Re: Should I be looking at a sealant, wax, or coating for PPF? I don't want to have to polish off in the future.
I have Xpel PPF on my entire car so I am speaking from personal experience. If you want the protection to last a year, I think you would have to go with a ceramic coating. I am not aware of any waxes or sealants that would last a year or longer. Ceramic coatings will not effect the self-healing properties of the PPF. Most makers of PPF, including Xpel, offer their own ceramic coatings to go on top of their PPF. I don't necessarily recommend the Xpel ceramic coating, but my point is that they would not offer them if they took away the self-healing properties of the PPF.
I personally use and recommend a ceramic-infused spray sealant. It won't last a year, but it is super easy to apply so it is no problem to reapply at least once every 4 or 5 months. And after a basic wash, you can use it as a drying aid to replenish it between applications. Whatever you use, just make sure it is safe for PPF. Here are two products I have personally used on my Xpel PPF. On the cheaper side, you can use Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Sealant. On the more expensive side, you can use IGL Premier.
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