Winter is coming...

**yeebiz** · 08-31-2010, 08:16 PM

I know I'm a bit early but...

I live in NE PA. It is currently stinking hot here but the end of August has arrived. I'm starting to think about winter prep.

My car is a daily driver completely exposed to the elements 24/7. I was wondering what sealant is going to give me the best durability through the winter.

This is what is currently in my arsenal:
Collinite 845
Blackfire Wet Diamond
FK Hi-Temp
WDGPS
Duragloss 601/105
Opti-Seal
UPGP
DP Poli-coat

What are your thoughts to give me the best durability?
How cold is too cold to apply something like AW or OCW?

**Buckskincolt** · 08-31-2010, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by yeebiz

I know I'm a bit early but...

I live in NE PA. It is currently stinking hot here but the end of August has arrived. I'm starting to think about winter prep.

My car is a daily driver completely exposed to the elements 24/7. I was wondering what sealant is going to give me the best durability through the winter.

This is what is currently in my arsenal:
Collinite 845
Blackfire Wet Diamond
FK Hi-Temp
WDGPS
Duragloss 601/105
Opti-Seal
UPGP
DP Poli-coat

What are your thoughts to give me the best durability?
How cold is too cold to apply something like AW or OCW?

Picking from that list (nice list by the way) I would clay the car to make sure I have a nice clean surface to bond to apply a coat of DP-Poli-Coat and top it 12 hours later with a nice thin coat of Collinite 845. That is two great products known for awesome durability....Then take some pictures and post them here along with a running report on how it's holding up!

**yeebiz** · 08-31-2010, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Buckskincolt

Picking from that list (nice list by the way) I would clay the car to make sure I have a nice clean surface to bond to apply a coat of DP-Poli-Coat and top it 12 hours later with a nice thin coat of Collinite 845. That is two great products known for awesome durability....Then take some pictures and post them here along with a running report on how it's holding up!

Thanks. I think you are right. Since there will be 24/7 exposure, I think my situation would make a good test. Maybe different products on different panels and a full blown write up with pics.

**Buckskincolt** · 08-31-2010, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by yeebiz

Thanks. I think you are right. Since there will be 24/7 exposure, I think my situation would make a good test. Maybe different products on different panels and a full blown write up with pics.

I'd watch that with interest!

**kdude** · 08-31-2010, 08:48 PM

I also live in a harsh climate. Lots of salt on the roads. From my experience it's better to leave a car outside then to bring it in or out of a heated garage.... And the next best thing you can do is wash the car at least once a week.... Any wax or sealer will do but nothing beats a good wash. Just my.02$.

**S2K** · 08-31-2010, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Buckskincolt

Picking from that list (nice list by the way) I would clay the car to make sure I have a nice clean surface to bond to apply a coat of DP-Poli-Coat and top it 12 hours later with a nice thin coat of Collinite 845. That is two great products known for awesome durability....Then take some pictures and post them here along with a running report on how it's holding up!

I keep reading great things about 845 and am planning a trip to Michigan in Oct and want to prep a friends car for winter and was thinking 845 but love your post about Poli-Coat cuz I've read about that too. Going to follow this but it seems like this is the way to go. Thank You!

**Deep Gloss Auto Salon** · 08-31-2010, 09:03 PM

For winter durability from your current products I would go for multiple coats of the FK 1000p or Duragloss combo...

**S2K** · 08-31-2010, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by S2K

I keep reading great things about 845 and am planning a trip to Michigan in Oct and want to prep a friends car for winter and was thinking 845 but love your post about Poli-Coat cuz I've read about that too. Going to follow this but it seems like this is the way to go. Thank You!

Another question, do you think that WGDGPS would compare to the Poli-Coat as an under coat to the 845?

**Buckskincolt** · 08-31-2010, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by S2K

Another question, do you think that WGDGPS would compare to the Poli-Coat as an under coat to the 845?

Absolutely! might even be better?

......one of my cars will be testing the two for durability comparisons this winter.

**S2K** · 08-31-2010, 09:17 PM

Awesome! Am looking forward to the comparison results Was asking because I have WGDGPS and wouldn't have to buy the Poli-Coat (though i wouldn't mind having it on the shelf).