Exterior Protection (Wax verses Sealant)

Did you really loose 200 lbs by eating grapefruit? If so let me know, I need to drop 30 lbs and need something that works.

As for the waxes vs. sealants, what did you decide to get? Prior to my Prius I had a BMW and everyone told me to use Zaino. I've also seen a lot of people using Zaino on this forum, so that's what I think I'm going to use

 

I used Zaino soley because I wanted to try something different, this is my fourth car and I always try something new. If you have the money give Zaino a try, if not try anything new to you. Any protection is better than none.

 

According to Consumer Reports, cars that are fairly new will not benefit from anything fancier than cheap easy Turtle Wax One Step. I tried it and the car couldn't have looked better. You spray it on while the car is still wet and it dries to a very nice shine almost instantly when you spread it with a cloth. I am also not persuaded by testimonials about expensive brands.

 

I really didn't like having to shell out 60 bucks for 5 star, but it has held up great for the last year and 1/2.

 

There was a test done about five years ago comparing various "boutique" waxes and sealants. You used to be able to buy their report for around $15. Most of the products have changed formulation so the results are likely no longer valid. Ok, I found it, it was published by "Guru Reports"



Other than trying all the products yourself, what you can do is hang out on the detailing forums for a few weeks, get to know the frequent posters, decide for yourself who is credible, and who has likes and dislikes similar to your own, and then go by their recommendations. FWIW, even Zaino-haters have to admit that their sealants do have good longevity.

 

That's because you're looking at the wrong testimonials. If you were up at 2am on say a Tuesday night watching a "paid advertisement" you would be persuaded. You have to be. Only the best products are advertised in that time slot.

 

Bose 3-2-1. 'Nuff said.

 

On the other end of the fanatic scale I waxed mine once, when it was a week old, and four years later it still looks good (modulo the road dings on the hood).

 

I have been using different stuff on my car paints for as long as I have been driving. I first started driving at 14. Im in my 50's now.

Waxes are good and Carnauba is better. But even so it will diminish in the sun and heat after a month.

I am now using Zaino because I am lazy, and because it works to protech the paint on my cars from bugs. FL bugs are the worst. Luv bugs are the worst of the worst. Zaino protcts the finish from bug juice until I can get it off. Sometimes a day or so. I havent seen the bug season yet with this car, but past cars proved it to me.

Oh, and it's shiny as all get out too.

 

For a one step product. Klasse All in One gets good reviews. Even on Autopia. I used Nufinish for years and liked it. I now use Klasse. It seems to produce a better shine and lasts about the same as NuFinish. I have heard that NuFinish is a bit too abrasive for newer cars.