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The winter has finally arrived 
Last month I received two samples, a glass and paint sealant, from Jesse and his startup company, Wolf Chemicals (thanks Jesse for the privilege to give your products a go!). I decided to try these products out on my Le Mans Blue and see how they fare up against what I already use.
I require good protection for the winter, since the M5 is a daily driver, it tends to suffer a lot of with all the grime and salt from the winter roads here in NL. Durability and ease to clean up the car are for me strong concerns.
Initially the car was washed, cleansed with Iron Cut (what a fantastic product this one is as well, should review it too!!!), clayed, washed again and polished to bring up a defect free flat surface.
Here are two more artistic interpretations of the finish (no photoshop, direct from camera)
Nano Glass Sealant vs Carlack
First test to tackle was to have a go with the glass sealant. All glass was clayed and then "polished" with AutoGlym Glass Polish, so there would be an even start for both products.
Both products had 2 layers applied.
I found the Nano Glass Sealant to be a bit finicky to work with, requiring a bit more attention with the product quantity and the buffing effort. Carlack was a bit more user friendly on this regard.
Here is a standing test with the pressure washer, 2 weeks/1300km after initial application, with Nano Sealant on the driver side and Carlack on Passenger side:
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My impressions are:
1. Carlack sheeted much faster and requiring lower speeds for the initial 3 weeks.
2. Past these 3 weeks, Carlack still sheets faster, but the difference is much lower now between both products.
3. This test just left me eager to try something from Nanolex or GTechniq... Dunno why, but I think there is more to be gained. Maybe my expectations are too high, but I would love to have a product that can efficiently sheet at speeds starting 70kmh and retain those properties for at least 2 months.
Wolf Chemicals Nano Paint Sealant
This product for me was a revelation... just wow
The application was done using the make up cotton disc as recommended. 2 layers were applied 2 hours apart.
The first layer left a lot of stripes all across the paint, as explained by Jesse. The second layer was a breeze to apply.
After the two layers were applied and buffed, I decided to test some beading properties and oh my...
The 2 weeks and 1300km have passed since initial application and the car was washed.
Mind you, the bonnet and other panels also had 2 layers of Colli 915 applied at the same time as I tested the Nano Sealant.
Nano Sealant was applied on the trunk and on the roof.
This is 2 layers of Colli 915 on the bonnet.
This is 2 layers of Wolf Chemicals Nano Sealant on the trunk.
As for the Sheeting Tests...
This is Colli 915 on the bonnet.
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This is Nano Sealant on the roof
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This is Colli 915 sheeting with a constant flow of water.
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This is the Nano Sealant sheeting with a constant flow of water.
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Now for some close upbeading comparison pictures.
This is Colli 915.
This is WC Nano Sealant
Love the closed angle of attack of the droplet, fantastic beading!
In conclusion:
Wolf Chemicals is SERIOUSLY getting some good products out in their first attempt. I am absolutely in love with the Nano Paint Sealant, fantastic sheeting and fantastic beading. Now, a month has passed and some more km are on top of the car and it keeps on beading, even through the dirt.
The Glass Sealant, in my humble opinion, is a good product, mind you, but it did not blew me away as the Nano Paint Sealant did. I will continue on using Carlack for my glass until I give Gtecniq or Nanolex a go.
Jesse, mate, one bottle of Nano Paint Sealant for me please! You have a winner here, very impressed
Last month I received two samples, a glass and paint sealant, from Jesse and his startup company, Wolf Chemicals (thanks Jesse for the privilege to give your products a go!). I decided to try these products out on my Le Mans Blue and see how they fare up against what I already use.
I require good protection for the winter, since the M5 is a daily driver, it tends to suffer a lot of with all the grime and salt from the winter roads here in NL. Durability and ease to clean up the car are for me strong concerns.
Initially the car was washed, cleansed with Iron Cut (what a fantastic product this one is as well, should review it too!!!), clayed, washed again and polished to bring up a defect free flat surface.
Here are two more artistic interpretations of the finish (no photoshop, direct from camera)


Nano Glass Sealant vs Carlack
First test to tackle was to have a go with the glass sealant. All glass was clayed and then "polished" with AutoGlym Glass Polish, so there would be an even start for both products.
Both products had 2 layers applied.

I found the Nano Glass Sealant to be a bit finicky to work with, requiring a bit more attention with the product quantity and the buffing effort. Carlack was a bit more user friendly on this regard.
Here is a standing test with the pressure washer, 2 weeks/1300km after initial application, with Nano Sealant on the driver side and Carlack on Passenger side:
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My impressions are:
1. Carlack sheeted much faster and requiring lower speeds for the initial 3 weeks.
2. Past these 3 weeks, Carlack still sheets faster, but the difference is much lower now between both products.
3. This test just left me eager to try something from Nanolex or GTechniq... Dunno why, but I think there is more to be gained. Maybe my expectations are too high, but I would love to have a product that can efficiently sheet at speeds starting 70kmh and retain those properties for at least 2 months.
Wolf Chemicals Nano Paint Sealant
This product for me was a revelation... just wow
The application was done using the make up cotton disc as recommended. 2 layers were applied 2 hours apart.


The first layer left a lot of stripes all across the paint, as explained by Jesse. The second layer was a breeze to apply.

After the two layers were applied and buffed, I decided to test some beading properties and oh my...


The 2 weeks and 1300km have passed since initial application and the car was washed.
Mind you, the bonnet and other panels also had 2 layers of Colli 915 applied at the same time as I tested the Nano Sealant.
Nano Sealant was applied on the trunk and on the roof.
This is 2 layers of Colli 915 on the bonnet.

This is 2 layers of Wolf Chemicals Nano Sealant on the trunk.

As for the Sheeting Tests...
This is Colli 915 on the bonnet.
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This is Nano Sealant on the roof
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This is Colli 915 sheeting with a constant flow of water.
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This is the Nano Sealant sheeting with a constant flow of water.
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Now for some close upbeading comparison pictures.
This is Colli 915.

This is WC Nano Sealant

Love the closed angle of attack of the droplet, fantastic beading!




In conclusion:
Wolf Chemicals is SERIOUSLY getting some good products out in their first attempt. I am absolutely in love with the Nano Paint Sealant, fantastic sheeting and fantastic beading. Now, a month has passed and some more km are on top of the car and it keeps on beading, even through the dirt.
The Glass Sealant, in my humble opinion, is a good product, mind you, but it did not blew me away as the Nano Paint Sealant did. I will continue on using Carlack for my glass until I give Gtecniq or Nanolex a go.
Jesse, mate, one bottle of Nano Paint Sealant for me please! You have a winner here, very impressed