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Rdgabert
08-10-2013, 10:33 PM
What's the best sealant that would give me good lasting protection and a good shine? It's going onto a freshly painted 1998 pearl white New Beetle that is my daily driver. I was leaning towards the Kalsse AIO, just to make sure there are no imprefection whatsoever, topped with their glaze.

Calendyr
08-10-2013, 11:19 PM
From what I understand you should not seal fresh paint. Gotta allow it time to cure completelly... I memory serves it's a minimum of 30 days but I remember reading 90 days somewhere. I am sure someone can confirm or refute this.

greatwhitenorth
08-10-2013, 11:29 PM
3 months before sealing fresh paint!

and I have been using Menz Powerlock religiously lately, i love it

Rdgabert
08-10-2013, 11:34 PM
Thanks I know that I have to wait I should've mentioned that. Is there anything that I could put on to protect it that's breathable so it can still cure?

greatwhitenorth
08-11-2013, 12:03 AM
Thanks I know that I have to wait I should've mentioned that. Is there anything that I could put on to protect it that's breathable so it can still cure?

you can wet sand or compound it all you like but no wax or sealants

Conan
08-11-2013, 01:02 AM
Thanks I know that I have to wait I should've mentioned that. Is there anything that I could put on to protect it that's breathable so it can still cure?

You can put on a glaze though they won't last very long.

BlackHawk
08-11-2013, 01:11 AM
I believe CG blacklight is bodyshop safe so that would be something id go for.