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Originally Posted by QIKESP
DFB,
Wondering which sealant/wax is the go to for your Kinetic FG ?
I've been using the Meguiars ultimate liquid wax and While it's a great product, unfortunately it doesn't last too long.
My car is due for a much needed paint correction and the Waxit sales have got me motivated again ! Any suggestions ?
Thanks !
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My XR6 is Sensation rather than Kinetic, which my favorite sealant on that colour being Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. But................that product is no longer for sale in Australia. A real shame because that stuff was magical in how it made paint so slick and deeply glossy.
So, what else would do it for me, and you?
Traditional Waxes & Sealants -
Collinite 845 - no fancy bottle or label, no crazy marketing claims, no heady fragrances..........just an old-fashioned carnauba wax. Expect about 4 - 5 months on a daily driver, or up to 12+ months when pampered and regularly touched up with a topper. It can be a bit finicky, in winter you need to run the bottle under hot water to re-liquify the wax, and it can haze up a little after the first 12 hours due to the solvents flashing away, which is normal and removed at the next wash. And make sure you apply this very thinly or you will be hating it pretty soon.
I love this wax, it's so slick and so luxuriously warm looking. 845 will also increase in gloss as the wax hardens and cures over the following 24 hours.
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...iant=641817185
Menzerna Power Lock - not sold at Waxit but Detailing Shed will likely launch their sale later this week. I list this product for the exceptionally easy application, and the wipe off is smooth as silk. Longevity should be in the 4 - 5-month region.
https://detailingshed.com.au/product...mer-sealant-1l
Spray Sealants -
These are a step away from what you may be used to, the application is easier and quicker than a traditional wax.
Carpro Reload 2.0 - the original version could be tricky, but the new 2.0 revision is so much nicer to work with. The slickness and glassy finish are the highlights, as is the water beading. Longevity up to about 3 months.
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...40406212149337
Koch Chemie S0.02 - this is my favorite spray sealant, being ultra easy to apply and offering exceptional gloss levels. Yes, expensive, but that bottle will last you a long time, a little goes a long way.
https://detailingshed.com.au/product...nt-s0-02-500ml
Ceramic Coatings -
In reality, the following is not a full-blown ceramic coating, but its performance would argue otherwise.
Gyeon Can Coat EVO - this a very approachable product and ideal for a ceramic coating novice. Longevity is up to and beyond 12 months, the application a simple spray-wipe-buff type of deal. Important to note that you DONT spray the product onto the car, rather onto a towel or applicator before being wiped across the panel. The main thing with Can Coat is that it teaches you about working in a methodical manner to ensure you get a high-spot free finish. One bottle of this should do 4 medium to large sized vehicles, effectively $20 per application.
https://detailingshed.com.au/product...-cancoat-200ml
I only have one stipulation for supplying all of the above, I would love to hear what you choose and see the finished result.
