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- Hey everyone, Nick Griot, Griot's Garage.
And today we're going to talk about protecting your paint.
And most importantly, which paint protection option
is right for you and your particular vehicle.
I have in front of me all of our surface protection options
and I know there are a lot,
however, there are specific categories and benefits
to each of these types of waxes and applications
that can make it easier for you to protect your paint
in the amount of time that you have.
They are generally categorized
into about five different categories,
natural carnauba waxes,
synthetic waxes,
all-in-one waxes,
sprayable waxes
and then finally ceramics.
Now each of those are very broad categories,
but they all have specific benefits
that I can talk to you about now.
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Our first category of protectants
is natural or carnauba waxes.
Carnauba is an ingredient that is derived
from the leaves of Palm trees,
that are native to only Northeastern Brazil.
It creates a natural water repellency
and a brilliant luster that enhances color, depth
and clarity of your paint finish.
Due to its natural composition,
it won't last as long as some manmade polymers,
however, it will give your paint a beautiful pop.
It should need to be applied
between three and four times a year,
depending on how often you drive your car.
But for a show queen, it is an ideal protectant
to enhance your finish and give it a natural protection.
Our three products are Best of Show Liquid Wax,
Best of Show Paste Wax and Premium Carnauba Paste Wax.
The difference between liquid and paste is marginal,
outside of application.
Pastes generally have to be applied by hand
whereas liquid wax has the flexibility
to be applied by machine or by hand.
Either way, you got a great natural carnauba protection
and a high quality finish with any of these products.
Our next category of protectants is synthetics.
Synthetics feature manmade materials that are meant
to protect the surface of your car
and replicate the effect of a natural carnauba product.
They won't necessarily give you the same finish
as a carnauba product,
but they will give you great durability,
which is important for a car that may be daily driven
or exposed to harsher elements.
Our product, Liquid Gloss Poly Wax,
when properly applied and allowed to cure
for 12 to 24 hours,
can last up to a year.
However, it must typically be applied
between one and two times per year.
Synthetics are a great option,
but they won't give you quite the same brilliance
as a natural carnauba product will.
Our next protecting category is all-in-one waxes.
Now, all-in-one waxes contain a mild abrasive paired
with a protecting step.
The benefit of this,
is that you can get some slight correction capability
while leaving behind protection on your paint surface.
That will help clean up swirl marks,
improve the overall look of your paint
and leave protection behind in one convenient step.
These products can typically be applied
by machine or by hand.
However, their correction capability
is generally accentuated
when used with a DA Random Orbital.
Our three all-in-one products are Liquid Wax 3-in-1,
One-Step Sealant and Finishing Sealant.
They vary in terms of their composition based upon
the protective step that is included
as part of its formulation.
Liquid Wax 3-in-1 features a carnauba protecting step,
One-Step Sealant, a synthetic polymer base,
and finally Finishing Sealant is actually
a synthetic blend featuring mountain wax
and polymer protection
with a diminishing abrasive.
Now, depending upon whether it's a synthetic
or natural protective step,
we'll guide your durability.
However, these products don't need to be used in excess
and can generally be applied
between one and three times per year.
Our next category of protectants is sprayable waxes.
These products are super easy to use, boost your paint
and give you a little bit of protection
that's not quite as durable as a traditional paste,
liquid or synthetic wax application
however, their ease of use makes up
for their lack of durability.
Our three products are Spray-On Wax,
Foaming Poly Gloss and Best of Show Spray Wax.
Spray-On Wax is primarily used as a drying aid
and meant to supplement a natural carnauba base coat.
You simply,
mist it on to a still wet car after you've washed it
and dry and add a little bit
of carnauba wax protection behind to bolster that base coat.
Foaming Poly Gloss is part of our BOSS Foaming System
and can be delivered via foam cannon
or any of our other foaming tools.
You simply foam it on the car,
allow it to dwell for one to three minutes
and rinse away to reveal added polymer protection
and a great pop finish as you dry.
This can stand alone, can be used as a protection step
as part of a touchless or foaming process.
It's super easy to apply.
However, will need to be applied either,
every time you wash your car,
or as soon as you note
the diminished effects of its protection.
The last product in this category is Best to Show Spray Wax.
This is meant to replace a traditional wax
or sealant application
and its ease of use is its strongest benefit.
You would put this on a clean dry car
and go around the car applying it
and allowing it to set up and cure.
It's super easy to use.
All of these products,
really that's their strongest benefit
is ease of application.
You won't get extreme durability from them,
but you'll be able to supplement base coats
and keep your car protected in as little time as possible.
Our last category of protectants is ceramics,
and ceramic is an incredibly broad term
that is coming to the purview of enthusiasts
in recent years.
It is based upon legitimate chemistry
and the inclusion of an ingredient known as Silicon dioxide,
which is a liquid derivative of silica.
This particular ingredient can be delivered
in many different forms.
Some of those forms need to be implied by a professional
and are a little finicky.
The biggest benefit of ceramics is extreme durability,
is extremely hydrophobic
and it has self cleaning capabilities
that help keep your car cleaner longer.
Our ceramic product, Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax
is actually a unique blend of SiO2,
bond forming polymers and carnauba wax.
It is about as easy to apply as a sprayable wax,
however, it gives you supreme durability
and this product should only need
to be applied between one and two times a year.
Anybody can use this product and get great results.
So as you can see, you have plenty of options.
However, the most important thing
to do with regards to choosing your protection
is understanding what your goals are,
how you use your car and how much time you have.
If you're looking for maximum visual impact,
carnauba products are awesome choices.
However, they're not going to be incredibly durable
and may not be the right choice
if you're about to endure a winter in Fargo, North Dakota.
Synthetics are great options to make sure that you've got
the protection you need as your base layer
and then can be supplemented with sprayable waxes
that are incredibly easy to use and quick to apply.
If you're looking to brighten up your paint surface
and minimize some of the visible towel marks
and leave behind a protectant,
an all-in-one wax is gonna be a great choice for you.
All of these products are gonna improve
the look of your car,
be easy to use and give you expected durability relative
to what they are composed of.
If you still need more help choosing
which wax is right for you,
be sure to visit griotsgarage.com
and as always, have fun in your garage.
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- I mean, that's almost as bad
as like me messing up my name.
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