Quick Detail Spray

[cghbuilder86]

Do any of you use the quick detail sprays between washes to remove light dust and dirt? My truck is dark colored and sometimes after I wash it by the next day it will have a light coat of dust or dirt on it. I live on a dirt road which doesn't help matters. But escpecially when pollen is heavy or the grass is mowed. The only thing I'm afraid is that I could lightly scratch the paint while wiping off this dust and dirt. What are ya'lls thoughts? Safe or unsafe?

[05GMCZ71]

Don't waste your time or money. The more you wash and try to keep something clean, the dirtier it will get. It's the price we pay when we own a dark colored vehicle.

[Major_Kong]

Get one of those California dusters. They work great and won't scratch your paint. They are designed to remove dust unlike detail spray waxes which are designed to keep the paint shiney after you clean it.

[mhenshaw]

Get one of those California dusters. They work great and won't scratch your paint. They are designed to remove dust unlike detail spray waxes which are designed to keep the paint shiney after you clean it.

 

 

x2 you would rub the dirt in with the detail spray and scratch the paint

[blackout07]

I use a california duster first, and then hit the truck with some quick detail spray. Use micro fiber towels and you will be fine.

[RaddHazzard]

The way most spray detail products are marketed is such: They provide a lubricating barrier on the dirt to safely wipe it away without harm to the painted surface.

Whether or not I can believe that is another story. I just let my truck get dirty over a few weeks, sometimes months, then give it the full wash/wax.

[Georgebaumann]

i fully wash my truck first than us the turtle wax black detail spray. works great when you don't feel like doing a complete wax job.

[Stevens03]

I use a california duster first, and then hit the truck with some quick detail spray. Use micro fiber towels and you will be fine.

 

I do the same

[RyanbabZ71]

I would suggest a product like optima no rinse or ONR. I use this as a car wash during the winter (after spraying the sale off). It produces no scratches and is great stuff. You can mix it up in a spray bottle and use like a quick detailer.

 

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

 

One bottle of Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine gives you 4 essential car care products! And the performance of each is as good as or better than any existing, one-purpose product. Compare for yourself!

 

There’s a long list of benefits to using Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine instead of traditional car washes, quick detailers, and clay lubricants:

No Rinse Wash & Shine is environmentally safe. No Rinse Wash N’ Shine eliminates the run-off that occurs from rinsing a soapy car. The rinse water runs into storm drains and out to bodies of water inhabited by fish and wildlife. Water that runs into storm drains does not receive treatment at a waste water plant before reaching a body of water. All the soap, oils, and dirt that was on your car is now in the nearest lake or stream. By using No Rinse Wash N’ Shine, you are protecting the water quality because everything that was on your vehicle ends up in a towel and not in a local pond. No Rinse Wash & Shine is water-soluble, biodegradable, and meets all water usage laws established by the federal Clean Water Act and the Environmental Protection Agency.

 

 

You can wash your vehicle in the winter. Since No Rinse Wash & Shine requires a minimal amount of water and there’s no need to rinse, you can wash your vehicle in your garage. This makes winter detailing practical and convenient.

 

 

No Rinse Wash & Shine helps you conserve clean water. People living in beach or island communities are familiar with water restrictions. These may include putting sprinklers on timers or restricting household water usage to just a couple of hours a day. These laws are in place to conserve water where usable water is in short supply. Optimum No Rinse Wash N’ Shine allows you to conserve water while washing your vehicle because there’s no need to rinse. One gallon of water is all you need to wash your vehicle as well as any ordinary car wash. You can still enjoy a clean vehicle at home and abide by local ordinances.

 

 

No Rinse Wash & Shine replaces many products that are not safe for the environment. Quick detailers were one of the first categories of products affected by VOC laws. Because most are formulated with petroleum byproducts, quick detailers have all but vanished from retailers’ shelves. No Rinse Wash & Shine is not a quick detailer but it does increase shine and slickness as well as any quick detailer on the market. With its state-of-the-art polymers and lubricants, it enhances your vehicle’s finish without releasing harmful compounds into the air.

 

 

You only have one bottle to throw away. If you buy a separate quick detailer, car shampoo, and clay lubricant, you’ll have 3 bottles to throw away. If you replace all those products with one bottle of No Rinse Wash & Shine, you’ve only got one bottle to toss. Plus, all Optimum’s bottles are recyclable.

[Lances07Z71]

Been using detail sprays for years on show cars and everything else including my trucks. I use them between washes to give them the just waxed look. If its just light dirt or dust a detail spray will clean and protect your paint. Heck on my Cobra I would wipe it down every night after driving it.

[Lances07Z71]

Love these two...

 

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-instant-detailer-32oz.html

 

http://www.autogeek.net/griots-speed-shine-detailer.html

[jsoden]

Honestly, it depends on your level of dust/dirt and what's under it. If you don't already have a good couple coats of wax on your truck, than wiping anything over it with a dust layer runs the risk of leaving swirls in your clear coat. If you do have a good coat already onboard, then use one of those handled "dusters" with the woven mop style appearance. (You can buy them in any parts store of detail shop. Not sure of the specific name.) They're the most gentle and are usually static charged to help pull the dust off. Using the handled product ensures that you apply minimal pressure to your truck's paint. Using hand held cloths is worse since you're applying direct pressure with your hand. Having a good coat of wax ensures that even if there is something in the dust, it shouldn't damage your clear coat. I don't think that the detail sprays "lubricate" to keep it from scratching. They do, however, make it look good with minimal effort. Just make sure you wax it well before trying to cut corners!

[redjewel2ss]

i use Adam's Polishes Detail Spray and a super plush microfiber towel after i wash the cars.

 

in between washes, i'll use a california duster, then Adam's Waterless Wash and a waffle weave towel.

 

detail spray is not a cleaner, it is intended to get that "just waxed" look, and is also good as a clay bar lubricant. waterless wash is good for very lightly soiled/dusty cars, and it also is a good way to get rid of bugs or bird droppings without removing wax on the paint. i typically only use the waterless wash on the upper 2/3 of my cars because the bottom 1/3 has road grime from driving just behind the wheels. this prevents you from inducing swirls. if you were driving in the rain or off-road, or havent washed your car in a month, using a waterless wash will be a waste of time and money.

[RyanbabZ71]

if you were driving in the rain or off-road, or havent washed your car in a month, using a waterless wash will be a waste of time and money.

 

I would disagree, I use ONR in the winter and it works great. I do take it to the local car wash and use the sprayer and get as much off as I can with the hot water then drive home and finish using ONR to wash the truck in the garage.

[Stylous]

I did an experiment with my truck and the quick detail sprays...I used McQ's Quick Detail spray for 3 months on my tailgate and after that time compared the tailgate to the two rear panels.

 

I used plenty of spray, care and a fresh microfiber towel each time I applied the detail spray. After three months there were considerably more spider webs on the tailgate then the two rear panels. My conclusion, the spray does provide a just washed/waxed looked but you do run the risk of scratcing the paint. I keep some spray in my truck and use it to remove bird droppings, sap, etc and ONLY hit the spot I need, not the entire panel. I can tell you the results when used in that manner have been ok.

 

I know the pain of washing your truck only to wake up to it covered with a yellow haze! I use my california duster and call it done. It's a dark truck and I knew what I was getting into when I bought it.