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I can +1 about BSD it has its pros and cons.

Any better alternative for next time? Or could just use a proper wax teehee..
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I quite like Meguiars Quick Spray Wax.

Also been testing out Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax which is super easy to apply using a microfibre pad, then buff off.
 
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I did not get on with BSD at all, not nice to apply and the only benefit was the fact it was hydrophobic. Using Valet Pro Citrus Bling now, it can be diluted so you can use it as a drying aid, clay lube etc. Using it diluted 1:3 to get water spots off the car as I dry it, buffs off easily.
 
I've still yet to find anything I prefer over Chemical Guys Speed Wipe. I use it after every wash and it's painless. No substitute for a proper wax though.
 
I'm not sure if this is for rinsing cars for assassination attempts!

After having a cheapo sprayer for years eventually fall to pieces I bought a Karcher one as they were a well known brand - I've since found its massively restrictive in terms of pressure (and I live in an extremely high pressure water area), and all in all far worse than the unbranded one it replaced.

Lets see if this one is any better!

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Following on from my discovery of wax post on the previous page, can anyone recommend a quick detailer spray that doesn't 'add' anything? Even the synthetic sprays from Chemical Guys and Megs still say they leave behind 'extra gloss and hydrophobic protection'.

I want something that will lubricate any quick wipe-down of the newly waxed car (eg after rain, trips out), that will not affect the existing wax, but that definitely won't try to 'add' things on top which would then affect the beading characteristics by imparting its own LSP layer. Any ideas please guys? Everything these days seems to be a sealant/cleaner/wax/silicone all in one, and Google just keeps returning results for LSP safe tar removers rather than QD. :o
 
New das21 rip off arrived today. Only a 720w motor but at £63 and with soft Mazda paint I thought it was well worth a shot.

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Haha yes I get all these with predictable regularity. Oh no, please do go on... I've not heard all those wonderfully sharp and witty remarks seven times today already.

To be fair the older men and women (even strangers) always stop to say what a wonderful job I'm doing and how it looks so very nice compared to the other cars in the street, so that's always pleasant to hear. It's a generational thing I think. Not many people my age are out cleaning the front, painting the fences and waxing the car like I do. They're all too busy on arseface or catching Pokemon or whatever. So maybe the older folks just get a wry smile out of it or something, I dunno.

BTW in answer to my own post about 'plain' QD sprays, I've ordered a gallon of Meguiar's M34 Final Inspection. It's exactly what I was after and is only £24 for a US gallon at CYC.
 
Bought this as I was buying some other items and wanted to see what the difference was like compared to the usual plain detergent (obviously no fabric softeners etc.)

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Ran a load of microfibres through and then tumbled on low, overall came out much fluffier than usual and certainly had brought the pile back up and removed the wax from the smaller ones I'd used for waxing. That said I generally found my microfibres have got a lot stiffer since moving to a hard water area - which is quite irritating!
 
Second time using bilt hamber auto wheel and more impressed this time.

Does require a brush but it's great at getting dust off and leaves a brilliant shine.
 
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