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jshaf · 04-25-2013, 07:00 PM

bought some DP poly sealant and from what I understand it recommends a 12+ hour cure time, problem is I don't have a garage to keep the elements off it so it can cure, what I thought I would do is let it cure for five hours or so out side on a dry sunny day. so I guess my question is; can I get good results from 5 hours?

CamaroDreams07 · 04-25-2013, 07:11 PM

You'll be absolutely fine. Where curing really comes into play is in subsequent coats or product applications.

So apply your sealant, let it haze, buff off. Then leave it alone for 12 hours. After that you can apply another coat or wax. Of course being sure to get all the dust off the car first via a waterless wash or proper wash before you go rubbing any more product onto the paint.

jshaf · 04-25-2013, 07:15 PM

thanks camarodreams07, the answer I needed, didn't understand the "cure" part.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-25-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jshaf

thanks camarodreams07, the answer I needed, didn't understand the "cure" part.

I don't blame you. I wish we could wipe the slate clean on detailing terminology and just rewrite it. Half of it is so misleading, and even within reputable companies, they use the wrong terms a ton. The whole Zaino line is built off of incorrect terminology.

Adds a lot of difficulty when you're trying to teach people and they've heard three meanings for one word and don't know which way is up on what should be a very simply thing.

Anyway, sorry for the rant

ihaveacamaro · 04-25-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I don't blame you. I wish we could wipe the slate clean on detailing terminology and just rewrite it. Half of it is so misleading, and even within reputable companies, they use the wrong terms a ton.

You're telling me that the Nufinish Polish isn't really a polish?!?!?!

My life is forever changed.

jshaf · 04-25-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I don't blame you. I wish we could wipe the slate clean on detailing terminology and just rewrite it. Half of it is so misleading, and even within reputable companies, they use the wrong terms a ton. The whole Zaino line is built off of incorrect terminology.

Adds a lot of difficulty when you're trying to teach people and they've heard three meanings for one word and don't know which way is up on what should be a very simply thing.

Anyway, sorry for the rant

ye thought you had to leave it on the car and not buff it off for 12 hours, LOL you saved me a a bunch of time

kostnkost · 04-26-2013, 05:36 AM

Adams Quick Sealant only takes one minutes to cure and wipes off nicely!

Wait what just happened......

charlietuna · 04-26-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kostnkost

Adams Quick Sealant only takes one minutes to cure and wipes off nicely!

Wait what just happened......

We should start a Adams support group. The first step is admitting you are powerless and your life is unmanageable due to your Adams issues

jokerkojack · 04-27-2013, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by charlietuna

We should start a Adams support group. The first step is admitting you are powerless and your life is unmanageable due to your Adams issues

Umm tuna.. Sign me up.. As a founding member

kostnkost · 04-27-2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by charlietuna

We should start a Adams support group. The first step is admitting you are powerless and your life is unmanageable due to your Adams issues

That was more of a joke from me, but I will say that I did use their Quick Sealant when I posted that. It is really good stuff I will admit.

Z4me · 04-28-2013, 07:47 PM

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That was more of a joke from me, but I will say that I did use their Quick Sealant when I posted that. It is really good stuff I will admit.

Well the new spray Adams quick sealant was just used at a demo detail clinic I attended today. Stuff works really well and has a cure time of 30 minutes and then you can apply wax if you like.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-28-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4me

Well the new spray Adams quick sealant was just used at a demo detail clinic I attended today. Stuff works really well and has a cure time of 30 minutes and then you can apply wax if you like.

How do you know a sealant works well if you just saw it today?

Z4me · 04-29-2013, 06:30 AM

well I meant the application, as far as how long it lasts, I'm going by what the auto detailer has experienced over time using his own cars. I would have bought some to test but that's one of the items that he's out of and so is Adam's atm.

kostnkost · 04-29-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

How do you know a sealant works well if you just saw it today?

Well it is called Adams "Quick" Sealant

04-25-2013, 07:00 PM	#1
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	Sealant cure times bought some DP poly sealant and from what I understand it recommends a 12+ hour cure time, problem is I don't have a garage to keep the elements off it so it can cure, what I thought I would do is let it cure for five hours or so out side on a dry sunny day. so I guess my question is; can I get good results from 5 hours? __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

04-25-2013, 07:11 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	You'll be absolutely fine. Where curing really comes into play is in subsequent coats or product applications. So apply your sealant, let it haze, buff off. Then leave it alone for 12 hours. After that you can apply another coat or wax. Of course being sure to get all the dust off the car first via a waterless wash or proper wash before you go rubbing any more product onto the paint. __________________ [B]

04-25-2013, 07:15 PM	#3
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	thanks camarodreams07, the answer I needed, didn't understand the "cure" part. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

04-26-2013, 05:36 AM	#7
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	Adams Quick Sealant only takes one minutes to cure and wipes off nicely! Wait what just happened...... __________________

04-29-2013, 06:30 AM	#13
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,953	well I meant the application, as far as how long it lasts, I'm going by what the auto detailer has experienced over time using his own cars. I would have bought some to test but that's one of the items that he's out of and so is Adam's atm. __________________