Gone from a Coating back to a Sealant?

**UTdetailing** · 12-21-2016, 12:43 PM

I am considering putting a coating (Cquartz, Gtechniq or similar) on the wife's daily driver.

My question is how many of you have gone to a coating then back to a sealant/wax and why?

Additionally can you easily remove a coating if you do not like the results?

I generally hesitate at "Long Lasting", as it could mean if you don't like it you are stuck with it for quite a while.

**chefwong** · 12-21-2016, 12:53 PM

I went to coatings 5-6 years ago I think . It started with one getting 22PLE and another get CQ.
Never looked back ever on subsequent cars. I've got a small college tuition stash of some pricey nuba...and I cannot even recall touching them in a verry verrrrry long time

Even on the garage queen, where I love me some glaze and nuba, I've gone coating.

**FUNX650** · 12-21-2016, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by UTdetailing

...can you easily remove a coating
if you do not like the results?

I generally hesitate at "Long Lasting",
as it could mean if you don't like it
you are stuck with it for quite a while.

•IMO...
-You don't ever have to be stuck
with any Coating (or other LSPs)
for either the short or long-term:

-Applying an abrasive product
(via polishing) is quite an effective
way to easily remove Coatings
(and other LSPs, as well).

Bob

**chefwong** · 12-21-2016, 01:48 PM

well it depends if it's a exotic

**UTdetailing** · 12-21-2016, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by FUNX650

•IMO...
-You don't ever have to be stuck
with any Coating (or other LSPs)
for either the short or long-term:

-Applying an abrasive product
(via polishing) is quite an effective
way to easily remove Coatings
(and other LSPs, as well).

Bob

Thanks Bob! That is very helpful. I have never worked with these "new" coatings so wasn't sure how they cut down. I remember an "As Seen on TV" product from the 90's that was a "coating" and we had multiple customers come in trying to get it off after poor results and it was like polishing down chewed bubble gum.

**FUNX650** · 12-21-2016, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by UTdetailing

I remember an "As Seen on TV" product
from the 90's that was a "coating" and we
had multiple customers come in trying to
get it off after poor results and it was like
polishing down chewed bubble gum.

Remembering those makes chills
run up & down my spine!

Thankfully...
a few "Technological Advances"
have come down the pike since then.

Bob

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 12-21-2016, 04:01 PM

If you are one of those guys who thoroughly enjoy applying waxes/sealants/spray wax/quick detail sprays constantly, then a coating is not for you. If you have a car or that and just want to be able to wash the wife`s car and go, a coating is definitely a viable option.

Remember....proper prep and lighting is key to applying a coating. As someone who spent years enjoying applying waxes and sealant on a daily basis....I do not miss it. In fact, the only "wax" i have is Optimum Spray Wax to top HD Speed with.

**UTdetailing** · 12-21-2016, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinasFinestDetailing

If you are one of those guys who thoroughly enjoy applying waxes/sealants/spray wax/quick detail sprays constantly, then a coating is not for you. If you have a car or that and just want to be able to wash the wife`s car and go, a coating is definitely a viable option.

Remember....proper prep and lighting is key to applying a coating. As someone who spent years enjoying applying waxes and sealant on a daily basis....I do not miss it. In fact, the only "wax" i have is Optimum Spray Wax to top HD Speed with.

I do enjoy applying waxes and sealants

But the wife has been known to go rogue and find "soft touch" car washes.

Luckily I have an F350 to wax/seal every few months

By the way the work on your website is amazing and should be respected. Thanks for the input and tips!

**ScottH** · 12-21-2016, 07:23 PM

"...wife has been known to go rogue and find "soft touch" car washes" That made me laugh!!! Good one!! My wife used to do the same, with good intentions as I sure is the same with your wife. Now she knows they are off limits :-)

ScottH

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 12-21-2016, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by UTdetailing

I do enjoy applying waxes and sealants

But the wife has been known to go rogue and find "soft touch" car washes.

Luckily I have an F350 to wax/seal every few months

By the way the work on your website is amazing and should be respected. Thanks for the input and tips!

Humbled and greatly appreciated.

Have you tried Hydr02? If you are looking to do as least as possible, it fits the bill. Easily reapplied to all surfaces.