Applying Chemical Guys JetSeal is simple: spread a thin coat on clean, dry paint with a foam applicator, leave it for about 20 minutes, then buff it off with a clean microfibre towel. The Chemical Guys JetSeal Sealant and Paint Protectant is a synthetic sealant without carnauba wax, made for long-lasting protection and a wet-look shine.
JetSeal was originally developed for the aviation industry. Instead of wax, this JetSeal sealant uses nanotechnology that bonds to the paint and leaves a glass-smooth layer. It works on light and dark paint colours and blocks UV rays, so the paint copes better with weather and corrosion. Chemical Guys itself quotes durability of up to a year, provided you keep washing the car sensibly. Not sure a sealant suits your car? Read wax, sealant or ceramic coating: which to choose first.
JetSeal sealant key facts
Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
Content | 473 ml |
Type | Synthetic sealant, no carnauba wax |
Suitable for | Paint and glass |
Bonding time | Bonds to the paint within 15 minutes |
Application | By hand or with a DA polisher |
Buffing off | After about 20 minutes with a microfibre towel |
Hand or DA machine: which method?
You can apply the sealant in two ways. Both work, the difference is mostly speed and ease. For a first time, working by hand is the safest, because you feel straight away how the coat spreads.
Method | When | Tip |
|---|---|---|
By hand | Small car, details, first time | Calm, overlapping passes with a foam applicator |
DA polisher | Large panels, working fast | Low speed and little product |
What do you need?
A clean, dry car without leftover wax or polish.
A foam applicator or microfibre pad, and a DA machine if you work with one.
Two or three clean microfibre towels for buffing off.
Shade, cool paint and a lamp to check the result.
How to apply JetSeal
Prepare the paint. Wash the car thoroughly and dry it completely. For scratch-free washing, see how to wash your car without scratches. If the paint still feels rough, clay it first following how to clay bar your car. Tip: remove leftover polish or wax with Bilt Hamber Cleanser-Fluid, because a sealant bonds best to bare, clean paint.
Pick the right spot. Work in the shade on cool paint. On a warm panel the product dries too fast and buffing becomes harder work.
Apply a thin coat. Use a clean Chemical Guys Car Wax Foam Applicator and take a small amount of product per panel. By hand, work in calm, overlapping passes. With a DA machine, keep the speed low. Pitfall: more product does not give more protection, only more work when buffing.
Work panel by panel. The sealant bonds to the paint within 15 minutes, so do not start on the whole car at once. One bonnet or one door at a time keeps it manageable.
Buff it off. Wait about 20 minutes, then wipe away the residue with a clean D-CON El Gordo Microfibre Towel Lime. Turn the towel over regularly so you do not drag product back across the paint. Tip: walk along the panels with a lamp afterwards to spot missed areas.
Common mistakes and tips
Too much product: a thin film is enough. Thick coats stay sticky and cost extra buffing time.
Working in the sun: the product then dries too quickly. Park in the shade or indoors.
Dirty paint underneath: a sealant locks in dirt too. Washing and, where needed, claying is part of the job.
Using a dirty towel: swap the towel as soon as it is loaded, otherwise you get streaks.
Skipping maintenance: wash with a pH-neutral shampoo and add a new coat once water stops beading.
Combining JetSeal with other products
JetSeal is a finishing layer, so preparation decides the result. Besides the products above, Bilt Hamber Auto-QD Quick Detailer suits upkeep between washes. How to use it is covered in how to use a quick detailer. Want to see what else is available? Browse the sealants and quick detailers category or read best car sealant.