Detail spray

FH212 · 10-21-2019, 12:36 PM

Looking for some opinions on detail spray to get off bugs and other road items in between washes. I have used 3M and Adam's in the past but wanting opinions on the top of the line best working ones?

MadAmos · 10-21-2019, 12:53 PM

Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer works for me.

NeverDie · 10-21-2019, 01:08 PM

I don't recommend using a detail spray to remove bugs between washes. A waterless/rinseless wash would be far safer.

For detail spray I use P&S BeadMaker on cars that aren't coated with ceramic and CarPro Reload on those that are, which isn't a traditional detail spray but that's what I use and how I use it.

kropscamaro16 · 10-21-2019, 01:17 PM

i just use regular meguairs but i got some feynlab detail spray last week im going to try out since im ceramic coated...my detail guy recommended it to me to try out!

FH212 · 10-21-2019, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverDie

I don't recommend using a detail spray to remove bugs between washes. A waterless/rinseless wash would be far safer.

For detail spray I use P&S BeadMaker on cars that aren't coated with ceramic and CarPro Reload on those that are, which isn't a traditional detail spray but that's what I use and how I use it.

I have used some waterless wash sprays before but what is the actual difference? To me they seem similar in feel and touch? Just curious....

Adam's Polishes · 10-21-2019, 02:01 PM

Hey,
I always use our Waterless Wash & WW MF towels for bugs and dust after driving.

https://adamspolishes.com/collection...rless-car-wash

We also have a new Bug Remover.....

https://adamspolishes.com/collection...ms-bug-remover

warren3537 · 10-21-2019, 02:28 PM

I use Rain-X waterless wash that I get from Wal-Mart and it works wonder on the bugs, good thing that love bug season is pretty much done here in Louisiana, well at least in neck of the woods.

NeverDie · 10-21-2019, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FH212

I have used some waterless wash sprays before but what is the actual difference? To me they seem similar in feel and touch? Just curious....

A true rinseless/waterless wash product will isolate and encapsulate the dirt particles in a detergent which allows them to safely be removed from paint without scratching. You want to get the dirt up and off of the surface, encapsulate it in the lubricating properties of a detergent, and safely remove. Rinseless/Waterless also will allow you to rehydrate the dried enzymes from the dead bugs for easy removal.

A quick detailer is just something to swipe on to give a sacrificial and superficial layer of "protection" and shine.

So one will encapsulate, lift, and remove dirt (quality of product plays a role, as does technique) and the other will simply "protect" for a week/until the next wash and make it look glossier with a superficial layer of gloss enhancers.

Both of the products I mentioned above provide actual protection and water beading properties (P&S doesn't last long, though) so there is that. Do a rinseless / waterless wash and follow with the above.

NeverDie · 10-21-2019, 02:37 PM

and while we're here, I will say in this situation I would wash my car using a traditional two-bucket method for the best results and protection when removing bugs.

Gunkk · 10-21-2019, 03:08 PM

Bugs or Tar: Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover. Don't need anything else more fancy that this stuff. Follow the directions and it works perfectly.

Bird droppings: Garden hose on "jet" setting. Don't ever wipe a bird dropping, it might have small rocks in it.

Other random road dust, usually on the splitter and rockers picked up day-of when driving to a show or C&C: Carpro Reload, diluted into 5 parts distilled water my case b/c my car has a hydrophobic coating. Sprayed onto a plush 500 g/sm Eagle Edgeless MF towel. I never wipe any part of the car that doesn't already have PPF on it, I don't care how dirty it is. I'll just wash the car.

FH212 · 10-21-2019, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverDie

and while we're here, I will say in this situation I would wash my car using a traditional two-bucket method for the best results and protection when removing bugs.

Good info. For sure I always use the 2 bucket method.

FH212 · 10-21-2019, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam's Polishes

Hey,
I always use our Waterless Wash & WW MF towels for bugs and dust after driving.

https://adamspolishes.com/collection...rless-car-wash

We also have a new Bug Remover.....

https://adamspolishes.com/collection...ms-bug-remover

I actually already have and use your waterless wash. Might have to try the bug remover now.....

SixgenSix · 10-22-2019, 12:09 PM

I use a waterless wash in place of detail spray. I don't really see the point of detail spray anymore IMO.

Glen e · 10-22-2019, 01:22 PM

I like Ech20 because it can be used in several different ways. You can mix it as a detailer, you can mix it as a rinseless wash, or mix it with a few other things to come up with a sealer…(merlins elixir)

Here’s one of the best:

Car pro ech02

https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-ECH2O-.../dp/B076KNF38C

10-21-2019, 12:36 PM	#1
FH212 Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 889	Detail spray Looking for some opinions on detail spray to get off bugs and other road items in between washes. I have used 3M and Adam's in the past but wanting opinions on the top of the line best working ones? __________________ 2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

10-21-2019, 12:53 PM	#2
MadAmos Drives: Cadillac ELR, 2019 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Atascadero CA Posts: 15	Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer works for me. __________________ Amos 2019 2SS, White A10

10-21-2019, 01:17 PM	#4
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	i just use regular meguairs but i got some feynlab detail spray last week im going to try out since im ceramic coated...my detail guy recommended it to me to try out! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

10-21-2019, 03:08 PM	#10
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	Follow The Museum Rule = The less you touch a thing, the longer it lasts. Bugs or Tar: Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover. Don't need anything else more fancy that this stuff. Follow the directions and it works perfectly. Bird droppings: Garden hose on "jet" setting. Don't ever wipe a bird dropping, it might have small rocks in it. Other random road dust, usually on the splitter and rockers picked up day-of when driving to a show or C&C: Carpro Reload, diluted into 5 parts distilled water my case b/c my car has a hydrophobic coating. Sprayed onto a plush 500 g/sm Eagle Edgeless MF towel. I never wipe any part of the car that doesn't already have PPF on it, I don't care how dirty it is. I'll just wash the car.

10-22-2019, 01:22 PM	#14
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I like Ech20 because it can be used in several different ways. You can mix it as a detailer, you can mix it as a rinseless wash, or mix it with a few other things to come up with a sealer…(merlins elixir) Here’s one of the best: Car pro ech02 https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-ECH2O-.../dp/B076KNF38C __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

10-21-2019, 01:08 PM	#3
NeverDie Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 429	I don't recommend using a detail spray to remove bugs between washes. A waterless/rinseless wash would be far safer. For detail spray I use P&S BeadMaker on cars that aren't coated with ceramic and CarPro Reload on those that are, which isn't a traditional detail spray but that's what I use and how I use it.

10-21-2019, 02:01 PM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Hey, I always use our Waterless Wash & WW MF towels for bugs and dust after driving. https://adamspolishes.com/collection...rless-car-wash We also have a new Bug Remover..... https://adamspolishes.com/collection...ms-bug-remover

10-21-2019, 02:28 PM	#7
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I use Rain-X waterless wash that I get from Wal-Mart and it works wonder on the bugs, good thing that love bug season is pretty much done here in Louisiana, well at least in neck of the woods.

10-21-2019, 02:37 PM	#9
NeverDie Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 429	and while we're here, I will say in this situation I would wash my car using a traditional two-bucket method for the best results and protection when removing bugs.

10-22-2019, 12:09 PM	#13
SixgenSix Drives: 2020 SHOCK SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 384	I use a waterless wash in place of detail spray. I don't really see the point of detail spray anymore IMO.

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