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Autobrite Direct Seal & Protect

There's no hour-long wait for this paint sealant

Price: £15 
Size: 500mlContact: autobritedirect.co.uk

There's no hour-long wait for this paint sealant, but application is still time-consuming. The wheel needs to be washed, then gone over with an isopropyl alcohol wipe to provide the ideal base for the coating. It’s then left to dry before being buffed. It was working well during the test, slowing the build-up of disc dust compared to untreated areas, but it was still a step behind the winner.

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