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I've studied and used most of the popular sealants on the market. Most are very similar to each other - an amino functional siloxane, light to moderate petroleum distillates, and a light mechanical abrasive.
A few good and well known choices are:
* Klasse All In One & Sealant Glaze - a popular product that's been around a long time. All In One (AIO) has mild cleaning ability so its a good product for folks who do not want to use polishes and cleaners prior to protecting their paint. Sealant Glaze has a rep of being tricky to use but it does add to the durability. Protection is 3-5 months.
* Liquid Glass / Finish First - both products are very similar and are interchangeable IMO. LG is readily available at retail and is similar in performance to Klasse AIO.
* Meguiar's #20 Polymer Sealant - a good product for those who like Meguiar's. Gets lost in the shuffle of their huge product line so can be tricky to find at retail. Easy to use, leaves a glossy finish, durability is OK - about 2-3 months.
* Duragloss - they offer a few sealant products. #101 has some cleaning ability and #111 does not. Nice stuff, easy to use, a good company with helpful folks, pretty easy to find at independent auto parts stores, affordable. One of those companies who offer a full product line of good products. I like Duragloss.
* Zaino - The KING of polymer sealants. By most accounts the longest lasting and most reflective product on the market. NO cleaning or polishing ability from any of their products so your paint must be polished to perfection prior to use. Can be a little tricky to use in hot, humid weather and is expensive compared to the above mentioned products. But Zaino has a large grass roots support group of passionate users so there are tons of tips and tricks. If you go Zaino you're best off dedicating yourself to the entire product line as Zaino products are designed to be used as a system. I can tell you from personal experience that 6 months protection is common and the shine is the best I've ever seen, very reflective and glossy. Check out http://www.zainobros.com for more info and ordering. Not available at retail, have to buy direct from the mfr or find a local distributor.
Anyway, I hope all this helps. LMK if you have more questions and I'll be sure to respond in a more timely manner :-)
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