Do you use wax, sealant or coating for your car?
#3
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I started testing coating products about 6 years ago... I will never go back to traditional waxes or sealants on a daily driven vehicle.
I have tested most major products on the market, but my current go to coating is GTechniq Crystal Serum Light. I use Gyeon Cure or GTechniq C2 occasionally after maintenance washes.
I have tested most major products on the market, but my current go to coating is GTechniq Crystal Serum Light. I use Gyeon Cure or GTechniq C2 occasionally after maintenance washes.
#4
Lead Lap
My current car is coated in Beeds ceramic coating. My 3 prior rides were coated with 22PLE. I will never own a car that does not ave a ceramic coating. It makes it so much easier to maintain. I don't have to wax it. Al I do is apply the maintenance topper to it and it's a slick as can be. I also use Meguiars D115 rinseless wash and wax to clean my car weekly.
Last edited by dstopsie; 06-17-17 at 05:22 AM.
#5
Intermediate
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I bought Mothers wax, used it once and learned of power lock sealant, then got it and used it once. Now I feel like I should switch to coating after only recently bought wax and sealant.
#7
Don't over think it or sweat it too much. The products you purchased are fine. You may need to apply them a little more often, but you are protecting your paint with what you have. There are many folks on here who have their favorites and you could chase your tail all day long if you try to keep up with the latest and greatest and fan favorites. Coatings do last longer but are not always as easy to apply. I toy with the idea of a coating too, but I'm going to use up most of what I have in terms of sealants and waxes first.
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#12
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As far as consumer products go, you cannot go wrong with 22PLE HPC and GTechniq CSL.
HPC is pretty much fool proof to use. CLS is also very simple as long as you follow instructions, don't let sit on chrome trim/headlights/soft dark paint too long otherwise it will not wipe off and require light polishing, etc.
For maintenance products I still love Hydr02 because it's the best "lazy man's way" of sealing a car without spending a ton of time doing it, and it just plain works.
HPC is pretty much fool proof to use. CLS is also very simple as long as you follow instructions, don't let sit on chrome trim/headlights/soft dark paint too long otherwise it will not wipe off and require light polishing, etc.
For maintenance products I still love Hydr02 because it's the best "lazy man's way" of sealing a car without spending a ton of time doing it, and it just plain works.
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Don't get it on the glass either because it won't wipe off if you don't wipe off in a minute or two from my experience. Not a big deal if you get it on glass/matte trim/plastic/headlights/ etc. just make sure to wipe it off immediately as you should be doing anyway.