Best Wax or finish

JerseyDrew77 said:

Have you guys ever heard of or used Modesta? Yes, their products are very expensive BUT they last for years and have an unbelievable shine to it.

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Never heard of modesta, is it new?

eajr said:

Never heard of modesta, is it new?

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Not sure how old the company is but they are from Japan. Here are some links for research...

http://www.modesta.co/

https://www.automotiveaesthetic.com/modesta-coatings

https://www.detailersdomain.com/pages/modesta-glass-coatings

Alot of people on the Tesla forums go with Modesta. Seems more common in higher end cars like Tesla/Ferrari.

I went with Opticoat Pro. After doing a Rinseless wash with ONR I switch off between Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer/OptiSeal and P&S Beadmaker as a drying aid.

For hydrophobic properties, I get the best results with Sonax Brilliant Shine but it feels "grabby" and its a little more difficult to apply. Beadmaker is the best for a smooth feel.

I haven't tried the turtle wax ICE or the Meguire's Hybrid Ceramic wax.

Calle said:

Does Seal n shine work good on a ceramic coating? I've coated mine with CQuartz UK and have using CarPro Reload or TAC Systems Quartz Max as a topper. But Seal n shine seems like crazy value for money and excellent durability.

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To be honest I dont know, I would think it would have a hard time bonding to a ceramic coating. Toppers on a ceramic coating should really just be a drying aid imho. I use Beadmaker, great gloss for me, not concerned with longevity because of my coating.

Old test, but good data: https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=85205


I have been using Klasse "All in One" and Klasse Sealant for a few years now. Still using the same bottles. The all in one is fairly easy, but the sealant you need to know to use very little. I apply every six months which is why I like.

A friend of mine is detailer and he mentioned the Turtle Wax Ice Seal N Shine and I kind of blew it off. Hearing all the positive reviews, in a few years when I run out my Klasse, I may check it out.

Cjburn said:

To be honest I dont know, I would think it would have a hard time bonding to a ceramic coating. Toppers on a ceramic coating should really just be a drying aid imho. I use Beadmaker, great gloss for me, not concerned with longevity because of my coating.

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I use Beadmaker too to top my ceramic coating. Relatively inexpensive, great gloss & slickness and easy to apply. Hard to beat as a ceramic coating topper.