sealent questions

drkramm · 07-24-2008, 02:37 PM

im looking at trying out some sealents

narrowed it down to three
unless someone has better ones im not to upto date on my sealents

jet seal 109
klasse hgsg
and fmj

pretty much looking for durabilty and shine i don't care if the shine is "fake" looking

thanks for any help
d

2007_2.5i · 07-24-2008, 05:04 PM

It really looks like the ones you've picked out are indeed good products. I can vote in on Klasse.

drkramm · 07-24-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2007_2.5i

It really looks like the ones you've picked out are indeed good products. I can vote in on Klasse.

thanks .. there the ones that i see used the most in my searches

my one friend uses klasse and loves it

misterau · 07-26-2008, 11:47 AM

klasse +1

MartinD · 07-26-2008, 01:50 PM

Optimum Opti-Seal works great and is simple to use.

EnterTheDragon · 07-26-2008, 05:40 PM

^

Optiseal IMO is much better than all 3 of those

STi22B · 07-26-2008, 11:15 PM

jetseal is the best for shine

zaino is best for protection and durability

dbesins · 07-26-2008, 11:29 PM

I like optiseal

jshillin · 07-27-2008, 09:48 AM

Klasse would be my last choice... I would take Optiseal over all of those with 109 being my 2nd choice. If you are looking for durability I'd look into some Collinite, either 476 or 845.

Huamaru · 07-27-2008, 05:43 PM

Would it best to use the sealant after you clay? Should you wax before or after sealant?

EnterTheDragon · 07-27-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Huamaru

Would it best to use the sealant after you clay? Should you wax before or after sealant?

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read this

http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html

TexSurfer · 07-28-2008, 12:23 PM

opti-seal

FFKnuckles · 07-28-2008, 01:29 PM

^ +1.

I've used Klasse and found it very difficult to use because if you use too much, it's a bitch to get off and if you use the right amount, you can barely see it being applied and it comes off hard. The durability is awesome though, but after the first coat, there's no way I wanted to do that again.

I have opti-seal on right now and it goes on invisible (could be good or bad), no need to wipe off, durability so far is great, beads up nicely, and it looks like you hardly use any product after your done. It looks as though it's going to last me a VERY long time.

caesar · 07-29-2008, 12:29 AM

Meguiar's Mirror Glaze synthetic sealant #21 to finished the job.

Huamaru · 08-05-2008, 03:34 AM

What would be a good sealant for wheels? Would Optiseal work on that as well?

Lamb155716 · 08-05-2008, 03:59 AM

I use some DP wheel wax stuff i got from autogeek.com
it seems to be doing the job...no brake dust so far

dbesins · 08-05-2008, 03:34 PM

optiseal will work for wheels and is so easy to use that it make the job easier for wheels (tight areas etc.)

Huamaru · 08-11-2008, 06:20 PM

well i wanted to post up a picture of my wheels after I cleaned them, but I didn't realize I needed a hyperlink for them. Does anyone know a free site that I can post pictures on?

Kean · 08-11-2008, 07:08 PM

....photobucket (http://photobucket.com/) is one I've used.

iyzmi · 08-11-2008, 11:27 PM

Anybody use the Wolfgang 3.0 sealant found on autogeek.com?

CASSPER · 08-12-2008, 12:32 AM

i am not a zaino fanatic but it sounds like zaino would be perfect for you. great protection and great looks (as long as you dont mind 100% reflection and 0% depth (although im sure someone will want to debate me on this

))

Huamaru · 08-13-2008, 02:35 PM

Here are my wheels after using some elbow grease, Mother's Aluminum Polish, and Black Magic Tire Wet:

iyzmi · 08-13-2008, 03:02 PM

Wait, what do your wheels have to do with this thread?

HappyIdiot · 08-13-2008, 04:11 PM

^ Others were asking if it worked well for wheels too

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huamaru

What would be a good sealant for wheels? Would Optiseal work on that as well?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbesins

optiseal will work for wheels and is so easy to use that it make the job easier for wheels (tight areas etc.)

EnterTheDragon · 08-13-2008, 04:20 PM

greasy?

07-24-2008, 02:37 PM	#1
drkramm Scooby Newbie Member#: 159156 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: catasauqua, pa Vehicle: 2007 wrx wrb	sealent questions im looking at trying out some sealents narrowed it down to three unless someone has better ones im not to upto date on my sealents jet seal 109 klasse hgsg and fmj pretty much looking for durabilty and shine i don't care if the shine is "fake" looking thanks for any help d

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07-24-2008, 05:04 PM	#2
2007_2.5i Scooby Newbie Member#: 146644 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Burlington, VT Vehicle: 2007 Sedan 2.5i 5MT CGM	It really looks like the ones you've picked out are indeed good products. I can vote in on Klasse.

07-26-2008, 11:47 AM	#4
misterau Scooby Specialist Member#: 108434 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: palatine Vehicle: 05 sti Dam tank is almost empty	klasse +1

07-26-2008, 01:50 PM	#5
MartinD Scooby Guru Member#: 57231 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: 2010 BMW M3 Coupe Space Gray	Optimum Opti-Seal works great and is simple to use.

07-26-2008, 05:40 PM	#6
EnterTheDragon Scooby Guru Member#: 6511 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: 360	^ Optiseal IMO is much better than all 3 of those

07-26-2008, 11:15 PM	#7
STi22B Scooby Newbie Member#: 86906 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco and Davis, CA Vehicle: 07 Scion tC Pearl White	jetseal is the best for shine zaino is best for protection and durability

07-26-2008, 11:29 PM	#8
dbesins Scooby Newbie Member#: 136890 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: waltham MA	I like optiseal

07-27-2008, 09:48 AM	#9
jshillin Scooby Newbie Member#: 163037 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Waynesboro, PA Vehicle: 2008 WRX Prem w/ Nav WRB	Klasse would be my last choice... I would take Optiseal over all of those with 109 being my 2nd choice. If you are looking for durability I'd look into some Collinite, either 476 or 845.

07-27-2008, 05:43 PM	#10
Huamaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 184460 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tennessee Vehicle: 2005 STi Crystal Grey/Silver	Would it best to use the sealant after you clay? Should you wax before or after sealant?

07-28-2008, 12:23 PM	#12
TexSurfer Scooby Specialist Member#: 76072 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Detailing cars in HOT TX sun	opti-seal

07-28-2008, 01:29 PM	#13
FFKnuckles Scooby Newbie Member#: 132116 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	^ +1. I've used Klasse and found it very difficult to use because if you use too much, it's a bitch to get off and if you use the right amount, you can barely see it being applied and it comes off hard. The durability is awesome though, but after the first coat, there's no way I wanted to do that again. I have opti-seal on right now and it goes on invisible (could be good or bad), no need to wipe off, durability so far is great, beads up nicely, and it looks like you hardly use any product after your done. It looks as though it's going to last me a VERY long time.

07-29-2008, 12:29 AM	#14
caesar Scooby Scammer!!!! Member#: 30745 Join Date: Dec 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Central Florida Vehicle: 02 Greddy T518z pwr'd SRP SCCA bugeye	Meguiar's Mirror Glaze synthetic sealant #21 to finished the job.

08-05-2008, 03:34 AM	#15
Huamaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 184460 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tennessee Vehicle: 2005 STi Crystal Grey/Silver	What would be a good sealant for wheels? Would Optiseal work on that as well?

08-05-2008, 03:59 AM	#16
Lamb155716 Scooby Specialist Member#: 155716 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: 09 Specialized RH, 20.8lbs Vehicle: 2008 Spesh Pitch Pro 2010 Spesh Roubaix Elite	I use some DP wheel wax stuff i got from autogeek.com it seems to be doing the job...no brake dust so far

08-05-2008, 03:34 PM	#17
dbesins Scooby Newbie Member#: 136890 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: waltham MA	optiseal will work for wheels and is so easy to use that it make the job easier for wheels (tight areas etc.)

08-11-2008, 06:20 PM	#18
Huamaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 184460 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tennessee Vehicle: 2005 STi Crystal Grey/Silver	well i wanted to post up a picture of my wheels after I cleaned them, but I didn't realize I needed a hyperlink for them. Does anyone know a free site that I can post pictures on?

08-11-2008, 07:08 PM	#19
Kean Scooby Guru Member#: 25187 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So. CA Vehicle: '03 WRX Sedan MBP '08 Forester Prem TGM	....photobucket (http://photobucket.com/) is one I've used.

08-11-2008, 11:27 PM	#20
iyzmi Scooby Specialist Member#: 150004 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2007 Impreza 2.5i Obsidian Black Pearl	Anybody use the Wolfgang 3.0 sealant found on autogeek.com?

08-12-2008, 12:32 AM	#21
CASSPER Scooby Newbie Member#: 105397 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 513	i am not a zaino fanatic but it sounds like zaino would be perfect for you. great protection and great looks (as long as you dont mind 100% reflection and 0% depth (although im sure someone will want to debate me on this))

08-13-2008, 02:35 PM	#22
Huamaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 184460 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tennessee Vehicle: 2005 STi Crystal Grey/Silver	Here are my wheels after using some elbow grease, Mother's Aluminum Polish, and Black Magic Tire Wet:

08-13-2008, 03:02 PM	#23
iyzmi Scooby Specialist Member#: 150004 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2007 Impreza 2.5i Obsidian Black Pearl	Wait, what do your wheels have to do with this thread?

08-13-2008, 04:20 PM	#25
EnterTheDragon Scooby Guru Member#: 6511 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: 360	greasy?