Sealant/Wax for a black Jeep

[Deep18]

Wanted to hear your opinion on the best sealant and wax for a Brilliant Black Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Going to get a pre winter detail on in late October and I'm looking for the most durable (and pretty) sealant and wax. Thanks for the knowledge. :xyxthumbs:

[PA DETAILER]

prima hydro max
collinite 845
blackfire crystal seal
DP poli coat sealant
DP paint coat

and i see its your first post. welcome.

[custmsprty]

Klasse AIO/Klasse Sealant, simple, efficient, durable, proven and affordable.

[Deep18]

Thanks to both of you and I look forward to hearing more opinions.

And thanks for the welcome, actually been lurking around here since May but hadn't gotten around to posting until now.

:thankyousign:

[cleanmycorolla]

Fwiw, a lot of how the car looks is in the preparation. It's not always the wax or sealant. :)

[Klasse Act]

Klasse AIO/Klasse Sealant, simple, efficient, durable, proven and affordable.

Can't argue with the twins, just apply the 2nd coat of KSG 12 hrs later to ensure total coverage, not to mention how much better it will actually look afterwards! Something about that 2nd coat!! Do a search for tips and tricks on applying KSG properly, you'll be glad you did. If you can't find them, drop me a PM if you decide to go with "the twins".

Another staple in my collection is Duragloss products. Its hard to pick between them but one things for sure, you'll wanna get some #601 (polish bonding agent). This makes the product last longer and enables you to do multiple layers back to back to back, if you want to, LOL! DG #105 is a nice product as its got great looks w/ some cleaners in it too. DG #105 offers good looks and even more cleaners, so depending on your paints conditon after claying, you'll be able to chose between the 2 of these but for your LSP, you'll wanna top the #105/601 or #501/601 combo with #111, a pure sealant and I would do 2x's #111, just make sure you add the #601 to that mix as well. The ratio is 4:1 (4 parts #105, 501 or #111 and 1 part #601)

Finally there's Collinite, all 3 work VERY well but its said #476 lasts the longest, #915 has the best shine AND lasts a very long time and #845 is a combo of the both but in liquid form, well when its warm out and the bottle is outside, otherwise you'll need to to place it in a containner of hot water, this stuff hardens up when its room temps.

You'll get a lot of advice here for sure, good luck with your ride!

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[Deep18]

I'm starting to think two coats of 845 might be the right idea.

[custmsprty]

Klasse Sealant, trust me and Klasse, two coats, shine to the max and rock hard. You asked about winter prep, that fits the bill. Down here in Fla. we're the direct opposite, summer is our winter, massive uv rays, lots of rain and road dirt etc. Winter, no rain lower uv, less crap on the paint. I did my wifes white altima with two coats Klasse sealant and am maintaning with Sonus Spray. It rained hard today, beading like no tomorrow. No water spots or etching.

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w421/custmsprty/altima1_zps48692c3b.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/custmsprty/media/altima1_zps48692c3b.jpg.html)

[runrun411]

Think about Wolfgang products, then top it with some 845. Very durable combo.

[custmsprty]

Klasse combo $35.00 hard to beat that and it's enough for ALOT of applications.

[Dogfather]

Did you say winter detail? I'm all set for mine.

Wash
Clay (mitt)
DG 501/601
845
Done.

[Deep18]

So lets say I'm sold on the Collinite products. If I was going to do two layers what's the best option.....

845 then 915
845 then 476
476 then 915
845 then 845

Or something not listed.

And yes the paint will be washed, clayed and polished before.

[KillaCam]

So lets say I'm sold on the Collinite products. If I was going to do two layers what's the best option.....

845 then 915
845 then 476
476 then 915
845 then 845

Or something not listed.

And yes the paint will be washed, clayed and polished before.

I would just get one of the 3 and do multiple layers of that. Not point in buying all 3.... Yet ;)

[Dogfather]

So lets say I'm sold on the Collinite products. If I was going to do two layers what's the best option.....

845 then 915
845 then 476
476 then 915
845 then 845

Or something not listed.

And yes the paint will be washed, clayed and polished before.

If it were me, I would use just one.
I would apply a second layer just to ensure coverage.
Keep in mind; Durability decreases as ease of use increases in this order:
476-915-845

[Deep18]

So the big question is, for what looks like a rough winter here in the mid Atlantic, the best option would be two layers of 476 correct?

I obviously still want it to look great but sense it needs to hold up to salt and sand spray for three months the 476 should be a nice layer of armor.