So what does the sealant "protection" mean anyway ?

cstavaru · 09-07-2010, 02:43 PM

Hi,

I'm wondering, what is the protection that sealants give ? Against what ? UV rays ? Discoloration ?

Is there a sealant that protects the clearcoat against fine scratches ?

dday · 09-07-2010, 03:48 PM

Think of sealant like long lasting wax. It seals the paint with a protective layer that prevents against the same stuff wax does. However using a car wash is still going to add fine scratches, any sealant or wax you add is a VERY thin layer so physical marring will go through anything you use to seal. Sealant isn't as deep or warm a gloss as wax, but is very shiny. People will often wax over sealant to get the best of both worlds.

I like sealant during the winter because it will last 4-5 months where as wax only lasts a couple months.

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dday Captain 33 Rep 856 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 335 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	Think of sealant like long lasting wax. It seals the paint with a protective layer that prevents against the same stuff wax does. However using a car wash is still going to add fine scratches, any sealant or wax you add is a VERY thin layer so physical marring will go through anything you use to seal. Sealant isn't as deep or warm a gloss as wax, but is very shiny. People will often wax over sealant to get the best of both worlds. I like sealant during the winter because it will last 4-5 months where as wax only lasts a couple months.
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