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Maybe I am missing something. But, do we have a spray wax?

 

I'm thinking how great Detail Spray is, but no protection. H2OGG is great but is for after a wash. LPS is great but is machine work & time.

 

So, I would love a spray wax. Thinking about my motorcycle and classic car, it would be nice to take a clean vehicle / bike and hit it with a spray wax. Thinking also chrome wheels, etc.

 

Maybe a combination Detail Spray with a wax mixed in.

 

Thanks,  Doug

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It has a small amount of carnauba but not enough to where I would call it a spray wax by any means.

 

Yes, my understanding was the old version of Detail Spray had no protection, that the new version does some sort of "boost" to an existing wax application. 

 

So, that is why I asked about a true spray wax product.

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Yes, my understanding was the old version of Detail Spray had no protection, that the new version does some sort of "boost" to an existing wax application. 

 

So, that is why I asked about a true spray wax product.

To clear up confusion Detail Spray is a quick detailer not a spray wax. It has a small carnuba additive that adds very light protection, it is really just a wax booster and shine enhancer, not a spray wax. I’d say the closet thing to spray wax that Adams has is ceramic boost or H20 guard and gloss.
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To clear up even more confusion, spray wax is so outdated, step it up a notch with some ceramic boost. Your car doesn't need to be ceramic coated, you can use Adams ceramic boost as a standalone product, for the ultimate protection on your classics.

 

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/coatings/adam-s-ceramic-boost-16oz.html

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To clear up even more confusion, spray wax is so outdated, step it up a notch with some ceramic boost. Your car doesn't need to be ceramic coated, you can use Adams ceramic boost as a standalone product, for the ultimate protection on your classics.

 

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/coatings/adam-s-ceramic-boost-16oz.html

 

This. I use it on my coated Viper, but I also use it stand-alone on my Ram. Good stuff.

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Should also clarify the HGG can be used with the "dry method." With the car dry, using a pretty wet MF towel, spray the HGG directly onto the towel and then wipe down the car. Then, dry any residue with a clean, dry MF towel. This tends to use more product, but it does work if you don't want to do a traditional wash first. I would, however, recommend you at least do a rinsless or waterless first to get the car cleaned off.

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HGG has a dry application method as well and is a spray sealant. IMO a Spray Wax is useless, wax is just a topper to last a few days and offers next to no protection. I'd use HGG dry application if you want to do it when the car isn't wet. If you don't want to use HGG and just want a spray on topper, use Detail Spray.

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Should also clarify the HGG can be used with the "dry method." With the car dry, using a pretty wet MF towel, spray the HGG directly onto the towel and then wipe down the car. Then, dry any residue with a clean, dry MF towel. This tends to use more product, but it does work if you don't want to do a traditional wash first. I would, however, recommend you at least do a rinsless or waterless first to get the car cleaned off.

I would agree that HGG is much better than a spray wax and is essentially the same application process, minus the towel needing to be wet.  You spray on, rub in/spread, and then wipe the residue off. 

 

HGG has a dry application method as well and is a spray sealant. IMO a Spray Wax is useless, wax is just a topper to last a few days and offers next to no protection. I'd use HGG dry application if you want to do it when the car isn't wet. If you don't want to use HGG and just want a spray on topper, use Detail Spray.

I would agree with everything here except for the spray wax offering next to no protection part as it depends on what company offers it. I have personally seen around a solid 2 months out of a certain companies spray wax with some good beading and UV protection. That being said, HGG trumps all the spray waxes I have tried by a long shot!

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I would agree with everything here except for the spray wax offering next to no protection part as it depends on what company offers it. I have personally seen around a solid 2 months out of a certain companies spray wax with some good beading and UV protection. That being said, HGG trumps all the spray waxes I have tried by a long shot!

 

Most of those products are probably Sealants but they market them as a "Wax" because some people don't understand the difference between a Wax and Sealant.

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Yup yup, everyone has touched everything. But to speak of my DS experience, after doing a strip wash, and clay mit to wife's car a couple weeks back. I left it as bare paint until i had time to finish the whole car. It rained that night and the water beaded and

Rolled off Great. So my thoughts are in fact that DS works pretty well, even though it was used in this case as a clay lube, some stayed behind.

 

But like DS "wax on..wax off". Ceramic Boost works well as a 'spray wax'. Even though its a sealant, for me it lasted about a month. H2O GnG for me, lasts longer than Ceramic Boost.

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Most of those products are probably Sealants but they market them as a "Wax" because some people don't understand the difference between a Wax and Sealant.

You are absolutely right, I know of a company that does this and actually includes wax in the name of its sealant. But the company I am speaking of with my experience makes it a point of stating that it is in fact a spray wax with just some ridiculous longevity, particularly for a spray wax. 

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You are absolutely right, I know of a company that does this and actually includes wax in the name of its sealant. But the company I am speaking of with my experience makes it a point of stating that it is in fact a spray wax with just some ridiculous longevity, particularly for a spray wax.

 

I do, too. Adam's. :) For example, the Wash & Wax is actually more of a sealant.

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It’s not, it has protection from silica, the same thing Ceramic coatings are made of.

Here's my train of thought...but you may want to buy a ticket because the trip could take a while...

 

Wash & Wax is advertised to contain "special polymers." Wax is generally comprised of carnuba (probably not 100%), and it may also contain different waxes, oils, etc., and sometimes polymers. On the other hand, sealants are comprised of "acrylic resins, polymers, and aminos" (and sometimes a little wax to help with imperfections and gloss). Ergo, Wash & Wax is more of a Wash & Seal.

 

I still don't understand where silica comes into play (yes, I know silica is used in making glass, thus the reason it's in coating), but that's being discussed here: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/33570-polymer-vs-silica-products/

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Definitely not 100% carnuba, if it was you would neeed a hammer and chisel to get it off lol.

 

 

Here's my train of thought...but you may want to buy a ticket because the trip could take a while...

Wash & Wax is advertised to contain "special polymers." Wax is generally comprised of carnuba (probably not 100%), and it may also contain different waxes, oils, etc., and sometimes polymers. On the other hand, sealants are comprised of "acrylic resins, polymers, and aminos" (and sometimes a little wax to help with imperfections and gloss). Ergo, Wash & Wax is more of a Wash & Seal.

I still don't understand where silica comes into play (yes, I know silica is used in making glass, thus the reason it's in coating), but that's being discussed here: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/33570-polymer-vs-silica-products/

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