Sonax Polymer Net Shield

[auntrout]

I own a 2017 Q5 which I purchased new back in December 2016. After I purchased the vehicle I clayed the entire car and applied Sonax Polymer Net Shield sealant. My Q5 spends most of the time in the garage and the shine is still terrific and the water still streaks right off. Since it has been two years since I've applied the Sonax I'm thinking it should be time to apply another coat. I was planning on claying the car but not sure if I should just apply another coat of Sonax PNS, or should I use a very mild polish before applying the PNS. I can not believe how great the Sonax PNS has held up, granted the car is always garaged, but it has gone on its share of pretty long road trips. Thanks.

[acuRAS82]

Claying and then mild polish would be best case scenario if time and resources permit. If you are lacking time, it wouldn’t be the end of the world to recoat, doing no prep... but you may find that it degrades a little sooner as the surface has picked up some contaminants

[The Guz]

If you want to add some gloss while removing some defects then polishing would be a good choice prior to applying a fresh coat of PNS.

[auntrout]

Coating and then mild polish would be best case scenario if time and resources permit. If you are lacking time, it wouldn’t be the end of the world to recoat, doing no prep... but you may find that it degrades a little sooner as the surface has picked up some contaminants

Thanks. Did you mean to say clay and then mild polish? Do have a recommendation on a mild polish. I've used Meguiar's M205 in the past, but would not mind trying something different.

[auntrout]

If you want to add some gloss while removing some defects then polishing would be a good choice prior to applying a fresh coat of PNS.

Thanks Guz, any recommendation on a good polish. I've used M205 in the past.

[PaulMys]

Can't go wrong with either Griot's Correcting Cream, or HD Polish+.

Both are easy to work with, sun-friendly, non-dusting, and are super easy to remove.

[acuRAS82]

Thanks. Did you mean to say clay and then mild polish? Do have a recommendation on a mild polish. I've used Meguiar's M205 in the past, but would not mind trying something different.

I did mean to say “claying”, and have corrected it, thank you

PaulMys mentioned two good choices above. I like HD Polish, the PBMG polishes, Mckees Fast Polish personally. Whatever you can get a deal on out of these, they’re all great (and so are many others). I don’t mind M205 but it’s definitely not my favorite due to wipe off and being really oily... but if you have and want to use, it does the job too.

If you have a paint prep spray you could use it after any of these choices to *maybe* increase bonding / longevity of the PNS.

[The Guz]

Thanks Guz, any recommendation on a good polish. I've used M205 in the past.

If you still have then go ahead and use it. It is still a good polish. If you are itching to try something else then I would consider Optimum Hyper Polish or Sonax Perfect Finish.

[392hemi]

I agree with the advice given by all the great members here. The polishing will help add some gloss and then reapply PNS.

If you really want to prolong PNS and add more gloss, pick up Sonax Brilliant Shine detailer. Which is more of a spray sealant and lasts 1 to 3 months easy on a well prepped surface.

A little goes a long way and you can use it as a wax as you dry product

[auntrout]

Wanted to thank everyone for their suggestions. I'll take a look at the suggested products and will definitely be going with a polish before re-applying the Sonax PNS.