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Originally Posted by mookiewils
Thanks for the replies.
Is the Duragloss 101, 105, or 111 a polish or a sealant?
Do you guys typically use a machine to apply sealants and waxes?
Is there anything that is best to do by hand? It looks like there's a lot of reasons to purchase a tool like the Porter Cable.
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All the terms can get confusing if you haven't been around so long.
Duragloss 101 - cleaner sealant, removes old waxes while laying down a layer of protection.
Duragloss 105 - long lasting paint sealant
Synthetic Polymer/Wax Formula. Super-tough coating forms a protective barrier which protect against acid rain, tree sap, bird droppings and other environmental pollutants.
Duragloss 111 - paint sealant
All these are not true "polishes" as duragloss.coms but instead sealants. I've only had personal experiences with
Duragloss 105, it's a fantastic sealant for the price. My recommendations for starting a new are:
Duragloss 105 the Sealant
Duragloss 601 A pre-sealant bonding agent to promote proper bonding of 105
Duragloss 951 Duragloss aquawax - a sealant booster to enhance the shine and protective properties of the sealant, apply after your washes.
As it has been said, you can pick them up at your local carquest, it should only set you back around $25. Great products!
You can apply waxes/sealants by hand, that's what the majority of us do. A machine like the porter cable is to polish out imperfections like marring or swirl marks in the paint. It's really a fantastic investment for an enthusiast to getting true mirror reflection in your paint, but it's like a vacuum on your wallet if your not careful, the temptation to buy more stuff as many of us here know!