How long should a paint sealant sit before buffing it off?

[randyh]

I've read somewhere that a sealant should sit somewhere between 30 & 45 minutes. This seems like a long time to sit before buffing off! Is this true?

[CEE DOG]

It depends on the sealant but thats generally correct. With most sealants longer is better.

A good sealant applied correctly comes off very easily after 45 minutes. By the time your finished with the entire car you can usually start back at the beginning buffing it off.

[Dr Oldz]

Agreed with the above. Any specific sealant you are talking about here?

[BobbyG]

:iagree::iagree::iagree: :props:

[randyh]

DrOldz, it's WolfGang paint sealant 3.0

[randyh]

That's one step I failed to do on my truck. I buffed it off as u would do a wax. Now I know!

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[Dr Oldz]

DrOldz, it's WolfGang paint sealant 3.0

Cee Dogs suggestion is spot on then! Applying very thinly(AKA as JTWO as I call it) will make removal a sure breeze!

[rider9195]

30-50 minutes. I will usually apply the sealant, clean the windows, dress the tires then wipe off the sealant instead of standing there and waiting for it.

[brentech]

I just re-polished my hood today. Reapplied WGDGPS since that's what was on before. Let it stay on for 45 minutes and then took off. Looks fabulous on black. Deep wet look.

What it DOESN'T say on the bottle, but AG's product page does, is that you need to make sure you don't get moisture on it for the next 12 hours so it can cure and protect the best. It's water sensitive, so don't leave it outside and let it get dew on it.

[LuxuryAutoSpa]

30-50 minutes. I will usually apply the sealant, clean the windows, dress the tires then wipe off the sealant instead of standing there and waiting for it.


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[New Image]

30-50 minutes. I will usually apply the sealant, clean the windows, dress the tires then wipe off the sealant instead of standing there and waiting for it.

That is somewhat the general idea of what i do as well. I apply the sealant then do one final vacuum, dress the panels, dash, wheels and one final look around inside the car. I then remove the sealant and do the windows last.

[01GreyStangGT]

Is BFWD like that also?

[rider9195]

Is BFWD like that also?

Yes. I do find it easier though to wipe of WD earlier than DGPS.

[randyh]

What is the reason for the sealant not getting moisture on it? Not to sound stupid for asking that, but saying for instance, someone doesn't have a shelter to leave it under. Will that have an adverse effect on the sealant?

[OhTwoGT]

The first time I used BFWDPS I buffed it off almost immediately and had almost no protection, then I applied it and let it sit for around 30-45 minutes and boom I saw the magic. Letting it sit is the big key with sealants.

To answer the question above, I believe the reason you have to keep it out of contact with moisture is because it can hurt the bonding process to the paint.