Favorite experiences with carnauba-based spray wax

[BlackCarBlues]

I know there are a zillion options out there. I'm looking to use this as a stand-alone summer product (Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax has my heart for the winter). Right now I'm considering the following:

Sonax High Speed Wax
Pinnacle Souveran Liquid Spray Wax
Griot's Best of Show Spray Wax
Optimum Car Wax


What I'm looking for in the spray wax is that carnauba glow, and strong enough to be used as stand-alone protection. My car is Jet Black, so easy removal is also important to me (I've had bad experience with Griot's BOSS Liquid Wax regarding removal and blotchiness, even though the formula was changed to address this a few years ago).

Let me know if you have used any of the above products and what you think of them. Feel free to mention any others I should look at as well. Thanks!

[PA DETAILER]

Might give DP NANO TECH spray wax a look. Standalone and 5-star reviews.

DP Nano-Tech Spray Wax, Carnauba spray wax, spray car wax, detailing wax (https://www.autogeek.net/xmt-360-spray-wax.html)

[Paul A.]

I've tried 3 of the 4 on your list and Pinnacle Sovereign is my favorite of those 3 (Opt, Griots).

Having read DP Nano Wax's description it might give you longer durability than Pinn Sov. I like pro4x's idea.

[BlackCarBlues]

I've tried 3 of the 4 on your list and Pinnacle Sovereign is my favorite of those 3 (Opt, Griots).

Having read DP Nano Wax's description it my give you longer durability than Pinn Sov. I like pro4x's idea.

Thanks! What were your experiences like with the 3 on the list that you've tried?

[evo77]

I have not tried any on your list but I will throw in Duragloss Aquawax (https://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-aquawax--951.html) into the pot.

On my Crimson Red GMC Sierra this is one product that gives my paint a deep red "carnauba" like glow. For comparison I've used Collinite 915 (https://www.autogeek.net/collinite-marque-wax-915.html) which is considered a legend for carnauba shine and I like DG AW better. Awesome deep glow and more importantly super slick paint which I love. You can also use Duragloss Rinseless Wash (https://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-rinseless-wash.html) diluted in detailer since it has Aquawax infused.

I can't speak on durability because I often use so many different products on the paint I don't keep track of what. But if you reapply at least once a month I'm sure the protection will last indefinitely.

*NOTE* DG AW can be sometimes be streaky depending on how much is applied and humidity but if you use a separate spray bottle you can slightly dilute with water and this will remedy it. You'll just have to play with the ratios if needed.

[Bill D]

I. Use Wolfgang Fuzion spray wax because I have a base of. Fuzion underneath on my driver. Looks just like adding another layer of the paste.

[dlc95]

Optimum Car Wax is my current favorite. Super easy to use, slick, and smells incredible.

A few months back I started a correction/coating for a co-worker, and needed to finish another day. I protected the work I did with OCW because the perception was that it's super weak. Nope. When I started the polishing process again, OCW presented some polish wipe off issues for me that not many other products have.

Also, like evo77, I really like Duragloss Aquawax as well, but it's a synthetic like Opti-Seal. I font recall Bill from DG saying it had any carnauba in it.

Yep, summers I like to use Optimum Car Wax, and in the winter I go with a sealant - unless I'm testing a product! This winter I'm going to try Opti-Seal with OCW over it.

[DFB]

I have not used a lot of spray wax type products, although I did use Optimum Car Wax yesterday and quite liked it. Supposed to be 5-month durability from it.

https://i.postimg.cc/JnVyMvKd/IMG_3407.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kVsMyj0x)

[Paul A.]

I liked the look of Pinnacle compared to Opt and Griots. Not big differences as they're all good but i got more Pinn Sov after my little test.

[dlc95]

I have not used a lot of spray wax type products, although I did use Optimum Car Wax yesterday and quite liked it. Supposed to be 5-month durability from it.

https://i.postimg.cc/JnVyMvKd/IMG_3407.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kVsMyj0x)

Five months if using ONR wash. I used it on my Mom's car last June and it made it to late August before I reapplied.