Looking for a new wax/sealant.

808MGuy · 08-19-2014, 02:22 AM

Since many people I talked to raved about it, I decided to try out Sonax PNS on my wife's car. While the protection seems to be excellent, I'm not thrilled about the look. I don't think I'll be using this on my car.

delusional · 08-19-2014, 03:26 AM

I find Blackfire Wet Diamond and Collinite 845 to be the best. The collinite might be a little bit better.

W/// · 08-19-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 808MGuy

Since many people I talked to raved about it, I decided to try out Sonax PNS on my wife's car. While the protection seems to be excellent, I'm not thrilled about the look. I don't think I'll be using this on my car.

Too dull? Kind of hard to tell because it's somewhat overcast in that picture.

808MGuy · 08-19-2014, 10:34 AM

Not too dull but the depth of the gloss is just not there. It looks similar to other sealants I've used like Menzerna Powerlock.

fastmike · 08-19-2014, 11:08 PM

Ok maybe I'm a detailing n00b but can you guys really tell the difference in the "look" with the different sealants vs wax?

rjd598 · 08-22-2014, 08:43 AM

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Ok maybe I'm a detailing n00b but can you guys really tell the difference in the "look" with the different sealants vs wax?

Some waxes can really make your paint look wet. For me personally all waxes/sealants/coatings offer a good look so I just go after protection as primary priority

woptang22 · 08-22-2014, 04:20 PM

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What about Sonax Polymer Net Shield? My coworker raves about the shine, never tried it myself.

I personally have OptiCoat on my car now.

How do you like the opti coat? A friend of mine owns a tint shop and said they have a detailer that does opti coating. He was raving about it. Im wondering if the hype is real? Is this a good product?

rjd598 · 08-22-2014, 05:49 PM

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How do you like the opti coat? A friend of mine owns a tint shop and said they have a detailer that does opti coating. He was raving about it. Im wondering if the hype is real? Is this a good product?

great product. it's really established its name in the detailing world

woptang22 · 08-22-2014, 05:52 PM

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great product. it's really established its name in the detailing world

Ive contacted my buddy for a price quote but haven't heard back from him. If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the entire process?

rjd598 · 08-22-2014, 08:37 PM

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Ive contacted my buddy for a price quote but haven't heard back from him. If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the entire process?

Depends on the level of paint correction you want and what your detailer generally charges per hour

eaeRo · 09-01-2014, 01:22 AM

yesterday i tried the bmw hard wax nanotechnology stuff, well - i am surprised how easy it was to use it and the result was awesome

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808MGuy Colonel 219 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (3)	Since many people I talked to raved about it, I decided to try out Sonax PNS on my wife's car. While the protection seems to be excellent, I'm not thrilled about the look. I don't think I'll be using this on my car. __________________ 2016 Porsche Cayman GTS - Sapphire Blue / Black Full Leather Interior / Carrera S Wheels
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08-19-2014, 03:26 AM	#24
delusional Private First Class 8 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Alpine White M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I find Blackfire Wet Diamond and Collinite 845 to be the best. The collinite might be a little bit better.
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08-19-2014, 10:34 AM	#26
808MGuy Colonel 219 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (3)	Not too dull but the depth of the gloss is just not there. It looks similar to other sealants I've used like Menzerna Powerlock. __________________ 2016 Porsche Cayman GTS - Sapphire Blue / Black Full Leather Interior / Carrera S Wheels
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08-19-2014, 11:08 PM	#27
fastmike First Lieutenant 12 Rep 339 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Ok maybe I'm a detailing n00b but can you guys really tell the difference in the "look" with the different sealants vs wax?
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09-01-2014, 01:22 AM	#33
eaeRo New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: m3 graphite Join Date: May 2014 Location: riga, latvia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW m3 [0.00]	yesterday i tried the bmw hard wax nanotechnology stuff, well - i am surprised how easy it was to use it and the result was awesome
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