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Old 08-31-10 | 06:22 PM
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hey all

wondering which sealant you guys use and which one is "known" as the best?
my friend recommended the klasse brand
i've also heard of mother's brand
then the other day i say this Nu brand.. it's a polish.. but it says it'll last very long.. so the description sounds like it's a sealant?

what do you guys use?
as well.. after applying the sealant
what do you guys do usually after it rains? do you just spray water over it so the dust and mud falls off the car and the car will become clean again? or even with the sealant you'll still have to wash your car often?
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theres a ton of sh%t out there dude. Ive heard alot of good things about Blackfire Wet Diamond. Suppose to last 4-6 months and is super slick.
Old 08-31-10 | 07:17 PM
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None of those IMO, get Menzerna FMJ. Go to the detailing section.
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thanks for the input everyone!
and sorry for putting this into the wrong section!
i've been so into this section of the forum i totally forgot about the separate detailing section!
i'll remember to post into the right sections next time, sorry mods!
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Opti Seal is much efficient and gets my vote.
Old 08-31-10 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
None of those IMO, get Menzerna FMJ. Go to the detailing section.
I was a Menzerna FMJ devotee for several years. Easy to use, great shine and almost zero durability. I switched to Blackfire Wet Diamond and it is great. Much more slick than FMJ, easy to use and lasts 3 to 4 months. Istill have an unused bottle of FMJ, if you would like it let me know. The price is $00.
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thanks for the input guys!

lkirchner, as much as i wanna grab the $00 FMJ from you, cal is too far for me
when you say zero durability.. do you mean it didn't last long at all?
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i use poorboys or meg 2.0
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Here's a bias thread from another forum folks: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...-vs-adams.html

and another one : http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...-sealants.html

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Old 09-01-10 | 07:06 AM
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I wouldnt click on that Autopia link, the site still has a virus.

My vote is for blackfire.
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I would say if you liked FMJ I would consider Menzerna Power Lock.

FMJ I believe is no longer being made.
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Originally Posted by SilentWish
thanks for the input guys!

lkirchner, as much as i wanna grab the $00 FMJ from you, cal is too far for me
when you say zero durability.. do you mean it didn't last long at all?
Even without a wash the effectiveness starts to diminish in about a week.
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i use the klasse twins. really makes the metallic flakes on my car pop.
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Originally Posted by detailersdomain
I would say if you liked FMJ I would consider Menzerna Power Lock.

FMJ I believe is no longer being made.
Have used Blackfire Wet Diamond and switched to Menzerna-Powerlock, seems to last longer and feels very slick in comparison.
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Of the 3 you listed Klass AIO and Powergloss is by far the best sealant and one of the top sealants available although it is not as good as it used to be due to the formula being slightly changed. Jeff Werkstatt makes great sealants. My favorite sealant is Zaino, it provides excellent long lasting protection and looks great.



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