Blackcomb
Full Member
Living in the Midwest and owning a detail business I have learned a lot about how to protect the finish on a car. Aside from a good wash and regular wax one over looked aspect is paint seal. What is paint seal your asking, it is a coating that bonds to your paint and helps protect it from the elements, uv, acid rain, road filth, bird poop and the list goes on. It protects where waxes cannot.
I use a couple of different products and have found one everyone can buy at a decent price at my local Auto Zone. Turtle Wax has a poly pain seal that is easy to use and works. Now one key is to use a good quality synthetic wax after the seal has cured (24 hours). The reason to use synthetic wax is because carnauba wax has a cleaning effect that can and will remove the protective seal you have just applied.
Here is the process I use when I seal a car at the shop.
Wash the car with a good quality car soap.
Clay the entire car, including windows.
Buff the car to remove swirls and scuffs, preform any paint chip touch ups if customer wants that service.
Polish the paint after buffing.
Apply glaze if that's what customer wants for service.
Time to apply sealant.
After 24 hour cure apply synthetic wax.
I hope this was helpful.
I use a couple of different products and have found one everyone can buy at a decent price at my local Auto Zone. Turtle Wax has a poly pain seal that is easy to use and works. Now one key is to use a good quality synthetic wax after the seal has cured (24 hours). The reason to use synthetic wax is because carnauba wax has a cleaning effect that can and will remove the protective seal you have just applied.
Here is the process I use when I seal a car at the shop.
Wash the car with a good quality car soap.
Clay the entire car, including windows.
Buff the car to remove swirls and scuffs, preform any paint chip touch ups if customer wants that service.
Polish the paint after buffing.
Apply glaze if that's what customer wants for service.
Time to apply sealant.
After 24 hour cure apply synthetic wax.
I hope this was helpful.