Paint sealant for cars- good idea?

I just bought a new car recently. I'm considering using a paint sealant. It seems paint sealant is the newest thing on the car wax market, but I don't have any experience with it. Is this something I can apply myself by hand, or do I need special equipment? Is paint sealant recommended?Paint sealant for cars- good idea?
it depends on what kind of paint sealant you use. i worked at two different companys that applied paint sealants to cars among other things. one company used final coat paint sealant a polymer based paint sealant which is just a whipe on whipe off. with polymer sealants it pretty much will help maintain the paint in its current condition won't make it shine more or nothing. i also use to work for a place that used TST products very expensive to have done to your car. one the TST 3000 was wipe off and on. theTST 5000 was whipe on buff off with a high speed buffer. paint sealant is good to do because it helps protect from acid rain, bird droppings and makes it some what easier to clean up tree sap. you could probably get like NU-finish at an auto part store and it will do the exact same thing at a fraction of the cost. final coat i believe was like 79 dollars to get done to your car and the TST was in the 149.99 dollar range. NU finish... like 6 dollars a bottle.Paint sealant for cars- good idea?
Paint sealant isn't anything new. That's what a wax does, and has been doing for generations.





You, or anyone with at least one hand and a decent amount of motor control can apply car wax. No special equipment is needed except for elbow grease and plenty of cotton terrycloths or polishing cloths. Both can be found at your local auto parts store.





Just wash your vehicle and then follow the directions on the bottle.





What sealents do is slow down the drying (oxidation) process of the paint. (Paint never stops drying), and protect the paint from contaminants and UV damage. If you plan to keep your car more than the average 3 to 4 years, and really want to keep the paint up, it is highly recommended. But it isn't completely necessary. The key is if you are going to do it, is to do it regularly and often, and according to the directions.





Sealants can protect your paint, but they can also strip them if not used properly.