What to do ? Wax or sealant whats the best for the clear coat? My truck is 6 months new only wash for the last 6 month.

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2000 XLT SPORT, SC, SB, 355LS, 4.6, AUTO, SILVER, WOOD DASH KIT,SPEED GRILLE,TINTED WINDOWS


[This message has been edited by Robin (edited 06-02-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Robin (edited 06-02-2000).]

 

I believe a coat of wax every 2 to 3 months will look better and cost a lot less, but then I'm not a big fan of "sealants" or anything else that makes that kind of claims.
BTW, get ready for a barrage of different answers.

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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.

 

If applied right sealers do work well. Be prepared to use a cleaner/prep before, special cleaner/wax once applied, and remover if you want it off. Use matching products. J C Whitney has "Duro Glow System" products which are much cheaper than letting someone else do it, and you can control if it is done right. I had a sealer on a 1998 Supra and it was softer than wax, and it showed much more swirl marks. I decided after that to just wax my new truck. It did bead water well, and allowed for easy removal of bugs.

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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification,Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back.

 

Use both. The sealer will give the finish a deep WET look. Go over that with a good carnuba wax which is harder and will protect the finish and the sealer.
Meguiars also has a nice system called deep crystal. It comes with step 1, 2, and 3. Step one is a soap for cleaning, two is a polish and 3 is carnuba wax.
Have fun

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Black 1997 F-150 Supercab Flairside. 4.6L with Jocobs DIS, K&N Generation II, Cat back Exhaust (my own, nice rumble). 17" Off Road wheel pkg. Lots of body mods. 4 yrs old and still turns heads...

 

I agree with WLF. Check out Meguiar's Online, they will even give you a free 'Car Care Prescription' for your particular vehicle. This will explain the three step process and other hints.

I use nothing but Meguiar's products and would highly recommend them.

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1999 F150 Wedgewood/Gold pulling 1999 Triton Premier 180.




[This message has been edited by travis (edited 06-20-2000).]