Acrylic paint sealant??

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

Sooo i was kinda snoopin around on some websites of other local detailers and saw one that said this:

"We offer only the highest commercial grade of premium waxes and acrylic paint sealants. The acrylic paint sealant is the most durable finish, outlasting waxes and offering a much harder finish to defend off the extreme heat and UV rays of the Arizona sun."

My question is this...is this 'acrylic paint sealant' the same stuff we use (meguiars,wolfgang,pinnacle etc) for sealants but just put into a nice phrase to make it sound more appealing, or is it something different?

I was also talking with someone today who was mentioning he went to a detail shop and he had mentioned he had the choice of an 'acrylic or 'teflon' coating on his paint...again i was wondering is this just the same stuff we use and the guys who were selling it to him were just kind of giving him the 'glittery' run down to make it sound like something more than it really was, or is it actually something different than what we do/use?

[aerogt01]

While I don't know the answer to your original question, I can tell you DuPont released something to the effect that putting teflon in a wax/sealant is pointless and has little advantages.

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

While I don't know the answer to your original question, I can tell you DuPont released something to the effect that putting teflon in a wax/sealant is pointless and has little advantages.

Who/what is DuPont?

claims 3...yes 3 years of protection...i've never HEARD of that..not saying it isnt possible but probably unlikely....i'd like to hear arguments from both sides of this if anyone knows anything about it...

[aerogt01]

Who/what is DuPont?

They hold the original patent for Teflon.

[aerogt01]

I know Klasse is an acrylic paint sealant, and lasting up to one year is not unheard of.

However, I think the Teflon base would be something more like the coating we are seeing lately, G|Techniq, Opti-coat, etc.

Edit: If it actually lasts as long as they say it will.

[RTexasF]

Who/what is Du Pont? I can't believe my eyes......

Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in approximately 80 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

[AndrewBall]

Who/what is DuPont?

DuPont a wealthy french family who used to sell gun powder. Now basically makes every chemical and textile you can think of.

Teflon, Nomex, ect..

they probably have done more for detailing then we know. the chemicals and such used in detailing is right up their alley.

[CEE DOG]

Polymer Sealant (Example: WG, UPGP, etc.)

Acrylic Sealant (Example: Klasse)

Nanotech coating (Example: Cquartz)

[Setec Astronomy]

You guys are forgetting that DuPont used to be one of the largest auto paint mfrs (if they aren't still).

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

I know Klasse is an acrylic paint sealant, and lasting up to one year is not unheard of.

However, I think the Teflon base would be something more like the coating we are seeing lately, G|Techniq, Opti-coat, etc.

Edit: If it actually lasts as long as they say it will.

I have heard one year...i didnt say one year tho...i said three years lol

Personally i tell my customers a sealant will offer really good protection for 6 months...and a wax for about 2 months...I'm sure it WILL last longer, but I dont think it will be as effective in the following months as it was within that time frame....then again im kind of a nut and try to freshen up the wax/sealant on our cars quite regularly ....guess id rather be safe than sorry.

Im sure a promise of a year to a customer would sound better, but i dont want to lie, or exaggerate the truth just for the sake of a sale.