Sealant or Synthetic Wax - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

aghuman · 02-21-2014, 04:13 PM

I'm trying to decide which is better for my purpose. I hear really good things about sealants like Sonax Netshield but know that you can't apply wax on top so maybe the best of both worlds is a synthetic wax. My main goal is durability with a nice clear finish that beads water for a long time, preferable application is 2-3 times per year. I love the pop of carnauba but am willing to sacrifice that for longevity of the layer. Any tips or recommendations?

Tuan · 02-21-2014, 06:14 PM

I use Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax every other month. For that "just waxed" water beading, I use the ultimate spray wax after every wash.

sshole · 02-22-2014, 04:30 PM

I've had Sonax Polymer Netshield on my BRZ since December. I've washed my car a handful of times since then (finished each time with a quick spray wax). It's still beading water.

mfbmike · 02-23-2014, 04:28 AM

Sonax polymer netshield is good stuff.

DSlayerZX · 02-23-2014, 04:03 PM

Try Menzerna Power Lock polymer sealant as well.

cruizin01 · 02-23-2014, 06:52 PM

22PLE

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dem00n · 02-23-2014, 08:43 PM

I prefer synthetic, sometimes i like to put a nice layer of carnauba on top to make it pop. But you can't do that with all synthetics...

aghuman · 02-24-2014, 03:42 PM

Yea i'm leaning more towards the sealant as of now. Just torn between Sonax or Menzerna. Kind of leaning towards menzerna because its more of a gel as compared to the watery spray that the sonax is. I also plan on doing a full detail in spring using menzerna polishes so I figured Id stick with the brand for what its worth. thanks for the input fellas

cruizin01 · 02-24-2014, 06:09 PM

I haven't been overly pleased with the menzerna. It didn't seem to hold up that well the couple of times I've used it.

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sdemo · 02-24-2014, 06:19 PM

Staying within a brand generally nets best results. I use Griots Paint Sealant topped with Griots Best of Show wax. I wash only with Blackfire Rinseless and quick detail with Finish Kare 425.

I wouldn't change a single one of these products - or my routine - for the world.

SliverBrz · 02-24-2014, 06:49 PM

Jet seal 109 and 5050 wax

Chemical guys on amazon. You will be blown away nothing even close.

Optimus Prime · 02-24-2014, 08:29 PM

I've been pleased with meguiar's nxt 2.0 topped with griots best of show.

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sshole · 02-25-2014, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus Prime

I've been pleased with meguiar's nxt 2.0 topped with griots best of show.

Pic

Megs is decent stuff, but when it comes to sealant vs wax, I'd take sealant every single time over wax. Wax just doesn't last as long.

migueralliart · 02-25-2014, 01:20 PM

Just this past weekend I stopped by autogeek.net headquarters and asked what to use on brand new cars that have minor swirl marks.

I didn't want to polish THEN wax so he recommended the one step griots plish/wax-sealant.

I'm really glad I went with their recommendation. I did the entire car in one step. First washed with dawn then clayed the entire car then used the one step with their orbital.

Here are the pics;

02-21-2014, 04:13 PM	#1
aghuman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 222 Thanks: 116 Thanked 53 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sealant or Synthetic Wax I'm trying to decide which is better for my purpose. I hear really good things about sealants like Sonax Netshield but know that you can't apply wax on top so maybe the best of both worlds is a synthetic wax. My main goal is durability with a nice clear finish that beads water for a long time, preferable application is 2-3 times per year. I love the pop of carnauba but am willing to sacrifice that for longevity of the layer. Any tips or recommendations?

02-23-2014, 08:43 PM	#7
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I prefer synthetic, sometimes i like to put a nice layer of carnauba on top to make it pop. But you can't do that with all synthetics... __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip

02-25-2014, 01:20 PM	#14
migueralliart Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FRS Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 78 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just this past weekend I stopped by autogeek.net headquarters and asked what to use on brand new cars that have minor swirl marks. I didn't want to polish THEN wax so he recommended the one step griots plish/wax-sealant. I'm really glad I went with their recommendation. I did the entire car in one step. First washed with dawn then clayed the entire car then used the one step with their orbital. Here are the pics; Last edited by migueralliart; 02-25-2014 at 01:35 PM.

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sshole Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: VA Posts: 594 Thanks: 201 Thanked 389 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had Sonax Polymer Netshield on my BRZ since December. I've washed my car a handful of times since then (finished each time with a quick spray wax). It's still beading water.

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aghuman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 222 Thanks: 116 Thanked 53 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea i'm leaning more towards the sealant as of now. Just torn between Sonax or Menzerna. Kind of leaning towards menzerna because its more of a gel as compared to the watery spray that the sonax is. I also plan on doing a full detail in spring using menzerna polishes so I figured Id stick with the brand for what its worth. thanks for the input fellas

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Optimus Prime Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Whiteout 2013 FR-S Location: NEPA Posts: 172 Thanks: 69 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been pleased with meguiar's nxt 2.0 topped with griots best of show. Pic

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