Sealants are made in labs to replicate what waxes do, but better. In general sealants give you a longer lasting shine and better protection than natural waxes. For best results make sure you have taken all the necessary preparation steps to clean and smooth out the clear coat. The cleaner and smoother the clear coat is, the better the sealant will bond to it. The sealant will adhere to the clear coat, providing a micro thin barrier of protection. The very high melting point of sealants makes them more durable and resistant to nature’s elements, abrasions and harmful contaminates. Contaminates have a more difficult time bonding to the clear coat, through the sealant, therefore its easier to remove contaminates during the washing process. Sealants typically give you full protection for 3 – 12 months depending on the sealant you select and how many coats are applied. It will also enhance the looks of the vehicle by providing a more reflective surface. To add even more depth and gloss to the paint, consider doing multiple coats or applying a wax over the sealant.

Recommended Products For Machine Buffing:

* Porter Cable 7424 Buffer
* Velcro Backing Plate
* Finishing Pad or Finessing Pad
* Sealant
* 1 - 3x Microfiber Towels

Recommended Products For Hand Buffing:

* Lake Country Hand Applicator w/ Appropriate Pad
or 1x Microfiber Applicator Pad
* Sealant
* 1 - 3x Microfiber Towels

Prep Stage:
At this point the vehicle should be freshly washed, dried and already treated with clay bar, cutting polish, finishing polish and glaze if desired. For ease of use and best results the vehicle should be worked on in a shaded area where the paint is cool to the touch. Attach the appropriate pad to the Porter Cable 7424, centering the pad on the backing plate. Whether doing the application by hand or with a buffer be sure to match the aggressiveness of the product with the aggressiveness of the pad (refer to Sealants Info). Prime the pad, especially new ones, with a couple mists of quick detailer solution. This will help keep the product on the pads surface and enhance your results. A general tip for using the PC is to move relatively slow and keep the pad flat when possible.

Instructions for Machine Sealing:

1. Dispense a thin ring of product around the outer edge of the pad. (Note: If the pad is brand new add a little extra product, so the pad does not run dry)
2. With the PC off smear the product over a 2’ x 2’ area on the clear coat.
3. Turn on the PC and with the speed setting between 3 – 5. Begin to apply light pressure to the head of the PC unit. If the PC bogs down, you are applying too much pressure.
4. Start in the top left corner of your 2’ x 2’ area and move the PC from left to right at a pace of 3” per second, overlapping each pass by 50%.
5. With the PC still on work the buffer from top to bottom moving at 3″ per second, while overlapping each pass by 50%. Use light pressure only so the pad spins freely for this set of passes until the entire 2′ x 2′ area has been completed. After completing the 2′ x 2′ area turn the buffer off. (Note: At this time the entire 2′ x 2′ panel should have received four passes.)
6. After completing a section or panel use a paint safe microfiber towel to wipe off any remaining excess product. Replace towel if it smears or becomes saturated with product.
7. After a few panels take the time to wipe off excess product from the pad so it does not get saturated. Another option is to spin the buffer on a low speed and agitate it with a clean toothbrush to remove product build up the pores of the foam pad. Re-mist the pad with some quick detailer spray to increase lubrication and keep the product on the surface as needed
8. Continue this entire process until the entire vehicle has been buffed.
9. When finished, clean pads with Snappy Clean pad cleaners to ensure pads are in proper working condition.

Instructions for Hand Buffing:

1. Dispense a nickel to quarter sized drop of product on the applicator pad.
2. Spread the product and outline a 2’ x 2’ area that you plan on working the sealant.
3. Start in the top left corner of your 2’ x 2’ area and work the polish in small circles with medium pressure moving from left to right, overlapping each pass by 50%.
4. Repeat this process moving up and down.
5. After completing a section or panel use a paint safe microfiber towel to wipe off any remaining excess product. Replace towel if it smears or becomes saturated with product.
6. Continue this process until the entire vehicle has been glazed. Re-mist the pad with some quick detailer spray every couple of panels to increase lubrication and keep the product on the surface.
7. Clean the applicator pad with the Snappy Clean pad cleaning solution to remove excess product and to ensure the pad is clean for the next use.