Dont use Aquawax as a drying aid... It will cloud your paint...

Ive got to say from my experience using AW on my car as a drying aid I see no degradation of the metallic flake either. I dunno, until it bites me I will forever use it also. That or D156 for me! They have proven to me over and over that drying is easier/faster/better shine when using one or the other.
 
A lot of this has to do with the developing popularity and ease of use of spray-on protection products, while shelving detail sprays...which have become less and less popular....the theory being "hey why not add layers of protection too".

This is old stuff and really not news. I'm guilty myself dropping conventional detail spray post wash.. in lieu of the waterless washes which are primarily cleaners and not spray on sealants or waxes and thus can be used endlessly without adding layer after layer of that coveted protection everybody is so nuts over. I mean hell, the new norm is topping coatings for goodness sake which is ridiculous.

This is the perfect example of layering beyond what's recommended just because its easy.

Using waterless wash products like poor boys spray and wipe (that doesn't leave anything behind) or even old fashioned detail sprays...do have one "clear" advantage over spray on sealants /waxes..and its a difference you can see over time.
 
silverfox said:
A lot of this has to do with the developing popularity and ease of use of spray-on protection products, while shelving detail sprays...which have become less and less popular....the theory being "hey why not add layers of protection too".

This is old stuff and really not news. I'm guilty myself dropping conventional detail spray post wash.. in lieu of the waterless washes which are primarily cleaners and not spray on sealants or waxes and thus can be used endlessly without adding layer after layer of that coveted protection everybody is so nuts over. I mean hell, the new norm is topping coatings for goodness sake which is ridiculous.

This is the perfect example of layering beyond what's recommended just because its easy.

Using waterless wash products like poor boys spray and wipe (that doesn't leave anything behind) or even old fashioned detail sprays...do have one "clear" advantage over spray on sealants /waxes..and its a difference you can see over time.
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Where would UWW+ fall into? It leaves something behind...


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I think UWW would not be considered a sealant or wax, but a great cleaner that has poly charger in it...so its more palatable in terms of repeated application. I think its an excellent choice.
 
I'm thinking UWW or ONR just to rid the pesky water spots; as far as shine my 601/105 combo is great!:xyxthumbs:
 
Wow, this thread is getting a lot of action. I don't particularly like using AW as a drying aid, but I have trouble imagining it building up and becoming cloudy.

I'd just like to make an observation about the DG response. Years ago when the forum world was a bit smaller, and perhaps the detailing product universe was a bit smaller, I would read about people calling the Meguiar's help line and getting differing or even conflicting answers about products/application depending on who they talked to.

Well, sure, not everyone who manned that help line was Mike Phillips, they all had different levels of experience, training, product knowledge, opinions, fatigue, etc.

I notice the DG response was not personalized, not one of the "Brothers" of Brothers Research, it was simply signed "Duragloss". Duragloss is an OTC product, I can only imagine how many emails/calls they get from people who are less adept/educated than the typical AGO or detailing forum member, and I think the answer has to be looked at in that light--trying to quickly solve a typical problem (overapplication) and move on to the next email.

I mean, isn't overapplication of any product a typical newb error? The DG rep may have simply assumed that the OP had unbuffed product, etc. All I'm saying is not to take an email answer with a generic signature too literally or read too much into it when the DG rep really had no idea the skill level of the person on the other end.
 
From description: "Duragloss Aquawax is formulated to wax after washing in one easy step" and "Aquawax is designed for a post-wash touch-up, it makes an incredible topper" this is not drying aid it's after wash.
 
Mikas46 said:
From description: "Duragloss Aquawax is formulated to wax after washing in one easy step" and "Aquawax is designed for a post-wash touch-up, it makes an incredible topper" this is not drying aid it's after wash.
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That's really splitting hairs. BTW--it's called AQUAwax because it'd supposed to be used while the car is still wet. From the bottle: "Duragloss AW can also be applied to a dry surface one section at a time and buffed to a durable, high gloss shine"

PS I think this is the first time a mfr. gave us the forum abbreviation (AW) right on the bottle, LOL

EDIT: If I wasn't clear enough, the actual numbered directions on the bottle are:

1. SHAKE WELL
2. Wash and rinse entire vehicle.
3. Spray Aquawax to one section at a time, then wipe dry with a soft cotton cloth... (etc.)

The implication being that you leave the vehicle wet, spray the AW, THEN dry.
 
No doubt many factors can alter-change a product's behavior qualities.

Temps-humidty, winds, interactions with other products, towels used, even how towels were cleaned. Age of product, how it was applied-removed, temps of paint, shade-sun, on and on the list goes.

While I myself don't regularly use AW as a drying aid, this in no way means I dislike the product, or feel it in anyway it fails on such claims, quite the opposite.

Having never really used it much that way, I probably don't know what the heck I'm doing, but used as a detailer spray, I'm very happy with the results I get. It works fast, works very nicely, and protects better than many other detailer sprays out there.

Top that off with a nice smell, and a very fair price, I will always be a come back customer of this product.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
That's really splitting hairs. BTW--it's called AQUAwax because it'd supposed to be used while the car is still wet. From the bottle: "Duragloss AW can also be applied to a dry surface one section at a time and buffed to a durable, high gloss shine"

PS I think this is the first time a mfr. gave us the forum abbreviation (AW) right on the bottle, LOL

EDIT: If I wasn't clear enough, the actual numbered directions on the bottle are:

1. SHAKE WELL
2. Wash and rinse entire vehicle.
3. Spray Aquawax to one section at a time, then wipe dry with a soft cotton cloth... (etc.)

The implication being that you leave the vehicle wet, spray the AW, THEN dry.
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Bingo!

Can't be any clearer than that.
 
Not sure if it's a good idea but my bottle of AW is cut 50/50 with UWW+. Before that I used to cut it with Adams QD. For me it just made it easier to work with and still looked good.
 
Just buy their 921 and cut it with the AW in 50/50.. Aka another reason to buy more DG product
 
spiralout462 said:
:iagree:

Maybe once a month or so for me.
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if one wants to use something with AW in it frequently but toned down a little, you can the DG rinseless wash diluted to a QD (3 ounces of product to 16 ounces of water)...
 
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