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    Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    I usually use meguirs et al but had wife’s car coated with gteqniq EXO and am not sure what to use. Really going for some layering as well as gloss/pop.

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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    For a hybrid quick detailer IGL Enhancer.
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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    Quote Originally Posted by Justin at Final Inspection View Post
    For a hybrid quick detailer IGL Enhancer.
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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    I use Carpro ECHO mixed at the 20:1 ratio

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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    These are what I use or have used and they all work well on coated surfaces.

    CarPro Ech20 at 1:20 - Won't leave that much in terms of protection but will leave a slick and glossy finish. Works well as a drying aid.

    CarPro Elixir - Quick detailer that leaves protection behind. Works well as a drying aid.

    Shine Supply Throttle - Works best on a dry surface rather than a drying aid. But leaves a nice shine and the slickness is the slickness from the actual coating and not the QD. Does not leave SiO2 protection behind.

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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    If looking to layer make sure to use topper/sio2 sealant. I like Polish Angel spritz’s, kamikaze Overcoat, and Shine Supply Clutch. Will try IGL PREMIER next as its gaining popularity and seems to work well.i top every 3-4 months.

    Second the Ech20 or elixir. I mix the Clutch with the Ech20 at 3oz/3oz in a 32oz bottle filling rest with distilled water. Adds slickness while drying and leaves a nice gloss.


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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    Ok so polish angel.

    What am I dealing with here? For $70 this can’t ‘just’ be a drying aid.

    Would I use it AFTER a traditional wash and drying aid to boost shine?

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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    Quote Originally Posted by cardude2000 View Post
    Ok so polish angel.

    What am I dealing with here? For $70 this can’t ‘just’ be a drying aid.

    Would I use it AFTER a traditional wash and drying aid to boost shine?
    I would use it after a traditional wash/dry. They can be used as drying aids but treat them as liquid gold and only use small amounts when dry.

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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    Use like a sealant. Buy Ech20 or elixir for drying aid. I mix my own “elixir up.


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    Re: Glossy (ceramic optimizing/safe) drying aid/quick detailer?

    I literally just use D156. A gallon is, like, $33. Either that or I've used DG Rinseless wash mixed as Quick Detailer, but D156 does a fine job. Otherwise all the SiO2 stuff is super over-priced and doesn't really do much. I say trust your coating. If your coating alone lasts 2 years, what's the benefit to actually extending its life an additional 3 months or so? By that time it'll be so contaminated that it's ready for a re-do any way.
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