Detailing Sprays

[illinois524]

of those that use a detailing spray do you think it is worth it and if so what would brand would you use-Pinnacle's Crystal Mist or Eimann Fabrik's Clear Pearl.

[Jack Burton]

Originally posted by illinois524
of those that use a detailing spray do you think it is worth it and if so what would brand would you use-Pinnacle's Crystal Mist or Eimann Fabrik's Clear Pearl.

I haven't used those but I will recommend Zaino's Z6 gloss enhancer. You can get it @ zainobros.com. They make a great synthetic wax....... JB

[akauth]

Originally posted by illinois524
of those that use a detailing spray do you think it is worth it and if so what would brand would you use-Pinnacle's Crystal Mist or Eimann Fabrik's Clear Pearl.

Yeah, I definitely think they are worth it. Between those two I'd pick Crystal Mist. The Pinnacle products are great. I *love* their leather product.

Eimann has great products too. Their cleaners are oustanding. For cleaning/finishing door jambs, etc. I think I'd prefer the Clear Pearl. For the body, I'd use the Pinnacle.

Those have wax while someting like Mequiar's detailing spray or the Slick Stuff by the Wax Shop (love this stuff too for cleaning/finishing) has no wax and is more of a cleaner.

alan

[Hover]

I've always wondered, can you use a different brand of detailing spray from the brand of wax you use? Do some require the same? I was thinking of just buying a bottle of finishing spray at wallyworld but wasn't sure.

[Brian M]

I use the Meguiars line. There are two distinctly different products however. One is "Qwik Detail" which is a cleaner. I use that between wash and wax's if the car has not gotten wet and just needs dusting and shining.

They sell a second product called
"Qwik Wax" which is in the same type sprayer but it indeed a wax product. I use this in between regular clay/polish/carnuba wax jobs (every two months).

Between the two of them, they really prolong the life of the wax and keep the paint "wet".

[HOTundra]

I have a 2002 black two tone. I use the Crystal Mist and it works great, but thats my .02 cents.

[Kwas]

I use Griot's "Speed Shine" after the weekly wash. A 32oz bottle has lasted me 9 months (1 Tundra/1 Honda). Porter Cable random orbital buffer with microfibre bonnet on SLOW speed. Both vehicles take about 45 minutes. One look is worth a thousand words. . . . check my photo's

[ND1169]

I use some stuff called the bom. http://www.badtothebom.com please ignore the name and the horribly cheesy intro on the site. I use it on both my bike and my tundra and I only apply it bi-weekly since it keeps the dust and junk off. AWESOME stuff, kind of expensive, but well worth it, not to mention I'm lazy and don't feel like going over my truck 3-4 times.

[toynut]

right now im trying the all rain-x all over my truck and black magice tire wet on my tires. so far so good. Until I finally go out and buy a buffer, the spray and was is what I'll be using.

[SATundra]

Originally posted by Hover
I've always wondered, can you use a different brand of detailing spray from the brand of wax you use? Do some require the same? I was thinking of just buying a bottle of finishing spray at wallyworld but wasn't sure.

I do. I use the Zymol wax, then touch it up with the Mequires Quick Detailer spray between waxings. No probs always looks great.

[KLINDSEY]

I use rain-x liguid,& paste wax depending on if I want a quick wax or I'm going have a truck day wax ! I use 303 on the black stuff, and use just a sears orbital buffer that I've had for years and can't wear out. I like the rain-x over some other natural waxes because it lasts longer when the car is parked in the sun all day, and also the bird poo,and bugs come off easier and do not seem to attach to the paint or get under the wax as easily. I used to use Auto-fom wax but they were bought out by rain-x , really makes the thunder gray look great in sun shine all those hiden colors come for all to see. And it is less work than most products out there that I have used . Then in between waxes I use a spray detailer mequires, mothers, or what ever they really work nice and reduce wax intervals .

KL.

[HighLander51]

I use Meguiars Final Detail. It is only available thru dealers. Just spray some on, and wipe dry, done. Keeps dust from sticking to the paint, and beads up just like wax. Takes about 8 minutes to do the whole truck, and it lasts thru 6 to 8 washes. You will never have to wax again.

[TundraSoul]

I like Mother's Showtime, it smells great and also works great on glass.

[Brian M]

I've used Showtime with the clay bar. Good stuff.

[BKegley22]

Use Meguiers Quick Detailer Spray. I live by this stuff........you can even use it on the car when it is dirty to clean it.