Nano technology products

[shep1001]

What do people think about these, are they any good? I see Nanolex & dodo juice are selling them (I am sure there are others) They are fairly expensive products but are they any good. My car will be back soon after a full re-spray complete with freshly powder coated wheels, essentially like new.

If these products are like 'snake oil' what would you folks recommend to keep her looking like new. Looking for something for the body (GRP) and the wheels.

[domster]

They are difficult to apply and get the best from, in general terms, so I'd suggest that whilst perfect for the wheels (they really are leagues ahead of traditional tech here) I'd think twice before applying to paint on bodywork unless you need maximum longevity for whatever reason. On a weekend car it's far easier using a standard wax and the durability is less of an issue. They are advanced/pro products really and not for Halfords shelves. Check out the wheel sealants though.

[belleair302]

As the great man above states, be warned. If you have an indoor environment with controlled humidity they work beautifully, but applying them outside in the sun or at lower UK temperatures you may be wasting your money.

[atom111]

I am currently trying some nanolex products, for years have been using the more traditonal clay, cleanse, glaze, sealant and wax layers. I started with treating the windscreen and the results have been good here, daily dirt doesn't stick so readily and windows seem to stay cleaner for longer, quicker to dry to as water just rolls off, compared to standard window products.

I have also treated one panel on the car with nanolex the rest of the car is treated with my old method topped with Zymol, shine wise nothing in it you cannot tell which is sealed and which is waxed. Water sheets off better on the sealed panel, application is a two step process clean the paint cleaner or IPA to remove any residue of old product, this assumes a well prepared panel as in no tar and is nice and smooth. Once product is on you then buff off after 30mins, for the product I have and then it needs to cure for 24hours.

It does seem very easy to apply in principle not done a whole car in the stuff yet but planning to probably May Bank Holiday



It's work in progress for me, love it on the windows real difference, bodywork need more time to access longevity and I need to do a whole car.

[domster]

Worth noting as well that nano glass sealants are definitely worth trying out. They are cheaper and more tested in tech terms, been around since the 70s and really do work well - again, far better than traditional glass sealants.

It's the paint nano products that are a trickier proposition and need more careful consideration.

[J17KNX]

I bought in some Wolfs Chemicals Hard Body Nano Wrap a few months ago and it is by far the best treatment I have ever used. After wash, clay and polish, the wolfs body wrap was easy to work with. I have only used once but the car which is up and down the motorway daily, is still beading very well and very easy to keep clean. It is pretty expensive - £20 for a small tub but I would highly recommend it.

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/ecom-catshow/wolfs-chemi...

[Xtremescoobys]

[quote=belleair302]As the great man above states, be warned. If you have an indoor environment with controlled humidity they work beautifully, but applying them outside in the sun or at lower UK temperatures you may be wasting your money.

What he said

[shep1001]

Thanks for the replays. Nano products for the wheels and usual stuff for the body. I had already been using DDJ Supernatural products, don't mind the extra effort as its part of having a car as a hobby. Only just made the connection too with Domster having looked at his profile doh!

Now I just need my car back. 40 sleeps (giver or take) and counting!


Shep

Edited by shep1001 on Tuesday 12th March 20:34

[Blue62]

I've used Nanolex Professional on my last two cars, it's very good (especially on the alloys) but bugs are not as easy to shift as I'd hoped (car is black) and in a perverse sort of way I actually miss topping up the polish!

[Ranger 6]

Have used Gtechniq C1.5 to good effect on my car - silver. I'm by no means an experienced or skilled detailer and wouldn't attempt to use EXO or C1 on the drive, but the spray on C1.5 seemed to work well.

[G600]

domster said:

Worth noting as well that nano glass sealants are definitely worth trying out. They are cheaper and more tested in tech terms, been around since the 70s and really do work well - again, far better than traditional glass sealants.

Do you know if aquapel is a nano glass sealant or is it the older type? I've found it really good but I'm always up for trying something better.

[Vince70]

I find poorboys products the best to use.
I would use nattys blue on your car as it would really bring out the depth, its especially designed for dark metallics and is easy to apply.
Also a pot can be bought for around £12 and it smells of bubblegum.

[domster]

G600 said:

Do you know if aquapel is a nano glass sealant or is it the older type? I've found it really good but I'm always up for trying something better.

I am not sure TBH. There is some marketing reference to it 'bonding to glass' so it may be using some decent nano tech.

[x12yhp]

G600 said:

Do you know if aquapel is a nano glass sealant or is it the older type? I've found it really good but I'm always up for trying something better.

Old thread but googling on a matter brought it up so I thought I would give some insight. Aquapel, I cannot say for sure but the general point that needs to be kept in mind is that 'nano' is a buzz work. Nano has become synonymous for 'added cost' products - there is no guarantee that it contains any special technology, no guarantee that it contains nano-particles, the only thing it guarantees is that the marketing guys have been involved and the product will have a healthy premium.

In practice, I could make you a product based on older technology which will outperform several, so-called, 'nano' sealants.

[TobyLaRohne]

Does anyone know about this stuff? http://www.carcarecoatings.com.au/proddetail.asp?p...

It looks on the face of it a pretty awesome product that would essentially eliminate swirl marks, especially if you live in a hot environment like I do.

[7even]

Im really surprised no one has picked up on the "new paint" mentioned in the OP.
You don't want to be putting ANY sort of sealant on it till the paint has fully gassed off.

I don't know what products have been applied during the refinishing process so cant comment on the length of time before sealing.

[Tony Starks]

Do some research first as a lot of these products are made by a few companies in Asia and the same product can be had for cheaper.

Off the top of my head Permanon make stuff for a few people and iirc Art De Shine make their own.