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Concerned cat

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367 posts

208 months

Monday 2nd February 2015
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Hi. I've used Jetseal 109 for the last 8 or 9 years now & have been delighted with it. I'm coming to the bottom of my current bottle & was going to replace it but then thought, "have things moved on in the last decade"?

Thoughts please?

ukbikerider

23 posts

110 months

Monday 2nd February 2015
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is this an alloy wheel protection sealant? If so I would also like to know what the current front runners are! smile

Concerned cat

Original Poster:

367 posts

208 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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I meant for bodywork.

nickg123

582 posts

242 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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So many options it's hard to really know where to start :-)

For a lot of our winter protection details we use Finish Kare 1000p hi-temp paint sealant, it's about £20ish for a large metal tub that will last for ages, you can use it on all painted surfaces incl wheels and even glass if you wish (I'd avoid the windscreen).

It's the same as applying a wax but really does buff off easily as long as you keep the layers thin, 1 coat will suffice but a 2nd coat always helps to be fair. They have a quick detailer #425 which is also a really nice easy to use product after washing or after buffing off the sealant itself.

If you want something that's quicker to apply (i.e a spray liquid) then CarPro Reload lasts 3-4 months on its own, similar to that is GTechniq C2 V3 spray sealant. Just get the paint really clean before hand. An even easier option is CarPro HydrO2 - You spray it over the car whilst it's wet, rinse off and dry - That will last around 2 months.

FK will last around 6 months comfortably with regular (safe) washing.

PVD Approved - DMC Newbury


Concerned cat

Original Poster:

367 posts

208 months

Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Thanks Nickg123. I always top up the sealant with a good carnuba wax every couple of months or so but have a couple of new vehicles on our "fleet". I'll try FK & let you know.
Oh, & I use the ph neutral snow-foam (Valet Pro), ph neutral car shampoo (Sonus) & the two bucket method with a microfibre mitt & drying towels.

Edited by Concerned cat on Wednesday 4th February 20:47

belleair302

6,835 posts

206 months

Sunday 8th February 2015
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Anything by Bilt Hamber is amazing so far as a synthetic protectant is concerned. May not offer the shine of a carnuba but in the winter months offers better levels of care and is easier in colder weather to apply.

After_Shock

8,751 posts

219 months

Monday 9th February 2015
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Personally I still think jet seal 109 is about the best at what it does, easy to apply, last for ages and they do have a re done formula for it now available. Why change!

Concerned cat

Original Poster:

367 posts

208 months

Monday 9th February 2015
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After_Shock said:
Personally I still think jet seal 109 is about the best at what it does, easy to apply, last for ages and they do have a re done formula for it now available. Why change!
Agreed. Just thought I would enquire :-)

After_Shock

8,751 posts

219 months

Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Concerned cat said:
Agreed. Just thought I would enquire :-)
Jetseal is great around the house also, shower glass, the sink in the kitchen stops water sticking to it!

belleair302

6,835 posts

206 months

Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Dont laugh I use it on some metal balcony struts sea facing twice a year and the finish stays near perfect year to year. Also keeps the birds off. A top product like WD-40.