Recommendations on spray wax - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bigwayne3000 · 09-10-2015, 01:18 PM

I had plasti dip on my roof which I did way too thin so I had to use Xylene to get it off, took forever. Afterwards I had bad residue so I used Dawn and foamed the whole care before washing with Adams car wash. Now that I Dawn'd it, I imagine I took off the wax that was previously there, or what ever was left since the car is almost 5 years old and I hadn't waxed it myself previously... Long story short, my question is this...

I don't have a PC nor the time to do a correct polish and wax but I want some sealant. Can I clay my car then use a half decent spray wax? Any recommendations for spray waxes?

motorhead · 09-10-2015, 01:23 PM

Check this out.
http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...k-sealant.html

bigwayne3000 · 09-10-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

Check this out.
http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...k-sealant.html

Thanks! How do you feel about the H2O sealant or whatever it is called? Could I use that instead of this or us that over this quick sealant?

CamaroJim56 · 09-10-2015, 03:38 PM

Love Meguiars Spray Wax.

Joseph1LE · 09-10-2015, 05:37 PM

Adams, Megs, JaxWax, Blackfire, pretty much all the major brands do the job for me when it comes to a spray wax. It's one of those things I don't really overthink. I typically only use a spray wax to freshen up the car when needed, not as a sole LSP after a detail. So any reputable brand does the job for me. Haven't tried one that I felt was significantly different or better/worse than another. Currently I have a bottle of JaxWax spray wax that I really have liked, so I may stick with it.

theragtopguy · 09-10-2015, 06:18 PM

I love the Turtlewax Ice!! Easy to apply and leaves a great shine......plus water beads right up...

Nor Cal ZL1 · 09-10-2015, 10:01 PM

http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-crystal-seal.html

joeybsyc · 09-10-2015, 10:24 PM

Meguiars Ultimate Spray Wax, or Meguiars Gold Class spray wax are both excellent and easy to find.

JTruck · 09-11-2015, 12:17 PM

Optimum

bigwayne3000 · 09-11-2015, 12:19 PM

So, Adams' exterior sealant and the H2O Gloss stuff for all intents and purposes wax and the same stuff at Turtle Wax Ice? Like I wouldn't get any benefits out of doing Turtle Wax Ice then going over with Adams H2O stuff right?

JTruck · 09-11-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

So, Adams' exterior sealant and the H2O Gloss stuff for all intents and purposes wax and the same stuff at Turtle Wax Ice? Like I wouldn't get any benefits out of doing Turtle Wax Ice then going over with Adams H2O stuff right?

Turtle wax is crap, get that off your vehicle if you value the worth of it.

bigwayne3000 · 09-11-2015, 04:53 PM

It isn't on my car, right now nothing is and I don't have the time or money to spend on fully correcting my paint so I just want something. I think in terms of ease of use I might go with the Adams H2O stuff. Thanks for your help!

BOSS_HOSS · 09-11-2015, 05:45 PM

Before jumping to conclusions with Adam's...which seems to be the standard around here. I would check out reviews a detailersdomain, live2detail, autopia, and detailedimage. Adam's makes good detail spray...haven't found better, but that's where it ends (in my opinion).

Joe M 2012 2SS · 09-11-2015, 07:49 PM

A spray wax isn't going to give you much durability in terms of how long it lasts, most will be around a 2-3 weeks.
For quality and price Optimum is hard to beat for a spray wax, and will last around 2 months if your washing using non-lsp stripping cleaners like the Adams you have.

If your going with Adams HGG, you'll need at least 2 plush microfibers, I think 3 is better to alternate the wet towel. The Rag Company Everest 800 or 1100 are the best value I've found for a quality plush microfiber. You'll need to wash these only with other microfiber towels, with a detergent that is dye free, fabric softener free. These are sold at most stores and are labeled "free & clear". Also when ordering from Adams, be sure to use discount code "Camaro5" for a 10% discount, if their not running a sale when you order.

If your car hasn't been waxed or protected for 5 years, it definitely needs claying after washing to remove stuck on contaminates. Traditional clay will work, but a clay alternative, like the speedy prep towel, is much faster and easier, but costs more. You can pick up a meguiars or mothers clay kit at Wal-Mart for around $20.

09-10-2015, 01:18 PM	#1
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Recommendations on spray wax I had plasti dip on my roof which I did way too thin so I had to use Xylene to get it off, took forever. Afterwards I had bad residue so I used Dawn and foamed the whole care before washing with Adams car wash. Now that I Dawn'd it, I imagine I took off the wax that was previously there, or what ever was left since the car is almost 5 years old and I hadn't waxed it myself previously... Long story short, my question is this... I don't have a PC nor the time to do a correct polish and wax but I want some sealant. Can I clay my car then use a half decent spray wax? Any recommendations for spray waxes?

09-10-2015, 03:38 PM	#4
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,606	Love Meguiars Spray Wax. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

09-10-2015, 05:37 PM	#5
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Adams, Megs, JaxWax, Blackfire, pretty much all the major brands do the job for me when it comes to a spray wax. It's one of those things I don't really overthink. I typically only use a spray wax to freshen up the car when needed, not as a sole LSP after a detail. So any reputable brand does the job for me. Haven't tried one that I felt was significantly different or better/worse than another. Currently I have a bottle of JaxWax spray wax that I really have liked, so I may stick with it. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

09-10-2015, 06:18 PM	#6
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	I love the Turtlewax Ice!! Easy to apply and leaves a great shine......plus water beads right up... __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

09-10-2015, 10:24 PM	#8
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	Meguiars Ultimate Spray Wax, or Meguiars Gold Class spray wax are both excellent and easy to find. __________________

09-10-2015, 01:23 PM	#2
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Check this out. http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...k-sealant.html

09-10-2015, 10:01 PM	#7
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-crystal-seal.html

09-11-2015, 12:17 PM	#9
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Optimum __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

09-11-2015, 12:19 PM	#10
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	So, Adams' exterior sealant and the H2O Gloss stuff for all intents and purposes wax and the same stuff at Turtle Wax Ice? Like I wouldn't get any benefits out of doing Turtle Wax Ice then going over with Adams H2O stuff right?

09-11-2015, 04:53 PM	#12
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	It isn't on my car, right now nothing is and I don't have the time or money to spend on fully correcting my paint so I just want something. I think in terms of ease of use I might go with the Adams H2O stuff. Thanks for your help!

09-11-2015, 05:45 PM	#13
BOSS_HOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 151	Before jumping to conclusions with Adam's...which seems to be the standard around here. I would check out reviews a detailersdomain, live2detail, autopia, and detailedimage. Adam's makes good detail spray...haven't found better, but that's where it ends (in my opinion). __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 1 7/8" Long Tube American Racing Headers w/high flow cats, Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Shifter, JRE 445 Street Cam Package tuned via SCT, Pedders Street 1 Kit.

09-11-2015, 07:49 PM	#14
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	A spray wax isn't going to give you much durability in terms of how long it lasts, most will be around a 2-3 weeks. For quality and price Optimum is hard to beat for a spray wax, and will last around 2 months if your washing using non-lsp stripping cleaners like the Adams you have. If your going with Adams HGG, you'll need at least 2 plush microfibers, I think 3 is better to alternate the wet towel. The Rag Company Everest 800 or 1100 are the best value I've found for a quality plush microfiber. You'll need to wash these only with other microfiber towels, with a detergent that is dye free, fabric softener free. These are sold at most stores and are labeled "free & clear". Also when ordering from Adams, be sure to use discount code "Camaro5" for a 10% discount, if their not running a sale when you order. If your car hasn't been waxed or protected for 5 years, it definitely needs claying after washing to remove stuck on contaminates. Traditional clay will work, but a clay alternative, like the speedy prep towel, is much faster and easier, but costs more. You can pick up a meguiars or mothers clay kit at Wal-Mart for around $20. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.