powerlock or hard body?

I am in the market for a new sealant. And I was wondering of the two I have listed which one you would pick and why. Looking for somrhing really glossy...looks over protection as long as the protection will last longer than a couple of months.

 

I havent tried hard body but i love PL. 2 good coats and im set for months. I wouldnt call it super glossy, but it works for me. I would also consider looking at Sonax polymer net shield

 

Comparing apples to oranges..HB for the win.

 

If we're comparing randoms that aren't even in the same category, then go for Opti-Coat. Just make sure you prep the paint to perfection as that's what will really give you your best gloss. The coating/sealant/wax will only vary how it reflects, and not how MUCH it reflects.

 

What is the difference between powerlock and hard body.

 

Major differences. HB is a nano coating made to last atleast a year or longer, it also has the slight ability to resist marring from washing etc. Powerlock is a traditional sealant that can yield far less durability when it comes to time. Both sheet very well and are great products.

Really comes down to more of what you are looking for in a product..........

 

how long does power lock last?

 

On a garage kept and well maintained car, 4 months.

YMMV.

I had it go a tad bit longer before it started to break down. I had it topped with a wax and my car was rarely driven.

But I washed the car once a week using a PH neutral soap

 

Looks like its hard body for me. This is my daily driver and it is not garage kept.

 

With Hard Body, make sure you use the Wolf's Shine and Seal prior to applying it. It preps the paint for Hard Body and not using it will adversely affect the durability.

 

Powerlock is nice, but durability sucks (3months). Hard body will last you over a year. Once you try it, there is no going back to powerlock.

 

Will doing an IPA/Eraser wipe down prior to Hard Body work?

 

Last over a year in what conditions? Anything can last a year given certain circumstances,

Powerlock is IMO the best all around BASIC polymer sealant. Goes on very easy, wipes clean and you can layer as you like. I have had great luck with it on my cars and I'd say 2 coats is good for a soild 3-4months. Tremendous slickness.

Hard Body does give a very nice look and offers great protection, not on the same level as a coating but a step up from your regular wax or sealant. HB is a tad more finicky than powerlock you should always apply thin and check for high spots.

You really cannot go wrong they are just two very different products. I use both regularly.

 

What type of coating?

 

Compared to Opticoat and the like

 

No. I talked to Jesse about this and he said to get the noted durability, Shine and Seal is necessary.

 

+1...........

 

Not knowing this, I did a Prep All wipe down before applying Hard Body. It's going on 6 months and still beading and is slick as hell. Car is outside 24/7 so we'll see how long it lasts.

 

Dave, I think we are comparing apples and oranges. I personally tested both of them on my cars, and found powerlock loosing its durability after around 3 1/2 months which I judge by beading/sheeting/ease of cleaning. Car I tested on was my wife's dd 2004 e46 bmw 325 ci which is jet black. Driven daily, garaged overnight. Washed weekly. I honestly did not expect very long durability, and this test of my own after you posted your durability test on audi a5. Hard body is what I'm currently testing and loving it so far. Yes, application is a bit harder, but I always use a damp mf towel if I have a hard to remove spot. Beading/sheeting/ease of cleaning is far better then on powerlock. I tested body wrap on my dd 2007 g35 which is never garaged, and found it loosing its durability after 12 months. It was still there, but dying. And now hard body took its place. Powerlock was replaced by cquartz after a 2 stage polishing with Scholl polishes.
Again, it comes down to personal choice and preference. You cannot go wrong with either one.

 

Did you use Shine and Seal before applying Hard Body?