Quick Detailer vs Spray Wax

[shagnat]

What does a exterior QD do that an exterior Spray Wax doesn't do?

When to use which? TIA

[Nick McKees37]

Great question.

The Definitive How-To Guide for Spray Waxes, Quick Detail Sprays & Waterless Washes

Knowledge is infinite, and everyone loves a shiny car, so act like a sponge and start absorbing because I'm going to create the definitive explanation on one of the most popular topics on car care and detailing forums across the globe - spray waxes, quick detail sprays, and waterless washes.

Here is my definition of a spray wax, quick detail spray and a waterless wash.


Spray Wax: A product containing protective properties to protect and beautify the surface that it's designed to be applied to (ie: paint). A spray wax (sometimes referred to as a "spray sealant") is designed to be applied to paint that's squeaky clean and free of any dust, dirt, or contaminants. A quality spray wax will easily yield 3-4 months of stand-alone protection. A spray wax (spray sealant) is often used as a "booster" over an existing wax, sealant or coating.

Nick's Favorites:

• Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax
• Optimum Car Wax
• Wolfgang Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant

Quick Detail Spray: Just as the name implies, a quick way to touch up your vehicle's finish. A quick detail spray often contains carnauba or polymers (some contain both!) to spruce up your vehicle's appearance. A quick detail spray is often used after a wash to boost the shine. Most quick detail sprays can also be used to remove light dust (don't worry, we'll get more into that later). While a quick detail spray can contain carnauba or polymers, they don't provide too much paint protection, like a spray wax does. Lubricants ensure you don't scratch the finish as you wipe away dust.

Nick's Favorites:

• Pinnacle Crystal Mist
• Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer
• Blackfire Midnight Sun Instant Detailer

Waterless Wash: A waterless wash (often referred to as a "spray on car wash") contains an advanced blend of lubricants and cleaners designed to safely lift dirt and soil from your vehicle's finish without scratching. Spray on, wipe with a plush microfiber towel, buff, and the car is clean. Most waterless car wash products don't contain any protective properties and will not leave a shine that a true Auto Geek is satisfied with. Follow up with a spray wax so you can sleep at night.

Nick's Favorites:

• BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Waterless Wash
• Optimum Opti Clean Cleaner & Protectant
• Detailer's Waterless Auto Wash

The translucent yellow lines running parallel with each other show the path of my swipe. As you can clearly see, the area where I swiped my finger is cleaner, but not clean. This is because there is a film of dirt on the paint. If I were to use a quick detail spray at this point on Bob's Vette, I could potentially scratch the finish.

[07gtcs]

What does a exterior QD do that an exterior Spray Wax doesn't do?

When to use which? TIA

Spray Wax adds wax to protect the paint surface, and a Quick Detail will clean and wipe away dust and light dirt off the paint.

[Dogfather]

It doesn't add wax.

[Mike Phillips]

In a nutshell

A spray detailer is to remove light dust, fingerprints and smudges.

A spray wax is for adding protection to pant that is already clean. This means the paint doesn't have any light dust, fingerprints or smudges.


Don't use a spray wax to clean your car.


Clearcoats are Scratch-Sensitive

[SeanChav]

That's why I got UWW+ to clean and d156 to spruce it up....I'm slowly migrating away from carnubas and going with synthetics only

[venerzky]

That's why I got UWW+ to clean and d156 to spruce it up....I'm slowly migrating away from carnubas and going with synthetics only

Same here. But I pour some drops of Klasse HGSG.


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[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

Some people will use spray wax to clean a car.

Like ammonyc says spray wax for clay lube, I don't know if its actually a spray wax or more of a quick detail spray.

Every spray wax I used was thicker and leaves kind of a film behind that you have to buff off.

Quick detail is more versatile.

Spray wax is for a perfectly prepped surface

[Jaretr1]

Quick Detailers can also be used as a drying aid, to add lubricity to a drying towel and also help remove any water spots that might have dried on the car.

There are some spray waxes that can also be used as a drying aid, but not all.

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

Quick Detailers can also be used as a drying aid, to add lubricity to a drying towel and also help remove any water spots that might have dried on the car.

There are some spray waxes that can also be used as a drying aid, but not all.

There's some over the counter stuff eagle one and turtle wax , wax as you dry.

I used the eagle one works well