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10-19-2018, 06:20 AM | #1 |
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Dark blue Bimmer
What sealant works best on a dark blue BMW? I have been looking into Meguiars M21 2.0 for a replacement for Mothers Reflection synthetic car wax. The Mothers works fine on my silver BMW.
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Incredibly easy to apply and wipe off, you use such a tiny bit, that the bottle lasts forever, and the reality (not claimed) longevity is about two months - far better than anything else. Optimum Opti-Seal https://www.detailedimage.com/Optimu...-P279/8-oz-S1/
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10-19-2018, 03:13 PM | #3 |
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Opti-Seal is great, Hyper Seal from optimum is even better (but more expensive)
Both are infinitely better then anything Megiuars offers |
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10-19-2018, 03:21 PM | #4 |
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Although Opti-Seal is a great sealant to preserve corrected paint, I find it that it does not bead water that good.
I have a bottle that I bought a while back, and I can say with confidence that it is not a product I would buy twice. I would definitely consider something else. Problem is that the damn bottle will last for years! |
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When applied while drying it is the easiest to apply sealant made today. |
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10-19-2018, 07:05 PM | #6 |
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Jescar PowerLock+ plus a coat of Collinite 845 Insulator Wax......I have been detailing for years and can tell this is a trusted standby proven to be durable. Unless you have a show car this combo is tough to beat. Just remember to go with thin coats.
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Meh, ceramic coating isn't for everyone. I personally would never do it on my car, because I absolutely love cleaning it. It makes me happy and is my zen, even just a quick waterless wash after driving for the day.
For others, who don't really want to do the work associated with keeping a car clean, ceramic coating might be worth it to them. Each person has a different goal, so it isn't the best option for every car. Plus, you know, $$$$.
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Here is a good video on pros and cons of wax vs coatings. I have tried coatings on other cars I have detailed but I would not put them on my own car. But for someone else it might be perfect.
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10-24-2018, 12:42 PM | #11 |
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I'm currently loving the ease of application and relative durability of CarPro Hydro 2. I don't know of an easier application (you spray it on a wet car when done washing a panel or two at a time and then hit with a high pressure spray, then dry as normal) and I see 2-3 months of good durability on it. The only downside is price.
I too am a past user of ceramic coatings. In my experience (CarPro, Optimum, Durgloss) they just don't last that well on a car that is driven in all sorts of inclement weather and sometimes cannot be washed for multiple weeks or months on end due to sub freezing temps and snow/rain (AKA a true daily driver). |
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Collinite 845 is awesome
I applied a coat of Collinite 845 Insulator wax on my dark blue X3 bimmer. I applied it over a coat of Mother’s Reflection synthetic wax. The depth of the shine is quite impressive. Very happy with the results.
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