{"title":"Car Waxes \u0026 Sealants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObsessed Garage's selection of waxes and sealant products includes applicator pads, towels, sealants, protectants, and more. We've tested and reviewed dozens of waxes, sealants, and protectants including Collinite 845, Jescar Power Lock, and even created our own drying aid to serve as a sacrificial layer. While I typically coat my vehicles, there are a few times when using a sealant\/wax makes more sense. We sell these because they're the only ones I would use on my cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collinite-845","title":"Collinite 845 Liquid Wax","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLiquid Wax\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI'm not exactly sure when I discovered this stuff, but I always end up coming back to it.  This contains the same carnauba found in their 476 paste wax, but in liquid form.  I believe the the liquid aspect of this is from the additional polymers found in it.  I've veered away from this many times in search of better stuff, but I've always come back.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe combo is to put \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/jescar-power-lock-plus-polymer-paint-sealant\"\u003eJescar \u003cspan\u003ePower Lock Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as the base layer (polymer sealant) and top that with 2 coats of 845.  This looks better than anything else I've ever used outside of maybe Swissvax Concorso, but lasts a lot longer and is more durable.  \u003cspan\u003eIf you're not wanting to jump into coatings, Power Lock Plus and Collinte 845 is your most legit option. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of things to note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bottle of this should last you the next ten years of your life.  I think I've spilled more on the floor than I've actually used on my cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt will change state depending on the temperature it is stored.  That is normal and fine to use.  Run the bottle under warm water if you need to soften it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHere is how I use it:  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply after letting the previous layer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/jescar-power-lock-plus-polymer-paint-sealant\"\u003eJescar\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Lock Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e cure for 3 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply thin layer to the entire vehicle using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/adams-wax-sealant-hex-grip-applicator-pads\"\u003eAdam's Hex Foam Applicator\u003c\/a\u003e.  The thinner the better. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy the time you've finished applying, it will be ready to wipe off.  I use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/high-pile-wax-sealant-removal-towel\"\u003eWax \u0026amp; Sealant Removal Towel\u003c\/a\u003e in the OG store to wipe off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou could use something like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/mckees-37-n-914-rinseless-wash\"\u003eMcKee's 37 N-914\u003c\/a\u003e diluted in a spray bottle as lubrication to aid in wiping. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet cure overnight.  I like to give it about 12 hours, but that may be more placebo than anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply another coat using the same process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is one drawback to the product.  You will get a haze that shows up a few days later.  Resist the temptation to wipe it off and scratch all of your hard work.  Wait until you can perform a full wash.  It won't hurt anything even if you take a few days to wash it.  You are simply seeing the oils coming to the surface.  The haze will generally not come back after that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/og-drying-aid\"\u003eOG Drying Aid\u003c\/a\u003e as your drying aid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI usually get 6-9 months of protection from it.  Assuming you don't have tons of contamination, you can add layers every few months to maintain and help it last much longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41312684507287,"sku":"CN-No. 845","price":22.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/products\/Q4A2885.jpg?v=1636046121"},{"product_id":"jescar-power-lock-plus-polymer-paint-sealant","title":"Jescar Power Lock Plus Polymer Paint Sealant","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"Polaris-Header-Title\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--bold\"\u003ePaint Sealant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI'm not exactly sure when I discovered this stuff, but to date I always come back to this topped with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/collinite-845\"\u003eCollinite 845\u003c\/a\u003e on some of my cars.  I've tried dozens and dozens of other waxes, sealants, and coatings, but the combination of this Polymer Sealant and 845 is really hard to beat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe combo is to put Jescar Power Lock Plus as the base layer (polymer sealant) and top that with 2 coats of 845. You could certainly use this as a stand alone sealant, but I've found to only last a few months.  The concept here is to get the sealant to bond with the paint, then the wax to bond with the sealant.  Waxes and sealants don't always chemically play well together, but this and 845 are great together.  As the 845 wears away, you'll still hopefully have the base layer of \u003cspan\u003ePower Lock Plus\u003c\/span\u003e holding out for more longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis looks better than anything else I've ever used outside of maybe Swissvax Concorso, but lasts a lot longer and is more durable.  If you're not wanting to jump into coatings, Power Lock Plus and Collinte 845 is really legit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe bottle is 1 Pint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere is how I use it:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrior to application, I'd recommend wiping the vehicle down with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/carpro-eraser\"\u003eCARPRO Eraser\u003c\/a\u003e or a 20% Isopropyl Alcohol solution to prepare the surface for sealant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a few very small pea sized dots to your applicator pad.  I use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/adams-wax-sealant-hex-grip-applicator-pads\"\u003eAdam's Yellow foam applicator pad\u003c\/a\u003e for this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'll generally start on the hood working my way around the entire car.  By the time I've applied to all of the painted surfaces (avoid trim and glass), you are ready to remove.  Use sparingly, you don't need a lot of this stuff.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/high-pile-wax-sealant-removal-towel?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=sealant\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWax \u0026amp; Sealant Removal Towel\u003c\/a\u003e to wipe off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI would pay money to see your face after running the back of your hand across this stuff.  Life-changingly smooth!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter letting the layer of Jescar Powerlock Plus cure for 3 hours I'll add a coat of Collinite 845 wax to add depth and extra protection to this base layer of sealant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/og-drying-aid?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=drying-aid\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOG Drying aid\u003c\/a\u003e as your drying aid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI usually get 6-9 months of protection from this combo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41312711082135,"sku":"JS-J-PL88P","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/products\/Q4A2884.jpg?v=1637940917"},{"product_id":"dr-beasleys-metal-coat","title":"Dr. Beasley's Metal Coat","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMetal Coating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI've never really offered a metal sealant\/coating in the store before but the Dr. Beasley's Metal Coat does a good job at brightening metal and also adding a protective ceramic nanocoating to the metal. It bonds instantly to the metal surface and helps prevent staining and etching of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections for application:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure the surface has been thoroughly cleaned and dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocusing on a small section at a time, apply Metal Coat to an applicator and spread evenly across the metal surface, making sure to maintain even coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fully covering that section use a clean, dry microfiber towel to remove excess product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove on to the next section and repeat the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Beasley's Suggests:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOnly apply to one section at a time. Wipe down immediately to avoid residue. Before applying, test a small amount in an inconspicuous place to check compatibility with the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResists staining and micro-marring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestores reflective gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper-hydrophobic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonds instantly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39988050133143,"sku":"dr-s32d08","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/02-07-23-9.jpg?v=1707327986"},{"product_id":"og-drying-aid","title":"Obsessed Garage Drying Aid","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDrying Aid \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Obsessed Garage Drying Aid is finally here. We’ll be carrying it in three different sizes - 32-ounce, 1-gallon and 5-gallon containers. This product is designed to be used on the last step of your car washing process - when you’re drying your vehicle. What you’re ultimately doing with any drying aid solution is adding lubrication and protection to your paint. Now, once I made the transition from car wax to ceramic coating, some of the spray wax sealants I was accustomed to using weren't so great. Not great, meaning they would leave streaking on my paint. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSo, as I made improvements to my car drying process, I began to realize with some of the other drying aid solutions, unless the conditions were close to perfect, I would experience spotting. This isn’t something that’s insurmountable, but certainly not ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLet’s now fast-forward to the Obsessed Garage Drying Aid that was brought to my attention by someone in our community, and I’m glad it was. What I love most about this product is the slickness of it as well as the gloss it leaves on the paint. You’ll see a deep shine with no by-products left behind. It'll work on wax, coatings, trim, and glass. It pretty much works on anything. This is ideal for me because I want to use it on as many surfaces as possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe key essentials you’ll need when applying this product are my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/copy-of-wheel-tire-towel-3-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHigh Pile Drying Towel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for the initial wipe and also my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/drying-aid-towel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLow Pile Drying Towel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for your second wipe down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThose of you who know me know that I just want a product that works. You’ll see that I removed the color and scent from it. I’ve found that having these extra additives can cause film\/staining to the bottle as well as build-up at the bottom of the bottle. What I want is simple. This drying aid is exactly that. Simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eShake Well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWash your vehicle and don’t use it on hot panels. You can use this on wet or dry surfaces. Spray it on your vehicle in small areas and work it in with your favorite microfiber drying towel. Make sure to not let it dry on the panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCan be used on Glass, Paint, and trim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"32oz","offer_id":40729823379607,"sku":"DI090001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40729823412375,"sku":"DI090002","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":41742777483415,"sku":"DI090010","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/Product-DryingAidPair-June2026.jpg?v=1783445544"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/collections\/waxes_and_sealants.jpg?v=1752241992","url":"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/collections\/waxes-sealants.oembed","provider":"Obsessed Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}