I bought jet seal a few years ago after reading a ton of great reviews and haven't been impressed with it's performance. This clarified my own personal experience. Thanks for the review!
I seal all my projects' windows and headlights (after restoring them per UV properties) with Jet Seal and my customers are satisfied and I am (and my wife) satisfied with my daily vehicles. Proper application of Jet Seal requires a 15-20 minutes curing period before wiping off. Pricey, agreed, but the hydrophobic performance on windows/windshields, headlights, etc... is actually very good. I restored headlights on a Toyota Tundra in August 2017 and the headlights are STILL clear 11 months later.
Old video but I've used jetseal. Wash, claybar, glaze, jetseal then wax. The jetseal lasted close to 9 months. I was very impressed by it. Little high on price but it doesn't take much to do my car ( 2015 dart gt) and for how long it lasted even after the winter we had in northwest ohio it's worth the money.
I performed the same steps in April 2024, and Jet Seal looked outstanding. Ten days following application and an overnight rain storm; there is zero evidence of protection on the paint. OTH, the Turtle Wax ceramic glass detailer is going strong after 3 months.
@jamestapscott9400 chemical guys have really gone downhill since my last comment. I'm not surprised it didn't last. I completely changed all my products for my vehicles.
This was interesting, but what it tells me is your APC (purple power is mainly lye) is a better solvent for JS than SL. You might have guessed this from the beginning based on the water bead size difference between the two sealants. The chemicals you meet on the road (the oils and emissions products) are very different from APC or isopropyl. One of the biggest road threats to a sealant, I'd assume, would be sulfuric and nitric acids and physical abrasion. You tested abrasion but in such a severe way no differences could be seen. So while this video was great and very informative, I would be even more interested in a test like resistance of the two materials to the formation of water spots - i.e. UV corrosion of the sealant and adsorption of hard water components, or maybe a test where you apply the buffer in 2 second bursts and see which sealant stands up to longer periods of buffing.
Hi Brian. Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos. Your passion for detailing and willingness to share your knowledge with the detailing community is second to none. I do have a questions: you’ve mentioned providing some rough guidelines re: vehicles that typically have soft or hard paint. I realize that there are a many variables and exceptions across models, model years, country of manufacture, etc. so it’s difficult to generalize, but some rough guidelines would be a handy reference.
Used the turtle wax on a 2017 kia forte silver in color. It has been over 9 months and it still beads up rather well and makes washing easier. Best 8 bucks for a detailing product.
Great demonstration. I have to admit I bought and use Chemical Guys, Jet Seal. If I had a choice on using either one, it would be the Turtle Wax, sealant. But since you mentioned there are other sealants better than these two. Could you name those sealants and do a demonstration on those sealants you recommend. I'm tired of throwing my money away on products that claims they're good only to find out that they are not. Thanks again for the comparison.
I would & have applied the Jet Seal to my car & I will say that I did get around 8 months on my Charger. It wasn’t voluntary because I spent some time in the hospital & I don’t entrust my car to anyone so it didn’t get detailed in 8 months. Now, I had applied about 3 coats in a 2-3 month period of time. When I finally got to be able to detail my car after recovery from surgery of about 4 months. Anyhow I was prepared to have to clay & recorrect the surface. Well the surface didn’t really head & sheet like brand new coating but after a good contact wash the surface was still very smooth & I applied Hydro2 from car pro after that & it’s still going strong. Not a huge fan of Jet Seal, in fact I gave it away but it protected me just enough from no detail in dang near a year. I did not put it through the test you did but by regular everyday outdoor exposure, JS did pretty ok.
Hey Brian great job having use the jet seal but I have used the ice I did a guy's car with it he still happy with it I did the car about 4 months ago and shine is great it was a dark grey Ford came out very nice and he's down in Mississippi with it in the heat so ice is not a bad sealant for the price
Well, you had more pressure of liquid and blow air on the closer test area...always the Jet Seal area. You sprayed more can spray on the Jet Seal side. Stress was slightly more to the Jet Seal area during all testing activity and that MIGHT nullify any conclusions based upon your observations.
Wonder why TW doesn't carry this anymore, maybe seal and shine is just too good? Amazing and very interesting product. It's almost a hybrid ceramic coating the way the liquid is made up and applied. And guaranteed one year protection? Super cool and innovative.
Jet Seal also claims UV protection for 12 months. Claiming it will protect new headlights from haze. I'm not too sure about the UV validity that the sales guy swears by.
Here is a 'new to car care' question. What is the purpose of (1) compound, (2) polish, (3) wax, (4) sealant. In which order should they be used, that is, do you use them all? My red 2006 Impala has never been waxed and has 60,000 miles on it. I had it serviced at proper intervals, and it looks good and runs very well. I have a problem with, what I think is the clear coat on the areas between the front and back windows (which is black in color). Thank you for your videos and keep them coming.
This is the order and only use compound and polish if necessary. Clay > compound > polish > sealant > wax. You clay to get rid of high areas and contaminants. You use compound to fill in scratches, polish does the same but is less aggressive, so maybe for very light swirl marks if you have any, then once you have a perfectly smooth surface you use a sealant which lasts longer than a wax (roughly 4 to 12 months with the over the counter stuff from Walmart and auto stores) for non SiO2(silica dioxide) types, and you wax every 1-12 weeks depending on type and how anal you want to be on making your car look good and protected. The silica sealants are essentially creating a glass layer(hence the silica name) seal that can last anywhere from 1 year to 3 years and beyond but are very expensive and usually require a licensed dealer who knows how to properly apply it and will give you a warranty on the time frame it’s suppose to last. There are many silica sealants that you can apply yourself though, anyway that’s basically a rough sum up, but I’m no expert on the subject.
Hey Brian, whats the beat sealant you have come across that our better than these 2? Also, what is the best method to remove a little bit of overspray sitting on clear coat for about 8-9 months? Thanks in advance! -Christian
These two seem to be on par, so I would have to go with Shine Lock since it is cheaper. Jet Seal just isn't as good as it used to be. Are you going to do Polishangel Master Sealant?
I have Jet Seal on my shelf but don't use it very often. I currently have a test going on my inlaws hood, comparing Jet Seal to Reload in real-world conditions. It has been a couple of months but I haven't gotten the car back to do a comparison yet.
I bought the last few bottles of Shine Lock on clearance for $2.00 per bottle and yet to try it. Not sure if I want to use it on a customers car or not for protection. Right now I use Wolfgang Paint Sealant that I'm comfortable with.
I read that Jet Seal didnt hold up well... I would have to pick the turtle wax ..Cant wait to see a comparison of Klasse Sealant glaze as im not to impressed with my current one i used WolfGang paint sealant . I want to love it like others have but it just seems to not work good on my paint and i followed directions to a T .
Jet Seal says to wait 12 hours (not minutes) before getting it wet, in order for the sealant to cure fully. Of course the product will fail if you fail to follow the instructions.
Turtle wax ice is what I would use based on early in the test it lasted longer then the more expensive jet seal. Just my option but more expensive does not mean better product
Your tests are useless because you don't follow the exact same "torture test" with each sealant pair. That means there is no way to compare performance between sealant pairs. One pair you put acid wheel cleaner, undiluted alchohol, and use steel wool for a scratch test. With this pair, you did something completely different. If you don't follow exactly the same testing with every pair - what's the point?
Would have been better if you prepared the hood before hand. All I’m doing is focusing on defects. So how can either product bond properly. The spray paint sealed it for me the pits in the paint work. The spray paint filled it in. Would you have applied the sealants on a customers car this way. I hope not
Maybe I am a snob, which is why I would not use either of these any more. I do have to confess that I have a bottle of the jet seal, which I thought has a great user experience application/removal and smell. I did use it personally but I applied it differently by letting it harden up in the sun after application and removal for about 6 hrs and then a 50/50 natural and synthetic paste wax on top. It did seem to last solidly for up to seven months on a once per week driver And as another commenter said it may be that they have cheapened up the formula (my bottle is from ?2015?, maybe). The problem is there is just better stuff out there now. Just like everything, use what you like. Maybe professionally, I would reserve this for someone who comes in once a quarter who babies their ride, doesn't use auto car washes and then I would top it with a spray wax weekly but nothing else.
Im curious on base coat sealants. why do we want them to bead and shed water when they are meant to be topped with a wax that will do just the same? Id like a base sealant to protect...seal...the paint, provide some UV resistance....and provide a good foundation that will last I can wax on top of. Personally picked up the shine lock because of ease of use and I already have the ice paste wax and spray wax so why not go for all 3 since they are combined as much as that jet seal alone was. Plan on using FK1000p for the summer and then all the ice products for fall winter spring , doubt fk1000p will last a full phoenix summer, monsoon season wrecks products, despite fk1000p is a hot weather beast in durability.
By the way, I have since moved on from Hydro2 onto McKees Hydro Blue. Love that stuff. ZERO STREAKING. Wherefore CP Hydro2 tended to streak some. I’ll be done with The MCKees now as well because I’m installing GTechniq CSL & EXO.
Great video sir!! I have used both in the past before. I think for someone who really wants their car to POP and is also keeping their car, the CG Jet Seal would be the best for him or her. For someone that may be getting rid of their car, TW Seal would be great. But all-in-all, it comes down to the wallet also. Keep them coming sir.
Wheres the damn Board Brian? Love these videos and the way you set it up. I'd like to see Carpro Reload and Gyeon Cure head to head. Then as polymer sealent the new Meguiars Fast Finish against sonax netshield both aerosol polymer sealant. Brian as a side note this is probably the best content ive come across on youtube, my only constructive critic is you should look to upgrade your video/camera quality, that would make world difference for the viewer experience and the test would be so much better. I could careless about the editing part but quality, clarity would bump up everything here.
When I use Ultima Paint guard on a customer's car I cant help but feel weird applying it in less than 10 minutes. Also feels like you aren't applying anything.
Hello All, and Brian, I have both, Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, Jetseal on two different cars exclusively. After wipe off, allowing 6~12 hours for surface to form is important in my own opinion. 1 layer, i get 4~6 months out of both (in door night parking / out door day time parking). It is enough for me. I am surprised many think 109 is over hyped and over priced. indeed it is a bit higher price but very easy to apply. Question: are Jescar Power Lock , Wolfgang DGPS 3.0 noticeably better? worth trying ?
Jet Seal isn’t worth the money. After doing a full exterior detail, I sealed my truck with jet seal. Worked great for about two weeks. Here we are three weeks later and my truck’s paint feels like sandpaper. WTF??? Definitely not happy with this. I’ve had better results from store bought products. So frustrated. Doing all that work for nothing. I might try Adams sealant.
Hi Apex Detail. Thx a lot for your videos !!! Very informative and true gem :) P.s. Becouse i can not find on your channel, please can you make review on Finis Kare 1000p sealant or maybe do some side by side comparison with some similar product maybe some from Collinite or Automagic ... Thx a lot in advance :) Best regards
In my professional evaluation, Jet Seal is overly hyped, over priced and no longer in my inventory. Actually, let me correct myself. I save my remaining JS for my cheap clients. You know those types that want a $300 detail for $75. Yeah, I've got something for them....my remaining JS supply. Thank God I only have one 16oz bottle left. Great review sir. I've never been impressed with JS and it's poor durability. In fact most of CG products are weak.
Off Dat Go-Go I fell for the CG hype, I guess some of their products are ok, but they’re all pretty much marketing. I have a glaze and cleaner wax from them that I might want to use, so they don’t go to waste. Do you advise using those, then using a sealant from another company? I was thinking about using Gyeon wetseal or Meguiars fast finish.
Funny you should mention Fast Finish. Brian just made a video comparison using that product. It seem to be superior to the mighty CG JetSeal (LOL @ "mighty"). I agree, not every item from CG is trash. But compared to similar products, most fall short. I still use their basic APC. I think you'll be okay using what you have vs tossing it in the trash. I use my remaining CG stuff on my personal vehicle or my cheap penny-pinching clients.
You already knew they weren’t gonna survive the compounding LOL. I always use a finishing polish before applying a sealant, even if the paint is in great shape. That way I make sure I’m getting that clear coat squeaky clean and ready to bond 😁 (after IPA wipedown of course). Btw turtle wax wins in both performance, price and from what I can see, application. Edit: Can’t wait till you test out Soft99 Fusso Coat
Exactly. Prep the paint work. Even for a demonstration. Only thing that failed here was the process. And the demonstration. Neither product got a fair shot to perform.
Mario Adragna Brian said he used Angelwax Perfect Polish as prep. So he probably has clayed the surface beforehand, polished it and then either wiped it down with a panel wipe or not (because the Perfect Polish is a pre-wax cleaner, I’ve never used any) and didn’t include that part in the video to keep it short and focused on the sealants.
Andres Rivera I’m not sure. But that hood was messed up. Full of scratches and swirls. I would of polished them out. To have the true comparison. All I’m saying. Neither product could have bonded properly. It’s like sticking double stick tape to a body panel to a slick source. It will stick tho the slick surface but not to the body panel.
Definitely for the cost, turtle wax ice. Plus if you are going to seal/wax every 6 months anyway I think you're covered with the turtle wax ice line. Saw a video where the liquid wax just started to deteriorate at 8 month mark in a 32(I think) way shootout. Guy coated a hood with all of them and then left out in the elements and washed once a week with foam Cannon and wash mitt. For a retail product I think it's pretty good especially for the cost.
I can put it up against a wax! 😃 Just Kidding. It will protect for 1 to 3 months tops. I used to use it on customers cars that did not to put much money into a detail and apply quality protection. It did not last long in that case either.
Did you wait 20 min minium before removal and then 12 hours before getting wet? Cause it didn't seem like it. I had plenty of protection from Jet seal for 8+ months through winter, going through touchless washes monthly minium to remove salt. Should test much much better than it did, and if instructions were not followed I'm not suprised at the result. No defense to any products, as I test them myself, just seems off.
First sealnt I bought was opti-seal, saw the first video and got sad. Bought jet seal on prime day for like 20 bucks, now I'm getting sad again. It did give a great shine on the truck I used it on tho.
StrongFreak13 I have used Car Pro Hydro2 & loved it but it did slightly streak on me once but otherwise it’s fantastic. If you do get the Hydro2 spend the xtra $ & get the concentrated version & not the lite version. You dilute it like 6:1 or 7:1. 34oz of the concentrate will last a long while. I applied it at least once a month. That’s overkill but that’s me. Option #2 that I recommend & is what I’m using now is McKees Hydro Blue. It’s like CP Hydro2 but it’s ready to use which is the one thing I hold against it. It’s goes on the same way. Spray one panel at a time a fine mist because this stuff carries crazy good. Spray onto a wet surface before you dry your car . Let sit about 5-10 seconds at the most & use a strong stream of water or pressure washer to remove. Smooth as butter & seems to be holding up well.
Hi Brian just a quick question. What is a one step correction polish you recommend? I have a 2017 Hyundai black metallic. Gorgeous paint and has light to moderate swirls and scratches.but not too moderate. The paint is well taken care of. And most defects are invisible with a wax applied doing the 5 foot test. But I wanna be able to use a one step correction to get most of the defects out and not just cover them. I heard Griot's garage boss correcting cream was a great polish but unsure to use it as a one step. Also looked into menzerna 2500. And chemical guys VSS as well. And I don't know which is better for twice a year corrections. Got any recommendations?
tom martin aio's are great but I already have a sealant and glaze I'm going to use. All I need is a one step correction polish. My car doesn't need a compounding. Just a medium to light abrasive that can finish smooth and with high glass ready for a glaze then a sealant and then finally a wax.
Apex Detail thanks! Do you know where I could get sonax products alittle cheaper. On Amazon it's like 30-40 bucks for a 8 oz bottle which is a little steep in price. But if that's the price that it usually is then I'll pay it .
@@DetailingBreakdown Now look who creepin', look who crawlin' still ballin' in the mix ...... Yes my king, anymore rules? Id hate to upset the OG Mike Jones
I dislike JS. A lot. Not only does it suck at protecting coupled with the durability of a retail spray 'nuba, but the manufacturer's claims make it so much worse. To me, it's a sort of a scam.
Next comparison will be two silica spray sealants.😃
Wipeless like Hydro2 or something like Reload?
Love your various comparison tests Brian, hoping to see Gtechniq C2V3 in the sealant test!
yes. Carpro reload please.
gyeon wetcoat!
love to see IGL premier in there with reload and c2v3
I bought jet seal a few years ago after reading a ton of great reviews and haven't been impressed with it's performance. This clarified my own personal experience. Thanks for the review!
I seal all my projects' windows and headlights (after restoring them per UV properties) with Jet Seal and my customers are satisfied and I am (and my wife) satisfied with my daily vehicles. Proper application of Jet Seal requires a 15-20 minutes curing period before wiping off. Pricey, agreed, but the hydrophobic performance on windows/windshields, headlights, etc... is actually very good. I restored headlights on a Toyota Tundra in August 2017 and the headlights are STILL clear 11 months later.
I use the Jet Seal, I love this product. I use this on the entire Jeep (Paint and Glass)
Old video but I've used jetseal. Wash, claybar, glaze, jetseal then wax. The jetseal lasted close to 9 months. I was very impressed by it. Little high on price but it doesn't take much to do my car ( 2015 dart gt) and for how long it lasted even after the winter we had in northwest ohio it's worth the money.
I performed the same steps in April 2024, and Jet Seal looked outstanding. Ten days following application and an overnight rain storm; there is zero evidence of protection on the paint. OTH, the Turtle Wax ceramic glass detailer is going strong after 3 months.
@jamestapscott9400 chemical guys have really gone downhill since my last comment. I'm not surprised it didn't last. I completely changed all my products for my vehicles.
This was interesting, but what it tells me is your APC (purple power is mainly lye) is a better solvent for JS than SL. You might have guessed this from the beginning based on the water bead size difference between the two sealants. The chemicals you meet on the road (the oils and emissions products) are very different from APC or isopropyl. One of the biggest road threats to a sealant, I'd assume, would be sulfuric and nitric acids and physical abrasion. You tested abrasion but in such a severe way no differences could be seen. So while this video was great and very informative, I would be even more interested in a test like resistance of the two materials to the formation of water spots - i.e. UV corrosion of the sealant and adsorption of hard water components, or maybe a test where you apply the buffer in 2 second bursts and see which sealant stands up to longer periods of buffing.
Hi Brian. Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos. Your passion for detailing and willingness to share your knowledge with the detailing community is second to none. I do have a questions: you’ve mentioned providing some rough guidelines re: vehicles that typically have soft or hard paint. I realize that there are a many variables and exceptions across models, model years, country of manufacture, etc. so it’s difficult to generalize, but some rough guidelines would be a handy reference.
Used the turtle wax on a 2017 kia forte silver in color. It has been over 9 months and it still beads up rather well and makes washing easier. Best 8 bucks for a detailing product.
Great demonstration. I have to admit I bought and use Chemical Guys, Jet Seal. If I had a choice on using either one, it would be the Turtle Wax, sealant. But since you mentioned there are other sealants better than these two. Could you name those sealants and do a demonstration on those sealants you recommend. I'm tired of throwing my money away on products that claims they're good only to find out that they are not. Thanks again for the comparison.
I would like to know too.
I would & have applied the Jet Seal to my car & I will say that I did get around 8 months on my Charger. It wasn’t voluntary because I spent some time in the hospital & I don’t entrust my car to anyone so it didn’t get detailed in 8 months. Now, I had applied about 3 coats in a 2-3 month period of time. When I finally got to be able to detail my car after recovery from surgery of about 4 months. Anyhow I was prepared to have to clay & recorrect the surface. Well the surface didn’t really head & sheet like brand new coating but after a good contact wash the surface was still very smooth & I applied Hydro2 from car pro after that & it’s still going strong. Not a huge fan of Jet Seal, in fact I gave it away but it protected me just enough from no detail in dang near a year. I did not put it through the test you did but by regular everyday outdoor exposure, JS did pretty ok.
Thanks for the info Stephen. I also used it in the shop...not very good results.😞
You said 12 mins of cure time for Jet Seal. It’s 12 hrs. So this test isn’t valid in my opinion.
Hello good afternoon, I would like to know if I can use Jetseal in a new car for 2 weeks? thank you very much for your attention
Hey Brian great job having use the jet seal but I have used the ice I did a guy's car with it he still happy with it I did the car about 4 months ago and shine is great it was a dark grey Ford came out very nice and he's down in Mississippi with it in the heat so ice is not a bad sealant for the price
It definitely puts Jet Seal to shame.😁👍🏻
Well, you had more pressure of liquid and blow air on the closer test area...always the Jet Seal area. You sprayed more can spray on the Jet Seal side. Stress was slightly more to the Jet Seal area during all testing activity and that MIGHT nullify any conclusions based upon your observations.
Wonder why TW doesn't carry this anymore, maybe seal and shine is just too good? Amazing and very interesting product. It's almost a hybrid ceramic coating the way the liquid is made up and applied. And guaranteed one year protection? Super cool and innovative.
12 hours not 12 minutes. lol
Yes I contacted chemical guys & they told me to put the hydro slick on first leave it for 24 hours then put on the jet seal and let sit for 8 hours.
Results will be different when applied to a properly prepared paint surface. It was obvious that was not the case.
Jet Seal also claims UV protection for 12 months. Claiming it will protect new headlights from haze. I'm not too sure about the UV validity that the sales guy swears by.
Wish I could have seen this video two weeks ago ... I ordered jet seal and Pete's 53 paste wax last week ... Well I'll still used it ... 😨
Hennessy * u got taken for ur $$$$
I just got mine today. 😕 Maybe they've improved the formula? We'll see I guess.
Try Sonax Polymer Net Shield. I find it very durable, and the hydrophobicity of the product is amazing!
I love Sonax... that is already here waiting its turn😁👍🏻
The shine lock seems like it would be easy to miss spots while applying, particularly on white/light colored paint due to how fast it flashes.
I couldn't agree more. 👍🏻
Here is a 'new to car care' question. What is the purpose of (1) compound, (2) polish, (3) wax, (4) sealant. In which order should they be used, that is, do you use them all? My red 2006 Impala has never been waxed and has 60,000 miles on it. I had it serviced at proper intervals, and it looks good and runs very well. I have a problem with, what I think is the clear coat on the areas between the front and back windows (which is black in color). Thank you for your videos and keep them coming.
This is the order and only use compound and polish if necessary. Clay > compound > polish > sealant > wax. You clay to get rid of high areas and contaminants. You use compound to fill in scratches, polish does the same but is less aggressive, so maybe for very light swirl marks if you have any, then once you have a perfectly smooth surface you use a sealant which lasts longer than a wax (roughly 4 to 12 months with the over the counter stuff from Walmart and auto stores) for non SiO2(silica dioxide) types, and you wax every 1-12 weeks depending on type and how anal you want to be on making your car look good and protected. The silica sealants are essentially creating a glass layer(hence the silica name) seal that can last anywhere from 1 year to 3 years and beyond but are very expensive and usually require a licensed dealer who knows how to properly apply it and will give you a warranty on the time frame it’s suppose to last. There are many silica sealants that you can apply yourself though, anyway that’s basically a rough sum up, but I’m no expert on the subject.
Email me that question so I have room to answer....miragebjs@yahoo.com
Hey Brian, whats the beat sealant you have come across that our better than these 2? Also, what is the best method to remove a little bit of overspray sitting on clear coat for about 8-9 months? Thanks in advance! -Christian
So what do you recommend for clients wanting a sealant that lasts 8-12 months
Do u recommend jet seal to protect ur car,if not what do u recommend 12month protection sealant?
These two seem to be on par, so I would have to go with Shine Lock since it is cheaper. Jet Seal just isn't as good as it used to be. Are you going to do Polishangel Master Sealant?
Yes !! Most PA products are coming up shortly. Still waiting for some to come in.
I have Jet Seal on my shelf but don't use it very often. I currently have a test going on my inlaws hood, comparing Jet Seal to Reload in real-world conditions. It has been a couple of months but I haven't gotten the car back to do a comparison yet.
Great test...Reload should hit it out of the park...let me know please.😃
And me.
I bought the last few bottles of Shine Lock on clearance for $2.00 per bottle and yet to try it.
Not sure if I want to use it on a customers car or not for protection.
Right now I use Wolfgang Paint Sealant that I'm comfortable with.
From all the sealant tests you did which were your top choices? I haven’t seen yours other tests. Thanks.
Sonax Polymer Net shield please. They both looked weak. If I had to choose one of these TW shine lock
I love Sonax products! Yes!
The turtle wax was a tad better. It reminds me of Meguires Instant shine only Megs is a spray application. Thanks for a great video.
Flashes quickly.... easy to apply. Should hold up a bit better ... that was disappointing.
CGs use Jetseal to finish a windshield, can TWI be used on a windshield?
I'd like to see you do a test like this with Soft99 Fusso Coat. That stuff is amazingly durable.
Ken Lawton on the to do list.😁
Apex Detail Awesome! I think you'll be quite surprised at how durable Fusso Coat is. Looking forward to that one!
I read that Jet Seal didnt hold up well... I would have to pick the turtle wax ..Cant wait to see a comparison of Klasse Sealant glaze as im not to impressed with my current one i used WolfGang paint sealant . I want to love it like others have but it just seems to not work good on my paint and i followed directions to a T .
I agree that Wolfgang Sealant is not very consistent and a bit disappointing.
Jet Seal says to wait 12 hours (not minutes) before getting it wet, in order for the sealant to cure fully. Of course the product will fail if you fail to follow the instructions.
Turtle wax ice is what I would use based on early in the test it lasted longer then the more expensive jet seal. Just my option but more expensive does not mean better product
Totally agree👍🏻
And you put this on after wax?
Im glad I never bought the jet seal. Can you throw in an old stand by Klasse or an acrylic sealant
Your tests are useless because you don't follow the exact same "torture test" with each sealant pair. That means there is no way to compare performance between sealant pairs. One pair you put acid wheel cleaner, undiluted alchohol, and use steel wool for a scratch test. With this pair, you did something completely different. If you don't follow exactly the same testing with every pair - what's the point?
Would have been better if you prepared the hood before hand. All I’m doing is focusing on defects. So how can either product bond properly. The spray paint sealed it for me the pits in the paint work. The spray paint filled it in. Would you have applied the sealants on a customers car this way. I hope not
Maybe I am a snob, which is why I would not use either of these any more. I do have to confess that I have a bottle of the jet seal, which I thought has a great user experience application/removal and smell. I did use it personally but I applied it differently by letting it harden up in the sun after application and removal for about 6 hrs and then a 50/50 natural and synthetic paste wax on top. It did seem to last solidly for up to seven months on a once per week driver And as another commenter said it may be that they have cheapened up the formula (my bottle is from ?2015?, maybe). The problem is there is just better stuff out there now. Just like everything, use what you like. Maybe professionally, I would reserve this for someone who comes in once a quarter who babies their ride, doesn't use auto car washes and then I would top it with a spray wax weekly but nothing else.
Absolutely agree. I dont carry it. A subscriber sent it to be tested. I know why I dont carry it😁
Im curious on base coat sealants. why do we want them to bead and shed water when they are meant to be topped with a wax that will do just the same? Id like a base sealant to protect...seal...the paint, provide some UV resistance....and provide a good foundation that will last I can wax on top of. Personally picked up the shine lock because of ease of use and I already have the ice paste wax and spray wax so why not go for all 3 since they are combined as much as that jet seal alone was. Plan on using FK1000p for the summer and then all the ice products for fall winter spring , doubt fk1000p will last a full phoenix summer, monsoon season wrecks products, despite fk1000p is a hot weather beast in durability.
By the way, I have since moved on from Hydro2 onto McKees Hydro Blue. Love that stuff. ZERO STREAKING. Wherefore CP Hydro2 tended to streak some. I’ll be done with The MCKees now as well because I’m installing GTechniq CSL & EXO.
Gtechniq is AWESOME...you should love it!!
Great video sir!! I have used both in the past before. I think for someone who really wants their car to POP and is also keeping their car, the CG Jet Seal would be the best for him or her. For someone that may be getting rid of their car, TW Seal would be great. But all-in-all, it comes down to the wallet also. Keep them coming sir.
You are right again good friend!! Hope all is well. Best wishes from Pa.
Does the turtlewax product have uv protection?
Wheres the damn Board Brian? Love these videos and the way you set it up. I'd like to see Carpro Reload and Gyeon Cure head to head. Then as polymer sealent the new Meguiars Fast Finish against sonax netshield both aerosol polymer sealant. Brian as a side note this is probably the best content ive come across on youtube, my only constructive critic is you should look to upgrade your video/camera quality, that would make world difference for the viewer experience and the test would be so much better. I could careless about the editing part but quality, clarity would bump up everything here.
Just picked up a Cannon G7...I need time to get used to it.😀
Basically just on price I think I’d do the TW Ice. Brian, on a side note, I was curious if you are still using QP ON at your shop?
Yup...the hottest selling Sealant package this summer. I sell it as a sealant on Steroids.
What’s qp
Travis Grider, QP ON is a high end brand of products.
The company is in better hands now when it comes to management as well.
Jetseal was12 months in dog months
Can I first apply Jet Seal and then top it up with turtle wax sealant the next day ?
No... won’t bond well
I want to see you test out Ultima Paint Guard plus and Meg's Ultimate Express Spray wax
Added Ultima to the list. Megs I could swear I have a vid on that... I will double check.☑️☑️
When I use Ultima Paint guard on a customer's car I cant help but feel weird applying it in less than 10 minutes. Also feels like you aren't applying anything.
Hello All, and Brian,
I have both, Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, Jetseal on two different cars exclusively.
After wipe off, allowing 6~12 hours for surface to form is important in my own opinion.
1 layer, i get 4~6 months out of both (in door night parking / out door day time parking). It is enough for me.
I am surprised many think 109 is over hyped and over priced. indeed it is a bit higher price but very easy to apply.
Question: are Jescar Power Lock , Wolfgang DGPS 3.0 noticeably better? worth trying ?
Did you have any other panels with more swirl marks?
Which one would I put on my car??? Neither!!!!
Jet Seal isn’t worth the money. After doing a full exterior detail, I sealed my truck with jet seal. Worked great for about two weeks. Here we are three weeks later and my truck’s paint feels like sandpaper. WTF??? Definitely not happy with this. I’ve had better results from store bought products. So frustrated. Doing all that work for nothing. I might try Adams sealant.
Hi Apex Detail. Thx a lot for your videos !!! Very informative and true gem :)
P.s. Becouse i can not find on your channel, please can you make review on Finis Kare 1000p sealant or maybe do some side by side comparison with some similar product maybe some from Collinite or Automagic ...
Thx a lot in advance :)
Best regards
They are on the list.😀👍
I'd like to see some Megs M21, and Ultimate Liquid Wax.
In my professional evaluation, Jet Seal is overly hyped, over priced and no longer in my inventory. Actually, let me correct myself. I save my remaining JS for my cheap clients. You know those types that want a $300 detail for $75. Yeah, I've got something for them....my remaining JS supply. Thank God I only have one 16oz bottle left. Great review sir. I've never been impressed with JS and it's poor durability. In fact most of CG products are weak.
Completely agree with ALL of that!!👍
Lmfao very well said... JS is trash sad that I have 7 bottles of it :(
Apex Detail Just saw a CG display in my local Advanced Auto Parts store! 🤔 It's official, I'll never but CG products again.
Off Dat Go-Go I fell for the CG hype, I guess some of their products are ok, but they’re all pretty much marketing. I have a glaze and cleaner wax from them that I might want to use, so they don’t go to waste. Do you advise using those, then using a sealant from another company? I was thinking about using Gyeon wetseal or Meguiars fast finish.
Funny you should mention Fast Finish. Brian just made a video comparison using that product. It seem to be superior to the mighty CG JetSeal (LOL @ "mighty"). I agree, not every item from CG is trash. But compared to similar products, most fall short. I still use their basic APC. I think you'll be okay using what you have vs tossing it in the trash. I use my remaining CG stuff on my personal vehicle or my cheap penny-pinching clients.
Is it good for ceramic coated cars use?
You already knew they weren’t gonna survive the compounding LOL. I always use a finishing polish before applying a sealant, even if the paint is in great shape. That way I make sure I’m getting that clear coat squeaky clean and ready to bond 😁 (after IPA wipedown of course). Btw turtle wax wins in both performance, price and from what I can see, application.
Edit: Can’t wait till you test out Soft99 Fusso Coat
Andres Rivera top process
Andres Rivera 😂😂 absolutely.. I use perfect perfect polish to prep.👍🏻
Exactly. Prep the paint work. Even for a demonstration. Only thing that failed here was the process. And the demonstration. Neither product got a fair shot to perform.
Mario Adragna Brian said he used Angelwax Perfect Polish as prep. So he probably has clayed the surface beforehand, polished it and then either wiped it down with a panel wipe or not (because the Perfect Polish is a pre-wax cleaner, I’ve never used any) and didn’t include that part in the video to keep it short and focused on the sealants.
Andres Rivera I’m not sure. But that hood was messed up. Full of scratches and swirls. I would of polished them out. To have the true comparison. All I’m saying. Neither product could have bonded properly. It’s like sticking double stick tape to a body panel to a slick source. It will stick tho the slick surface but not to the body panel.
Definitely for the cost, turtle wax ice. Plus if you are going to seal/wax every 6 months anyway I think you're covered with the turtle wax ice line. Saw a video where the liquid wax just started to deteriorate at 8 month mark in a 32(I think) way shootout. Guy coated a hood with all of them and then left out in the elements and washed once a week with foam Cannon and wash mitt.
For a retail product I think it's pretty good especially for the cost.
who makes the best sealant
Can you test fusso coat vs another tough wax?
great video, still trying to decide on decent sealant for here in Ireland
I am kind of shocked how badly Jetseal performed. It was always one of the sealants in the past that got rave reviews. Something doesnt seem right....
It is horrible on a test panel...and out in the shop...doesnt last for beans.
You know I completely trust your content and love your channel but I cant believe it is that bad. Maybe a retest?
I can put it up against a wax! 😃 Just Kidding. It will protect for 1 to 3 months tops. I used to use it on customers cars that did not to put much money into a detail and apply quality protection. It did not last long in that case either.
Did you wait 20 min minium before removal and then 12 hours before getting wet? Cause it didn't seem like it.
I had plenty of protection from Jet seal for 8+ months through winter, going through touchless washes monthly minium to remove salt. Should test much much better than it did, and if instructions were not followed I'm not suprised at the result.
No defense to any products, as I test them myself, just seems off.
@@Ravenzer0x He didn't wait twenty minutes, that's why he had to keep wiping it off.
Man! 12 months protection pshh not!!! Have you actually found anything that protects some what close to a year? God I love your channel 😂👌🏻
As a sealant? The list is REAL short!!!
NONE.... Great video. Thanks Brian.
😂😂👍🏻
First sealnt I bought was opti-seal, saw the first video and got sad. Bought jet seal on prime day for like 20 bucks, now I'm getting sad again. It did give a great shine on the truck I used it on tho.
Both disappointing 😮
Is there one you recommend?
StrongFreak13 I have used Car Pro Hydro2 & loved it but it did slightly streak on me once but otherwise it’s fantastic. If you do get the Hydro2 spend the xtra $ & get the concentrated version & not the lite version. You dilute it like 6:1 or 7:1. 34oz of the concentrate will last a long while. I applied it at least once a month. That’s overkill but that’s me. Option #2 that I recommend & is what I’m using now is McKees Hydro Blue. It’s like CP Hydro2 but it’s ready to use which is the one thing I hold against it. It’s goes on the same way. Spray one panel at a time a fine mist because this stuff carries crazy good. Spray onto a wet surface before you dry your car . Let sit about 5-10 seconds at the most & use a strong stream of water or pressure washer to remove. Smooth as butter & seems to be holding up well.
Great Video! Totally going away all CG products!
Brain, excellent face to face review, may I suggest you if you can test Sonus ION? Thanks
Added to the list☑️
How bout a test with soft99 water repellent gloss wax, the wax that is water based.
I will look into it Thomas.👍🏻
Isn't Shine Lock discontinued by TW?
Still for sale in many places here.
The TW ICE reminded me of rainX window treatment.
Reload vs Britemax Sio2 hydrophobic spray sealant.
Added to list☑️☑️
obviously TW Ice Shine Lock especially for the money . In reality I use neither there are better out there. Great vid though
What do you recommend?
@@jimmytran9476 Meguires ultimate fast finish good retail product
Paint doesn't looked prepped for a sealant to bond; so many swirls!
Hi Brian just a quick question. What is a one step correction polish you recommend? I have a 2017 Hyundai black metallic. Gorgeous paint and has light to moderate swirls and scratches.but not too moderate. The paint is well taken care of. And most defects are invisible with a wax applied doing the 5 foot test. But I wanna be able to use a one step correction to get most of the defects out and not just cover them. I heard Griot's garage boss correcting cream was a great polish but unsure to use it as a one step. Also looked into menzerna 2500. And chemical guys VSS as well. And I don't know which is better for twice a year corrections. Got any recommendations?
Omar Felix angel wax has great aio
tom martin aio's are great but I already have a sealant and glaze I'm going to use. All I need is a one step correction polish. My car doesn't need a compounding. Just a medium to light abrasive that can finish smooth and with high glass ready for a glaze then a sealant and then finally a wax.
Sonax Perfect Finish or Sonax EX 04-06
I guess i still get one step and aio mixed up. Sorry
Apex Detail thanks! Do you know where I could get sonax products alittle cheaper. On Amazon it's like 30-40 bucks for a 8 oz bottle which is a little steep in price. But if that's the price that it usually is then I'll pay it .
Hey the Jet seal takes 12 hours to cure not 12 minutes!!
Jet Seal protects from a fat wallet.
😂👍
How about Jet seal vs. Drive nano sealant.
Drive Nano would destroy Jet Seal👍🏻😁
Apex Detail what have you found that better than Drive Nano? It works good up here in the Oregon rain. Always open to something new.
Where do buy Drive Nano?
bob ha , driveinhidefinition.com/products/victory-nano-polish-seal here you go.
In order for a sealant to work properly you have to wash and clean the area then clay bar the area then apply sealant this test is useless
Great channel!
Ammo Skin review please.
On the list☑️
I'm a 🐢 Wax guy all the way!!!!!!!👍
Jet Seal need time to cure no wonder it's coming off?!
Tyler Barker he let them both cure for 12 hours,.... listen up before u speak out
@@DetailingBreakdown Now look who creepin', look who crawlin' still ballin' in the mix ...... Yes my king, anymore rules? Id hate to upset the OG Mike Jones
Nagga nagga..... Nagga gonna use these sealants anymore. Lol. Not that I ever did. (Office Space) get it?
😂😂😂 I dont either but Jet Seal was heavily requested.
My jet seal was very disappointing. Now I'm leary about all the rest too😣
Haven't watched the video, but I use jetseal and I'm scared...
Sorry to disappoint 😊
12 hour cure time for jetseal....
-1 for not following directions
I dislike JS. A lot. Not only does it suck at protecting coupled with the durability of a retail spray 'nuba, but the manufacturer's claims make it so much worse. To me, it's a sort of a scam.
Again...We are in total agreement.
Turtle wax seal all day long or fast finish Maguires 👍🏻
I wasn't happy with jetseal. It didn't last a month in Miami, FL weather
Shine lock wins for me but can you test AMMO SKIN
I put it on the list.
Thanks I appreciate it. You do some great test. Helps people spend there money more wiser
Powerlock for me, great video
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I got the tw ice for $4
There is a deal!
Your car has a lot of swirls
Jetseal is the worst, no durability at all. In my experience, wolfgang 3.0, Sonax Netshield and Collinite 476 last the longest.
JohnRocker340 dude even Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax lasts a long time. Turns out it’s a sealant
For the price Jet Seal is a joke. Meg’s ultimate fast finish outperforms it and is SUPER easy to apply.
Turtle wax is crap
Turle wax ice
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Shine lock
Toby Higginbotham ☑️