need recommendation: spray on drying aid - slick detail spray or spray wax?

The thing is, HS is kinda hard to get if you don't have a local paint supply store that supplies it Back in Jersey I had access to one but didn't know much about HS. :(
 
I've known about Dealer Goodies fir a long time. Have to have a vendor or tax number though IIRC?
 
Bill D said:
I've known about Dealer Goodies fir a long time. Have to have a vendor or tax number though IIRC?
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Correct. It specifically says you must be a licensed/registered dealership to order from them.
 
extrabolts said:
I have ONR, Megs Quik Detailers, Final Touch, and Adams QD. I realize that I only use these products as a drying aid - one or two sprays per panel as I wipe down. I'm going to keep ONR for door jams, etc, but just for the purpose of a spray or two as I wipe down the car, what would be slicker? Should I just go with something like optimum spray wax? I don't want anything that will haze or require a buffing pass, not even just a couple of swipes with a dry towel - I want to keep is as a simple mist or two per wet panel and dry as normal. It also must be something that I can spray blindly on the whole car - trim, plastic, glass, etc. Is optimum spray wax truly a haze-free, spray on a wet surface and immediately wipe product?



I've read some archived threads about a bunch of quick detailers like FK425, etc, but a lot of the threads focus on cleaning ability or other things I'm not concerned about and don't discuss those in the context of comparing to a spray wax.
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With that in mind, I really enjoy using Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer. I have used ONR, Adams Detail Spray, HD Final Touch, Megs UQW, OCQ, Wolfgangs Detail Spray, and a few others, but OID is very economical and *I* have yet to encounter streaking/buffing issues. I have been able to use it on every part of the car as well. OCW does work great, but you will need to buff it off properly and in a timely manor.
 
David, someome said it would comprimise sp your LSP. I would not want to loose a coat of Vintage to AMHS.......



David Fermani said:
For me, Auto Magic Hydro Shine hands down. Very slick, dramtically reduces dry time and is very durable.
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Permanon is fantastic as drying aid. Leaves the surface hydrophobic as well. My favourite anyway, but I don't use silicones in my detailing shop. Its all nano-tech sealants.
 
Leadfootluke said:
With that in mind, I really enjoy using Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer. I have used ONR, Adams Detail Spray, HD Final Touch, Megs UQW, OCQ, Wolfgangs Detail Spray, and a few others, but OID is very economical and *I* have yet to encounter streaking/buffing issues. I have been able to use it on every part of the car as well. OCW does work great, but you will need to buff it off properly and in a timely manor.
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I agree, OID is the one for me. While FK425 *might* be slicker after drying, OID is slick as pig snot when applying and also dries extremely slick. IMO it also looks more alive, FK425 looks very KSGish to me.
 
Leadfootluke said:
OCW does work great, but you will need to buff it off properly and in a timely manor.
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Thanks! This is what I was wondering. Looks like the way to go is to just try out some new detail sprays
 
Dan said:
.. FK425 looks very KSGish to me.
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But FK425 is glossier IMO; I used FK425 to "brighten up" the KSGed minivan and to my eyes it added some...what?....sizzle to the platicy KSG look.



I oughta try Fk425 on the UPPed S8 some time, wonder what it'd do to that kinda-unique UPP look :think:



MDRX8 said:
..I would not want to loose a coat of Vintage to AMHS.......
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You ever try Griot's SpeedShine on the Vintage? At least it wouldn't (IMO) mess things up.
 
Bill D said:
I've known about Dealer Goodies fir a long time. Have to have a vendor or tax number though IIRC?
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Shiny Lil Detlr said:
Correct. It specifically says you must be a licensed/registered dealership to order from them.
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This didn't make any sence so I called them to confirm it. You guys are correct. You must have a tax id for them to sell anything to. The absolute stupidest thing I've ever heard of. Why they'd narrow their audience to loose marketshare? Dumb. I don't know of another AM distributor that does this. If you need a local distributor you can find one here: Find your local Auto Magic Distributor
 
I have a tax ID, although its not an automotive business. They have good prices so it might be worth the while. Otherwise, if I really want to try some AM anything, I'll just call my old contact, Mark.
 
Gotcha. I can't see the benefit of detail business buying chemicals tax free (up front) unless they are charging/collecting sales tax on their services? Which I don't think any do?
 
I get cars 85% dry with a blower and a soft towel, patting dry. Then follow up with a plush MF and some sort of QD to get any light streaks etc.



AM magic mist is good if you guys are looking for AM stuff.







I don't even use any of the other WW towels except on glass, every WW I have used except for maybe 1 I am evaluating just makes me chase water - many customers who use them(even "good" ones from other vendors) end up with towel marks that need correction - and I can spot these and play "magician" by saying, "you use a WW drying towel dont you?"
 
MDRX8 said:
Help me understand Auto Magic Hydro Shine...
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Petroleum distillate carrier with suspended polymer and some filling action. Smells like it too. The rapid evaporation of said distillates are what makes it such a good drying aid and depositor of its protection.



The petroleum distillates(those that make products work so much easier) will re-suspend or at least disrupt/begin to etc.. any wax or sealant polymers or protectants on the surface already. Just like using something like 845 over a coat of vintage or BFWD or whatever your poison. It's going to try to re-suspend it.
 
Sounds like you have to be sure HS is compatible with your particular LSP first before attempting to use it.
 
autoaesthetica said:
Petroleum distillate carrier with suspended polymer and some filling action. Smells like it too. The rapid evaporation of said distillates are what makes it such a good drying aid and depositor of its protection.



The petroleum distillates(those that make products work so much easier) will re-suspend or at least disrupt/begin to etc.. any wax or sealant polymers or protectants on the surface already. Just like using something like 845 over a coat of vintage or BFWD or whatever your poison. It's going to try to re-suspend it.
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Excellent explanation Mike!



Bill D said:
Sounds like you have to be sure HS is compatible with your particular LSP first before attempting to use it.
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I will avoid using it on "fresh" LSP, but after 2, 3 or 4 washes you should be good to go.
 
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