Paint Sealant vs. Wax

Paint Sealants last longer than wax does. There are many types of paint sealants on the market. Hanno Detailing uses an Advanced Polymer Sealant. Our STS 3000 Paint Sealant is one of the finest, long lasting paint sealants available on the market. The sealant that we use is specially blended for us using a unique blend of polymers, resin and Zonyl that forms a durable protective coating within 24-48 hours after we apply it to your vehicle. Formulated for base coat/clear coat paints, body shop safe and VOC compliant with a pleasant banana scent.The polymer actually bonds to the paint with a process called "molecular cross linking." Once this process takes place the painted surfaces will be protected from the suns UV rays, acid rain, ocean salt, alkaline rain, and other environmental elements. Our sealant will last 9-12 months, dependent on how the vehicle is cosmetically maintained after it has been detailed.

Some factors that will increase the protection closer to 12 months would be washing the vehicle often, (every week to two weeks is recommended) garaging the vehicle and keeping it away from lawn sprinklers. Lawn sprinklers are a source of very hard water. If sprinkler water lands on your cars surface try to rinse off as soon as time permits. The paint sealant will protect the clear coat. The protection will last longer with regular washes eliminating polluted water like the water that is dispensed from sprinklers.

Having your car washed and waxed is better than not having it protected at all. But wax protection will not last as long as a premium poly sealant and its protection level will dissipate when hot water is used to wash and the suns hot rays can take its toll on the carnauba in the wax.  

Benefits of having your vehicle professionally detailed.

Having your car detailed makes it feel like the day you bought it.  Instead of dreading to set foot into a dull, dirty, and funky smelling car, a detail can completely change the relationship with your beloved.  A polish and wax can give your vehicle that deep gloss shine that will attract the eyes of all those you cruise by.  With an immaculate interior, you do not have to excuse yourself for your unkempt car when giving rides to others.  Instead you will recieve countless complements on a spotless interior.

1.   Prevention and repair of paint failure. Have you seen a red car that turned pink? A black car that turned gray? Even worse…a relatively young (6-10 years old) car with paint that’s peeling away? Regular waxing can prevent these conditions. Applied once a season (twice in the summer), the UV protection of wax prevents the fading of paint pigments and delaminating of paint materials. Most neglected paints (excluding peeling paint) can be repaired with a combination of buffing, polishing, and waxing/sealing.
2. Stain removal. Grease, food, dairy, coffee, soda, glue, paint…all the things you transport in your car can potentially stain interior surfaces. Detailers are equipped with chemicals and machinery to remove MOST stains: battery acid, gasoline, and certain food dyes (if left untreated for too long) require replacement of carpets and/or seating surfaces.  Consistent (every 6 – 12 months) detailing will remove interior stains before they become set and permanent.
3.  Prevention and removal of brake dust staining. Brake dust buildup–if not treated–can become permanent. Many cars 5+ years old (BMWs are particularly sensitive to brake dusting) have permanent brake dust staining that cannot be removed. Pro detailers use a combination of industrial-strength cleaners, brushes, and pressure washing to remove heavily caked on brake dust from your vehicle’s wheels.
4. Water Spot Removal. Water spots on paint and glass surfaces are common and very difficult for the do-it-yourselfer to remove. Professional car detailers use a combination of compounds, chemicals, buffing, and polishing to permanently remove water spotting. 

 A professional car detailer can make permanent improvements to your vehicle that maintain its like-new appearance during your ownership experience and preserve its value when it’s time to sell or trade it in. In fact, one could expect a sizable return on investment  when their car is sold.

What is Auto Detailing?

The best way to describe auto detailing is preventative maintenance for the exterior and interior of your vehicle. Failing to properly maintain the exterior and interior of your vehicle could lead to faded trim, clear coat failure, acid rain etching, paint oxidation/fading, yellowed/foggy headlights,  cracked or faded interior, permanently stained carpeting, mildew and bad odors. Just like your engine maintenance, a regular detailing regiment will ensure that the interior and exterior of your vehicle remains on good shape for as long as you own it.