TGates
09-05-2006, 09:43 AM
I`m just curious what QD those of us who still cherish a good ole pure carnauba like to use after washing to renew gloss, slickness, etc.
Number one for me is probably Griot`s Speed Shine. I love the heck out of it. It has never streaked for me (although I never QD under direct sun), it wipes clean right away, has no alcohol content, smells AWESOME (this is a big deal to me, as much time as I spend QDing), and is pretty slick. It`s also pretty thick for a QD so I feel safe using it on moderately dusty surfaces. The actual carnauba content is pretty low, as in < 1%, but I still wouldn`t use it between layers of sealant. It adds a LITTLE shine, but mostly I feel it doesn`t take away, or add anything, to the finish, except for making it clean again. I like to let my LSP do the shining.
Number two is Sonus Carnauba Spritz. It`s equally as easy to use as Speed Shine, but I go through a 16 ounce bottle of QD so fast my head spins, so it`s not really cost effective for me to keep this on the shelf, AHEM DAVID :o It has the same grade of carnauba as P21S/S100 and is very user friendly, slick, etc. All the good stuff, just too small of a bottle.
I love Pinnacle CM, but I consider that more of a spray wax than a QD. One Grand Show Off is awesome, but can be a little hard to work with. EFCP was nice, but a little thin in consistency for my likings.
Number one for me is probably Griot`s Speed Shine. I love the heck out of it. It has never streaked for me (although I never QD under direct sun), it wipes clean right away, has no alcohol content, smells AWESOME (this is a big deal to me, as much time as I spend QDing), and is pretty slick. It`s also pretty thick for a QD so I feel safe using it on moderately dusty surfaces. The actual carnauba content is pretty low, as in < 1%, but I still wouldn`t use it between layers of sealant. It adds a LITTLE shine, but mostly I feel it doesn`t take away, or add anything, to the finish, except for making it clean again. I like to let my LSP do the shining.
Number two is Sonus Carnauba Spritz. It`s equally as easy to use as Speed Shine, but I go through a 16 ounce bottle of QD so fast my head spins, so it`s not really cost effective for me to keep this on the shelf, AHEM DAVID :o It has the same grade of carnauba as P21S/S100 and is very user friendly, slick, etc. All the good stuff, just too small of a bottle.
I love Pinnacle CM, but I consider that more of a spray wax than a QD. One Grand Show Off is awesome, but can be a little hard to work with. EFCP was nice, but a little thin in consistency for my likings.