I'll go into a bit more detail.
As I said in the other thread, it comes down to a lot of personal preference. What sort of finish and durability are you looking for from a protection?
Have a quick look what Dan wrote up in another thread:
Originally Posted by
DMS Dan
Waxing
Waxing is the last step you do when washing or detailing your car. That is why you may see it referred to as the LSP (last step product). The purpose of waxing is to create a barrier between your paint and the environment. Most waxes contain UV inhibitors to stop the sun damaging the paint. They also repel water which stops your paint getting etchings from watermarks. There are many may different LSP's out there both natural or synthetic or even a mixture of both. Natural waxes tend to give more of a warmth and a glow. These waxes range in price starting at around $50 and up to $19000. Brands include Swissvax, Zymol, P21S, Dodo and many many more. These are the boutique brand waxes. You can get off the shelf waxes but I don’t rate them for durability or look personally. If they are working for you then go for it! Natural waxes also tend to bead water. This means the water forms tight little beads that run off very easily. If you have a freshly waxed car and drive it in the rain you will find the water will just run off. The lower end waxes and off the shelf waxes last 3-5 weeks before needing to be reapplied whereas the higher end can last 6-8 weeks.
Synthetic
Synthetic products do not contain wax. They, for the most part contain polymers or acrylic. These are the two main types of sealers. Sealers include Duragloss 105, Zaino Z2 and Z5, Polylack Nano seal, Optimum opti seal, Klasse AIO, Zaino AIO. Sealants start at around $35 for the boutique brands. I have found Zaino to be the best as it can be layered unlimited times but still remains optically perfect if you use Z2. Z5 will not as it has fillers to hide swirling. Sealants give a different look to wax. It gives a look that is best described as sterile. The paint is shiny but it lacks the warmness and glow of a natural wax. Some sealants like the Klasse make the car look like it has a plastic coating. Some people love this look so leave it others, like myself, don't and then top it with a natural wax. Synthetics tend to sheet water. The water wont form beads, rather it will just run off in a sheet is the best way to describe it. Sealants leave a very slick and slippery surface. Sealants also last a lot longer than a wax with most giving at least 3 months protection and up to 12 months for layered sealants.
So basically, waxes are warmer in their looks and bead water in a nicer effect, whilst not lasting as long as sealants because they contain natural carnuba. Sealants on the other hand provide much stronger and more durable protection, lasting well up to double, or even triple the amount of some waxes. They do look a little less warm, and their water beading is more of a sheet so it gives a different effect.
In an ideal world for me, I'd detail my car and then finish it with a layer of the two-part Duragloss sealant, 601+105. Then, I'd add two layers of Dodo Juice Diamond White on top to give it warmth and really bring out the white of my car.
As I said to you before, it's up to you what you choose because the benefits will be different. I would still personally choose a sealant, because it's a stronger protection than wax, so it lasts longer. While waxes *usually* look better, I still think sealants look good, and they're not hard to apply - I've previously found more trouble applying Dodo waxes because they can be hard to spread in a light layer.
That's my 2c.
Mrk Detailing, premium automotive detailing. Paint correction/protection specialist. PM me
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