Originally Posted by chadster
There are cheaper inferior products out there. It all depends on how often you want to protect your paint and how easy you want your car to be able to be washed. You'll need 5 Star once for over 150+ washes. People just use a mitt and plain water and the dirt comes off like a dry erase board. Takes much less time than having to go back and forth dipping your brush into a bucket. Also when used on your wheels, 5 Star makes them simple to keep clean.... I HATE dealing with brake dust.
Prepping is always something that I would encourage someone to do. In our deluxe kit we provide all that you need in order to do that (clay etc.). Our prices are competitive with other similar products but 5 Star is much easier to apply (there are only 2 easy steps vs. the many steps and drying time of other products.) and will last far longer.
Hopefully you'll be up for trying it out at some point.
-Chad
When it's too cold I can't wash my car without quick and easy wash. It's easier then just using a hose and a mitt. I use detergents because they lubricate better then plain water can. I would imagine that even though your sealant creates a "non stick" surface that washing the car with this method has negative effects on the longevity of protection you would recieve.
As for the 2 easy steps versus the many steps of other products: I use various different products together. Not one single line.