All my tests include a 24 hour (or greater if instructions require) curing period. I may not have clarified this as well in this particular test. Thanks for watching!

i used it on my 2019 cherokee. i haven't washed it in a week, hasn't rained all week. curious see how well it does.

@@arnoni11 how did it hold up?

@@sloppyjoee356 just like any other wax nothing special

they claimed it to be a year protection but after 4 wash the wax is gone, definitely not worth, feel like getting cheated.. so far only soft99 fusso that seem perform well.

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

Thanks! Appreciate you watching and the kind comments! As far as adding a layer of wax, it could improve the gloss. However, the durability wouldn't really improve much and my tests are designed to follow the instructions on the bottle. For durability sealants should be more durable than waxes as they're fully synthetic. People put wax on typically for more optical quality, especially organic carnauba based waxes that look real pretty but don't last very long. The thumbs down are because people take brand/product loyalty for detailing very personally. Some people feel like you're threatening them or implying they're stupid because they love and have been using/recommending a product you just gave a bad review to. Unfortunately they're only happy with that product because they bought into marketing and usually not based on any data or testing. It's part of why I'm doing these videos along with other content. I'm trying to take the mystery out of these products and give people ways to compare and decide what is important for their application. You'll notice most other reviews are just apply a wax, step back and go, look shiny, A+++! Ultimately to get big in the detailing industry as it stands today, you need to be a marketing company first and a great product developer second. Detailing products and their performance aren't easily quantifiable by most users like say sports cars. If you buy a sports car and its 0-60 sucks, handling sucks, quality sucks, etc... well it's really obvious. Users can compare more readily. Even then people's feelings still get hurt. Detailing is much worse, because being marketing first ultimately means these companies amass a religion like following. This means people get way more upset when you point out data. Another funny thing about the pervasiveness of marketing in this industry is that it also creates the opposite effect too. Meaning some people get that marketing is a huge part of the industry, but they assume it is ALL marketing. So they basically commit themselves to using the cheapest product on the market because "it's all the same stuff". Which is obviously not true, while marketing can be wildly inaccurate, some companies do make products that are clearly MUCH better than others.

Waxes always go on top of sealants. I use jetseal on my on my 2019 Lexus ES350 Ultra white Fsport, let it settle in 12 to 24 hours, then apply a carnuaba wax. Sealant last alot longer, but lacks in Gloss shine compared to Carnuba wax. Carnauba is much glossier but that doesn't last as long. Thats why people do the wax over sealant process.

Thanks for watching! Yea Wolfgang is good stuff. Their guard and gloss sealant went 12 washes in my test.

Ken, glad you liked my review. You might have better luck than I did. Let me know if you do wind up using it!

The main thing is doing something that works for you :). If Jet Seal works then that's what matters. I would say expanding out and trying a few other things can always be fun. For example simple spray wax products have come an incredibly long way! Some of them have super easy applications and extremely long durability.

Thanks for watching Nicholas! Hopefully the JetSeal lasts a little longer for you, but Soft99 will definitely work well once the JetSeal wears off.

@@DmitrysGarage Very unimpressed. Applied in cool garage after washes and clay bar, using dual polisher. I tossed the bottle after the poor results. I washed the truck 3 times over, removing the JetSeal to my best ability, until zero sheeting and paint felt rough. Ultimately clayed the truck again and applied soft 99 dark in sections. Definitely too thick in spots and paid the elbow grease afterwards for it. Looks pretty good but feels great. I used it on my headlights and all windows. Looking forward to long term rare after 2 straight days detailing!

Thats too bad, I was hoping it would work out better in your testing, but I've generally heard negative reviews from most people I know that tried it. Hopefully Soft99 works better for you! It can be a bit harder to apply than JetSeal, but the results in my tests were incredible for a such a simple wax.

Thanks for watching!

It was cured for 24 hours as in all my tests.

Thanks!

@@DmitrysGarage I wish I would’ve watched this review before I purchased jet seal. Do you have any videos on your personal favorite sealant?

@@MichaelRodriguez-vl8by You can check out my site to see the past results and how products stack up by category/attribute: dmitrysgarage.com/wax

Scott, appreciate you watching and subscribing! Interesting, I may go back and try a longer haze time than recommended just to see if it helps. Overall I wasn't too impressed so it would need to get a lot more durable for me to really consider it. I have Turtle Wax Seal N' Shine spray lined up for testing. Is that the product you were referring to having to remove with your DA? If so I'm definitely excited to test it soon :).

@@DmitrysGarage yes sir, seal n shine is a beast! Watch for streaking on dark colors, otherwise it's easy to use. If you haven't already, consider testing TW ceramic hybrid polish and wax - the acrylic black versions have been very nice for me. Keep it up!

Will add TW Ceramic Hybrid to my list too :). Thanks for confirming!

Glad I could help!

Its ok, let me know how it does! Maybe you will have better luck than I did. Thanks for watching!

What's wrong with the test? I literally applied it, let it cure, then washed it and saw it immediately fail. I can understand longer tests where we're comparing 10 vs 20+ washes, sure there can be some tolerance. This stuff literally immediately failed. Sorry if you like the product, but lots of people online are reporting this same experience in real world environments too.

Dmitry's Garage I agree with you. Letting it cure and then doing a few washes seems like a much less harsh test rather than applying it and having the vehicle exposed to the elements for several weeks, like rain, plus washes. I would think the product would degrade faster in the real world environment. Mine won’t be a great test because after watching your video I put a layer of paste wax on top of the Jet Seal. I just used The Last Coat on my wife’s car to test it out. You should do a video on that if you haven’t already.

I bought it yesterday. I am returning it. Hope they take it back as I have not opened it. I could of gotten for bottles of mothers Synthetic for the same price, I wanted to treat my wife to the good stuff and ended up getting something much worse

Yea I really wasn't impressed with the product. I never really knew much about it, but it's popular and wanted to test. As I started researching (which I do as I do my testing) I found quite a few similar complaints. I can think of quite a few MUCH cheaper products that are MUCH better.

@@DmitrysGarage what would you recommend as the best finish after polishing? I’ve been using cheap old meguiars ceramic wax but not sure if thats good or not. Seems okay so far?

Gustavo, thanks for watching! Appreciate it. I try to not read reviews on forums/youtube/etc... before doing my tests to avoid tainting my opinion. However, after testing this wax I did some research to see how my results compared. I found quite a lot of similar opinions on enthusiast forums. Many said it doesn't last/isn't that great to look at. I found a lot of new users liked it, i.e. guys saying "this is the only wax I've tried, I think it's amazing". Which I totally understand, I was there myself and later I tested some waxes that I thought were good and realized I really just didn't have the data when I was starting out. I don't know that the Texas heat has much to do with the durability of this product. I applied mine inside an air conditioned garage at around 70F. Then I tested the durability outside, but it was cold out, less than 60F. The heat certainly won't help it though.

You’re welcome!

I'm glad its working well for you! I appreciate the field report and it always helps to get more data. I don't know why we had different experiences, but I'm glad you're enjoying the product.

@@DmitrysGarage keep in mind a proper wash, clay luber, and polishing is recommended to make sure your car or hood is clean and left with no contaminants before being sealed onto the paint

@@hasta7208 in all my tests the panel gets decontaminated and polished.

Yea I was bummed out by the performance. I think back in the day it would have been ok, but now it's outclassed by virtually everything.

Yea sounds like we had similar results. Ill have to test the Butter Wet Wax!

Its popular, so i doubt they’ll discontinue it. But yea I just don’t think it’s very good, kinda generic sealant.

@@DmitrysGarageIt’s crap and Chemical Guys ought to be ashamed still selling it. Especially as a 12 month sealant.

Thanks! I really appreciate you watching :). It's too bad JetSeal just wasn't that good, I had hopes for it based on the cost and popularity, but just wasn't for me after I tested.

Thanks for watching! I would recommend a clear coat on your CF parts on top of the shiny epoxy they often come with. That will help the UV protection the most. PPF should work too. As far as cure time I wait 24 hours unless it says to wait longer.

Thanks for watching! I've tested a bunch of stuff and different brands have their stronger and weaker products. I've put a lot of my results for waxes/sealants here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax

Old video, so this comment may already be moot… but I thought sealants were essentially base coat that, while you COULD leave bare, is not the desired state? Noticed that all the sealants you graded were near the bottom when compared to waxes. JS was the worst of them, but compared to a ceramic wax, I’d expect poor results.

Its definitely better than not having protection!!

I really like Wolfgang Deep Gloss sealant. It is shiny and very slick. The Fusso is very slick, more durable than Wolfgang, but its less glossy. You can see all my prior test here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax

Do you think maguiars ceramic spray is good?

One last question, if I use maguiars ceramic spray wax do I use it after totally washing car ironx, clay bar. Or can I use Wolfgang deep gloss sealant than apply the maguiars after?

I have not tried that particular spray in my tests. So cant give you much info

William, I have not tried Nexgen Ceramic Spray yet, but I just added it to my list so I will get to it at some point in the future. I appreciate your viewership!

To me the butter wet wax is like If you are going somewhere and want your car to be blinging than that’s what you use. It just wipes on and off it’s not meant to protect long term. It’s as easy as a spray wax to take off but the carnuba really gives a deep glow.

Thanks for watching!

Glad I was able to help Laura :), thanks for watching my video!

Brian, thanks for watching! Since I made this video a few years ago my tests have expanded significantly. Unfortunately JetSeal is still one of the weakest products I've tried. I won't say it's bad in the sense that it would cause harm, but it's not good either. Maybe not competitive is the right phrase. There are much easier to use products with way strong performance. If you like the product and it works for you that's great. I just couldn't see myself buying it. If you're curious I have a table of the tests here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax

@@DmitrysGarage actually, I haven’t ever gotten to use it. I would very much like to try it or any others that can protect and prolong in between washes. It is one of their older ones. They prob still sell it from old clientele word of mouth. 25 years worth of selling can potentially keep you going. I’ll check out more of your unbiased videos to get what I need. You got a subscriber. I can watch someone that isn’t taking sides on a product.

Thanks Brian, that's very kind of you. I think your point about it being an older product is fair. I have noticed some older products just aren't competitive. If you wind up trying it or others out, let me know how it goes for you. Always like hearing other's experiences!

I have not tested 109 yet. I would generally advise layering a softer less durable product that looks really good over a more durable one. I dont think jet seal is a great candidate for either layer. I can think of glazes and other toppers that are nicer.

@@DmitrysGarage Thanks mate, I love your channel. What products would your recommend as base coat and topper. I use Jet Seal and then BeadMaker as my combination but I have found the lack of durability of Jet Seal to be an issue and want to change to something else. I wash my car weekly and then apply BeadMaker.

Let me know how it works out. Some say they like it, but it didn’t test well for me. Maybe you will have more luck!

Yea I think thats a pretty significant upgrade :)

Thanks for watching Darren! You could try it out, maybe you'll have better results than me. Also depending on where you ordered you may be able to return (i.e. Amazon). I have not tried that Meguiars product in particular, but I have heard some good things about it. If you want to take a look at all my results I have a page here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax

Hanna, You can keep using the same applicator for the entire job, as long as you don't oversaturate it (use too much product) or drop it on the ground. For the towel you can use it until it is saturated. You will notice it stops picking up product off the surface. To maximize efficiency fold the towel up and saturate one square, then flip it and do the other, then open it up and keep going. Then completely unfold it and do the same thing with the other side. You can also use two towels, one for the initial wipe off and one for a finishing buff. Depending on vehicle size you may be able to get away with using 1-2 towels, but for a large vehicle like my truck it takes at least 4 decent size plush towels and that is if I'm being real careful. I can easily get to 6.

James, yea unfortunately it's just not that great of a product IMO. Thanks for watching!

I'm glad it's working for you Phil. You know I get tons of theories from people as to why it's not working for me. Too little, too much, didn't wait long enough (I waited 24 hours), etc... Ultimately I'm just trying to follow the bottle instructions like most people would and most other products didn't have this problem. I know some products benefit from layering or topper products or some special way to apply. However, it should just work if I grab the bottle and use it per instructions just like how I'd use a myriad of other liquid sealers I've tested without issue.

Thank you Blake!

Thanks for watching. Maybe formula changed, never know, but there were always reports that its a weak durability in the detailing community. I always use a ph neutral soap, same as every other video.

Thanks again Justin! I wish it fared better because it is so popular (well marketed) but it just didn’t.

I recommend Adams detail spray if you just want to remove smudges. If you want to add protection at the same time something like a waterless wash with wax or a sealant detail spray like Sonax’s would do the trick.

Thank you Aaron!

Thanks Jim, glad it was helpful and you enjoyed watching!

I would suggest checking out my list here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax I have all my prior reviews and you can sort the tables for the qualities you like the most.

What was incorrect about my application?

@@DmitrysGarage didn't mean to say that you applied it incorrect haven't used jet seal for paint only have applied it on windows so far. But I have noticed that when the sealant is hazy is when it works best not when it's transparent if you know what I mean

Ah, all good. So for window application, I have to say not all products, and probably even not *most* products, work well. I find the thinner coating style products are best. Otherwise they get hazy/smudgy like you noted.

Test it out, maybe you’ll have a better result than me. Free is always nice :). My tests didnt go well though, as you saw.

It’s good on headlights to prevent yellowing but definitely not worth $40 lol

All my tests have a day cure period unless the product requires a longer period.

I’m not a fan of it, but some people like it. Personally I think there are much better and cheaper products

@@DmitrysGarage ok thanks. Your video and reply helped me decide. Will look for better option

Glad I could help!

Lol too funny. Im sure they make something good. Ive enjoyed some of their accessories.

I used Wolfgang Deep Gloss

I haven't tried much of their stuff yet, but I was a little disappointed given the price. I'll test more of their stuff in the future, hopefully some of it redeems itself!

All my tests use at least a 24hr cure period. JetSeal does not need to be used over wax, it is a standalone product that could be layered if desired, per marketing and bottle instructions at the time of testing. Thanks for watching!

Not that I'm aware of.

Thanks for watching, but I have to disagree with you. The front of the bottle literally says “Nano-tech Polymers Hydrophobic Properties.” It also definitely beads water before it wears off. Using a gloss meter its easy to see that the product is gone almost immediately compared to tons of other sealants. I would never put this on top of a ceramic coating.

@@DmitrysGarage I'm a little confused, it appears in the video you didn't allow 24 hrs for it to cure which it clearly states on the bottle. While Iv'ed only used it twice on a brand new Subaru WRX bought in April 2020 and used Jet seal the week after purchasing. I also run my car through a car wash which about every 3 weeks or so which is hard on any finish. I will readily admit it did last a full year but with that said it didn't completely lose it beading until the end of Jan. 2021. And, I live in SW FL (Ft Myers) where it is in low to mid 90's eight months out of the year so I think that's more than acceptable product performance considering the environment it's subjected to and I just finished applying a new coat of Jetseal 3- days ago. This is real life performance... You know what they say about opinions and this is just one to add to the list. Happy Camper...

I did cure for at least 24 hours. That is standard in all my test videos, I just forgot to clarify in this one. Sometimes it cures even longer if I can’t shoot the next day. Glad it’s working for you!

I would not recommend applying it in direct sunlight. Thanks for watching!

Jake, there are quite a few products I like more than JetSeal, I have a site here with a table you might find interesting: dmitrysgarage.com/wax

@@DmitrysGarage thanks. I've just discovered your channel, what advice and best products would you recommend to maintain a white daily driven car? Thanks

Jake, I'd start pretty basic. Figure out a wax with decent durability that you like, you can check out my page/reviews if you need some inspiration. Learn a two bucket wash method if not using a foam gun with a pressure washer. Re-wax the car whenever it starts to show failure (no longer beading well). Work out a good routine for each wash you do and then start adding products as you find gaps. You can start working in some basic products like a decent tire dressing, an interior detailer, get a decent vacuum cleaner, maybe some all purpose cleaner for floor matts (if rubber) or carpet cleaner if carpet. Once you have that worked out well you'll start focusing in on smaller details like paint correction.

Marco, I would recommend checking out my table here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax That should help you pick out some better products.

Will definitely be testing M21 at some point in the future :)

JetSeal is indeed a sealant. Sealants in their function are essentially waxes, except they're synthetic and use polymer or ceramic compounds instead of organic compounds like carnauba based waxes. There are also hybrid waxes which mix organic and synthetic compounds. Sealants like waxes are primarily used on car paint, but can be used on windshields too. I'm not sure what you mean by water resistance. That term usually means to prevent water from getting into something, like a water resistant watch, which is not a thing sealants/waxes do. Do you mean being hydrophobic? Typically waxes/sealants/coatings are expected to be hydrophobic. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@@DmitrysGarage thank you for the response. I stand corrected on my terms. I've only used the jet seal on my windshield for its hydrophobic properties. Is there a better product for this application, in your onion? I am really glad I found your channel btw. I enjoy and appreciate your method of testing the products through scientific process.

Glad you liked my channel and that I could help :). I really like ceramic based sealants on glass. Easy enough to apply and better durability on glass, especially windshields. I've had good luck with CarPro Reload and I just started testing out Adam's Spray Coating on my glass. Their glass specific coating didn't work out well for me though. I have a list of tests here if you're curious: dmitrysgarage.com/wax

You should actually read the bottle. Sealants are just synthetic waxes. Bottle says “sharp luster finish”, “high gloss shine” and “high gloss shine on any color”.

Yea I was kinda disappointed testing it, was expecting a lot more for the price. Marketing works though, lots of people buy and are happy. When I first started out detailing I was sure certain products I used were good too, because I just didn't know anything else. Every big detailing company has its share of junk products and you assume because some of them are working good for you the other are too.

All of my tests follow a 24 hour minimum cure time. Longer if the product requires it. A wax on top is not required.

Yea i really don’t their claims either. Im not claiming my test is definitive, but in my opinion 12mo is bs.

2 washes and goodbye wax

Unfortunately it's not always possible for me to capture since I let the product cure for 24 hours. In some videos I have the cameras out before I apply and I get it, in others I don't. However, you can still see it say 90 after removing the product with isopropyl alcohol in the video at 4:00.

All my tests use a 24 hour cure time.

Yea I agree, definitely one of the weaker products ive tested.

What is it you believe a sealant does that is different from a wax? Sealant just means synthetic based waxes, it's a word used to differentiate such waxes from organic (i.e. carnauba) waxes. You could put an organic wax on top, but organic waxes last even less time than synthetics, they literally melt in the summer time heat.

@@DmitrysGarage ok thanks. I guess i'm used to layering protection on the car. Great video. Very informative

@@eclemente79 You can definitely do that, stack/layer products. In some cases it can help. My preference is to find one product that fits the need for the specific application just to save time, but what you're doing is a legit strategy too. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it :)!

lol i wish

This is incorrect. Please read the bottle. Other video simply show you how to stack products.

All my tests involve a 24+ hour cure time. I shoot these over two days.

I prep the surface with a full decon and light polish pass. Plus it doesn’t live outside and spends most of its time being washed. So it needs minimal polishing. How did I not apply it right?

Kevin, thanks for watching! I was similarly disappointed.

The test was done per instructions on the bottle. What wasn’t “as told”?

Hey, thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching Chris. Sealants are just what we call synthetic/polymer waxes, this is because originally "waxes" were organic and based on natural products like carnauba. These days almost everything is a sealant (synthetic wax) or a hybrid, pure organic waxes are pretty much dead. What would be the point of applying a sealant if it didn't do what a wax does? My bottle of JetSeal says it gives 12 months of durability, has "nano-tech polymer hydrophobic properties", and gives a "sharp luster finish" and "high gloss shine on any color". It did not live up to any of that unfortunately. In contrast Wolfgang Deep Gloss 3.0 is a sealant, but it does all those things. You should read their website again, it clearly says: - Make contaminants slide off - Protect daily driven vehicles - Enhance high gloss shine on any paint color - Provide durable protection for up to one year - Make water slide right off What else is a wax supposed to do? They even talk about how it compares to traditional waxes: "Traditional waxes only last a couple months at a time. Chemical Guys developed JetSeal for the aerospace industry, which demanded strong protection for jet airplanes flying in extreme hot and cold temperatures."

I always wait at least 24 hours after application before doing each part of testing. This is standard across every test I do. I will wait longer if the instructions say to, but it's always at least 24 hours. What I do is I shoot these over three days. The first day I do research, prep the equipment, and apply the wax to the gloss test panel. The second day I film the intro, then I apply the wax to the test hood, and shoot the gloss testing on the 24h cured test panel. Then on the third day I do the slickness and visual appeal opinion, test durability, and then do my wrap up review. Movie magic makes it look like one day though ;). I usually explain the curing, but looks like I only touched on it in this video around 3:30.