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From my understanding, waxes (usually carnauba based) can be expected to last 2-4 weeks on average, before needing to be reapplied. They offer a deep shine and lustre.

Sealants on the other hand can last much longer, are synthetic compounds, and don't offer as much shine, but don't have to be applied as often.

My car is kept under a UV protecting shade, but rain water still gets through, meaning the car gets dirty pretty often, so washing is necessary every 1-2 weeks. I also get hard-water etching the clear coat which I'd like to stop from happening.

Wax seems to only last 2 weeks for me before it loses its water-beading properties, and it's a drainer to apply it all the time (takes 2hrs at least). Can anyone give me some advice on sealants which won't break the bank, and offer good long-lasting protection. If it's an OTC product that would be a bonus.

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I'm currently using NU Polish as it's cheap and gives a great shine, Protech paint sealant reacts well with the polish and it can last for 6-12 months while using a wash and wax once a week. Protech paint sealant is the same stuff sold on new model cars as the 'lifetime paint guarantee'

You'll need to work the polish into the paint. The sealant doesn't need to be rubbed in, just use it sparingly and make sure you have an even coat and once it's hazed just wipe off.

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get yourself a tin of collinite 476, i use it on all my cars. its a wax/sealant (i think) and lasts a few months between applications and looks great

http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/super-doublecoat-paste-wax/

about 30 bucks online

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Nu Finish is junk, simple as that.

If you want something that lasts a good amount of time, Duragloss Bonding Agent and then Duragloss Wet Look Sealant over the top is regarded as one of the longest lasting sealant combos available. I do this combination on a lot of clients vehicles since being in NQ I need to give customers something that will last in our extreme climate.

Collinite is a good product but is still a hybrid wax (mixture of sealant and carnauba) so won't last as long as a true synthetic polymer.

Other options would be looking into coatings like Nanolex, Gyeon, Dodo Juice Supernatural Infinity Coating etc.

Also comes down to what you want to spend :)

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small piece of advice about collinite - apply it very thinly, don't cake it on. otherwise the haze/excess is pretty difficult to remove. slightly moist foam applicator may also help

this is one of my efforts, just wash, clay and collinite

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Zaino z-cs Clear Seal

Trust me you won't be sorry.

Do all the usual, and then apply this as your sealant.

Super dureable, and stunning wet look finish for months.

Wouldn't use anything else and have used it on all colours from white to black.

For the outcome and ease of use, don't think there's much better.

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Zaino z-cs Clear Seal

Trust me you won't be sorry.

Do all the usual, and then apply this as your sealant.

Super dureable, and stunning wet look finish for months.

Wouldn't use anything else and have used it on all colours from white to black.

For the outcome and ease of use, don't think there's much better.

http://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-CS.html

this stuff?

Use instead of wax/sealant you say?

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Yep, thats it.

I'm no pro detailer but absolutely love that stuff.

Especially because its so easy to put on and you get great results that last.

I did a lot of work to clean and prep the paint on my V35 Coupe that i had, and the results lasted well over 6 months and it was a daily driver.

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I actually haven't bought it from here in Aus.

Back when i was looking for it, i actually got a user on G35Driver forums in the US to buy me a heap of stuff and she sent it over as Zaino would not ship to Australia.

I think there's a few distributors here now though.

Just do a Google search for it in Aus

Let us know if you find some as I'm due for more :)

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