Spray waxes

KBsToy

KBsToy

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This weekend I promised my sister-in law I would give her silver focus a quick going over. I am going to give it a good clean-up then use a spary wax because I am lazy :) I have 3 brands in my arsenal.

Optimium

HD spray

Pinnacle

Which of these would give the best shine and some longevity ??

THANKS

KB
 
Hands down IMO: Optimum - Looks good, up to 3 months of durability for me.


The Pinnacle is more of a booster wax but it does look nice.
The HD spray wax is a little harder to use but seems substantial. The look is nice. But that chemical smell just lingers.....
 
I agree with Troy. I treat the HD spray wax more like a liquid wax by applying with a yellow foam applicator. Great stuff but IMHO a tad too thick for a spray wax.
 
I like Pinnacle XMT. I have not used Optimum in a long time but think the Pinnacle looks better.
 
The problem with spray waxes is over use. They are only designed as a monthly booster product, and not used like WW or detail spray. These products can dull paint if over used which defeats the purpose. Their ease of use can actually be working against you.
 
silverfox said:
The problem with spray waxes is over use. They are only designed as a monthly booster product, and not used like WW or detail spray. These products can dull paint if over used which defeats the purpose. Their ease of use can actually be working against you.
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Depends on the product I suppose. OCW can streak if applied heavily and on warm paint. However the spray sealants or synthetic waxes haven't been a problem. I can go to town with Wolfgang Spritz Sealant and even Liquid Suoveran with no hazing or streaking.
 
FWIW, since October I've been using OCW on the A8 as a Drying Aid at almost every wash. Zero downside, the car looks great.
 
I only used Optium and liked it. I also use Ardex Viper spray wax and like it also. it is thick, but works really well
 
pinnacle souveran spray? or xmt? ive used both xmt would last longer of course
souveran spray doesn't last long at all but looks AMAZING while its there- I top pbl with it before car shows and meets

my vote goes for Optimum spray wax (have some I got from a trade but never used it)
I hear great things about it though
 
I also like OCW. Should look great on the silver. This stuff is as easy to use as a detail spray but gives very decent durability.
 
I'd never really considered the OCW until I learned about Ford approving it for "Post-production Paintwork". I decided to use it on fresh repaints instead of my usual glaze-approach and it worked out so well that I just kept using it. Absolutly never woulda thunk it...
 
OCW is fantastic. I use it once a month as a booster on a sealant. I have never had a streaking problem unless the car is hot / in the sun. Sometimes it looks even better the next day too.
 
Accumulator said:
FWIW, since October I've been using OCW on the A8 as a Drying Aid at almost every wash. Zero downside, the car looks great.
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That's the first I've heard of that. So it eliminates water spots during the wipe and adds good protection at the same time? I've done that in the past with Aqua Wax but never thought of it with OCW.
 
I've tried most spray waxes. Maybe not all - but I have 30+.

The best IMHO is Prima HydroMax. It's better than Optimum. Its easier to use, lasts longer, and beads better.

I don't believe any of these spray waxes provide any significant UV protection.
 
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