons]

We just had the wifes X3 done up with a clear bra (Suntek) and the installer said not to use wax at all. He said to only use silicone sealant/sprays on it. The wax will build up and dry out the film.

Any truth to that? I use the Balckfire wet diamond polymer on it after every wash or when I need to wipe something off of it.

I tried searching, but couldn't find any good info on proper PPF care.

TIA!

[LSNAutoDetailing]

Have you tried contacting the manufacturer of the PPF?
I have 3M on my car, it gets compounded, polished, LSP (it's had wax, QD's and now has CQUK & reload...)

[refreshauto]

There is no issue with applying a wax. I would recommend however to apply a coating over it though

[TiCaLLioNStaLLyN]

Like a sealant before the wax or you mean coat the wax? Pls elaborate

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[rmagnus]

Like a sealant before the wax or you mean coat the wax? Pls elaborate

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Yes sealant first then wax. I've never heard of wax drying out film but stranger thing are possible I guess. I like the suggestion check with the manufacturer.

[RaskyR1]

It would be best to use something like Opti-Seal so it won't get residue on the seams. Ideally you'd want to use a coating.

[FUNX650]

No Waxes.
These are the products that
I use on all Brands of PPF:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/PremierPPF2.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/XPelPPFCare1.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/55125)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/TWICEPremiumSyntheticDetailerT470R1.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/55124)
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http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=107346

Mothers R3 Racing Rubber Remover, rubber scuff remover, boot scuff eraser (http://www.autogeek.net/mothers-rubber-remover.html)

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Bob

[S5mons]

Thanks. That's what I was looking for. The cleaner and sealant is self explanatory, but what is the tar remover for? A pre-treatment for the cleaner or for the heavy residue? I use the 1Z bug wash and like it very much.

Also, any issues with claying or using the buffer?