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Wax or Paint Coating/sealant?

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Gman30:
Cheers for you're input Jay,

Car looks Great btw! So why did you choose a coating over a wax on your own car? I would have expected you to be more of a wax fan?

 :happy2:

xjay1337:
I wash my car regularly so general maintainence isn't an issue.
The main things for me were the added surface hardness given by Cquartz and the durability.
I no longer need to wax my car every few months...I've had Cquartz on since middle of May, washed my car on average twice a week and it's still beading as good as the day I put it on... no other wax on the market would even come close.
Due to the frequency of my washes I am more likely to mark the paint (just what happens no matter what you try) so the added surface hardness is good too.

Plus as we sell it to customers I thought how can I recommend a product to people that i don't personally use myself :)

BlueSmokeyJoe:
As mentioned, a wax/sealant/coating will only ever show what is underneath. Best bet is to get the paint properly corrected to remove swirls/scratches/marring etc and then to refine further to achieve the greatest amount of gloss.

Careful washing will then see the paint stay in great shape for a very long time indeed. I'd go as far to say, stick with a wax if you enjoy applying it as part of the 'cleaning process', and go with a sealant/coating for longer lasting protection.

Also to consider is protection for winter, as most vehicles will not be getting cleaning as often. Sonax protect and shine would be a great choice, as it provides a durable, ultra hydrophobic coat that will easily do 6 months. I also found due to the hydrophobicness of the coating, dirt didn't stick to it as well, which made washing so much easier/quicker, with reduced risk of scratching.

Scottymon:
I wanna try this CQuartz now, I've only been using 476 which I like, but to be able to lock the hard work in even more sounds appealing... is this best deal?:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealants/cquartz-uk-edition-paint-sealant/prod_1091.html

George10:
If you aren't too keen on detailing your car and maintaining it throughout the year use carbon collecting oracle, it last two years and protects your paint from grime etc.

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