Polish Angel High Gloss is absolutely the most impressive product I’ve used to bring out a reflective shine on white colored vehicles. That titanium content is like applying a liquid mirror. 🏆 🌟
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Welcome 🍻 I love how you use the black panel with compound marks to test gloss enhancement, and only use the gloss meter for complimentary data. I'll never forget when Bead Maker first came out, it was sort of crowned the "gloss king" by certain channels that like to get paid for bogus reviews. Then you tested Bead Maker on your swirl marked panels, and clearly showed that it has absolutely no filling/gloss enhancement capabilities. That completely sold me on your testing methodology
M21 is the best bang for the buck for mobile detailers that work in direct sun. It’s always hot in Florida and the fact is easy to wipe on and off but also slickness, gloss, and protection it’s a no brainer when time is money.
If you care about Detailing then you watch this absolutely legend and respect the amazing hard work he provides on this channel, personally I have learnt quite alot from watching videos from Sandro. Car Craft is an underrated channel.
sandro....well done as usual....what is so valuable to your subscribers is the professional transparency with which u present the content. it results in the trust we have in you....so much so that when we want to see/hear the real deal about a product we know to whom we can go.....who will show us results which we can trust so we can make our own decision as to if...and where/how a product would fit into our arsenal....thank u 10 fold my friend....deepest respects from across the pond in usa
Thanks for your look at these sealants, I've used Megan's and PolishAngel and both are really good. I'm currently using PolishAgel red tint on my new Lexus with Vermilion paint and must say it brings out the metallic and the depth is absolutely insane. It does take a bit of getting used to not being a super slick finish but the gloss certainly makes up for that. Cheers Brenton.
Great video as always Sandro. Although Polish Angel products can be expensive, they have been my go to brand over the last 3 years or so. Custom made by order. My favorites are the Cosmic Spritz Colour, Super Sport and Diver. Highly recommend. For those on the fence, they do offer a 15% discount for first order, 15% discount codes almost every holiday and shipping is free from Germany for all orders over $100.
Great video. I use Polish Angel Master Sealant as a base and top up with Rapidwaxx. Great water beading and self cleaning properties from this combo. And I get to enjoy the process every few months.
For my higher end cars I’ve been a huge fan of Polish Angel products with Flake still being my favorite (contact washes),.I never thought High gloss would be phased out as it provides a great glow and I can 90% dry my car by flooding the panels. I gave Luster a shot and I haven’t looked back since as HG has been collecting dust. And like you mentioned there’s a ton of great products on the market and sometimes the cost doesn’t justify the results. Thanks for your time as always.
This video really surprised me. Having used Power Lock and being very happy with the results I was sure it was going to be the winner. However, we rely, at least I do, on professionals like Sandro for testing like this for crystal clear information. Great work.
I have used pw+ several times but never as a stand alone. I have layered it with collinite 845 and griots 3 in 1 ceramic. I love the wet look and gloss with ease of use
Thanks Sandro. I just got Jescar Ultra. Hope it is better than your rating of Plus! But main point is thanks for all your hard work and thanks for sharing your vast experience with us. From usa.
The High Gloss is definitely worth it. Maybe not for your average customer but the high end or your own queen. I’ve never believed the Powerlock was any good or that it topped with Collinite would yield 1 year of protection as many people claim. This clearly shows that claim to be a hard one to buy. Great video!
Who expects a year of protection from powerlock+Collinite? I use 1 coating of powerlock and 2 of Collinite. It definitely lasts over 6 months. Then it's time either for a strip down and reapplication or a full paint correction plus reapplication (full process every year). My only concern with m21 is whether it would play nice with the Collinite. But I have plenty of pl left, so I won't be experimenting. I'd love a measure of the quality of light that is reflected. I think the pl+Collinite produces a luscious glow that is different from a sealant's.
I absolutely loved this video. I've recently been thinking about changing to jescar ultra lock from my Meguiars. I would be interested to see those results! I've been using meguiars for years and still use it on customers vehicles. I love the user experience. One I consistently use is Meguiars ultimate liquid wax. From what Meguiars have told me it will last a little bit longer and protects better than m21 and has the added benefit of not leaving a residue on plastic, vinyl, or rubber trim. It's also available locally to me here in Canada, and they are the same price in 16oz sizes. The benefit of m21 over ultimate is it can be bought in 64oz bulk size, which is great for a shop. Again awesome video Sandro!!!
Really appreciate that mate and I’ll also be interested to see how ultra lock goes, but a good test or reason to use any product is it working we’ll time and time again in your world and it seem like it’s done that for you!
I have been hoping you would include M21 into one of your sealent videos for a while now, so was really happy when I saw you had! 😁 I’ve been using M21 for years, and I can’t be without a bottle off the stuff in my detailing bag. Such a versatile product with brilliant results. It never disappoints! There’s a reason meguires still make this product 15 years later! Thanks for making this video 😃
Thanks Sandro. Im embarrassed to say that Ive been using M21 all wrong. Ive been using it like a polishing compound (with orbital machine) and immediately wipe off. I didn’t know you can apply like a wax and with long flash times. The instructions on the label doesn’t differentiate. BTW it works well as a polishing compound.
Generally if you machine apply a liquid sealant it can speed up the bonding and flash time with the increased movement and hear so maybe you haven’t been way off!
I always apply M21 with an orbital DA and finishing pad. But leave to haze. Usually by the time I’ve finished applying the product to the car, it’s ready to be buffed off (where I started applying it). 😃
I loved this video! I didn't know about AP, I was looking for a product for maximum gloss and I'm sure PA high gloss will be my next purchase! Thanks Sandro! Greetings from Italy!
Whats good CCAD! I appreciate all of your videos man. I love how you go above and beyond on putting the time and effort into showcasing the products with some stress tests. I know some people are like "oh its unrealistic test" but i admire how you inform us on a physical/chemical stand point of a products' durability and reaction to certain elements. Whenever i want to get a product to either use or review I enjoy understanding the science behind the product on how it behaves with certain elements and use cases. Your videos have inspired me to start a channel of my own, still growing, but I am glad to say you are one of the few detailers I look up to! Thank you for the content and looking forward to more, and stay safe brochacho! ;)
Great video Sandro, I am using PA master sealant and use PA rapid waxx as a drying aid on my black Jeep, they are expensive but they go a long way and the gloss and water repellent effects are fantastic. I also find them very easy to use and that dirt and road tar etc doesn’t seem to stick quite as much. I may try PA Wulfenite or one of NV’s sealants next, Lustre perhaps.
Thanks mate and I agree that most spray sealants/waxes go a very long way and when you break it down to cost per application, even more expensive ones are still very reasonably priced and PA make great products! Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts!
Another great video Although i dont use paint sealents its still valuable information Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society. In sandro we trust
Great video Sandro. Just to second some other comments here, it would be great to see a comparison with PA Master Sealant sometime (in spite of the price tag).
I think you’re doing a major disservice not saving for them. PA is is a ridiculous high end company. But the main thing is ease of use with their products
Would love to see you try Duragloss 105 and Duragloss Track Claw Sealant. For maximum durability Duragloss 601 (Bonding Agent) needs to be applied but isn't required. Both of these products are less expensive than the ones shown here, and in my personal use held up better. What I mean by that is protection from Bird Bombs and Bug bombs. I actually prefer these over Si02 nano coatings for this exact reason. Yes, you need to apply the Duragloss more often, every 3 months or so, but its easy to apply and for the average joe just makes more sense. Duragloss 105 runs about $12 per bottle (US), Duragloss Track Claw runs $25 (US) and the Bonding Agent 601 runs $18 (US). The 105 is a Polyamino Silicone product, Track Claw is a Fluoropolymer Sealant. I realize Si02 may shed water better than both these products, but when Bird Bombs and bugs hit your car and are baked on in the sun? The Duragloss products I have seen better resistance to etchings and staining. Definitely worth a try.
Seems like you’ve had some pretty good experiences with Duragloss and I’ll definitely keep them in mind for future reviews as I do also like the brand but honestly haven’t used their products in quite some time.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing yes I have. They are different type of product compared to the new trends now. I have tried the new stuff and keep going back to Duragloss. They are good products. I wouldn't go by their 1 year durability claim but a good 3-4 months is realistic. I realize user experience varies but these products just simply work well enough to have me keep going back to them . I have been testing the Duragloss Track Claw Polish but actually is a synthetic Florapolymer wax. I have never used it before. 105 is most likely more "durable" but I like this Track Claw. I need to use it at least a year before I can say how "durable" it is. Initial findings after 2 months in 125+F heat are positive 👍
I still use Duragloss 111 a lot. It was about 11 years ago I found some at a Car Quest in Marysville, Michigan in the states. I picked up 111, and 101. The spring of 2011, my old boss at the car wash hired me to "wax" his car. I thought I'd give the 111 a shot because it was a brand new vehicle. Our manager and I would always inquire customers when their car had good water repellency. We wanted to find out what they were using. For the next six months that the boss would come through, the Duragloss 111 was holding up. The managers favorite was turtle wax Ice paste. Mine was 111. Even Aquawax can hold up well. It survived a Michigan winter with snow, salt, brine, etc. About A month ago I did a paint correction for a shop I work for part time. We usually apply Ceramic Pro, or Xpel coatings (which are not fun to work with. Xpel Fusion is bearable, but Ceramic Pro makes me want to bulldoze their facility). This job was non coating. So I used DG 111. Shop owner, and the other two detailer loved how this old school sealant looked and felt on the Land Rover. They thought I coated it.
@@danlc95 The newer nano coatings are the biggest fad right now. EVERYTHING has "Ceramic" in it these days. Reminds me of "Teflon" in the 80's and 90's. A couple of things. 1. Most "Ceramic", "Si02" products have a ton of VOC's in them. They have to in order to have a carrier for the nano particles. These VOC's are very harmful to us to breathe, touch, etc. Yes the labels on these products state to use masks and gloves, with PLENTY of ventilation, but honestly?? Who does that? Even professional shops I have seen don't. Over time, these new coatings may cause some serious health issues. 2. Many Si02 products, as good as they bead water (poor indicator for durability anyway) are HORRIBLE at protecting against water spots. You get caught in a fluke thunderstorm in the middle of summer with your Si02 "coated" car? Most likely you are polishing the whole car, if not compounding it to get the etchings off. HUGE issue if you live in a HOT climate like I do. Ironically, the polymer products seem to not have this issue. Yes you have to apply polymer products more often, but the ease of use especially for the do it yourselfer is important factor. People say, "oh yeah but my coated car is so much easier to clean". Yeah for about 3-6 months and after that IF YOUR LUCKY the bugs and gunk stick to your car just like anything else. Additionally, the look. Nano coatings give a super high gloss look that just doesn't look good on all colors. Personally, I like to use a conventional wax on darker colors, really brings out the luster and reflection in a way coated cars just can't match. Mike Phillips is a fairly respected guy in the Detailing World. I will pull a quote from him "Find a product that you like to use, and use it often". Mike is exactly right. There is no bulletproof coating out there and boy trust me these shops are making a killing off of people selling it to them, but for most people out there, that actually drive their cars everyday, don't mind washing them every other week and applying a wax or polymer sealant onto their car every 3-4 months? If you do that? Your paint will last many many years. So don't buy into all the hype, buy what is easy for you to use, easy to apply, and just apply it often.
@@eppyz - I remember the Teflon craze back then! The consensus was that it was snake oil because the temperatures required to properly bind it to the surface it was applied, would exceed the limits of the substrate. The VOCs.... After a session with Ceramic Pro it felt like my lungs were coated. I'm not sure if you've ever had the immense misfortune experiencing the application/removal process of the Ceramic Pro type coating, but It's one of the most frustrating endeavors I've ever experienced. I swore off glass bottle coatings because of it. I do offer a ceramic coating in my business. It's Optimum Gloss Coat. It applies just like their Opti-Seal polymer sealant. No VOC's, no difficult leveling, no over hyped claims, no need for toppers or periodic boosting, no issue with water spots. That's another reason I'm leery about these coatings. They're actually so delicate and finicky. I want my customers to be able to "set it and forget it". The only coating I can do that with is the Optimum, and apparently the non ceramic Meguiar's coating. (I applied the Megs coating to my old friends truck in August, and he's in love with it). For the most part I use Optimum products. I love their Car Wax (Carnauba/Polymer blend), Opti-Seal (pure polymer sealant), Hyper Seal (sealant/coating), and Gloss Coat (ceramic coating). They're all easy to apply, remove, and don't choke me out with solvents. I still love Meguiar's, Duragloss, and Zymol sealants / waxes. It's refreshing to hear someone speak atvyour level about this. It's something I've thought for a long time myself.
Even though the three are probably close in performance.........for me.........The Polishangel is the winner, although I do really like the Jescar, especially on my daily drivers. I just love using the Polishangel line and the super quick, easy application of High Gloss coupled with the level of gloss and slickness it gives, along with durability as close to or better than the two older sealants..............it's worth every single penny to me and I do use Polishangel products on my (NON DAILY ONLY) about once per week. Have you ever used the new Jescar Powerlock PLus ULTRA (with the ceramic properties built into it?) I'd love to see a review on how that performs, ease of application, etc
Hey Sandro! Thanks for the comparison video. Just a though/question-if High Gloss dropped its price in half or perhaps even a bit lower then half….would it send the new products that have hit the market recently back to the laboratory? 😂 NV and CarPro not so much! Anyway, I hope you and the family are doing well and until next time….cheers mate!
High Gloss is quite a fantastic product and yes I think if prices where matched with competing sealants it’s value would be almost unquestionable! Appreciate that Chad and wishing you and your family the very best mate!
Fab video as ever Sandro, wonder if some of todays “knocked out” [ and IMO hyped ] products will have their legs in years to come. On a side note, couple of months ago you did a glass repellent video. In your neck of the woods have you ever come across a glass sealant [like paint work has for swirls etc] that improves the appearance of glass nicks / minute grazes that are way too small for filling but do catch the sun, in other words a glass sealer polymer with fillers - is there such?
Thanks mate, and I don’t know of any specific glass sealant that can substantially fill in glass swirls but I have seen minimal improvements doing a 50/50 tape line with Carpro Essence Plus, but I don’t think the durability was great.
Awesome videos man I like new intro. What masking tape do you use? I tried 50/50 shot my self and I ruined whole polishing work with glue streaks during wipe off.
@@fnagdungdagint I prefer not to mix any kind of wax and sealants, but if i had to recommend a product for what you're describing, then i would polish/apply with rupes uno, carpro essence, or hd speed and then wait a minimum of 3 or 4 hours to let resins settle, then top with whatever sealant you like.
@@kylechow6072ou should try cosmic V2. The cosmic spritz is their topper for cosmic V2. They just came out with a graphene version ( cosmic diamond ) I think you’d like it. It’s more like a sealant on steroids and lasts 12-18 months… so not your normal sealant in durability. Top with cosmic spritz If u try. Beware. One bottle could coat 3 small cars or a suv and a small car. Don’t waste it as a little goes a long way. And this is two coatings per car…
Thank you for the good video. I have one question for you. I can see that all 3 products are improved compared to bare paint in terms of gloss. Then, I wonder if there was a significant difference between layer 1 and layer 2.
I think there was a difference and improvement with a second layer, but generally it’s something like a 25% to 50% improvement and the more layers to apply the less each additional layer can do ultimately. It’s really that first that tend to have the best bond and more significant improvement, and additional layers just tend to slightly increase that.
Would love to see how Bowden’s Bead Machine sealant compares against the Jescar you have coming in! I don’t think I can get it in the US easily but may import it if it’s as good as people say. It seems on the more affordable side as well.
@@paulreichelt1259 haha yeah I know Menzerna USA back in the day. I had one of those original bottles. Sandro said he would test the Jescar when it comes in so I was just throwing out options to test with. I’m surprised he doesn’t have a video on Bead Machine yet. :)
Sandrodont know if u can get lots of Detailer in US use Duragloss 111, 105,501 they make unbelievable stuff it’s all under $15 rumor has it Zaino was rebottled Duragloss years back
I’ll generally just use what ever coating I’m using on the paint to also coat the lights as if it’s a good quality paint coating it should also work well there.
Thanx Sandro for this great and detailed comparison. Are you also planning a video/comparison with PA cosmic spritz? I have both high gloss and cosmic spritz, and cosmic spritz (without the primer spritz) beats high gloss in durability, but almost has the same gloss for the same price.
Awesome video sandro I always thought powerlock was over rated and wax wise colinite 845 was also overrated coating that was overrated gtech csl! Most under rated Duragloss
The greatest benefit of reduced friction is minimising wash induced swirls but on a more personal level it’s just very nice and satisfying to feel that slickness under your cloth. But slickness doesn’t necessarily correlate to other performance characteristics.
I gotta say, i was hoping you got a higher reasing from Polish Angel....i have a 1933 Coupe show car im fixing to polish out (its literally just trailered to indoor shows)....aside from full on ceramic coatings is there any product that you find adds additional gloss over what you can get from jeweling the paint? Its a deep red and after wetsanding and polishing it out, I thought about seeing how it would look to jeweling it with Black Hole to saturate the dark red more, then see if theres anything I can put over that to increase gloss beyond what I can get from polishing. I thought since you have a meter, you might have thiughts on that.
Can we see a test between Seal n Shine, NV Jet and PA High Gloss? I know you've covered them all before but just humour me.... please. Or even a test between PA HG and a similarly priced ceramic coating.
Sandro, If you don’t have a doctorate degree, you certainly deserve an honorary one in this domain. Anyone can watch and listen, and shortly thereafter know so much. Only tiny request- Go back to the revving intro! 😉
Great video but PA has cosmic V2 for their sealant. High gloss is a topper.. as is cosmic spritz depending if you want more shine or water beading So not really fair comparison as high gloss isn’t a sealant. .
I wanted to try the Jescar Power Lock with Colinite 845 but I would be damned if I could get the Jescar anywhere. I gave up and found other alternatives.
Megs m21 is the worst ever sealent/paintprotection ive ever tried and i have tried alot. Zero chemical resistance irl and cant handle nordic climate. The polish angel is imo the best high end brand on the market, its not cheap but on your precious its perfect. Daily beater maybe not worth the price. I use gyeon and polish angel for my cars and some labocosmetica products. Great video, i think the gloss readings would be bettet for polish angel high gloss vs the other on a polished panel. Its not formulated as a filler product. Gloss units of high gloss on oerfect polished paint is around 98-100gu.
None of the 🇩🇪 products seem to be very slick to the touch across the board. Just used the Sonax spray ceramic and detailer and although slicker than bsd/pns combo. But the German products have crazy water behavior 😁
Slickness and water hydrophobic behaviour are two very different things. Some of the most hydrophobic ceramic coatings on the market can be quite grabby, so those two characteristics don’t really correlate.
Within these three, I only have experience with power lock. I also find it really disappointing, durabilty wise. It lasts one month max, in my experience. Yes, it is dead easy to wipe off. It does look good and silk feeling to the touch is amazing. But none of these last too long to the point that it just doesn't worth it. In my experience, even show car waxes like Pinnacle Souveran or Nattys last longer, look better and are more joyable to work with. Power lock lasts about the same as P21s and I prefer P21s. Better to work with and better looks. Just my experience with it.
If the paint is nicely prepped before hand, then no. But if the paint isn’t well prepared then using a liquid sealant with a polishing pad can actually give you a better result.
I honestly don’t have specific waxes I’ll use for specific car base coat colours as in my experience a good looking wax will look good regardless of the paint’s base colour. That doesn’t mean that some certain waxes can’t subjectively be seen to look better on certain colours or even flat or metallic paints compared to others, it just means I don’t have that sort of data base reference and it’s hard to objectively create such a thing. Probably not the answer you’re after, but the best I can do!
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Polish Angel High Gloss is absolutely the most impressive product I’ve used to bring out a reflective shine on white colored vehicles. That titanium content is like applying a liquid mirror. 🏆 🌟
No one does sealant/wax comparisons better than Sandro. This should be the template for everyone
Appreciate that mate.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Welcome 🍻 I love how you use the black panel with compound marks to test gloss enhancement, and only use the gloss meter for complimentary data.
I'll never forget when Bead Maker first came out, it was sort of crowned the "gloss king" by certain channels that like to get paid for bogus reviews. Then you tested Bead Maker on your swirl marked panels, and clearly showed that it has absolutely no filling/gloss enhancement capabilities. That completely sold me on your testing methodology
Well Said Derek. I’ve learnt so much from watching Sandro’s videos.
What's best car black cars products wise and long lasting and against hard water spits5
M21 is the best bang for the buck for mobile detailers that work in direct sun. It’s always hot in Florida and the fact is easy to wipe on and off but also slickness, gloss, and protection it’s a no brainer when time is money.
Megs 21 - That takes me back! Was the go to sealant to put down first before your wax of choice back in the day & I had the Mk1 version!
If you care about Detailing then you watch this absolutely legend and respect the amazing hard work he provides on this channel, personally I have learnt quite alot from watching videos from Sandro.
Car Craft is an underrated channel.
Really appreciate that mate!
sandro....well done as usual....what is so valuable to your subscribers is the professional transparency with which u present the content. it results in the trust we have in you....so much so that when we want to see/hear the real deal about a product we know to whom we can go.....who will show us results which we can trust so we can make our own decision as to if...and where/how a product would fit into our arsenal....thank u 10 fold my friend....deepest respects from across the pond in usa
Thank you mate, it’s really nice to hear that and greatly appreciated!
Brilliant review as always. I adore this channel more than any other detailing channel on this platform. Well done sir!
Thank you mate, it’s really nice to hear that!
Thanks for the great comparison Sandro! It's crazy that M21 is that old but still on par.
Thank God that Sandro’s exist!! You deserve an Oscar for continuously provides such reviews
Thank Buddy
Thanks for your look at these sealants, I've used Megan's and PolishAngel and both are really good. I'm currently using PolishAgel red tint on my new Lexus with Vermilion paint and must say it brings out the metallic and the depth is absolutely insane. It does take a bit of getting used to not being a super slick finish but the gloss certainly makes up for that. Cheers Brenton.
Thanks and that’s great to hear Brenton and thanks for sharing that mate!
Great video as always Sandro. Although Polish Angel products can be expensive, they have been my go to brand over the last 3 years or so. Custom made by order. My favorites are the Cosmic Spritz Colour, Super Sport and Diver. Highly recommend. For those on the fence, they do offer a 15% discount for first order, 15% discount codes almost every holiday and shipping is free from Germany for all orders over $100.
I have to say, everything about this Video is exceptional, from start to finish. Congratulations on bringing us some top quality content. Thank you!
I have a black Lexus I can’t wait to go buy it Maguire m 21Great video thank you
Sandro you are the absolute best when it comes to testing/comparing waxes or sealants
Great video. I use Polish Angel Master Sealant as a base and top up with Rapidwaxx. Great water beading and self cleaning properties from this combo. And I get to enjoy the process every few months.
Power Lock is the GOAT 🐐 Never use it anymore since the advent of spray ceramic/sealants but now you got me craving some power lock😊 It's so good
Glad you changed your intro - those high revs were always blasting in my ears with headphones on.
For my higher end cars I’ve been a huge fan of Polish Angel products with Flake still being my favorite (contact washes),.I never thought High gloss would be phased out as it provides a great glow and I can 90% dry my car by flooding the panels. I gave Luster a shot and I haven’t looked back since as HG has been collecting dust. And like you mentioned there’s a ton of great products on the market and sometimes the cost doesn’t justify the results. Thanks for your time as always.
I appreciate you sharing that mate and thank you!
This video really surprised me. Having used Power Lock and being very happy with the results I was sure it was going to be the winner. However, we rely, at least I do, on professionals like Sandro for testing like this for crystal clear information. Great work.
Fantastic video! Would love a comparison video of more spray sealants that can compete with High Gloss but more affordable!
Sandro what a beatiful intro….. love it …. Delicated….
We Must Protect Sandro at All Costs!!!
With one of these 3 Sealants or with a Ceramic coating? 😊.
I have used pw+ several times but never as a stand alone. I have layered it with collinite 845 and griots 3 in 1 ceramic. I love the wet look and gloss with ease of use
Thanks Sandro. I just got Jescar Ultra. Hope it is better than your rating of Plus! But main point is thanks for all your hard work and thanks for sharing your vast experience with us. From usa.
Really appreciate that mate and hope Ultra works well for you!
The High Gloss is definitely worth it. Maybe not for your average customer but the high end or your own queen. I’ve never believed the Powerlock was any good or that it topped with Collinite would yield 1 year of protection as many people claim. This clearly shows that claim to be a hard one to buy. Great video!
I want it to be compared to NV Lustre
Who expects a year of protection from powerlock+Collinite? I use 1 coating of powerlock and 2 of Collinite. It definitely lasts over 6 months. Then it's time either for a strip down and reapplication or a full paint correction plus reapplication (full process every year).
My only concern with m21 is whether it would play nice with the Collinite. But I have plenty of pl left, so I won't be experimenting.
I'd love a measure of the quality of light that is reflected. I think the pl+Collinite produces a luscious glow that is different from a sealant's.
yay new test video love them please include in a test you are going to do maybe Finish Kare 1000P Hi-Temp Paste Wax
I absolutely loved this video. I've recently been thinking about changing to jescar ultra lock from my Meguiars. I would be interested to see those results! I've been using meguiars for years and still use it on customers vehicles. I love the user experience. One I consistently use is Meguiars ultimate liquid wax. From what Meguiars have told me it will last a little bit longer and protects better than m21 and has the added benefit of not leaving a residue on plastic, vinyl, or rubber trim. It's also available locally to me here in Canada, and they are the same price in 16oz sizes. The benefit of m21 over ultimate is it can be bought in 64oz bulk size, which is great for a shop. Again awesome video Sandro!!!
Really appreciate that mate and I’ll also be interested to see how ultra lock goes, but a good test or reason to use any product is it working we’ll time and time again in your world and it seem like it’s done that for you!
Another great and informative video. Thanks Sandro.
Thank you mate!
I have been hoping you would include M21 into one of your sealent videos for a while now, so was really happy when I saw you had! 😁 I’ve been using M21 for years, and I can’t be without a bottle off the stuff in my detailing bag. Such a versatile product with brilliant results. It never disappoints! There’s a reason meguires still make this product 15 years later!
Thanks for making this video 😃
Agreed! M21 will always have a spot on the shelf, as will the recently discontinued M20.
Nobody can do comparison videos like you can Sandro
Great comparison video! I would love to see the same type of comparison video with ceramic coat.
Sandro has done a few comparisons videos, check out his channel for them they are brilliant.
Thanks Sandro. Im embarrassed to say that Ive been using M21 all wrong. Ive been using it like a polishing compound (with orbital machine) and immediately wipe off. I didn’t know you can apply like a wax and with long flash times. The instructions on the label doesn’t differentiate. BTW it works well as a polishing compound.
Generally if you machine apply a liquid sealant it can speed up the bonding and flash time with the increased movement and hear so maybe you haven’t been way off!
I always apply M21 with an orbital DA and finishing pad. But leave to haze. Usually by the time I’ve finished applying the product to the car, it’s ready to be buffed off (where I started applying it). 😃
I loved this video! I didn't know about AP, I was looking for a product for maximum gloss and I'm sure PA high gloss will be my next purchase! Thanks Sandro! Greetings from Italy!
Whats good CCAD! I appreciate all of your videos man. I love how you go above and beyond on putting the time and effort into showcasing the products with some stress tests. I know some people are like "oh its unrealistic test" but i admire how you inform us on a physical/chemical stand point of a products' durability and reaction to certain elements. Whenever i want to get a product to either use or review I enjoy understanding the science behind the product on how it behaves with certain elements and use cases. Your videos have inspired me to start a channel of my own, still growing, but I am glad to say you are one of the few detailers I look up to! Thank you for the content and looking forward to more, and stay safe brochacho! ;)
Great review Sandro thank you.
Great video Sandro, I am using PA master sealant and use PA rapid waxx as a drying aid on my black Jeep, they are expensive but they go a long way and the gloss and water repellent effects are fantastic. I also find them very easy to use and that dirt and road tar etc doesn’t seem to stick quite as much. I may try PA Wulfenite or one of NV’s sealants next, Lustre perhaps.
Thanks mate and I agree that most spray sealants/waxes go a very long way and when you break it down to cost per application, even more expensive ones are still very reasonably priced and PA make great products! Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts!
Nice job . Great balanced review
Thank you for comparison! Maybe you can test m27? It's more interesting than m21
Another great video Although i dont use paint sealents its still valuable information Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society. In sandro we trust
Appreciate that mate and couldn’t agree more!
Great video Sandro. Just to second some other comments here, it would be great to see a comparison with PA Master Sealant sometime (in spite of the price tag).
Now that's more like it with a V8 Introduction mate!!!!!! Good vid yet again.
Nothing wrong with old V6 Alfa lol!
Thanks mate!
I don't mind paying more for detailing products if I think that they are worth it. But I cannot justify the high price of Polish Angel.
Haha, I agree. Just like Swissvax and Wolf's and a host of others.
I think you’re doing a major disservice not saving for them.
PA is is a ridiculous high end company. But the main thing is ease of use with their products
Would love to see you try Duragloss 105 and Duragloss Track Claw Sealant. For maximum durability Duragloss 601 (Bonding Agent) needs to be applied but isn't required. Both of these products are less expensive than the ones shown here, and in my personal use held up better. What I mean by that is protection from Bird Bombs and Bug bombs. I actually prefer these over Si02 nano coatings for this exact reason. Yes, you need to apply the Duragloss more often, every 3 months or so, but its easy to apply and for the average joe just makes more sense. Duragloss 105 runs about $12 per bottle (US), Duragloss Track Claw runs $25 (US) and the Bonding Agent 601 runs $18 (US). The 105 is a Polyamino Silicone product, Track Claw is a Fluoropolymer Sealant. I realize Si02 may shed water better than both these products, but when Bird Bombs and bugs hit your car and are baked on in the sun? The Duragloss products I have seen better resistance to etchings and staining. Definitely worth a try.
Seems like you’ve had some pretty good experiences with Duragloss and I’ll definitely keep them in mind for future reviews as I do also like the brand but honestly haven’t used their products in quite some time.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing yes I have. They are different type of product compared to the new trends now. I have tried the new stuff and keep going back to Duragloss. They are good products. I wouldn't go by their 1 year durability claim but a good 3-4 months is realistic. I realize user experience varies but these products just simply work well enough to have me keep going back to them . I have been testing the Duragloss Track Claw Polish but actually is a synthetic Florapolymer wax. I have never used it before. 105 is most likely more "durable" but I like this Track Claw. I need to use it at least a year before I can say how "durable" it is. Initial findings after 2 months in 125+F heat are positive 👍
I still use Duragloss 111 a lot.
It was about 11 years ago I found some at a Car Quest in Marysville, Michigan in the states.
I picked up 111, and 101.
The spring of 2011, my old boss at the car wash hired me to "wax" his car. I thought I'd give the 111 a shot because it was a brand new vehicle.
Our manager and I would always inquire customers when their car had good water repellency. We wanted to find out what they were using.
For the next six months that the boss would come through, the Duragloss 111 was holding up. The managers favorite was turtle wax Ice paste. Mine was 111.
Even Aquawax can hold up well. It survived a Michigan winter with snow, salt, brine, etc.
About A month ago I did a paint correction for a shop I work for part time. We usually apply Ceramic Pro, or Xpel coatings (which are not fun to work with. Xpel Fusion is bearable, but Ceramic Pro makes me want to bulldoze their facility). This job was non coating. So I used DG 111. Shop owner, and the other two detailer loved how this old school sealant looked and felt on the Land Rover. They thought I coated it.
@@danlc95 The newer nano coatings are the biggest fad right now. EVERYTHING has "Ceramic" in it these days. Reminds me of "Teflon" in the 80's and 90's. A couple of things. 1. Most "Ceramic", "Si02" products have a ton of VOC's in them. They have to in order to have a carrier for the nano particles. These VOC's are very harmful to us to breathe, touch, etc. Yes the labels on these products state to use masks and gloves, with PLENTY of ventilation, but honestly?? Who does that? Even professional shops I have seen don't. Over time, these new coatings may cause some serious health issues. 2. Many Si02 products, as good as they bead water (poor indicator for durability anyway) are HORRIBLE at protecting against water spots. You get caught in a fluke thunderstorm in the middle of summer with your Si02 "coated" car? Most likely you are polishing the whole car, if not compounding it to get the etchings off. HUGE issue if you live in a HOT climate like I do. Ironically, the polymer products seem to not have this issue. Yes you have to apply polymer products more often, but the ease of use especially for the do it yourselfer is important factor. People say, "oh yeah but my coated car is so much easier to clean". Yeah for about 3-6 months and after that IF YOUR LUCKY the bugs and gunk stick to your car just like anything else. Additionally, the look. Nano coatings give a super high gloss look that just doesn't look good on all colors. Personally, I like to use a conventional wax on darker colors, really brings out the luster and reflection in a way coated cars just can't match. Mike Phillips is a fairly respected guy in the Detailing World. I will pull a quote from him "Find a product that you like to use, and use it often". Mike is exactly right. There is no bulletproof coating out there and boy trust me these shops are making a killing off of people selling it to them, but for most people out there, that actually drive their cars everyday, don't mind washing them every other week and applying a wax or polymer sealant onto their car every 3-4 months? If you do that? Your paint will last many many years. So don't buy into all the hype, buy what is easy for you to use, easy to apply, and just apply it often.
@@eppyz - I remember the Teflon craze back then!
The consensus was that it was snake oil because the temperatures required to properly bind it to the surface it was applied, would exceed the limits of the substrate.
The VOCs.... After a session with Ceramic Pro it felt like my lungs were coated.
I'm not sure if you've ever had the immense misfortune experiencing the application/removal process of the Ceramic Pro type coating, but It's one of the most frustrating endeavors I've ever experienced. I swore off glass bottle coatings because of it.
I do offer a ceramic coating in my business. It's Optimum Gloss Coat. It applies just like their Opti-Seal polymer sealant. No VOC's, no difficult leveling, no over hyped claims, no need for toppers or periodic boosting, no issue with water spots.
That's another reason I'm leery about these coatings. They're actually so delicate and finicky. I want my customers to be able to "set it and forget it". The only coating I can do that with is the Optimum, and apparently the non ceramic Meguiar's coating. (I applied the Megs coating to my old friends truck in August, and he's in love with it).
For the most part I use Optimum products. I love their Car Wax (Carnauba/Polymer blend), Opti-Seal (pure polymer sealant), Hyper Seal (sealant/coating), and Gloss Coat (ceramic coating). They're all easy to apply, remove, and don't choke me out with solvents.
I still love Meguiar's, Duragloss, and Zymol sealants / waxes.
It's refreshing to hear someone speak atvyour level about this. It's something I've thought for a long time myself.
Even though the three are probably close in performance.........for me.........The Polishangel is the winner, although I do really like the Jescar, especially on my daily drivers. I just love using the Polishangel line and the super quick, easy application of High Gloss coupled with the level of gloss and slickness it gives, along with durability as close to or better than the two older sealants..............it's worth every single penny to me and I do use Polishangel products on my (NON DAILY ONLY) about once per week. Have you ever used the new Jescar Powerlock PLus ULTRA (with the ceramic properties built into it?) I'd love to see a review on how that performs, ease of application, etc
Thanks for sharing that mate, and as I mention in the video I’ve got Ultra+ coming so I’ll also be interested to try it once I get a chance!
M21 has always been good to me.
I still love polymer sealants.
Hey Sandro! Thanks for the comparison video. Just a though/question-if High Gloss dropped its price in half or perhaps even a bit lower then half….would it send the new products that have hit the market recently back to the laboratory? 😂 NV and CarPro not so much! Anyway, I hope you and the family are doing well and until next time….cheers mate!
High Gloss is quite a fantastic product and yes I think if prices where matched with competing sealants it’s value would be almost unquestionable!
Appreciate that Chad and wishing you and your family the very best mate!
Fab video as ever Sandro, wonder if some of todays “knocked out” [ and IMO hyped ] products will have their legs in years to come. On a side note, couple of months ago you did a glass repellent video. In your neck of the woods have you ever come across a glass sealant [like paint work has for swirls etc] that improves the appearance of glass nicks / minute grazes that are way too small for filling but do catch the sun, in other words a glass sealer polymer with fillers - is there such?
Thanks mate, and I don’t know of any specific glass sealant that can substantially fill in glass swirls but I have seen minimal improvements doing a 50/50 tape line with Carpro Essence Plus, but I don’t think the durability was great.
I like the new intro 👌
Awesome videos man I like new intro. What masking tape do you use? I tried 50/50 shot my self and I ruined whole polishing work with glue streaks during wipe off.
Thanks and I generally use Carpro masking tape
I'd be interested in Polish angels high gloss and rapidwaxx I have both they look the same to me both excellent.
As always great video 👍
Appreciate that mate!
Imho the best sealant is Duragloss 105+601 .
I discovered it by accident , just wanted to try it.
Amazed by it
Great video as always Sandro. Just wondering why you used High Gloss instead of PA Master Sealant for the comparison?
Thanks but no particular reason
I've tried out dozens of sealants, probably an unnecessary amount. Recently I tried out Nova Lustre and it''s bar none my favorite sealant!
Do you have a recomendation on glaze product and sealant combo?
@@fnagdungdagint I prefer not to mix any kind of wax and sealants, but if i had to recommend a product for what you're describing, then i would polish/apply with rupes uno, carpro essence, or hd speed and then wait a minimum of 3 or 4 hours to let resins settle, then top with whatever sealant you like.
Try cosmic V2 by Polish angel. Have u tried it?
@@ssing7113 I've tried the original cosmic spritz, but not v2!
@@kylechow6072ou should try cosmic V2. The cosmic spritz is their topper for cosmic V2.
They just came out with a graphene version ( cosmic diamond )
I think you’d like it. It’s more like a sealant on steroids and lasts 12-18 months… so not your normal sealant in durability. Top with cosmic spritz
If u try. Beware. One bottle could coat 3 small cars or a suv and a small car. Don’t waste it as a little goes a long way. And this is two coatings per car…
Would really love a tutorial on single stage paints Sandro!!! especially white!!! :) They seem to oxidise quite quickly?!
Good job mate
Sandro where could I buy one of those swirl lights your using ?
The M21 for the price is a good value product
Been using it for year
Great video 👍👍
Thanks mate and here’s a link:
www.waxit.com.au/products/take-now-flycolour-handheld?_pos=6&_sid=eabfa93d5&_ss=r
The Polish Angel Cosmic Spritz last even longer. It's the best product I have ever used.
Why did you use high gloss instead of master sealant from polish angel
Thank you for the good video. I have one question for you. I can see that all 3 products are improved compared to bare paint in terms of gloss. Then, I wonder if there was a significant difference between layer 1 and layer 2.
I think there was a difference and improvement with a second layer, but generally it’s something like a 25% to 50% improvement and the more layers to apply the less each additional layer can do ultimately. It’s really that first that tend to have the best bond and more significant improvement, and additional layers just tend to slightly increase that.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks!!! have a nice day
Great video and comparison.
Would love to see how Bowden’s Bead Machine sealant compares against the Jescar you have coming in! I don’t think I can get it in the US easily but may import it if it’s as good as people say. It seems on the more affordable side as well.
Jescar is basically Menzerna Power lock.
@@paulreichelt1259 haha yeah I know Menzerna USA back in the day. I had one of those original bottles. Sandro said he would test the Jescar when it comes in so I was just throwing out options to test with. I’m surprised he doesn’t have a video on Bead Machine yet. :)
Sandrodont know if u can get lots of Detailer in US use Duragloss 111, 105,501 they make unbelievable stuff it’s all under $15 rumor has it Zaino was rebottled Duragloss years back
Great video. What ceramic coating is the easiest, and best to use on headlights after wet sanding and polishing?
I’ll generally just use what ever coating I’m using on the paint to also coat the lights as if it’s a good quality paint coating it should also work well there.
Thanx Sandro for this great and detailed comparison. Are you also planning a video/comparison with PA cosmic spritz? I have both high gloss and cosmic spritz, and cosmic spritz (without the primer spritz) beats high gloss in durability, but almost has the same gloss for the same price.
My pleasure mate and thanks for sharing your own experiences with them, I haven’t planned that video but would certainly be open to it.
You saw it. High gloss is for looks. Cosmic is for durability and water beading
Never fear Sandro is here !!!
High gloss does it for me. Believe me, I have use a bunch of sealants and waxes.
Awesome video sandro I always thought powerlock was over rated and wax wise colinite 845 was also overrated coating that was overrated gtech csl! Most under rated Duragloss
I was never impressed with 845. 476 however.... Very hearty wax.
So slickness and "feel" really dosen't tell you everything like most people think
The greatest benefit of reduced friction is minimising wash induced swirls but on a more personal level it’s just very nice and satisfying to feel that slickness under your cloth. But slickness doesn’t necessarily correlate to other performance characteristics.
The maguires M21 looks on par with maguires NXT that you done a review on.
I gotta say, i was hoping you got a higher reasing from Polish Angel....i have a 1933 Coupe show car im fixing to polish out (its literally just trailered to indoor shows)....aside from full on ceramic coatings is there any product that you find adds additional gloss over what you can get from jeweling the paint? Its a deep red and after wetsanding and polishing it out, I thought about seeing how it would look to jeweling it with Black Hole to saturate the dark red more, then see if theres anything I can put over that to increase gloss beyond what I can get from polishing. I thought since you have a meter, you might have thiughts on that.
I would say Nv Nova Lustre could be worth a go, probably the glossiest product I’ve ever used.
Can we see a test between Seal n Shine, NV Jet and PA High Gloss?
I know you've covered them all before but just humour me.... please.
Or even a test between PA HG and a similarly priced ceramic coating.
Definitely a possibility for a future review!
Sandro,
If you don’t have a doctorate degree, you certainly deserve an honorary one in this domain. Anyone can watch and listen, and shortly thereafter know so much.
Only tiny request- Go back to the revving intro! 😉
Thanks mate appreciate it! But I think you’re the first person to like the older intro better lol - I liked it to!
Great video but PA has cosmic V2 for their sealant. High gloss is a topper.. as is cosmic spritz depending if you want more shine or water beading
So not really fair comparison as high gloss isn’t a sealant. .
The new Jescar Ultra Lock is supposed to be a slight improvement in gloss and slickness and big improvement in hydrophobicity and chemical resistance.
i've been meg's fan for over a decade... but i have high hopes for jescar because i'm looking for something that lasts longer
I wanted to try the Jescar Power Lock with Colinite 845 but I would be damned if I could get the Jescar anywhere. I gave up and found other alternatives.
Great Job !!!!
High Gloss: Hey Water
Water: Yeah?
High Gloss: F#@k off!
Lol
I am
Still a fan of turtle wax products .. the ice stuff was superb ….
Megs m21 is the worst ever sealent/paintprotection ive ever tried and i have tried alot. Zero chemical resistance irl and cant handle nordic climate.
The polish angel is imo the best high end brand on the market, its not cheap but on your precious its perfect. Daily beater maybe not worth the price. I use gyeon and polish angel for my cars and some labocosmetica products.
Great video, i think the gloss readings would be bettet for polish angel high gloss vs the other on a polished panel.
Its not formulated as a filler product.
Gloss units of high gloss on oerfect polished paint is around 98-100gu.
Super job🙏👍
Thanks mate!
Well done
None of the 🇩🇪 products seem to be very slick to the touch across the board. Just used the Sonax spray ceramic and detailer and although slicker than bsd/pns combo. But the German products have crazy water behavior 😁
Given your experience, which coating (NOT limited to these three) would you recommend for highest gloss and paint protection on a white car?
Nv Nova Lustre is really up there as far as gloss and saturation goes and a couple of layers should help increase looks and durability.
so the most grabby sealant in the bottle test was the slickest in the water test?
Slickness and water hydrophobic behaviour are two very different things. Some of the most hydrophobic ceramic coatings on the market can be quite grabby, so those two characteristics don’t really correlate.
Can you test or say anything about Tuttlewax graphene flex wax? There r sone mixed reviews dont know who i can trust
You may see a future review including it 🙂
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing cool looking fowart to it
Please test Liquid Glass Polish
great
Within these three, I only have experience with power lock. I also find it really disappointing, durabilty wise. It lasts one month max, in my experience. Yes, it is dead easy to wipe off. It does look good and silk feeling to the touch is amazing. But none of these last too long to the point that it just doesn't worth it. In my experience, even show car waxes like Pinnacle Souveran or Nattys last longer, look better and are more joyable to work with. Power lock lasts about the same as P21s and I prefer P21s. Better to work with and better looks. Just my experience with it.
Thanks for sharing your own experiences with those products!
I use powerlock plus and top it with colinite 845 for durability. Works great
High Gloss is very impressive
Would these sealants(or any sealants/waxes) work better if applied with a dual action polisher?
If the paint is nicely prepped before hand, then no. But if the paint isn’t well prepared then using a liquid sealant with a polishing pad can actually give you a better result.
What brand wax brings out the most gloss on Red paint?
I honestly don’t have specific waxes I’ll use for specific car base coat colours as in my experience a good looking wax will look good regardless of the paint’s base colour. That doesn’t mean that some certain waxes can’t subjectively be seen to look better on certain colours or even flat or metallic paints compared to others, it just means I don’t have that sort of data base reference and it’s hard to objectively create such a thing. Probably not the answer you’re after, but the best I can do!
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing understood..thanks for the reply
Polish angel has some incredible waxes. Hand made as well for that ohhhh factor. 😂
P-p-p-puhllllease compare high gloss to lustre
Is M21 still available in Oz ?
Harder to find and it goes in and out of stock but it’s around at times.
Polish Angel’s High Gloss is quite impressive.
for $80 a bottle it damn well better be
Try cosmic V2. Even more incredible and then topped with high gloss or cosmic spritz
The price of polish angel is too G’DAMN HIGH!!
And so is a Ferrari. Do we all drive around in one?
wow Polish Angel...I guess you get what you pay for.
hi mister sandro
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