Over the last couple of years I tried many different products. Sealants, waxes, glazes, carnauba, everything! Some of those products were not cheap. My experiences with all those products varied because of the differences of the actual product. Some lasted awhile, and some were gone the next month. Some were a pain to apply and others were much simpler and faster. However, this product blows them all away.
EASE OF USE. Very simply and easy to apply! I used one of those small applicators by P21S and it was easy and fast. Not to mention that its a spray-on product, their is also no waiting time as well. You wipe on the product and wipe off before it dries. So all I did was spray some of the product on the P21S applicator and go for a 2ft X 2ft area on my car. Also, you can use this product on plastics (such as bumpers and other plastics around the exterior of your car) and it leaves off a stock matte new looking finish. You can also use this product on windows instead of rainx as it gives off incredible beading and allows clearer visibility in the rain.
APPLICATION. The product, unlike carnauba and some of the other heavy sealants out there, is very light and slick. Its almost as if you were cleaning your windows with glass cleaner but just a tad more sticky. Its very easy to over use the product so be careful with how much you spray as a spray or two can cover a lot of surface area on the vehicle you are working on. Pressure isn't needed as well. As mentioned before, its like glass cleaner, you apply it over the surface you want and then as soon as you applied it you go to wipe it off and the product has bonded.
"SLICKNESS" Before purchasing this product, I read some negative reviews about how this product fails to give that "slick" feeling when touching the paint and I'm here to address that issue from what I have experienced so far. Firstly, one has to keep in mind that this is not a wax but a sealant. Sealants were never really known for giving off that "slick/smooth" feeling on the paint like waxes or glazes do (although there are a few that I used that did a very good job of giving the "wax feeling"). However, in general sealants are not very well known for that. Back to my experience. After applying it, I didn't really examine or touch it to feel the "slickness" until the next day. The paint feels very soft and does have a little bit of slickness to it. Keep in mind that this may vary by the car you drive, as some manufacturers paint their cars with hard paints (Audi) and other with softer paints (Toyota). In my situation I drive a 2014 Toyota and the paint is very soft. It may be due to the fact that the car is brand new, therefore the paint is still fresh and in its prime condition, but from experience I can tell that this product does add a bit of "slickness" to the paint. With all due respect, if you want the "slickness" feeling, go get a good carnauba and apply that on your car every 2-3 months. This is a sealant and will most likely exceed any carnauba's durability. In fact, the manufacturer claims that you can layer with this product so its not standalone. What this means is that you simply can go ahead and apply the sealant and top if off with a carnauba, or vice versa, which ever way you want it and it will be fine. However, I don't recommend topping it off or using it with another sealant on the same car. Generally, some detailers add a layer of sealant (such as this product) and top it off with a carnauba or a wax of their choice to give it some extra shine. In all honesty thou, this product is great as a standalone. Some sealants don't add any shine but have a sole purpose of strictly protecting your paint from harsh contaminants and what not, but this product does leave some what of a "wet" look on the paint so that was enough to satisfy me and keep me from the gruesome task of applying a carnauba over the sealant.
DURABILITY. I will be editing this review in a few months and update you guys on the durability and how long it lasted for me. I live in California so the air quality is not so good and contamination is all over the place, and we have scorching summers. Keep in mind that the manufacturer and other detailers out there claim that the product lasts for 6 months in any kind of condition, so ill let everyone know how that holds up a little bit later. A quick mention about beading. It rained a little bit last night and I was able to see the beading. Yes I actually came outside and stared at my car roof as the rain kept going (neighbors must think im crazy). The beading was definitely on par with some of the "higher-end" products and carnaubas that I have used in the past and I am well satisfied.
FINAL VERDICT. My Final Verdict. This product is a game changer in the detail industry! Not only does it save a ton of time when applying, but it also lasts a very long time (6months stated by manufacturer). Its also not an expensive product. Some of the waxes and sealants I own are worth $40-$60 a piece and that is not something people outside of the detail industry will spend their money on. The ease of application and the durability of this product is a well worth $30 investment for anyone, pro or weekend warrior. The product is extremely simply and easy to apply and does not take much time on an average car. I would definitely recommended this to anyone so if you are on the verge of purchasing this product but need that extra push to hit the buy button, hopefully this is it.
| Manufacturer | Sonax |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sonax |
| Item Weight | 14.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches |
| Item model number | 223300 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 223300 |
| Position | Left |
