Spray on Wax
 

Hey Guys,

I posted this on reddit too.

Suggestions for spray-on wax for white? I park in an area with ton of Sun and pollen/sap.

I want something that is high protectant, gloss isn't a goal for me.


Optimum Spray on Wax https://smile.amazon.com/Optimum-SW2...ray%2Bwax&th=1
or

Meguiar's D15601 X-Press? https://smile.amazon.com/Meguiars-D1...imum+spray+wax

Optimum Spray Wax is what I use every few months. Easy to use & get Optimum Instant Detailer as well which provides more slick & gloss. I buy the concentrated instant detailer & mix with distilled water. The one bottle lasts for a year! I keep a bottle of it in my car to use for bird crap droppings. I buy both from Amazon. Just my 2 cents! 😎

I'm about to buy the gallon of X-Press Spray Wax, which apparently is the same as meguiar's normal spray was, just better value. I've had really good results with their spray wax, works really good for maintaining a full wax job.

I forgot to mention that I want a carnauba wax alternative or substitute. I can only do it maybe once a year beccause it takes up so much time. I want something that'll add a layer of protection and easy to do since I'm willing to wipe down/wash my car once a month.


- How's the general protection? Do you feel it's adequate enough? I park with heavy pollen, sap and straight California Sun!
Thanks.



- I have ONR, that's why this caught my eye. I'm still using up the rest of my eco-smart by CG before I start using ONR. Might do ONR > then EcoSmart for a quick wax, then Optimum Spray Wax for added/proper wax.

How is it on black parts of the car like the rubber and dark parts?

I can only chime in on Meguiar's D15601 X-Press Spray Wax as I have not used ON's wax before.

The BRZ gets a full detail twice a year, one in the fall before winter storms and another toward the end of spring when rains have stopped.

In between the two full details that consist of polish/compound/sealant/wax, I use Meguiar's X-Press Spray Wax after each wash.
**I typically wash my car every two weeks**

Pros on this spray wax:
1) Smells good
2) Can be applied to the entire exterior (Glass + Plastics), interior trim/plastics also.
3) Doesn't stain plastics white like your normal wax.
4) Priced fairly cheap
5) Wax longevity is amazing.

Regardless of product, you should think in this manner. The longer fallout sits on your paint, the tougher it is to remove it.

My current catless setup deposits soot on the rear quarter panel/bumper/trunk after 3 to 4 days, much more noticeable by the second week. With X-Press wax applied, I use the pressure washer (electric type) and 90% of the soot is gone with one pass. The last 5% is removed via microfiber mitt/soap which requires almost no pressure. Hopefully that paints a picture as on the protection offered by X-Press wax.

^ See above post on black/plastic trim staining.

@SmartedPanda no I don't think doing once a year maintenance with a spray wax is enough. If sap is a problem then your wash / wax process is going to be more urgent. And the whole time factor is such a cop out, it takes 30 minutes to fully wax this car after a wash.

Spray wax is more of a maintenance wax, it's super thin. And while using spray wax is faster than regular waxing, it's much faster to use after you've applied a base coat of wax first. In fact all wash / clean processes are faster after having a base coat of wax. I recommend using the spray wax after every wash though, it's worth it.

@SmartedPanda protection all depends on the environment factor. I can have my car's look last for weeks if it doesn't rain and if I avoid construction site / yard work dust. But if it rains and gets dusty / polleny then it fades pretty quick. That's why I recommend using the spray wax after every wash (after first applying a base coat of wax).

So, you method/mentality is that it should be touch-up, on-going "repair" of my cabana wax?

How about syntheticwax? Any recommends for synthetic? I think it's also called sealant?

I want longer protection then shine/gloss.

Thanks for your input and bumps :)

carnuba wax is good, but it doesn't last as long as some other synthetic waxes. I would say a good carnuba wax would last a month or two while some other waxes/sealants would last up to half a year. regardless, I still use carnuba wax on every other car wash I do while I use a detailer sealant spray on the washes I don't wax. I only wash my car once it gets dirty and not on a schedule like other people though. I park in a garage so it works out well for me. it probably averages out to about once every month to two months.

I use this wax: https://www.amazon.com/P21S-12700W-C...&keywords=p21s
and this sealant: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, that is the mentality of using a spray wax, is that it maintains your wax or sealant coating as it wears down. The spray wax in a gallon you're looking at is a good value, make sure you get a good bottle sprayer and stacks of microfibers. And maybe a funnel, its hard to pour from those gallon things.

Sealants should be your base for protection. You want to start with a perfectly clean car (washed, clay barred, iron-x'd, dual-action compounded) before applying your sealant. I've used Meguiar's Ultimate Wax which is synthetic, in both paste and liquid. Both are good kits and the included microfiber is nice. I prefer the liquid over the paste because there's less chance of contamination over time. You should thoroughly clean and reapply sealants maybe once every year maybe more.

If you're looking at just waxing once or twice year then invest in getting your car ceramic coated with Optimum Opticoat Pro or their new one called Gloss Coat. It's the best $400.00 I spent on my car. Makes washing the car so much easier as the water just sheets off the car. You won't need to wax at all if that's what you don't wanna do often. More slick and gloss just use Optimum Instant Detailer. My car is in the sun 24/7 as I have no garage and sits out at work as well.

Take a look at the Optimum forum.

http://optimumforums.org/

Just putting in my 2 cents. I use meguires products. However I do it on a regular basis. ( the spray wax that is) you can pick it up at your local automotive store. It's pretty good ( in my opinion) and works great to get small amounts of dirt , grime and pollen off. I always have a bottle on me. Maybe $15 + a pack of microfiber. Not a 1 year shine but last you atleast a week or two

If I had to only rely on a spray wax to protect my car I would 100% go with Optimum Spray Wax, and here is why. First and most importantly Optimum Spray Wax has 2 patents for UV protection. As I am sure you know UV damage is a major contributor to clear coat failure. I find the product extremely easy to apply, takes about 15 minutes with two microfiber towels, one "wet" from product and one "dry" to buff. I easily think you could apply it after every wash in 15 mins time and a benefit you can apply the product to all trim and molding's as well to protect them.

Totally agree with you. ;)

Thanks, going with this.

I notice a ton of "leaf stain" red all over my car that I can't clay off. Definitely gotta start waxing more.

I use Chemical Guys p40 quick detailer. It provides UV protection for your sunny parking area and has carnuba wax. Here's the link to check it out https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys...quick+detailer

Check out Adam's Polishes H2O Guard and Gloss. It's super easy to use and leaves a great shine.
Of course you need a good sealant or wax base first. I use Adam's Paint Sealant.
Yes I'm an Adam's fanboi. Their stuff is amazing.

Hey everyone,

I bought this:

Optimum (SW2008P) Car Wax - 17 oz.

Very easy to use, and nice shine. I'll see how good it is after a week or two in the Sun with some outside parking.
Thanks everyone.

Last question any tips for maintenance?
I'll be using CG EcoSmart to clean any major dirt spots since it has a high concentration of carnauba wax and damn good quick detailer.

Also, as procedure goes/routines check.

1. Optimum No Rinse and Wash (ONR) as QD
2. Clay any spots if necessary
3. Dry a bit between
4. Optimum Spray Wax
5. CG Ecosmart between proper full clean.

Anything I'm missing or any added protection I missed?

Thanks everyone for the quick help.

How come you're gonna use 2 different brands of rinseless carwash?
ONR then Optimum Spray Wax is more than enough to use.
I would just use Optimum Instant Detailer in between washes.
Use Optimum Spray Wax every 2-3 months.

Using 2 rinseless carwash is odd. ONR has it's own polymer coatings as well as Optimum spray wax. Going over it with CG Ecosmart rinseless wash is just removing the Optimum stuff. :iono:

Just my 2 cents! ;)

What 86Geek suggested. I would stick with ONR for my rinseless wash and QD. Also ONR has some built in polymer protection on its own and once topped with the Optimum Spray Wax will be a good amount of protection for the effort. I would not mix and match products as there is no need, Optimum offers an exceptional product in ONR is the standard in the industry. You can also use it for interior wipe downs and window cleaning.

After claying, polishing, sealing, and waxing my car, I use zymol. After every wash spray it down really quick and the car comes out beautiful. I myself don't have a garage so tree sap, acid rain, bird droppings are a constant battle.

Before doing any detailing to my paint all of those contaminants would be a pain to get off between washes. Now, it's a breeze.

I would say it definitely adds another layer of protection with a great shine like many other quality spray waxes.

And don't mean to thread steal but acid rain has gotten to my paint and while m105/m205 with porter cable has taken care of 90% of the problems in my paint except, those tiny rain spots all on my clear coat. Thanks.

My logic is CG Ecosmart is alot more efficient so far compared to ONR.

Also, since it has the most carnauba wax for a waterless, it can fill in gaps that might be compromised by the elements, and I can't do a full panel.

Still testing ONR vs Ecosmart as a QD. Still testing Spray on wax by Optimum. It's only been a day but it's still great.

IMHO get your car ceramic coated with Opticoat Pro or CQuartz Finest.
Then you won't have to test out what you're doing now. It'll make washing your car so easy as the water will sheet off. ;)

To clarify your only cleaning consists of Chemical Guys waterlesss wash and ONR as a quick detail only? If its advice your looking for I will be glad to help you with a bit better wash system as it seems your either not able to fully wash or not wanting to due to time constraints etc. I would highly suggest using the ONR QD as a prespray and then ONR again as a rinseless wash diluted with water in a 5 gallon bucket with one grit guard and a big red sponge from Optimum. Then dry with Optiseal on a microfiber towel and finish by applying Optimum Spray wax. That would at least be real protection on the finish. If you can find the time I would dry normally and then use Opti-Seal on a foam pad and apply to the entire car then remove any high spots wait 1 hour then hit it with the Optimum spray wax.

I am happy to help with any questions or advice required.

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