Car Paint Sealant VS Wax: What's the difference & When to use them! 

Your pronunciation is very easy to hear, so it helps a lot of listeners, thank you for sharing your experience!

Awesome video. Your an expert at that . It's nice listening to someone who knows what he's talking about. Thanks

I just sealed a car for the first time yesterday and today I see this video! Good stuff brother. God is good.

I like this channel. As a detailing beginner, I find his channel very comprehensive. Just spending 30 minutes here I have a lot of my questions answered.

You do a good job of explaining the obvious to the oblivious. That's a compliment. To be able to explain a thing in its base components in context that is easy to understand seems to be a hard thing to do. I've been an instructor/teacher of several things in my life and it takes a certain level of understanding and comprehension to be able to convey an idea and/or concept. Good job. And I like the idea of a sealant and then a hard wax. Looks good there and is what I'm going to do to my new GMC Terrain, right after a clay down.

Hey Luke, GREAT video!!!Thank you for explaining the differences between sealers and waxes. I have a brand new car and just want to protect it from the harsh Michigan winter. Going to seal my car ASAP. Keep up the good work. 👍👍

Nicely done. You are well-spoken, Informative, and to the point. Carry on young man.

6:45 SHOTS FIRED!!! @Chemicalguys

White residue from compounds, polishes, sealants or wax on textured trim??? One of the great mysteries of detailing is that pretty much all waxes and sealants say to avoid textured plastic or rubber trim. We’ve all done it. It’s nearly impossible to avoid at least some overlap. Especially if you’re using a buffer. I can’t remember which product I used when I figured this out but the white residue that was left on my trim would not come off. We’re talking using a toothbrush with soap and water, isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol and out of desperation I even tried a Q-tip with acetone. Nothing would touch it. So I decided to proceed with refreshing the plastic trim with Mother’s Back to Black. Completely removed the white residue no problem. Beat to avoid overlapping onto those textured trim areas but if you do, Back to Black has your back.

Very Good video! I am a car detail buff myself. Great job breaking down different type of products and their use.

Great video thank you for going into a lot of detail. Everyone complains about that but alot of people dont do that anyway so if ur the one guy on youtube that goes deep into detail then you can teach everyone something that others dont, keep it up.

I love your enthusiasm about car detaling Good informative videos as usual thanks

Im in the process of starting up my mobile detailing business, but i still have doubts when it comes to polishing. Great content and great video.

I think doing the hood would have been better for a comparison but I think the paste wax looked better compared to the spray wax. Great video I actually didn’t know the in depth difference between a wax and sealant.

A sealant actually fills in the paint's pores, because although it feels smooth, paint is still porous unless it's "sealed." A good sealant should ALWAYS leave it looking like it just got a great clay barring and wax job. I may be a girl, but I grew up in the car business and cars are "kind of" my thing... HAHA! Sealants can last for many years depending on the product (plus depending on the company they're can be great warranties- we had one with a seven year warranty and it really did work). Although I had all my cars sealed (fabric done and fully undercoated as well) prior to delivery, I still chose to wax it at least every 4-6 months depending on the weather, just to give it an extra glossy finish. I mean, when you're spending thousands and thousands of dollars on a new vehicle, why not protect it. I always do everything to protect my vehicles because I did have issues the one time I didn't (paint, and the engine pulled out of my...UGHHHH) They do recommend after sealing it though, to let it sit for a good solid 24hrs, so the product can cure and be there best it can be. I wouldn't recommend people wax it immediately following a sealant though, give it a day or two at least. 😊

Great video , I like the way you cover the key components and do it quickly. Agree you can't tell difference, it will show more as you wash your car over a few months.

OMG! I am from Brazil, and I Knew the plant but I didnt know the multi use for it..I am certantly lerned more about this plant from this video than the whole waxing process. Gammy bears use carnauba plant, no wonder why they are so shiny. I am so glady I came across this video. Thanks much for making this video. Marcia - On, Canada

Thanks for posting this video; it's always informative and entertaining.

Without even lighting shining over the paint it is extremely hard to tell what is what. Thank you though.

I agree with u about the application method...however Scott from Dallas paint correction makes a good point that most retail waxes are cleaner waxes. These cleaner waxes have abrasives that need to be activated by going in a circular motion. Now a regular non-cleaner wax can be applied either in straight lines or circular...doesn't matter

Great information with the differences between all the car care products. Thanks for the video!

sealant for me. I use Wolfgang's deep gloss sealant. Amazing stuff!

Great video, great energy, it was kinda funny with the intensity, but I like how passionate you are them sealants! Best of luck ;)

I swear you read my mind on products and processes that I want to learn. I just got the Griots DA and it came with the One Step Sealant as a sample. Now I know how to apply it for this weekends project car. And Knowing is half the battle.

Hey Luke, first off... just wanted to say I love what your channel is doing in the car detailing community, creating an open door to the producers and consumers. I wanted to address one point you claimed in your video. I wanted to clarify as to why most people say to apply waxes in a straight line, versus in a circular fashion. The reason you should apply any wax/sealant in a straight line is because should there be any surface contaminants dragged around the paint, or if the microfiber on the applicator is melted (due to improper washing/drying of the applicator) , scratches are more difficult to spot if they are a straight line, rather than is a circular pattern (swirl). Next, linear scratches are less difficult to take out most of the time, so therefor you level less of the clear coat. Detailing, paint correcting, and so many other variants of car care is without one of the most controversial topics in society, because everyone wants to seem like they know the most about what they are talking about. I'm not trying to sound like that person, but I figured I would chime in and maybe start a discussion... thoughts?

Griots one step sealant is one of the best products I have ever used. Great shine and protection.

Ur da ultimate knowledge detailing master for sure

This guys gives good vibes

Really well done video. I wish you were in my town. Thank you for all the info. I just bought a new car and where I live it's hot and car paint fades within 6 yrs.

Love from India Luke, just love your enthusiasm.

I wash my car with Chemical Guys EcoSmart RU waterless wash and wax, when it's not too dirty otherwise it's two bucket method.. And the EcoSmart always leaves it looking nice and protected, sometimes I would do it three times a week 😁.. but just last month after using the EcoSmart I used some Chemical Guy's V7 sealant, and let me tell you...what a difference it made I mean it just looks like a new paint job It's really unbelievable I wish I used this stuff years ago. I find myself wiping the car now once a week now because it's always so clean looking. The point is i wish I used sealant a long time ago.🙃

When I bought my vehicle new it had paint sealant on it. I kept it for ten years, it was white, and i never washed it. It remained clean all the time except where I found some spots above the grille that might have been bugs or road tar. I stupidly used a compound (Color Back...good product in the hands of a sane person) on that area and it became dirty every time I turned around. It remained a dirty stripe across the front until I got rid of the vehicle. Paint sealants are a must. Mine lasted for over ten years.

love your hustle,,,, keep it up...don't let up...keep these videos coming. topic request :coatings..peace brother!

Sonax NPS with Sonax BSD as top up after every wash works best for me.

i been spray waxing my car every time i wash my car, and recently i got the carnuba gold class meguiars wax and so I clayed and used the wax and I swear the shine is so nice that I'm glad I got to wax my car!

You should be a motivational speaker! If you're not already one.🙂 First time watching. Great presentation....

Excellent video. Very informative. Keep up the good work!

Great video, my friend is the owner of Fw1 fast wax...you don’t see many RU-vid detailers using it so that was cool. My go to sealent is the P&S Bead Maker

Fusso wax. Everybody has their own fav. Most important is that there is something on the paint to protect the finish.

Great job. Very informative and articulate.

Thank you thank you!! Great info. I learned a lot. I only use a sealant twice a year. Have you ever used Driven Polish. It’s great.

Thank you for sharing this. I am still confused with is it okay to apply wax after sealant. Some people say, no it is not because the sealant function could be replaced by wax/carnauba, some people say it is fine it can create deep gloss to the paint. lol

Fantastic. Thank you for the right amount of detail.

how can you talk 17 min straight without breathing luke wtf man if somebody else try to give this much info in one video i guess it will take at least 45 min hahaha you are the man luke and you can be sure i wont miss not even a single video from you keep up the good work budddy

I do my own detailing bud, question, I just washed my car yesterday at spray off car wash, made the mistake of not using chamois on it, had white spots all over it, took my 3 hours to get those out, any advice next time?

I’ve heard use sealant first then wax

This sort of stuff has always confused me thank you for clearing this up

That Meguiars isn't a wax, they simply use the term for their consumer products because people don't know what a sealant is.

Thank you for detailed explaination. Very useful.

great video! very informative and answered all my questions. Thanks!

You need to try Carpro Reload. Best sealant on the market I've used. Regardless of what sealant you use, the prep work is the key. Paint must be washed, clayed/clay alternative, iron decontamination performed, then wiped with IPA 10-15%, or Carpro Eraser. Then apply your sealant. Protection products bond better to properly prepped paint.

Omg I wish I knew this before! I was given a green1997 Mitsubishi Technica when I graduated high school. Long story short, I would wash and wax that car every weekend with a carnauba wax from a brand called turtle wax. I also used their liquid product to wash the car. The thing is that I was living kind of close to the beach and also the car was sleeping outside. I was also told by a friend who happened to be a detailer that my car in fact was painted so apparently the prior owner kind of lied by saying the car had never been painted. I don’t know if the deterioration was a consequence of the car being painted with cheap materials, me not using the right products or just the conditions. The whole story comes straight from Puerto Rico so you know, summer the whole year. I still have that car. Just waiting to finish university so I can pay for the thing. Note: I am no professional, I am just a normal person who wanted to take care of her car. I was so sad when the clear started turning white. I was really putting a lot of time and effort on the car and was doing it manually and under the sun.

I got a sealant on my truck it last seven years from the dealership I love it.

Great video Luke, I use the Griots Boss System finishing sealant which an orange pad ,amazing, finish the paint off with Meguiars Ultimate Fast Finish spray wax.

This video is a simple and easy to understand. Thank you from Korea. BTW, it was funny at 16:56. It's not open. lol

you rock, dude! going to try these products pn my new ND Miata!

You present very clearly. Well done.

Liked the video, didn’t know about the sealant. Any recommendations on types of polishers for personal, commercial or in the middle?

Great comparison dude!

Very informative video. Thanks for making it very clear. May I just ask if the duration of protecion of both sealant and wax will be reduced or instantly removed when the car gets wet like exposed to the rain?

It would have been good to do each panel in three sections and revisited the job at different time intervals to see the hydrophobic qualities over time.

Wow. Great video. Amazing explanations. 👍✌

''the driveway warriors'' hahaha great work bro!! keep it up greetings from Grecce

Great video Luke! I like Poorboys SSR 1 and 2 then EX P sealant and top it off with either Collinite 845 or Poorboys Natty Blue wax and gives great protection and shine!

Great stuff.... Double thumbs up for the video crusher @9:40 :p

It was a fantastic video, thank for being so informative,You are a very good speaker and if anyone disagree aboutYour explanation they are jealous

Its nice to see a young fella like myself have insane passion for cars and chase the path of a detailer! I love your insight and your straight forward style of passing knowledge #liked&subed

Great honest Video! Just surprised about getting an applicator from the $ store ;)

Just subscribed because you left your sis in the vid lol... and for the great info 👍🏽

I see you're on what looks like a farm. Can you please do a video on degreasing and detailing a tractor? That's what got me interested in auto detailing.

Good video man definitely helped me out

Thank you, great video. I like the FW1 cleaning wax for my shine.

So i can use the one step sealant in place of a polishing compound for light swirl marks after i clay it

Spitting straight facts! Ur the best I deff subbed!

Can I use the glaze after i have used paint sealant on my car like a final step? ... Thank you for your video man

I'm new to owning my new car that requires wax because such a fast car should look polished. I use the spray fw1. Easy and fool proof. Works for me because it's not scary to use and I don't need any fancy equipment. And I can't screw it up being that I don't know anything at all about detailing :)

Compound, clay and polish all are abrasive. Should only be used as needed where needed. Glaze fills in scratches. Sealant seals everything and should offer UV protection and shine. Wax protects everything and has UV protection. 10 steps 1.) Rinse car 2.) No touch wash soak 3.)Touch wash, use mulitple clean mits instead of wash/rince buckets. 4.) Dry IF NEEDED WHERE NEEDED 5.) COMPOUND 6.) CLAY 7.) POLISH BUFFS COMPOUND SCRATCHES DOWN NOTE SOME SAY TO USE EITHER compound or clay. SOME SAY CLAY BEFORE COMPOUND. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH ON THIS. 8.) GLAZE fills in scratches 9.) Sealant 10.) Wax Inbetween details optional Detailing spray Detail clean interior and leather treat once per month and or more as needed. Rince car weekly Light wash monthly Detail spray if desired Detail every 4 months at the change of the 4 seasons for optimum protection. Every 6 moths otherwise. If lazy one a year. 🙃😉

Can you do a video on System X Ceramic Protection ( Diamond ) plz plz

Really excellent video. Great communication - thanks!

Excellent video, everything is explained very well.

Does sealant help from the corona ? All jokes aside great video and yeah I'm a little late! Rock on 2020🤘🤘

What are your top three recommendations (in order) for sealants?

Thank you for awesome infos! I wonder, i have pvc film on my car. What is the best next step for ‘lots of shine’ and protection? Wax, sealant, glaze…? Thank you again!

Love the Corolla! Mine's Barcelona Red. It has gold flecks but I'm having a hard time bringing out the flecks. What should I do? Have clayed and buffed the car, wondering if I should go more in depth.

I would call megs ultimate a sealant as I do with Megs NXT tech wax 2.0. Def sealants. Great video mate. Water behaviour test next 😉

Fantastic video! Well done!

I never new Barry Goldberg was into detailing.

Good job. I like the Griots products as well.

I learn a lot from him. Thank you.

Hi Thanks for the reply. What I am looking for is Great shine and water beading. And protection.

You are full of it on the wax. I haven't waxed my Jeep in 2 years. Its still doing pretty damn good.

I kind of find that sealant doesn't bead water up as long, but great video!!!

Luke, hope this isn't a stupid question but.... Since sealants last 9-12 months, can I apply a wax, then apply a sealant and then NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WAXING for that 9-12 months the sealant will last?

Hi Luke - I just finished my car with a mixture of Duragloss 105 and their bonding agent 601. The result has blown my mind! I've used many waxes and sealants over the years but have seen nothing that compares to this! Have you ever reviewed this product combination?

Thanks for the info. Quick question of I'm applying sealant and then wax, do I need to wait for the sealant to ''cure' before applying the wax. New sub !

The carnauba looked better at first, but in the time it took you to do the sealant, it developed a slight haze. The synthetic wax and sealant are better in the end.

Founders: “Carnauba…must be for cars” 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thanks for clearing that up Luke. I appreciate you/

Very VERY well presented and articulated!!! Question for you Luke.. Can I put TW Ice Seal & Wax on my truck after cleaning or do I have to clay it 1st? Thanks & keep up the great informational vids!

ice Job I ended up going with turtle wax 3-1 spray (nowadays your prob nick picking on products they all seem great- 2 coats super happy I am going to do a wax also see how that goes as an extra layer and look.