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JohnWimsey
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And I thought $22 was expensive
MarkS650GT10
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Meguiars quick wax or quick detailer is what I use, have used Mequiars for many years.
also use their tire shine spray.
tried their ceramic spray wax and detailer few years ago and it seemed to build up so use the regular stuff now
also use their tire shine spray.
tried their ceramic spray wax and detailer few years ago and it seemed to build up so use the regular stuff now
Starship Enterprise
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I’m also a fan of Meguiars Quick Wax. If you want to up your Quick Wax Game get this…it’s definitely richer and doesn’t hardly cost much more. I love it!
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Gol...000&sprefix=meguiars+quick+wax,aps,112&sr=8-8
For my tires I use Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Foam. I spray it on a sponge and apply. It dries to a real nice even gloss and doesn’t sling. Prime Day had the cans at 50% off yesterday…maybe today too.
Farmer Fran
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The hybrid ceramic has treated me well for years now, so keeping training wheels on
Starship Enterprise
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Maybe I’ll try some of the ceramic stuff, but it always came across as gimmicky. Of course I can be wrong, I often am, but just saying why I have stayed with wax.
DFB5.0
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Turtle Wax canned the "Pro" line because they had a problem selling these products at premium prices. For most, Turtle Wax is an entry to detailing and therefore expect a certain (low) price point. Which is sad because from those who used the new generation products, they were supposed to be very good.
I love this stuff, been using Hybrid Solutions for about 5 years on my black vehicles, the gloss and hydrophobic properties are out of this world. Bummed to learn this product has been discontinued, so I'm on the hunt for a replacement. Any recommendations?
So, what to replace it with? There are hundreds of similar products on the market, but considering you have asked for a spray wax, I'll stick with similar products. To keep it simple, I'll give you a good, better, best list........................
Good - Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Detailer
To be clear, I'm a brand snob, and in most cases, Meguiar's doesn't really cater to my needs. But.....................Hybrid Ceramic Detailer is one of their absolute all-time best products. I really like this product because it's super easy to work with, no streaking, no fussy application technique, just spray and wipe. The water beading is superb, and the gloss and slickness is like a traditional wax. For you guys in the US/Canada, this product is very well priced too. Are there fancier products? Yes. Are there longer lasting? Probably. Is this a product I happily use considering I have access to a vast selection of similar products? 100%
Amazon.com: Meguiar's G200526 Hybrid Ceramic Automotive Detailer, 26 oz. - Quantity 6 : Automotive
Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Detailer 26oz | CARZILLA
Better - Optimum Car Wax
This is a spray wax that can be used as a standalone protectant or even used as a topper to a ceramic coating (which is rare for a wax). The thing that grabs my attention is the 5-month durability claim, which is quite stout for a simple spray wax. It also provides UV protection, and being a wax-based product, you can expect that lovely slickness and a warm glossy tone. I've found it very easy to use, spray and wipe, done!
Optimum - Car Wax | The Rag Company
Optimum Car Wax 17oz | CARZILLA
(Note - I have the older bottle design)
Best - Adam's Slick & Slide
While not technically termed a "wax", its polymer sealant properties will give a similar look and feel to wax, but with superior longevity. This is one of those hidden gems that could easily sell for two or three times the price, its that good! Again, this is a super easy product to use, provides great water beading, slickness and a warm glossy look. It smells amazing too.
Adam's Slick & Slide 16oz | CARZILLA
Wildcard - Carpro Reload 2.0
This is a ceramic spray sealant that nails the trifecta; gloss, slickness and hydrophobics. If you LOVE water beading, Reload is your product. It's ever so slightly more involved to apply, but probably easier than the Turtle Wax stuff. Reload is a more substantial product that you wouldn't use after every wash, but you could then maintain it with the above products. It's more expensive, but a little goes a long way so a bottle will last quite a while.
CARPRO Reload 2.0 | CARZILLA
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Redback
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What a stellar reply! Thanks for the thought and effort you put in to this, it is genuinely helpful. My hat's off to you! I will thoroughly enjoy playing with the alternatives suggested here. I think Adams Slick and Slide will be my first try.
Turtle Wax canned the "Pro" line because they had a problem selling these products at premium prices. For most, Turtle Wax is an entry to detailing and therefore expect a certain (low) price point. Which is sad because from those who used the new generation products, they were supposed to be very good.
So, what to replace it with? There are hundreds of similar products on the market, but considering you have asked for a spray wax, I'll stick with similar products. To keep it simple, I'll give you a good, better, best list........................
Good - Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Detailer
To be clear, I'm a brand snob, and in most cases, Meguiar's doesn't really cater to my needs. But.....................Hybrid Ceramic Detailer is one of their absolute all-time best products. I really like this product because it's super easy to work with, no streaking, no fussy application technique, just spray and wipe. The water beading is superb, and the gloss and slickness is like a traditional wax. For you guys in the US/Canada, this product is very well priced too. Are there fancier products? Yes. Are there longer lasting? Probably. Is this a product I happily use considering I have access to a vast selection of similar products? 100%
Amazon.com: Meguiar's G200526 Hybrid Ceramic Automotive Detailer, 26 oz. - Quantity 6 : Automotive
Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Detailer 26oz | CARZILLA
Better - Optimum Car Wax
This is a spray wax that can be used as a standalone protectant or even used as a topper to a ceramic coating (which is rare for a wax). The thing that grabs my attention is the 5-month durability claim, which is quite stout for a simple spray wax. It also provides UV protection, and being a wax-based product, you can expect that lovely slickness and a warm glossy tone. I've found it very easy to use, spray and wipe, done!
Optimum - Car Wax | The Rag Company
Optimum Car Wax 17oz | CARZILLA
(Note - I have the older bottle design)
Best - Adam's Slick & Slide
While not technically termed a "wax", its polymer sealant properties will give a similar look and feel to wax, but with superior longevity. This is one of those hidden gems that could easily sell for two or three times the price, its that good! Again, this is a super easy product to use, provides great water beading, slickness and a warm glossy look. It smells amazing too.
Adam's Slick & Slide 16oz | CARZILLA
Wildcard - Carpro Reload 2.0
This is a ceramic spray sealant that nails the trifecta; gloss, slickness and hydrophobics. If you LOVE water beading, Reload is your product. It's ever so slightly more involved to apply, but probably easier than the Turtle Wax stuff. Reload is a more substantial product that you wouldn't use after every wash, but you could then maintain it with the above products. It's more expensive, but a little goes a long way so a bottle will last quite a while.
CARPRO Reload 2.0 | CARZILLA
DFB5.0
Well-Known Member
My absolute pleasure. I think you will enjoy using Slick & Slide. With any of these products, just make sure you wash your towels before they dry out.
GoDawgs
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I just bought a Wimbledon White 60th anniversary car in January.I tried a spray on ceramic wax which isn’t a ceramic coating. But with it being white it just didn’t have a good shine! For 43 years I’ve always used a carnubba
I love this stuff, been using Hybrid Solutions for about 5 years on my black vehicles, the gloss and hydrophobic properties are out of this world. Bummed to learn this product has been discontinued, so I'm on the hunt for a replacement. Any recommendations?
I love this stuff, been using Hybrid Solutions for about 5 years on my black vehicles, the gloss and hydrophobic properties are out of this world. Bummed to learn this product has been discontinued, so I'm on the hunt for a replacement. Any recommendations?
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My wifes car has Duroseal ceramic coating from new. After a visit to the dealership it came back waterspotted, they said to call Duroaseal as they hold the warranty. So the guy comes out, uses their waterspot remover and 10 minutes later - like new.
But the interesting thing he said was that water beading worsens waterspotting. Any contaminants in the bead of water are held in place and left when the bead dries. When the water sheets off, there's no spots.
Sort of made sense to me. But I'm not leaving the paint unprotected, It's not a problem to dry it after a wash.
But the interesting thing he said was that water beading worsens waterspotting. Any contaminants in the bead of water are held in place and left when the bead dries. When the water sheets off, there's no spots.
Sort of made sense to me. But I'm not leaving the paint unprotected, It's not a problem to dry it after a wash.
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