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DETAILING Q&As

1. Sealants

Q What’s a sealant?

A Asealant is synthetic material developed to protect your paint, basically a man-made version of a wax. Waxes are a natural product, where as a sealant will be a mixture of manufactured fortified polymers. Some prefer using sealants to waxes, some prefer waxes and some like to use both. As to which are best? It’s all down to personal preference. Neither is going to hurt.

2. Applying wax

Q How often should I wax my car?

Agood quality wax or sealant should last up to 3 months, but you shouldn’t wait that long to clean your car. Personally

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