Clay block kit

Clearwater nailed it on the Porter Cable. Love mine.

 

Here is something else to use. I use this on all my vehicles. I was using this product on my corvette first and a lot of guys use this. This stuff is awesome. Chadwick's Tripleplay polish. It also has the buffing block same as clay baring your vehicle. Put this on your windows also so when it raining you don't have to use your windshield wipers.

 

Whatever you do, make sure to break the bar into several pieces, God forbid you drop the bar, you won't have to toss the entire thing. Also stick with dedicated lubricants for clay bars/quick detailing, it provides for more lubrication versus soapy water.

 

You sound like you know your stuff, can I ask some advice? I'm looking for the longest lasting protection so I can wash and wax my truck as infrequently as possible but still,protect the paint. Right now I use a regular car soap followed by clay bar plus lube then meguairs ultimate liquid (polymer) wax. Seems to work ok but I feel as though I need to redo it even few months as the water stops beading. Ideally I would like to find a product that I could use 2-3 times a year max.

 

Collinite Insulator wax #845 is worth a try. You can buy it cheaper in several other places, even locally. I know several folks up north who lay down a couple of coats in the fall to protect their daily through the winter slush.

Beading isn't always a 'sign' of wax/protection either. Sheeting is as good, or even better an indicator. And even less likely to leave water spots.

There should be no need to clay the vehicle each time, unless it's exposed to an unusual amount of contaminants. A good wash/dry (leaf blower) and reapplication of wax should do it.

 

Optimum Glosscoat and be done for a year or so. I believe Optimum says it last 2 years, but given your circumstances do it once a year. It's easy to apply and remove. Superior to any wax.

 

@IronPeak - I use Jet Seal by Chemical Guys. Only need to apply once a year depending on the use of the vehicle. The more you wash the truck, off-road, mud, let it sit outside of a garage, drive etc. the faster it will wear off.

I first used the sealer before winter and reapplied this weekend when I did my yearly spring detail/polish. I plan on doing reapplying it before winter again.

Natural waxes are very nice, but they provide more look than protection with a daily driver. I only use waxes on my front bumper and mirrors to help make washing bug guts off easier each wash. Most carnauba wax, in my opinion, takes away the glass-like shine on lighter vehicles, thus dulling the finish. I don't like this. Waxes to me are best on darker colored cars. I prefer my white truck to shine like glass.

If you want maintenance free go with a sealer, not a wax. But of course don't clay bar the vehicle except when you are going to reapply the sealer. Wash with a protective coating safe soap for maintenance washes.

 

Duragloss 111/601 is a great combo. It's a two-part polymer sealer combo. Apply the 601, then apply the 111 on top. Then buff both off as you would any other wax/sealer. You can also mix the two products together at a 4:1 ratio and then apply, instead of doing a coat of each. The two products work sort of like a 2 part epoxy. I've yet to find a product that outlasts this combo. When you use DG Aquawax spray wax as a booster after washes, the longevity is hard to beat and I'd put it up against any other wax/sealer as far as longevity is concerned. That said, a coating will outlast any wax/sealer on the market (see Ace's post above).

Another great product is Collinite 476. It's a hybrid wax/sealer paste and is more durable than the liquid

$21 Collinite 845 Insulator Wax-Easy to Use Carnauba+Polymer Wax Sealant-High Gloss Shine+Durable Hydrophobic Beading & Long Lasting Paint Protection for Cars/Boats/Trucks/RVs & Motorcycles (16 fl oz)

Collinite 845. Finish Kare 1000p is a very durable synthetic sealant, as well. Jescar Powerlock is another one.

These products are about as good as it gets without going to a coating.

Another option would be to use a "wipe on, walk away" sealant and apply more often. They're not as durable as those I listed above, but they make up for it in ease of use. They'll last a couple months, but you can literally apply them to your vehicle in about 5 minutes. You spray a shot or two of the alcohol-like liquid per panel, spread with a small microfiber applicator and you're done. It flashes almost instantaneously. Some require a light wipe with a towel afterward to level high spots. But it doesn't get any easier. Seriously, 5 minutes and you're done. They leave an awesome gloss, too. Examples are Ultima Paint Guard Plus and Blackfire Crystal Seal. Great for winter use when you don't want to do a full decon to apply a wax or traditional sealant.

 

@Mademan925 is this what you purchased?

 

Yep. Haven't used it yet

 

Just my 2 sense as others have provided great options and great products.

My current system for for 2009 Toyota Tacoma

1) Full Decontamiantion of Truck

• Iron X
• Clay Bar
• Wash

2) Paint Correct and Polish with

• Meguiars DA Microfiber system (Just use the Correction Compound and Polish)

3) IPA Wipe Down to make sure all polish oils are removed.

4) Ammo Reflex Foundation Coat:

• https://youtu.be/20zcTp_dTL8
• 

5) Two layer of Amor Skin Applied

• https://youtu.be/3a6VPPNC0oM
• 

After this I just wash the car every week using two bucket method and foam cannon and reapply a thin layer of skin once a month.

 

I washed my truck yesterday with Meguiar's car wash soap then dried the truck. I then put a coat of Duragloss #601 bonding agent followed up with a coat of Duragloss #105. Truck looks great.. Only done the front end and the cab this week, I'll get the bed next week. I also use the Duragloss Aquawax after each wash and highly recommend it.

I switched to Duragloss after @harpolith recommend it to me. Thanks Harpo!