Quick ? about sealant

trauma2020 · 04-23-2009, 05:21 PM

I've been doing a lot of searching the past few days trying to decide on a sealant. I was originally leaning towards the combo of Klasse AIO/SG as recommended in the sticky, but since I read some negative comments concerning streaking and difficulty of removal if you use too much, I've also been looking into other brands.. so I'm also considering opti seal, jet seal, ex-p, or werkstat. My question is if I go with one of those rather than Klasse SG, do I still want to use Klasse AIO beforehand?

And while I'm posting, I know its been beat to death but as far as durability and ease of application (for someone who has never done it before) which sealant would you go with? Is SG really that difficult to work with?

Thanks!

twinturboa51 · 04-23-2009, 05:26 PM

Easiest I have used CG M-Seal. Good stuff

BK · 04-23-2009, 06:06 PM

Zaino is easy to use and provides good, durable results.

trauma2020 · 04-23-2009, 07:26 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.. I think I've settled on werkstatt acryllic jett trigger. Should I just buy werkstatt's prime (original, acrylic, or strong??) or could I still go with klasse aio? so many choices..

I335 · 04-23-2009, 07:46 PM

+1 Zaino

zaxjax · 04-23-2009, 08:47 PM

Zaino, Opti-Seal and Jet Seal in that order for looks as well as durability

ScheerSpeed · 04-23-2009, 08:49 PM

i use 1Z Glanz

normtrum · 04-24-2009, 12:34 AM

Full Molecular Jacket for a black (or dark) colored car. It's extremely easy to apply....and even easier to remove. It makes a dark colored car look wet. the downside is it tends to wear off pretty quickly, so you need to re-apply pretty often.

SpecC · 04-24-2009, 01:15 AM

duragloss 105 HANDS DOWN

zaxjax · 04-24-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by normtrum

Full Molecular Jacket for a black (or dark) colored car. It's extremely easy to apply....and even easier to remove. It makes a dark colored car look wet. the downside is it tends to wear off pretty quickly, so you need to re-apply pretty often.

Interesting, a sealant that wears quickly. Skip this one

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Originally Posted by SpecC

duragloss 105 HANDS DOWN

I forgot about DG 105, this is also a very duarable sealant with nice looks. Very comparable to Zaino

claycourter01 · 04-24-2009, 04:07 PM

I have used both the Klasse products and JW; I think they give similar results; all good products; in terms of ease of application I prefer the JW Prime Acrylic and Acrylic Jet: Trigger. The Prime Acrylic was designed as an improvement on the original; the Strong would be useful if you have some marring, but I think for most cases the Prime Acrylic will be fine. Klasse is fine also, there's just a bit of a learning curve with regard to how much to use to avoid streaking. The JW web site is also responsive to questions on their products.

I haven't used the other products mentioned but I'm sure they're good also, so you really can't go wrong. good luck.

Gig103 · 04-24-2009, 05:22 PM

I just put JetSeal on my car, and I think it looks great - really brought out the metallic flakes in black sapphire.

trauma2020 · 04-24-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by claycourter01

I have used both the Klasse products and JW; I think they give similar results; all good products; in terms of ease of application I prefer the JW Prime Acrylic and Acrylic Jet: Trigger. The Prime Acrylic was designed as an improvement on the original; the Strong would be useful if you have some marring, but I think for most cases the Prime Acrylic will be fine. Klasse is fine also, there's just a bit of a learning curve with regard to how much to use to avoid streaking. The JW web site is also responsive to questions on their products.

I haven't used the other products mentioned but I'm sure they're good also, so you really can't go wrong. good luck.

thanks for the info! i ordered the prime and ajt last night.. ill be sure to report back after ive used them

claycourter01 · 04-26-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by trauma2020

thanks for the info! i ordered the prime and ajt last night.. ill be sure to report back after ive used them

When using AJT remember that less is more; just a brief mist, work in small sections; if you can see it going on you're using too much.

If you have the time, a good approach is to use Prime and AJT one day, buff well and let that cure overnight, then another coat of AJT the next day; will add a bit of depth to the gloss; good luck.

LOW2000 · 04-26-2009, 02:29 PM

I've used Tropi-care TC-3 Sunburst sealant, went on and came off very easily after I clayed and polished the car. Put it on using a PC and a blue pad, took it off with a microfiber bonnet over an orange pad. Its been about 6 months since my last application and I can tell especially on the roof that I need to reapply, the vertical surfaces however still bead well.

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trauma2020 Private 0 Rep 81 Posts Drives: e92 328 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	Quick ? about sealant I've been doing a lot of searching the past few days trying to decide on a sealant. I was originally leaning towards the combo of Klasse AIO/SG as recommended in the sticky, but since I read some negative comments concerning streaking and difficulty of removal if you use too much, I've also been looking into other brands.. so I'm also considering opti seal, jet seal, ex-p, or werkstat. My question is if I go with one of those rather than Klasse SG, do I still want to use Klasse AIO beforehand? And while I'm posting, I know its been beat to death but as far as durability and ease of application (for someone who has never done it before) which sealant would you go with? Is SG really that difficult to work with? Thanks!
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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Zaino is easy to use and provides good, durable results. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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trauma2020 Private 0 Rep 81 Posts Drives: e92 328 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies guys.. I think I've settled on werkstatt acryllic jett trigger. Should I just buy werkstatt's prime (original, acrylic, or strong??) or could I still go with klasse aio? so many choices..
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I335 Brigadier General 129 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	+1 Zaino
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zaxjax Major 44 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	Zaino, Opti-Seal and Jet Seal in that order for looks as well as durability __________________ Detailed Image
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ScheerSpeed Major General 447 Rep 5,766 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	i use 1Z Glanz
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normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	Full Molecular Jacket for a black (or dark) colored car. It's extremely easy to apply....and even easier to remove. It makes a dark colored car look wet. the downside is it tends to wear off pretty quickly, so you need to re-apply pretty often. __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 308 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	duragloss 105 HANDS DOWN
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claycourter01 Private First Class 59 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2023 M5 Competition Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00]	I have used both the Klasse products and JW; I think they give similar results; all good products; in terms of ease of application I prefer the JW Prime Acrylic and Acrylic Jet: Trigger. The Prime Acrylic was designed as an improvement on the original; the Strong would be useful if you have some marring, but I think for most cases the Prime Acrylic will be fine. Klasse is fine also, there's just a bit of a learning curve with regard to how much to use to avoid streaking. The JW web site is also responsive to questions on their products. I haven't used the other products mentioned but I'm sure they're good also, so you really can't go wrong. good luck.
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Gig103 Major 78 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I just put JetSeal on my car, and I think it looks great - really brought out the metallic flakes in black sapphire. __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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LOW2000 Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 00 Silverado 08 G35S 62 CJ5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I've used Tropi-care TC-3 Sunburst sealant, went on and came off very easily after I clayed and polished the car. Put it on using a PC and a blue pad, took it off with a microfiber bonnet over an orange pad. Its been about 6 months since my last application and I can tell especially on the roof that I need to reapply, the vertical surfaces however still bead well.
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