Car Wax - Sealants - Coatings

The paint on your car is the most expensive option on it, besides the engine or drivetrain. So, of course it makes sense that you would want to protect that investment. Car waxes, sealants, and coatings all provide two main benefits, protection and gloss. Your paint is constantly under attack by contamination and UV damage that will diminish its appearance and shorten its lifespan. Using your preferred choice of paint protection will do more than just keep it looking good, it will help ensure you don't have to put another expensive paint job on it!

Well if car wax, sealants and coatings all do the same job, then what's the difference? Each category provides its own unique characteristics and that will line up with your personal taste. Let's cover what each product is and how it can benefit you.

Carnauba Wax Carnauba wax offers maximum shine and slickness, as well as great paint protection. The real appeal of carnauba wax is the nostalgic effect of rubbing the paste wax onto the paint. Enthusiasts have enjoyed using car wax for decades. Even as auto paint and car waxes have changed, carnauba car wax is the only choice for show cars and collectibles. Carnauba found its way into car waxes because it's the hardest natural wax on earth, it dries glossy, and has protective benefits such as water repellency and UV resistance. These properties combine to make car wax truly stand out on your vehicle.

Paint Sealants Made from modern polymers and acrylic resins, synthetic waxes or paint sealants are very durable and are very easy to apply. Quality paint sealants have been known to last on average 6 to 9 months, some paint sealants last even longer. Synthetic waxes create a very bright shine and rarely cloud or streak on the paint. On the down side, many enthusiasts feel synthetic paint sealants lack depth and richness; especially on dark paint.

Coatings Coatings provide the highest level of protection possible. They create a hard, durable layer of protection, by utilizing a resin or quartz base. This provides a level physical protection never seen before in car care. A semi-permanent coating can last anywhere from 1 year, and up to 3 years before a new application is needed! A key feature of coatings is their resistance to other chemical elements such as alkaline cleaners, road salts, and other harsh that can harm you paints delicate finish.