Paint Sealant for Glacier White car

[neocoma]

Hi,

First time here and first time detailing a car, so please bear with me.
Sorry in advance if this is the wrong thread to post this.


Looking to get a sealant for my new car (didn’t want to take the dealers $600 sealant option as I read it's a waste of money).


I’ve done a tone of reading online and contacted some companies and have narrowed it down 6 and I was hoping to get some opinions.

Car it’s going on:
2017 Audi TTS
Glacier White (a metallic paint)
So the paint will be brand new (I read I have to wait 90 days after it’s factory painted before doing anything and I still probably have to clay it especially since I have to drive about 2hrs on the highway to get it home).


Climate:
I’m in Southern Ontario, so summer temp is usually 30C (86F) and winters hit -25C (-13F) with lots of snow


What I’m looking for in order of importance:
- My main concern is something that will last a long time as I don’t have tones of time to be detailing every few months.
Preferably something that lasts 6-12 months. Longevity and durability is my main concern. So if more upfront work gets me 5 or 6 more months it’s worth it.
- Something that makes the white metallic paint pop, shinny & reflective
- I’d like to use it on my rims and windows if possible
- Something that’s relatively easy to apply for someone who has never detailed before, but I don’t mind putting some work into it. (I do have access to a porter-cable 7424XP)


I’m not opposed to putting a wax overtop of the sealant either if that will give me a better gloss/shine.



Here’s the ones I’ve narrowed it down to based on reviews and tests.

- Autoglym High Definition Wax (I had selected Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection, but Autoglym said the HD wax was newer and would do a better job and last longer).
- Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 (Chemical Guys said this would be their best product for my car)
- Klasse AIO + SG
- Finish Kare Hi Temp Paste
- Zaino AIO + Z2
- Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant


Would appreciate any comparisons anyone has done between the different products to further narrow it down.


Thanks

[SirTanon]

Does it have to be a 'sealant' or are you open to using a coating, like Cquartz.

FYI, a coating will last a LOT longer than your typical 'sealant'

[BadgerRivFan]

The two I would pick out of your list of candidates (in no particular order):

1) Finish Kare Hi Temp Paste

Excellent durability in both summer and winter conditions. Great looks - especially on White colored vehicles. Excellent value for the money.


2) Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant 3.0

Also excellent durability in both summer and winter. Terrific looks on all paint colors, nice gloss not glassy. Many excellent complimentary products in the Wolfgang line. More expensive, so look to buy during sales.

Good luck!

[neocoma]

Does it have to be a 'sealant' or are you open to using a coating, like Cquartz.

FYI, a coating will last a LOT longer than your typical 'sealant'

I didn't want one of those $600 coatings that dealerships try to sell you. I read that sealants last longer than waxes do.
Which is why I was looking at sealants.

I'll take a look at Cquarts, but what is it?
Is it the coatings that dealerships try sell you? Or is it something different?


Thanks,

[neocoma]

The two I would pick out of your list of candidates (in no particular order):

1) Finish Kare Hi Temp Paste

Excellent durability in both summer and winter conditions. Great looks - especially on White colored vehicles. Excellent value for the money.


2) Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant 3.0

Also excellent durability in both summer and winter. Terrific looks on all paint colors, nice gloss not glassy. Many excellent complimentary products in the Wolfgang line. More expensive, so look to buy during sales.

Good luck!

Excellent. Thank you. That's one vote for Hi Temp Paste and one vote for Wolfgang

[LEDetailing]

neocoma,

Thank you for not taking the dealer installed sealant. What a rip off.

Finish Kare 1000p and Blackfire Wet diamond sealant would be my two choices. I believe Blackfire and Wolfgang's sealant are very similar in ease of use and results. I like that both Wolfgang and BF sealants are trim safe. Remember, "Thin is in" when it comes to applying sealants.

Welcome to AGO

[FUNX650]

Finish Kare 1000P...


Bob

[custmsprty]

Polish Angel Viking Coat would be perfect and it's super easy to use. It's available on AG's Autopia store.
Goes on like a sealant and protects like a coating,

Here's a shown and shine I did on my Pearl White Rogue:

Polish Angel Esclate and Viking Coat

PA Viking Coat:

[lane5515]

if you go with a sealant... Menzerna Jescar Power Lock+ Polymer Paint Sealant

[Belair]

I've used Jetseal and it works well.