Paint sealant can mean several things, depending on who you ask – but at the most basic level, it is a synthetic product designed to protect a car’s surface while providing a mirror-like shine.
If you haven’t been around automotive detailing much, you’ll hear words like wax, polish, sealant, coating, and more all thrown around – sometimes interchangeably. The purpose of this article isn’t to lay out a full detailing glossary, so we’ll stick to the two most common forms of protecting your paint.
Wax (when properly defined) means a substance that is at least some part natural wax. The most common is Brazilian Carnauba wax, which is derived from plant leaves. The natural wax is blended with other ingredients to create a liquid that can be applied to the surface of your car to protect against the elements and provide a great shine.
Car Paint Sealant is a fully synthetic product designed to protect a car’s surface while providing a mirror-like shine. Modern sealants represent astounding advances in surface chemistry and usually include proprietary polymers that enhance performance.
Because a sealant is chemically engineered to bond to the surface, it will last much longer than a traditional wax while providing stronger protection against paint-killers like sap, acid rain, and UV rays. Wondering what those contaminants can do to your paint? Check out our article here.
Sealants produce a mirror-like shine, but some find that it appears “hard” or “cold.” Many enthusiasts layer a natural wax, which they feel provides a deeper, softer finish, on top of a paint sealant to get the best of both worlds.
Despite being incredibly advanced chemistry, paint sealants are a breeze to apply. You can use an orbital or dual-action polisher if you have one – but a hand application will do just as well. Follow these steps to a protected surface and a mirror shine:
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