Hydrophobic!

[casvg5]

Which wax or sealant have people found to be the most Hydrophobic?

[swanicyouth]

Naviwax Ultimate, Collinite 915, and Bilt Hamber Finis for wax.

[casvg5]

Anyone else?

[milky]

Sonax Polymer Netshield has to be the most for me, followed by the Brilliant Shine Detailer (as a qd/ spray wax).

[FUNX650]

Which wax or sealant have people found to be the most Hydrophobic?
If you're referring to the "hydrophobic effect" and what causes that effect; and do temperatures play a role;

then, IMHO: Any good Sealant will, categorically, be the hydrophobic-winner over the biggest majority of Waxes.

I keep in mind that there are some "Hybrid-Waxes" that blur this hydrophobic-line.

Bob

[BrutalNoodle]

Hard to beat Sonax's Brilliant Shine Detailer for price & performance.

[Just02896]

Another vote for Netshield! Great stuff!

[af90]

Sonax Net Shield, Black Ice, Midnight Sun, Opti-Coat. There are many options.

[Jaretr1]

well maintained fresh sealants, waxes on a properly cared for finish will all be very hydrophobic. I sheet water over my cars after a car wash and they end up being 90% dry. There is a different LSP on each of my cars so it matters less the product and that the surface is protected and free of contaminants that can "hold" water.

[PA DETAILER]

DP max wax
Prima wax as you dry
Prima hydro max/sealant

[TroyScherer]

CQUK, ReLoad, Hydro2

[casvg5]

well maintained fresh sealants, waxes on a properly cared for finish will all be very hydrophobic. I sheet water over my cars after a car wash and they end up being 90% dry. There is a different LSP on each of my cars so it matters less the product and that the surface is protected and free of contaminants that can "hold" water.

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I own a very successful detailing business and didn't need prep work advice, but it is undoubtable that certain products are more hydrophobic than others. Rather than trying all of them I figured I'd ask.

[FUNX650]

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I own a very successful detailing business and didn't need prep work advice, but it is undoubtable that certain products are more hydrophobic than others. Rather than trying all of them I figured I'd ask.
Out of curiosity:

What last step products (LSP's) do you usually/currently use on your Customers' vehicles?
{Have they expressed their dissatisfaction with these LSP's hydrophobicity?}


Bob

[zerix]

Sonax Polymer Netshield

[Desertnate]

Klasse SG sheets water very well. I get great beading from Collinite 845.