Nanolex Basic Sealant - Application Review

Dave KG · 01-04-2009, 11:41 AM

Over the course of the past few weeks I have been working my way through testing the Nanolex range of products... Recently, I was highly impressed with the Glass Cleaner and Sealant and have applied this to several cars for long term durability assessment - reports thus far are that it is lasting very well, with one person in particular a close work colleague who is delighted with the product and loves the way "the water just flies off"!

Next product into the ring for serious evaluation is the Basic Paint Sealant - claimed to last 12,000 miles or one year, the durability is promised to be impressive so this will be a long term test to assess this!

Application: The product is like no sealant I have ever seen before, looking like thick Vaseline out of the bottle... however, it also spreads like Vaseline and a small amount covers a large area with great ease indeed. Very nice to spread and apply, and removal was easy as well needing only a couple of light passes with a microfibre cloth to remove the residue. Compared to Zaino which can be fussy depending on application conditions (damp for example), the Basic Sealant applied and removed consistently regardless of damp or cold conditions on various days inside and outside which did impress me.

What also impressed was the water performance... now this is only cosmetic effect and not indicative of levels of protection, however it is a very enjoyabe cosmetic effect which can be somewhat lacking in typical sealants... Only Zaino and Duragloss have really beaded and sheeted to a level I enjoy, and even then a good wax is far better... Nanolex however is a sealant offering tighter beading than I have seen from sealants in the past, and with only one layer so far on this test vehicle:

The videos below show the beading formation under a fine mist which allow the maximum bead sizes to be assessed before the water runs off. Also, the sheeting is very quick - much quicker than a single layer of Zaino, or Duragloss which are my choice of sealants...

This is only a cosmetic effect but it is one by which many LSPs are still judged which is why I have included this in the test.

Over the course of the coming months, this section of the car will be monitored closely for protection, water behaviour for cosmetic effect and how easily the panel cleans and how it stays clean...

Initial impressions, as before with the Glass Sealant, are highly impressive and if the durability is as good as suggested, these products are going to offer big benefits to the LSP market.

Bigpikle · 01-04-2009, 11:43 AM

nice one Dave - using it at Jon's place on his old car certainly impressed me once it had cured properly.

Look forward to hearing how it lasts. This and products like the new coating from Optimum, seem to offer some serious durable and effective products

ahaydock · 01-04-2009, 01:03 PM

Nice one - thanks for sharing

Epoch · 01-04-2009, 01:08 PM

As Damon said we were VERY impressed with this product.

I am still sorting out getting my car polished up and then some Nanolex applied.

Even for DW's product freaks this registers great on all counts.

Another nice review BTW Dave

perm · 01-04-2009, 01:50 PM

Dave,
As above, great review.
Did you notice anything about the look from Nanolex ? Does it give the typical sealant ?
( bright and reflective ) ?

Dave KG · 01-04-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perm

Dave,
As above, great review.
Did you notice anything about the look from Nanolex ? Does it give the typical sealant ?
( bright and reflective ) ?

Looks like most other sealants I have to be fair to it... its sitting alongside another sealant and there are no differences in looks... Ultimately, on the red paint it is no different from Zaino Z2, Duragloss 111.

Epoch · 01-04-2009, 01:52 PM

I'd say glassy and bright, BUT it took about 20 mins following the buff off to come out (I guess as the product hardens and cures)

perm · 01-04-2009, 01:57 PM

Thanks guys.
I have some nanolex basic sealant and window sealant..... just itching to give them a try....

If the claims of 12 months prove to be correct and the "self clean" properties live up to expectations then this will be a real step forward in the sealant world.

Neil_S · 01-04-2009, 02:05 PM

For the guys that have applied this, does it actually feel like a sealant is in place? i.e. slippery surface, or does it feel like nothing is present?

Only reason I ask is that in using C1 from GTechniq which I believe is a similar project, that doesn't feel like anything is in place at all. Tremendous beading though.

Dave KG · 01-04-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil_S

For the guys that have applied this, does it actually feel like a sealant is in place? i.e. slippery surface, or does it feel like nothing is present?

Only reason I ask is that in using C1 from GTechniq which I believe is a similar project, that doesn't feel like anything is in place at all. Tremendous beading though.

Feels slick to me, Neil, but not as slick as Track Claw for example... I know its there though.

01-04-2009, 11:41 AM	#1
Dave KG DW Supporter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dundee & Glasgow Posts: 26,326 Thanks: 177 Thanked 5,263 Times in 2,019 Posts	Nanolex Basic Sealant - Application Review Over the course of the past few weeks I have been working my way through testing the Nanolex range of products... Recently, I was highly impressed with the Glass Cleaner and Sealant and have applied this to several cars for long term durability assessment - reports thus far are that it is lasting very well, with one person in particular a close work colleague who is delighted with the product and loves the way "the water just flies off"! Next product into the ring for serious evaluation is the Basic Paint Sealant - claimed to last 12,000 miles or one year, the durability is promised to be impressive so this will be a long term test to assess this! Application: The product is like no sealant I have ever seen before, looking like thick Vaseline out of the bottle... however, it also spreads like Vaseline and a small amount covers a large area with great ease indeed. Very nice to spread and apply, and removal was easy as well needing only a couple of light passes with a microfibre cloth to remove the residue. Compared to Zaino which can be fussy depending on application conditions (damp for example), the Basic Sealant applied and removed consistently regardless of damp or cold conditions on various days inside and outside which did impress me. What also impressed was the water performance... now this is only cosmetic effect and not indicative of levels of protection, however it is a very enjoyabe cosmetic effect which can be somewhat lacking in typical sealants... Only Zaino and Duragloss have really beaded and sheeted to a level I enjoy, and even then a good wax is far better... Nanolex however is a sealant offering tighter beading than I have seen from sealants in the past, and with only one layer so far on this test vehicle: The videos below show the beading formation under a fine mist which allow the maximum bead sizes to be assessed before the water runs off. Also, the sheeting is very quick - much quicker than a single layer of Zaino, or Duragloss which are my choice of sealants... This is only a cosmetic effect but it is one by which many LSPs are still judged which is why I have included this in the test. Over the course of the coming months, this section of the car will be monitored closely for protection, water behaviour for cosmetic effect and how easily the panel cleans and how it stays clean... Initial impressions, as before with the Glass Sealant, are highly impressive and if the durability is as good as suggested, these products are going to offer big benefits to the LSP market. __________________ 2010 Machine Polishing Classes Info & Booking - Scotland 2010 Machine Polishing Classes Info & Booking - Midlands

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01-04-2009, 11:43 AM	#2
Bigpikle Detailing Products Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Riding my bike somewhere... Posts: 14,900 Thanks: 878 Thanked 1,964 Times in 1,420 Posts	nice one Dave - using it at Jon's place on his old car certainly impressed me once it had cured properly. Look forward to hearing how it lasts. This and products like the new coating from Optimum, seem to offer some serious durable and effective products

01-04-2009, 01:08 PM	#4
Epoch OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my car Posts: 8,860 Thanks: 154 Thanked 773 Times in 514 Posts	As Damon said we were VERY impressed with this product. I am still sorting out getting my car polished up and then some Nanolex applied. Even for DW's product freaks this registers great on all counts. Another nice review BTW Dave

01-04-2009, 01:50 PM	#5
perm Orbital Oracle Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 637 Thanks: 14 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts	Dave, As above, great review. Did you notice anything about the look from Nanolex ? Does it give the typical sealant ? ( bright and reflective ) ?

01-04-2009, 01:52 PM	#7
Epoch OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my car Posts: 8,860 Thanks: 154 Thanked 773 Times in 514 Posts	I'd say glassy and bright, BUT it took about 20 mins following the buff off to come out (I guess as the product hardens and cures)

01-04-2009, 01:57 PM	#8
perm Orbital Oracle Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 637 Thanks: 14 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts	Thanks guys. I have some nanolex basic sealant and window sealant..... just itching to give them a try.... If the claims of 12 months prove to be correct and the "self clean" properties live up to expectations then this will be a real step forward in the sealant world.

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