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Zed · 05-06-2008, 10:46 PM

I've seen numerous mentions of using detailing spray in between washes, etc. to keep the car looking it's best. I've done some searching around, but really couldn't see much more info on these products. What exactly is detailing spray? Who makes the best stuff? Is this something that must be used strictly with a microfiber cloth (spray on, wipe off) or can it be used with something like a california duster? Hints & tips?

I need to get supplied up.

GregW / Oregon · 05-06-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

I've seen numerous mentions of using detailing spray in between washes, etc. to keep the car looking it's best. I've done some searching around, but really couldn't see much more info on these products. What exactly is detailing spray? Who makes the best stuff? Is this something that must be used strictly with a microfiber cloth (spray on, wipe off) or can it be used with something like a california duster? Hints & tips?

I need to get supplied up.

There are a number of good ones. They're best for a quick clean up between washes, removing bugs, bird shit, etc. Micorfiber cloth is good. I happen to use Griot's Garage "Speed Shine", which I buy by the gallon and use with a quart aprayer.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...speed+shine.do

nMd · 05-07-2008, 12:25 AM

I use the Zaino ultra clean gloss enhancer(Z-6)

Technic · 05-07-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nMd

I use the Zaino ultra clean gloss enhancer(Z-6)

... add the Z8 and it's x1000.

badfish · 05-07-2008, 04:57 PM

Off the shelf, stay away from the Meguairs Quik detailer. It sucks. I think the NXT is a bit better. But I like to use Mothers Showtime Instant detailer, it's the one that smells like cinnamon. I know paintshops sponsored to pimp Meguairs products that secretly use Mothers.

!Xoible · 05-07-2008, 05:32 PM

i had to get off the shelf maguiar's. i actually like it

darkalley · 05-07-2008, 05:37 PM

check out this guys stuff. www.carcareonline.com i believe his meguires quick detailer is different from the formula used in the store.

L~R~G nor cal · 05-08-2008, 08:44 PM

Someone just asked this on the other forum. I have tried almost every QD "quick detailer" on the market and here is what I had to say.

Chemicalguys SpeedWipe all the way! http://www.chemicalguys.com/Pink_Qui..._p/wac_102.htm

*For a maintenance wash just spray it on the car when it is wet and as you dry buff it in.

*For a full detail use it when you are completely done applying all sealants, and wax's. When you are buffing products on and off the paint you are encountering friction therefore causing static energy. If left alone you car will attract dust, pollen, and all other airborne particles. If you finish with SpeedWipe it will greatly reduce the static energy you have created because of the products "anti-static" property therefore reducing the accumulation of airborne particles.

badfish · 05-09-2008, 12:13 AM

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i had to get off the shelf maguiar's. i actually like it

That's just glorified water. Try Mothers and never use it again... I know there are better sprays out there but Meguiars is the worst I've ever used.

umwolverine · 05-09-2008, 09:56 AM

I use PoorBoy's World QD+. I works really weel and smells good too.

BRETT0429 · 10-02-2008, 10:41 PM

greg do you use this spray on the carbon fiber roof as well?
i just order some product from this place
thanks

GregW / Oregon · 10-02-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BRETT0429

greg do you use this spray on the carbon fiber roof as well?
i just order some product from this place
thanks

Sure, roof is clear coated and waxed, so no different than paint. I mostly use it on lower areas to remove bugs and light road dirt, though. Bird crap on the roof is a definite use, though. I keep a small bottle in the trunk well along with MF cloth for this.

BRETT0429 · 10-02-2008, 10:56 PM

yeah i also ordered the quick wipes so i can keep in the car instead of another bottle. i thought wipe would be good instead of towel and bottle will see

GregW / Oregon · 10-02-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BRETT0429

yeah i also ordered the quick wipes so i can keep in the car instead of another bottle. i thought wipe would be good instead of towel and bottle will see

I haven't tried those, but with other similar products, the towelette is too small and not as good as MF. The bottle and microfiber towel would be better, IMO. You can fit quite a bit in that underfloor area in the trunk. In mine: jack, diposable poncho, latex gloves, detailing spray, interior cleaner, microfiber cloth, tire plug kit, space blanket.

BMWguy206 · 10-03-2008, 04:03 AM

I've used Griots SpeedShine, Zaino Z6, and now currently using Adam's Quick Detailer.

Make sure you get good high quality microfiber.

I try to do quick detailing everyday since the M3 is not parked in a garage and always outdoors.

lilcow · 10-03-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

I've seen numerous mentions of using detailing spray in between washes, etc. to keep the car looking it's best. I've done some searching around, but really couldn't see much more info on these products. What exactly is detailing spray? Who makes the best stuff? Is this something that must be used strictly with a microfiber cloth (spray on, wipe off) or can it be used with something like a california duster? Hints & tips?

I need to get supplied up.

I recommend "chemical guys products." You can check them out online. Very friendly and helpful staff. I just started using their products- detailing spray and waterless cleaner aka "one." Their stuff is amazing. Staff away from pep boys and the stuff they sell there or at other automotive centers. Just got done washing, claying, jetsealing, and waxing my new car. Apparently the dealer didn't do that great a job as evidence from the claying process.

///Metak · 10-03-2008, 03:52 PM

I order most of my care care products from Griots but I found this stuff at Target. I use it after every wash, easy to use and it is the only foam wax I have been happy with so far. It works great because it doedn't run like liquid. It's actually fun to use!
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Mr.AK · 10-03-2008, 03:57 PM

look into Adam's. High end stuff!

BRETT0429 · 10-07-2008, 08:55 PM

i got the stuff and it works very well. i just can't believe how many little black dots are on my car. some came off didn't want to rub to hard.

05-06-2008, 10:46 PM	#1
Zed Replicant Drives: 2009 M3 E90 DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Detailing Spray? I've seen numerous mentions of using detailing spray in between washes, etc. to keep the car looking it's best. I've done some searching around, but really couldn't see much more info on these products. What exactly is detailing spray? Who makes the best stuff? Is this something that must be used strictly with a microfiber cloth (spray on, wipe off) or can it be used with something like a california duster? Hints & tips? I need to get supplied up.

05-07-2008, 12:25 AM	#3
nMd Chick Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	I use the Zaino ultra clean gloss enhancer(Z-6) __________________ ~ Natalia ~ my photography

05-07-2008, 04:57 PM	#5
badfish Captain Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 961 iTrader: (0) View badfish's Garage	Off the shelf, stay away from the Meguairs Quik detailer. It sucks. I think the NXT is a bit better. But I like to use Mothers Showtime Instant detailer, it's the one that smells like cinnamon. I know paintshops sponsored to pimp Meguairs products that secretly use Mothers. __________________

05-08-2008, 08:44 PM	#8
L~R~G nor cal Perfection Is In The Details Drives: 06 E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,038 iTrader: (1) View L~R~G nor cal's Garage	Someone just asked this on the other forum. I have tried almost every QD "quick detailer" on the market and here is what I had to say. Chemicalguys SpeedWipe all the way! http://www.chemicalguys.com/Pink_Qui..._p/wac_102.htm For a maintenance wash just spray it on the car when it is wet and as you dry buff it in. For a full detail use it when you are completely done applying all sealants, and wax's. When you are buffing products on and off the paint you are encountering friction therefore causing static energy. If left alone you car will attract dust, pollen, and all other airborne particles. If you finish with SpeedWipe it will greatly reduce the static energy you have created because of the products "anti-static" property therefore reducing the accumulation of airborne particles. __________________ 2006 E90 SG-Dinan Ram Air Intake-Dinan Throttle Body-Dinan Exhaust-19' Hyperblack CSL's-15/5 tint-Matte Black Grills-M3 Spoiler Lip-Amber Delete-Smoke Side Signals

05-09-2008, 09:56 AM	#10
umwolverine Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 Jerez M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 276 iTrader: (0)	I use PoorBoy's World QD+. I works really weel and smells good too. __________________

05-07-2008, 05:32 PM	#6
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	i had to get off the shelf maguiar's. i actually like it

05-07-2008, 05:37 PM	#7
darkalley Lieutenant Drives: 2008 DCT SSII Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peapack, NJ Posts: 425 iTrader: (0)	check out this guys stuff. www.carcareonline.com i believe his meguires quick detailer is different from the formula used in the store.

10-02-2008, 10:41 PM	#11
BRETT0429 Private Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 98 iTrader: (1) View BRETT0429's Garage	greg do you use this spray on the carbon fiber roof as well? i just order some product from this place thanks

10-02-2008, 10:56 PM	#13
BRETT0429 Private Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 98 iTrader: (1) View BRETT0429's Garage	yeah i also ordered the quick wipes so i can keep in the car instead of another bottle. i thought wipe would be good instead of towel and bottle will see

10-03-2008, 04:03 AM	#15
BMWguy206 Private First Class Drives: '98 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	I've used Griots SpeedShine, Zaino Z6, and now currently using Adam's Quick Detailer. Make sure you get good high quality microfiber. I try to do quick detailing everyday since the M3 is not parked in a garage and always outdoors.

10-03-2008, 03:52 PM	#17
///Metak Colonel Drives: 08 E90 6MT DINAN M3 AW/Fox Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting Everywhere Posts: 2,261 iTrader: (2) View ///Metak's Garage	FOAM FTW! I order most of my care care products from Griots but I found this stuff at Target. I use it after every wash, easy to use and it is the only foam wax I have been happy with so far. It works great because it doedn't run like liquid. It's actually fun to use! __________________

10-03-2008, 03:57 PM	#18
Mr.AK Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 e92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 243 iTrader: (0)	look into Adam's. High end stuff!

10-07-2008, 08:55 PM	#19
BRETT0429 Private Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 98 iTrader: (1) View BRETT0429's Garage	i got the stuff and it works very well. i just can't believe how many little black dots are on my car. some came off didn't want to rub to hard.