what am I doing wrong with quick sealant?

[hemi1300]

have tried it numerous times with the same results. Every time I apply quick sealant it is very difficult to remove and streaks like a motha. No matter how quickly I remove it, or wait a few minutes before removal, same results every time. My process-prime the applicator for a few seconds with qs, spread over a small area on one panel, but no matter when I wipe it off it is always a pain and I have to go over the area with ds to get rid of the streaking. Any tips for removal of this stuff?

[Kenneth]

I have the exact problem. I was told to ensure that you have clayed recently and let it set up before removal. It's a pain for me to use it on paint. On wheels it is very easy.

[egott_91]

Weird. Try an IPA wipe down and then apply it. See if its reaction with something on the paint.

[hemi1300]

Maybe that's my problem, every time I have tried it, always just apply right over the paint-being freshly waxed by Americana or buttery

[Jmorlan]

Maybe that's my problem, every time I have tried it, always just apply right over the paint-being freshly waxed by Americana or buttery

 

thats your problem. Sealant goes BEFORE wax

[Kenneth]

Lol well I apply on bare paint

[THE Mook]

QS goes on bare paint.

 

Make sure it's stripped and ready to go. If its still a problem to remove on paint, you are more than likely using too much.

 

Mook

[The Ryan]

QS goes on bare paint.

 

Make sure it's stripped and ready to go. If its still a problem to remove on paint, you are more than likely using too much.

 

Mook

 

Agreed. You can also try removing with some DS. The sealant will bond with bare paint and using some DS to help remove it won't negatively affect the sealant in the removal process.

 

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[GXPaycheck]

A little bit goes a long way!

[colodude18]

Only had an issue once, when I applied too much on a very hot surface, and then forgot to wipe it to boot. Next day it took FMP and the PC to finally get the streaks and spots off. Good news is I learn best from my own mistakes

[.G..]

I must have had beginners luck. I used quick sealant right after claying and had good results. No streaking.

[THE Mook]

I must have had beginners luck. I used quick sealant right after claying and had good results. No streaking.

 

You had a good lesson

[hemi1300]

Tried a new process that seems to work better. Prime the applicator and spread over one panel. Let dry a minute or so, then a quick wipe with ss towel. Streaks remaining, follow up with another quick wipe using detail spray, maybe this will be my solution, seems to work much better

[.G..]

You had a good lesson

 

So true man. Thanks !!

[Team Adam's]

Maybe that's my problem, every time I have tried it, always just apply right over the paint-being freshly waxed by Americana or buttery

 

This right here is your issue.

 

Performance wise QS is always going to do better being applied to bare paint, but you also shouldn't layer over a fresh coat of wax with any product. Waxes do need setup time also... by applying sealant over the fresh wash I'd suspect that its actually THE WAX thats causing the streaking issues as its affected by the sealant, not the sealant itself.

[BrianT]

One more important tidbit of info on the Quick Sealant, Always use in a very well ventilated area!! It's some strong stuff!!

[egott_91]

One more important tidbit of info on the Quick Sealant, Always use in a very well ventilated area!! It's some strong stuff!!

 

 

That stuff gives me an INSTANT headache.

[Chase@InsanePaint]

Well. The pros have already chimed in buddy. But SEALANTS are made to apply to bare paint, they will only last as long as what's underneath them. So in other words....if you apply a SEALANT over Buttery Wax, it's only going to last as long as the Buttery wax, because that's what it's adhering to (which is your problem and why you're having those removal issues.)

 

The ABSOLUTE BEST way to apply any kind of SEALANT, is to apply to a bare, oil-free surface. A vehicle wipedown with Isopropyl Alcohol (approx. 70/30 mix) will strip the paint of any oils and prep the paint for sealant. Not only will this give you the BEST protection available from the sealant, but it will eliminate the issues you're having with streaking and removal.

 

Once the sealant has cured, then top off with APW, or BG & APW if you wish. Make sense??

[mattyj724]

in list of order when washing...

 

Wash

clay

rewash

polish

sealent

wax

?

[egott_91]

No need to wash after claying. Just go straight into polishing with the residue still on the vehicle.

[mattyj724]

No need to wash after claying. Just go straight into polishing with the residue still on the vehicle.

 

No rinse or anything?

[egott_91]

No rinse or anything?

 

Nope. Just go right into polishing. Unless you're doing it outside. Then you might want to wipe the residue off

[sab316]

No rinse or anything?

 

I hit mine again after I clay, just to be sure she's completely clean. Doesn't take long to hit it another quick lick. But you don't have to wash it either.

[694doorbird]

This right here is your issue.

 

Performance wise QS is always going to do better being applied to bare paint, but you also shouldn't layer over a fresh coat of wax with any product. Waxes do need setup time also... by applying sealant over the fresh wash I'd suspect that its actually THE WAX thats causing the streaking issues as its affected by the sealant, not the sealant itself.

 

One more important tidbit of info on the Quick Sealant, Always use in a very well ventilated area!! It's some strong stuff!!

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