Best Acrylic Sealant

[ryankokesh]

So I was just about to purchase some Klasse AIO and the Klasse sealant to go with it, but then I thought I may as well pose this question to ya'll first. What would everyone suggest when it comes to acrylic sealants? The other one I was considering is the poor boys ex-p.

Thoughts? The only sealant I've ever used is chem guy's jet seal, and I don't think that's quite the same thing, is it?

[UdubBadger]

No


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[M0nk3y]

For protection, Opti-Seal and Opti-Coat will be your best

[ryankokesh]

No


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Yes :dunno


For protection, Opti-Seal and Opti-Coat will be your best

Are those the permanent ones that're like another clear coat?

[UdubBadger]

i answered the last question you asked :facepalm

[M0nk3y]

Yes :dunno



Are those the permanent ones that're like another clear coat?

Opti-Coat is another clear coat.

Opti-Seal is a sealant.

[ryankokesh]

Oooh, now I get it. Way state the obvious though - no surprise you wouldn't have a thought! :O

[ryankokesh]

Opti-Coat is another clear coat.

Opti-Seal is a sealant.

Ah, gotcha. I'm kind of afraid of another clear coat, lol. I'll look into the Opti-Seal though! Thanks for your help, as usual :)

[M0nk3y]

Lol yea. I'd stay away from Opti-Coat and stick with Opti-Seal.

Alot can go wrong with Opti-Coat if you don't know what you're doing

[ryankokesh]

Alot can go wrong with Opti-Coat if you don't know what you're doing

You implying something here...? :foottap

Lol



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[M0nk3y]

You implying something here...? :foottap

Lol



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Lol no...

Just alittle dust or uneven coat can come out bad

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[UdubBadger]

You implying something here...? :foottap

Lol



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Airbag...


Just sayin'

[ryankokesh]

Dude. It happens to a bunch of people...google it. It's a very finicky wire...

Lol


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[ryankokesh]

Lol no...

Just alittle dust or uneven coat can come out bad

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Yeah, I probably shouldn't be trusted with that stuff...haha.


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[UdubBadger]

Dude. It happens to a lot of guys...


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your fiance tell you that? :rofl

[ryankokesh]

Maybe........... :ninja


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[zhp43867]

Klasse is pretty darn good. I'd recommend it, especially if you apply it, let it sit overnight then apply another coat. It seems to really improve durability. Maybe that's just because even coverage can be assured with two coats.

Does it have to be acrylic based? Seems like you aren't really getting your question answered so far... There honestly aren't that many high quality acrylic sealants, if that isn't a requirement it is a whole other discussion.

[JohnnyGraphic]

I used Opti-Coat. It's a weird coating to work with. It IS a little odd. You use a foam applicator and wipe it on all of the surfaces. After you do 1 panel, you go over and buff it with a micro fiber cloth. There was only one spot on my trunk that came out bad. Never had the umph to go back and polish and re-do it. It's only visible if you really look for it.

My suggestion would be to practice on something else first. Maybe the wife's car or...

Otherwise, it is really a good item. Since my back injury, I can't really wash or detail my car so I take it to a hand wash place by my work. They do one of the best jobs around for what it is. However, it does put microscratches in the paint every time. But, since I put the Opti-Coat on, it has held up rather nicely!!!

There is a good pictorial of a guy in FL that put it on only half of his car and bugs just hosed off very easily on the Opti Coated side. I mean REAL easy!

So, put me down for THUMBS UP for Opti Coat.

Johnny

[ryankokesh]

Great review, thanks for the advice guys! I'll give opti-coat a try!


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[UdubBadger]

Ry when did you do vanos? (sorry for off topic)

[ryankokesh]

That was actually one of the first things I ever did to the xi. Four years ago maybe?


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[UdubBadger]

Pay you 2 do mine?


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[ryankokesh]

How 'bout I just help you? lol.

[UdubBadger]

fine - I have beer. Just sayin I have no idea what I'm doing in there with this kind of maint.

[UdubBadger]

which kit should I order?
http://www.beisansystems.com/products.html

[danewilson77]

which kit should I order?
http://www.beisansystems.com/products.html

Double Vanos seals, and double vanos anti-rattle kit (if you have rattle)

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[UdubBadger]

probably safer to just do it all I suppose

[danewilson77]

probably safer to just do it all I suppose

If you do not have the rattle, there is no use doing it, as it seems they either have rattle, or don't. It's not something that developes. That's what the "reads" say.... But I did mine and did not have rattle.

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[UdubBadger]

should I be ordering all the little nuts and bolts listed here?



M52TU & M54:
Valve cover gasket replacement parts: valve cover gasket set (< 09/02 11-12-9-070-990, >= 09/02 11-12-0-030-496) $34.26/each, 15 x valve cover bolt grommet (11-12-1-437-395) $1.73/each, oil fill neck gasket (11-12-7-526-447) 2.29/each
Easily breakable parts: 2 x vanos piston bolt (11-36-1-748-745) $1.42/each, 4 x engine cover bolt/nut cap (11-12-1-726-089) 3.27/each, (E39 2 x, E46 1 x) fan shroud rivet (17-11-1-712-963) $.27/each, E39: radiator overflow neck (17-11-0-419-132) $1.67/each
Easily lost parts: 4 x engine cover pad (11-12-1-730-352) $1.98/each

[UdubBadger]

If you do not have the rattle, there is no use doing it, as it seems they either have rattle, or don't. It's not something that developes. That's what the "reads" say.... But I did mine and did not have rattle.

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I probably have it. Maybe I'll take a video of the engine to let others help me confirm.

[danewilson77]

I probably have it. Maybe I'll take a video of the engine to let others help me confirm.

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[kayger12]

Sounds like someone is doing a drum roll on the valve cover from about 2400 rpms up through the mid 3s.

Will also be louder when the engine is hotter.

Looking forward to getting rid of mine.

[zhp43867]

It isn't always the same noise- although if left untreated it will progress to what you see on Youtube. I do think cars can develop it- though not without provocation (in the form of getting rid of carbon buildup). It is rare to develop it later.

[UdubBadger]

Do I need those trinkets? Anyone?


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[Go Horns!]

I use Opti-Seal. It lasted about 4 months for me. I use an automatic touchless wash in between applications.