Detail Spray after drying

[Sooners]

For the longest time, once I get my cars dry after washing, I would follow it up with a quick detail spray product of some sort to add some gloss and make sure I'm not leaving behind any streaks from drying.

 

I've been doing the same thing with DS. Wash, dry, DS. However, I know many of you use DS to help with the drying. I tried this, which worked great, but have a question. If you use DS to help with the drying process, once you have the car dry, do you stop there? Do you use anymore DS, or is the drying enough?

[Superdutytd]

I tried the wash - DS - dry routine today. so easy to dry the car using this method, with Adams waffle weave drying towel. I may have gone overboard with the DS tho - used 3/4 of the bottle. DS is awesome.

 

Unless you were washing a school bus then yes To dry an excursion I will use about a 1/5 of the bottle.

[whiterp199]

lol EVERYONE needs BSG! Especially those with chrome.

 

I agree.

[Chewy]

Great. thanks! Now I need to order BSG!

 

I knew I should have ponied up the bucks and ordered the premium kit!

 

lol EVERYONE needs BSG! Especially those with chrome.

[JerseyGator]

Here's another suggestion. After drying the car with the detail spray and you're looking at the car instead of looking for streakes and using more detail spray, pull out your bottle of Brilliant Spray. Spray it on a microfiber applicator and do the whole car. Once it hazes over wipe it down and it will look better than then using just detail spray. It's call show room shine!!

 

Great. thanks! Now I need to order BSG!

 

I knew I should have ponied up the bucks and ordered the premium kit!

[Chewy]

I have watched all of Adams and A.J. 'S ( Junkmans) videos, must ahve missed the detail spray thing. But I really appreciate all the good info on this site. One question I do have is how long does this process take with a swilred up car, week, month, etc.... just asking so I know

 

Start to finish on an average car like the Camaro I'd say a couple days easy.

 

I plan to spend that on my G8 making it beautiful again this year. Hopefully only a month away now...

[Dr Jkel]

Hey John, Make sure you check out Adams Vids... He REALLY knows his stuff and he points out correct ways to wash your vehicle.

 

Chris

 

 

I have watched all of Adams and A.J. 'S ( Junkmans) videos, must ahve missed the detail spray thing. But I really appreciate all the good info on this site. One question I do have is how long does this process take with a swilred up car, week, month, etc.... just asking so I know

[Chewy]

I appreciate it alot Chris, John

 

Hey John, Make sure you check out Adams Vids... He REALLY knows his stuff and he points out correct ways to wash your vehicle.

 

Chris

[Dr Jkel]

When done washing... Use the hose with no nozzle and just run the water over it to get the more of a sheeting action happening. Then you can either use a blower to get the water out of its hiding places or NOT and just spritz the car down with the DS and use a drying towel to wipe it dry.

 

It makes it POP!

 

Chris

 

 

I appreciate it alot Chris, John

[Chewy]

OK a newbie question, how do you use the detail spray to help dry the car?

 

When done washing... Use the hose with no nozzle and just run the water over it to get the more of a sheeting action happening. Then you can either use a blower to get the water out of its hiding places or NOT and just spritz the car down with the DS and use a drying towel to wipe it dry.

 

It makes it POP!

 

Chris

[Dr Jkel]

OK a newbie question, how do you use the detail spray to help dry the car?

[Darth_Emma]

I used some DS when drying, but I used most of a bottle when I clayed the car later. I love DS. I need to get a vat of DS next order. They need a "VAT" size (maybe that's the 5 gallon?)

[Nitelord]

I also use it during drying, but I use it for the midweek cleanup, or after a rain to get rid of water spots. Yeah, I got the 5 gallon tub to work from...lol

[Chewy]

Adam always told me to take the bottle, remove the sprayer and dump it over the car when done and then wipe off. Now that I think about it, I think he was making me use it up faster so I had to buy more... Dang that Adam.... lol

 

I just use it during the drying process and LOVE it.

 

Chris

[Superdutytd]

The only way I would use more DS after drying is to hit a spot that I missed or a possible streak.

[Roshi]

I tried the wash - DS - dry routine today. so easy to dry the car using this method, with Adams waffle weave drying towel. I may have gone overboard with the DS tho - used 3/4 of the bottle. DS is awesome.

[GerryC]

I use WCW when drying, it takes care of a lot of stuff regular washing won't, like bug guts and tree sap.

[Chris@Adams]

For the longest time, once I get my cars dry after washing, I would follow it up with a quick detail spray product of some sort to add some gloss and make sure I'm not leaving behind any streaks from drying.

 

I've been doing the same thing with DS. Wash, dry, DS. However, I know many of you use DS to help with the drying. I tried this, which worked great, but have a question. If you use DS to help with the drying process, once you have the car dry, do you stop there? Do you use anymore DS, or is the drying enough?

 

The only way I would use more DS after drying is to hit a spot that I missed or a possible streak.

[BADRIDES]

I dont use DS spray if I put it on during the drying process.

[RyGo]

Then again, most other people probably think all of us on here go overboard.

 

yup!!

 

with the BSG after.

[Sooners]

that is a great suggestion!

 

Nice suggestion. Now I just need some BSG.

 

I was just wondering if I was overdoing it with an additional application of DS. Doesn't sound like it. Then again, most other people probably think all of us on here go overboard.

[NightMare Silverado]

I use WCW when drying and then DS the car for that "pop"

[GTO Guy]

Here's another suggestion. After drying the car with the detail spray and you're looking at the car instead of looking for streakes and using more detail spray, pull out your bottle of Brilliant Spray. Spray it on a microfiber applicator and do the whole car. Once it hazes over wipe it down and it will look better than then using just detail spray. It's call show room shine!!

 

that is a great suggestion!

[Granite State]

Here's another suggestion. After drying the car with the detail spray and you're looking at the car instead of looking for streakes and using more detail spray, pull out your bottle of Brilliant Spray. Spray it on a microfiber applicator and do the whole car. Once it hazes over wipe it down and it will look better than then using just detail spray. It's call show room shine!!

[GTO Guy]

If it is a sunny day and i have the sun giving me a hand with the drying i generally dont need to go back with the DS and a micro, HOWEVER, on an overcast day when it seems like my giant white towel cant get QUITE all of it, i will go back with some MORE DS and a micro fiber. Thats just how I roll.

[Team Adam's]

All a matter of personal preference. Detailing is just as much art as science (probably a little more on the art side) so try it... if it looks better, feels better, or makes you happy stick with it... if not, don't.

 

Thats really the best answer I can offer.