Hi,
Long time since I have been active here on the forum :wave:
I have just ordered a new Skoda Octavia vRS in Moonlight White (yeah, I know it is a "typical color", but I like it :argie: ). My last cars have been in various colors, so I have a quite nice collections of different waxes, but now I am looking for a sealant giving me that crisp and clear finish that will suit the metallic white paint.
After some reading, I have decided to try the PNS - I will also buy some QD, so my question is; will the BrilliantShine detailer react with PNS in any way? I assume not, but I am planning on buying the 5 litre can, so nice to be on the safe side
Also, if someone have any bad experiences with PNS and white paint, please inform me
Work brilliantly together and beading is ridiculously good from them. Pns doesn't get the love it should Imo. It's just one step down from a coating in terms of performance without the application issues.
Thanks for the replies! Nice to hear, then I can order some stuff
I have planned doing wash, clay, Iron-X, MG#205 and then 3M panel "wipe down" (can´t remember the exact name).
SONAX Xtreme Machine Polish Hybrid NPT*- 250ml Tube
Is a universally applicable special polish for use with a polishing machine.
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The SONAX Hybrid Net Protection Technology contained in the product, provides the paintwork surface with a perfect surface for applying other sonax sealants
I tried two layers of PNS. Applying the second layer wasn't easy, almost like the first layer was resisting it so I've always stuck to a single layer since then.
I have bsd 5l can. I bought it as a qd and sometimes as a spray sealant. I m interested to buy sonax pns, but am reluctant coz of its compatibility. I have prima amigo. I will to use over it. I am not overobssessive with its durability. So I can bear to reuse it if it fades away quicker than expected. I am to ask is that would any glazing products beneath pns affects properties of pns apart frm durability? And what other products could be used under pns?? I find very less info regarding this.
using a glaze on top of PNS is 100% going to effect it's sheeting capability so no need to use a glaze on top. I've always used it to bare paint as it bonds better I think, but someone has mentioned that you can use a polish underneath.
They're pretty much the same product, only difference between the 2 is curing time in reality. Pns cures quicker and I preferred it for that reason. The sonax polish mentioned earlier in the thread is ideal for use under either.
I know it's slightly different from PNS but SONAX Xtreme Protect & Shine Hybrid NPT + BSD is my go to sealant for winter/long term protection.
Last winter, other than build-up of tar spots, there was almost no drop-off in performance when using the two products together. They really are great products.
I applied NPT to my in-laws cars back in April and they've had nothing other than a basic wash with unknown shampoo since. You can still see rain beading well on the surface.
Just cleaned the paint on my car (fall out remover, TARDIS and Vertua Bond), them 3M panel wipe. After that, I put on two layers of PNS. PNS directly on sponge applicator, 40*40cm of areas, then remove product immediately. Found the PNS to be alright to work with, no MG21, but still ok
The white paint looks stunning, and I cannot wait to see the beading
Very pleased with the product and the end results!
Just wanted to share a few videos of the PNS. The car was hand washed for some days ago (3-4) and I rinsed of dust and similar with the high pressure washer before I shooted the videos. Please observe that the rims are protected with Mint Rims by Autofinesse.
I just wanted to resurrect this thread to highlight Polymer NetShield, which doesn't seem to get mentioned much.
I applied it for the first time last week, and come the first wash this week I could not believe how hydrophobic it was. I'm a regular user of BSD so am used to great beading and sheeting from that, but this stuff was next level.
I hand polished the panels to give it a clean base, and then one panel at a time, applied using a microfibre pad, then buffed off almost immediately. It's grabby like BSD, so be prepared.
As someone upthread mentioned, it's like BSD on steroids. Believe it!
Use any form (even a weak mix) of alkaline snow foam or shampoo and kiss goodbye to the tasty water behaviour. Big achilles heel for maintenance in the UK all year round.
@atbalfour That's interesting. I did prewash as normal with pump sprayer applied AutoFoam at 4% PIR and you could see the PNS repelling the AF. Rinsing later is where I saw the water behaviour. Time will tell I guess, although I top up weekly with BSD as a drying aid, so maybe not
@galamaa What recent spray would you suggest that would be a significant step up from PNS. Judging by the repellency I saw yesterday it would need to be something I haven't seen, or a high end coating (Which is not an option for me).
If you use pns and bsd, then I suggest to use different prewash product. Autofoam kill pns and bsd pretty fast. I use here in Estonia Polar hp shampoo (cleaning properties is same like autifoam or even better, but significant different after rinsing. Autofoam side dead, but Polar side is crazy hydrophobic. If I test the each other-then I saw, that autofoam left behind something and polar nope. I must make some photus or video to understand me.
@blurb i think galamaa is trying to say its good to go back to some good products.
I remember PNS. It had a nice darkening effect on my blue car has well. Its a stellar product really IMO/E especially for ease of use and price. Honestly say i never got along with BSD. lol And then i accidentally froze it. Shortly, after me and my father put it on his car and it was shot. I was letdown. All my own fault of course but i had to throw over 80% of BSD down the drain. So i really never got to see what it could do but it was a pain to use compared to PNS which is super easy IME.
PNS is most definitely on my would buy again list which is short. It worked pretty good on rims too.
While there is probably better, I still use and like PNS with a top up of BSD, especially on new cars.
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