Winter protection Vs Summer protection

[WEST SIDE]

Now that the weather is breaking for alot of you I was wondering if you use different products in the summer Vs winter.
I always read that a particular sealant or wax is great for winter protection,wouldn't you want the same protection in the summer as well.Does the product selection change from a durability factor to one that looks better?
Just curious.

Ken

[dreamps]

ken,

i love to use meguiars #16 for winter protection. put on 2 coats for even coverage. spring and summer i put on a less durable wax but one that has a better glow to it. its all personal choice really.

[01GreyStangGT]

I use Collinite 845 in the winter and Poorboys Natty's Red in the summer or whatever I'm experimenting with at the time.

[FUNX650]

Agree with OP.

But, inquiring minds still need to know:

If it's good enough for protection during the winter, why wouldn't it be good enough for protection during the summer?

Also, just asking..........Bob

[BobbyG]

I do use different products but not for the reason you might think.

Because I do detailing as a hobby I enjoy getting out there making all my vehicles look great "AND" see how they look with many different combinations of waxes and sealants. Long term protection takes a back burner as depth and gloss become paramount.

Winter is a whole other ball game where long term protection is my primary consideration. Many times I'll wash and strip what's there only after a couple of weeks sometimes just to try something else on my shelf......

I can't do this from November to April unless I'm in the garage and the heats on...

Could I use Collinite 845 during the summer? You bet and I have.

[Perfections]

On customers cars, Collinite for both summer and winter if they are looking for durability. On my car I just mess around all year long testing, mainly bug release properties. But like Mike P has stated, just find something you like and use it often. Most of my customer's that are looking for easy wax to use because they want to do it themselves I always recommend Optimum Car Wax, easy to use, durable, and it just plain works.

[BobbyG]

On customers cars, Collinite for both summer and winter if they are looking for durability. Most of my customer's that are looking for easy wax to use because they want to do it themselves I always recommend Optimum Car Wax, easy to use, durable, and it just plain works.

Customers = Collinite 845 + Optimum Spray Wax......

[Munich77]

I just use the same stuff year around - I am trying to come up with a good assortment that I can use without having too many products around. For my car, I think it will be FK1000P which I will top with OCW later on this year.

[Dubbin1]

Winter time I use something thats going to last, summer time I like to play with many LSPs.

[Flannigan]

On customer cars I use the DG twins plus a Collinite 845 topper. Got that tip from Richy and it really can't be beat as far as durability goes (aside from a coating/nano sealant).

On my car (before I put CQ on it) I would change waxes almost every month year round. So durability wasn't an issue for me at all. I just wanted something that looked good.