Shelf Life of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0

Hello,

I have an unopened bottle of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 which I purchased around 5-years ago. It has been kept in a box in my garage. Does anyone know the shelf life of this product? Do you think that it is still good or should I buy a new bottle?

Thanks,

Gil

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Originally Posted by gportiz

Hello,

I have an unopened bottle of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 which I purchased around 5-years ago. It has been kept in a box in my garage. Does anyone know the shelf life of this product? Do you think that it is still good or should I buy a new bottle?

Thanks,

Gil

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Gil,
Just to be safe, I'll PM you my address so you can send me bottle for testing.
Love,
WaxMaster1

In all seriousness, it should be fine. Shake it really good and the only way I'd think there's something wrong would be if it's super watery

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Originally Posted by WaxMaster1

In all seriousness, it should be fine. Shake it really good and the only way I'd think there's something wrong would be if it's super watery

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Thanks for your reply. Yeah I just shook it up like crazy and when I opened it, it appeared to be all watery. So I am guessing that it is no good. Darn!

It’s a fairly watery sealant to begin with. Does it look creamy still? Any separation?

If it were me, I'd try it on a panel - perhaps a small section of the roof. Unless your garage is super cold in the winter or super hot in the summer, it should be fine. Imagine how many cases and/or pallets of the stuff are sitting in the AG warehouse for who knows how long? Btw, I do not see a born-on date or expiration date on the bottle I have. Just my two cents.

David

I have a big bottle that is about 8 years old. It’s still fine. As long as it is kept away from extreme temps, your fine.

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Originally Posted by acuRAS82

It’s a fairly watery sealant to begin with. Does it look creamy still? Any separation?

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If I had one complaint about this product it would be its viscosity. I use my GG6 to apply it, and even on the lowest speed once the pad is a little moist, you better not lift the polisher until rotation has totally stopped or you will sling a mist everywhere.

With regard to shelf life, I just threw away a small quantity after I finished detailing my two cars. I threw it away because it seemed more watery than I remembered it when new. I didn't bother to wait until I ordered new product, so I can't say with certainty that it became more viscous with age.

My Blackfire Sealant was more watery than when I first bought it about 3-4 years ago. I shook it for a good while, several times a day (prior to using it). And shook it for a good while before applying it. Even then, it's still more watery, but I tested it on the hood and it still seemed to be doing its job.

A clean ball bearing or other steel ball inserted in the bottle before shaking would be a good idea as well.

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Originally Posted by BlackMDX

If I had one complaint about this product it would be its viscosity. I use my GG6 to apply it, and even on the lowest speed once the pad is a little moist, you better not lift the polisher until rotation has totally stopped or you will sling a mist everywhere.

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If that is the case, you are applying way too much product. Only need a few drops.

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Originally Posted by Dr Oldz

If that is the case, you are applying way too much product. Only need a few drops.

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I only use a few drops, but when you are doing a large vehicle and using a red LC pad, sooner or later the pad has absorbed enough product to sling it. I do not bother to change pads for applying this product although that would probably help. Cleaning pads used for sealant is just too much work, so I just clean it on the fly.

And my comment was made as a result of my belief that the product became more viscous with age and a nearly empty bottle.

All that aside I would prefer this product to be a little heavier.