How important is durability to you?

[CleanIT]

Do you have a heated garage?

My problem is since I only hand wash 1~2 times a winter, the car is never clean enough to apply an additional layer of LSP. Touchless car washes don't get a vehicle clean enough. The other problem is temperature. I don't have a heated garage and found when temps are in the 30's F (or much lower) products don't apply very well/easily. They are streaky/smeary and hard to buff off.

Unfortunately I don't have a heated garage. Good point, temperature is important.

[Bruno Soares]

I like durability just because I'm lazy and don't want to re-do it often. Also, I like coatings because they make cleaning the car easier. But a coating that lasts 2 years is good enough for me, I have no need for more than that as around 1.5 to 2 years I think every car can use some polishing again which will remove the coating so it's no good if a coating lasts 5+ years (which some claim to).

I used to do sealants every 6 months. Coatings are definitely better for me as they last a lot more than that and are much easier to maintain. A wax does look better in some conditions but I'll take cleaner car with a little less depth.

[CleanIT]

I only brought this up because we live in a time where detailing products easier than ever to use. Coatings are clearly superior, but also require extra care. There are even some offering a lifetime warranty now - System X. I just don't see what all the hype is about.

[Bill D]

I'm all about looks and depth so I continue to use Fuzion. I really don't mind re applying every few months. It's the main detailing thing for me. My car is always garaged so I can prolong the look too.

[Larry A]

I only use wax once or twice a year , after that Iuse spray wax every 3 to 4 weeks .I wash twice a week , my car sits outside 24/7. My spray waxes of choice at this time are the new TW Ice spray was , Technitions Choice Aqua Wax ,DG Aqua wax, EO Wipe and Shine. Even though Wipe and Shine is a spray detailer it last like a spray wax.


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[The Guz]

I only brought this up because we live in a time where detailing products easier than ever to use. Coatings are clearly superior, but also require extra care. There are even some offering a lifetime warranty now - System X. I just don't see what all the hype is about.

They don’t require any extra care. People think they do buts it’s a myth. It’s no different than using a wax or sealant. Just longer durability, longevity and better self cleaning.

[CleanIT]

They don’t require any extra care. People think they do buts it’s a myth. It’s no different than using a wax or sealant. Just longer durability, longevity and better self cleaning.

Good to know I wasn't aware of that. Thank you.

[PaulMys]

Like mentioned above by several guys, I like the durability in the winter. And, it is also nice to know that what you use can survive the summer months/hot sun.

Collinite fits those bills for me perfectly. Once in the Spring, and once in the Fall. I have no problem applying an LSP 2 times a year.

In fact, of the 4 major steps (De-con, Wash, Machine polish, LSP) the application of the LSP is by far the most relaxing/enjoyable for me.

[Lone Wolf]

Im also in NJ and durability is not as important as ease of use for me. Ive never gone more than 2 weeks without applying something. I will add that my vehicle is not kept outside so Im sure that is a factor. I usually put on a sealant in Spring and Fall then maintain with one of the spray products.

[FUNX650]

The older I get, the more important
the durability of LSPs becomes. Here’s
one of my ‘definitions’ of durability…

•Assuming a vehicle with a BC/CC paint
system has just received an LSP-application…
then, going forward: the less I have to touch
that LSP, in order to maintain that “just LSP’ed
look”, the better.


For example…Back in April, 2015:
•After doing all of the pre-LSP steps I like
for all our vehicles to undergo (wash/dry;
correction; “pure-polishing”/glaze; etc.)…

-I then applied one layer of FK 1000P (aka:
FK BWM 101) to our 2015 model year vehicle.
[Note: Since then, I have only used Meguiar’s
D114, along with edgeless MF-Towels, as the
sole maintenance products/tools.]

-That same layer of FK1000P—initially applied
six and one third years ago—is still going strong.


In summary:
The above mentioned fantastic car-washing
products/tools, notwithstanding…FK1000P:
Now that’s what I call a durable LSP



Bob