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11-06-2012, 10:02 AM
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Thoughts on a long lasting sealant for paint protection. I realize that UV will be a huge breakdown/downfall of most.
Opti-Coat seems to be something that is becoming very popular? Perma sealing though?
What's a good long lasting sealant? I would like to throw something on and feel comfy knowing the car is protected very well through the winter/summer months.
CG's Jetseal seems OKAY, but I doubt it really lasts very long for the price. Maybe 5 months or so?
Opti-Coat seems to be something that is becoming very popular? Perma sealing though?
What's a good long lasting sealant? I would like to throw something on and feel comfy knowing the car is protected very well through the winter/summer months.
CG's Jetseal seems OKAY, but I doubt it really lasts very long for the price. Maybe 5 months or so?
11-06-2012, 07:54 PM
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Jetseal is a fantastic product, and I have seen durability of 6 months + on all three cars I applied it to. Opti Guard and Cquartz are also nice options and have durability ratings far exceeding other non permanent products. Keep in mind if you choose a coating like that, you're going to want the car to be as close to perfect as possible (compound, polish, finish polish) before you apply. Each and every car is different, it just depends on how far you want to go with the project. Is your car a daily driver?
11-13-2012, 12:36 AM
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Hey Jeff was wondering what would work best for getting these to look near brand new... 4 years of the spray tint has finally came off.. Or should I just buy some new ones? haha Thanks! I promise this summer your going to be doing a detail on my car! 
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11-13-2012, 11:05 AM
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DoggyB22 - With as bad as those look you have NOTHING to loose trying to sand them down and polish them back to a gloss. I'd personally start with something around 400 - 600 grit (wet) and work my way up to 2000 then use a polish of your choice. All in all it should only take about 1 to 1 1/2 hours to complete. I brought mine back years ago using that method. (They weren't as bad as yours tho...)
11-13-2012, 11:31 PM
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Who the hell is Mark? LOL
one of those things when you are typing & then your about to spell the persons name but you hear someone same another name & you type it lol sorry Jeff 
11-14-2012, 05:15 PM
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I know Jeff use to recommend using the polish w/ steel wool but changed his mind to polish/MF towel.
However I don't know EXACTLY what circumstances where made in the decision.
Yes polish and steel wool is aggressive but sometimes its the only thing that seems to work.
What finish(polished aluminum, stainless, chrome)will play a big role in what you decide to go with.
However I don't know EXACTLY what circumstances where made in the decision.
Yes polish and steel wool is aggressive but sometimes its the only thing that seems to work.
What finish(polished aluminum, stainless, chrome)will play a big role in what you decide to go with.
Thanks for the tip. I will be sure to keep it on.
If we could, could we talk about cleaning the interior? I know its been brought up a few times through out the thread. I know Folex and a few other products have been mentioned. I guess I'm looking for a little more, like the depth of information that has been covered with paint correction.
With interiors, like exteriors, there is no one solution for cleaning/correcting every problem. From the countless hours I have spent on Autopia reading about interiors there is just as much if not more technique/knowledge than exteriors.
I know the thread has stalled a little bit, so I was wondering if we could change the direction somewhat.
I doubt that Jeff gets the Caravans will soda all over the inside of it but I would like to be able to break down what products/techniques you use for different types of stains.
If we could, could we talk about cleaning the interior? I know its been brought up a few times through out the thread. I know Folex and a few other products have been mentioned. I guess I'm looking for a little more, like the depth of information that has been covered with paint correction.
With interiors, like exteriors, there is no one solution for cleaning/correcting every problem. From the countless hours I have spent on Autopia reading about interiors there is just as much if not more technique/knowledge than exteriors.
I know the thread has stalled a little bit, so I was wondering if we could change the direction somewhat.
I doubt that Jeff gets the Caravans will soda all over the inside of it but I would like to be able to break down what products/techniques you use for different types of stains.
Thoughts on a long lasting sealant for paint protection. I realize that UV will be a huge breakdown/downfall of most.
Opti-Coat seems to be something that is becoming very popular? Perma sealing though?
What's a good long lasting sealant? I would like to throw something on and feel comfy knowing the car is protected very well through the winter/summer months.
CG's Jetseal seems OKAY, but I doubt it really lasts very long for the price. Maybe 5 months or so?
Opti-Coat seems to be something that is becoming very popular? Perma sealing though?
What's a good long lasting sealant? I would like to throw something on and feel comfy knowing the car is protected very well through the winter/summer months.
CG's Jetseal seems OKAY, but I doubt it really lasts very long for the price. Maybe 5 months or so?
^True. Looks fantastic too. I'd expect 6mo-1yr.
Gloves are a must with this.
This will work MUCH better. Use gloves with it.
Yeah, 400-600 is too strong. 1200-1500 is a good starting point, then 2000, 2500, then 3000. Too aggressive will just make more work than needed.
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