After wash spray recommendation

what spray do you recommend for right after a wash and dry as a final go around to remove missed spots: drips, smudges, streaks etc... for all exterior.. any advice?

 

Duragloss Aquawax. It's hard to beat. I often use it as a drying aid. When the truck is still wet, just mist 2-3 sprays per body panel and then wipe dry. You can use more to get missed spots, drips, etc.

Griots Speed Shine is nice too. But the Aquawax is more substantial. If you use it every couple weeks as a drying aid, no need to ever wax or seal your paint.

 

Will those products work just for quick spots or will they work better to do the whole truck? Thanks!!!

 

Aquawax is Better for the whole truck. It's actually a paint Sealant. Griots adds gloss, but it's still just fine for drips, spot cleaning, etc.

 

Got it! I was thinking of a no rinse wash spray just for spots (ex water in bed rewets the bumper after it’s been dried etc).. just so I won’t have spots that are more shined like griots adding gloss. What do you think?

 

I'd probably just use the basic Meguiars Detail Spray for spot cleaning. It's cheap and readily available. Comes in a maroon bottle. Any "over the counter" detail spray would be fine for spot cleaning.

But to be honest, they all probably have gloss enhancers of some sort.

 

I use a detailer spray in between waxing. Also removes bird poo real easy. I've even "washed" the entire truck with it in the garage lol.

 

You could try the Duragloss Rinseless Wash. Or optimum no rinse. There are many brands of Rinseless now. They all work.

 

Great! Thanks for the great advice!

 

Carpro ech20 for touch ups, Carpro reload as a sealant. You can mix them together at a certain ratio to give yourself one hell of a badass detail spray.

P&S beadmaker as a every other wash spray down or used as a drying aid. It is better than the duragloss aquawax. Its slicker, glossier, easier to use, and lasts longer. The aquawax is very good IMO but beadmaker is just much better.

 

In my experience, Aquawax lasts much longer than the Beadmaker. But it's not as slick or glossy.

If you apply frequently, I'd go with Beadmaker. If you only apply every couple months, go with Aquawax.

 

So I just picked up Chem Guys Speed wipe for the spot clean and Megs xpress spray wax.. I just finished my wife’s car and used megs. Car looks slick and shiny. Actually way better than the drive thru car wash..

 

The spray detailers, waterless washes, rinsless washes have come a long way and as you said, they blow away a drive thru wash and are much much better for your car. If you really end up getting into using these and wanna order some good stuff online get Carpro ech2o for wipe downs and waterless washes and reload for sealant. These are 2 of the best IMO. If you want over the counter stuff gets griots speed shine for a wipe down and meguires cmx for a sealant.

 

Mothers CMX
Meguiars HCW (Hybrid Ceramic Wax)

 

Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash as a drying agent. 3 ounces to a gallon of distilled water. Pour into a spray bottle and your set for a long time.

 

I work for EMS. We wash the ambulances every morning and dry them with turtle wax “wax as you dry” or the Meguiars version of it. It feels and looks as if you just paste waxed the vehicles. Best thing we have done as far as protecting the paint and makes it easier to wash too.

 

chemical guys hybrid v07 for sure. you can use it as a quick detailer but i also use it as a drying agent. it has some sealant in also.

 

Along with alcohol per the information on the sds. I have a 3/4 of a gallon of this left that I am going to trash due to that.

 

I use griots speed shine as well. Also have their spray wax that does a great job for in between waxes.

I won a gift certificate for their shop years back, so picked up a bunch of product, including the orbital they have. I’ve been impressed with everything, interior, exterior and the various polishing/waxing pads.

They are also available in the auto stores now, which surprised me.

 

Another P&S Bead Maker fan here.

I use it like a quick detail spray, but as others have mentioned, you can also use it as a drying aid as well.