Aquawax 12h after Nuba, OK?

[ScottB]

I've used AW, Z8, FK425 and Hydro over carnauba and they all work fine. Z8 is my favorite, but they all look great. And, has been mentioned the new Souv. Spray Wax is a great carnauba booster.

I will agree with you there, Z8 outplays and outlasts AW specifically. I just dont get the hype with AW, after two bottles and more than adequate use it just isnt all that special. Maybe I've used to many products and truly can guage there look and longevity.

I have been using Z8 over Four Star for last several months, and I tell you a great look. For those liking of AW, you might wanna try the new Megs Ultimate Quick Detailer. Same look, same experiences, it doesnt however sheet water as originally offered.

 

[dengood1]

The more time #951(AW) sets, the better it looks. Far better look than FK IMO.

I don't know that AW looks a whole lot better than FK425, but AW definitely lasts a LOT longer-----probably a month or so. Water beads off the car like crazy after using AW, not so noticeable with FK425. FK425 is very slick, but AW is too. I just got through detailing my wifes car and I had her wipe off the misted AW, then I told her to flip the mf and wipe the same area and she replied "holy crap", that's slick! The mf was "grabbing" a little after the wash, but after applying the AW the car was super slick and glossy. I like them both, but give the nod to AW.

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I don't know that AW looks a whole lot better than FK425, but AW definitely lasts a LOT longer-----probably a month or so. Water beads off the car like crazy after using AW, not so noticeable with FK425. FK425 is very slick, but AW is too. I just got through detailing my wifes car and I had her wipe off the misted AW, then I told her to flip the mf and wipe the same area and she replied "holy crap", that's slick! The mf was "grabbing" a little after the wash, but after applying the AW the car was super slick and glossy. I like them both, but give the nod to AW.

Again keep in mind you are comparing a QD (425) and a spray sealant (AW).. In my opinion they should not be compared to each other..

It seems like anything in a spray bottle is easily mistaken for a QD, I just want to make sure if people are using this info to base a purchase on comparing AW and 425 is like comparing apples and oranges.

Please if considering an alternative or comparison for a FK product to AW#951, the correct FK product would be FX-100

 

[dengood1]

very true. I keep forgetting that AW is a spray sealant as it's so easy to use and is CHEAP! How does the FX100 compare to AW? How about CG's Blitz? Just curious.

For a QD, FK425 is hard to beat.

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

very true. I keep forgetting that AW is a spray sealant as it's so easy to use and is CHEAP! How does the FX100 compare to AW? How about CG's Blitz? Just curious.

Try not forget that considering using too frequently will cause paint color muting and even hazing... word on the street is to use it monthly.

As far as the FX-100, I will be doing a comp as soon as I order some.. Anyone else have a comparison of the FX-100 and AW?

 

[ScottB]

Again keep in mind you are comparing a QD (425) and a spray sealant (AW).. In my opinion they should not be compared to each other..

It seems like anything in a spray bottle is easily mistaken for a QD, I just want to make sure if people are using this info to base a purchase on comparing AW and 425 is like comparing apples and oranges.

Please if considering an alternative or comparison for a FK product to AW#951, the correct FK product would be FX-100

Is that really a fair comparision either ?? AW is much more like a qd'er than a spray sealant IMO. I would grab Opti-seal or Zaino CS (no buffing type products) before AW and the longevity of there protection is more than double that of AW. This is why I consistently offer AW, 425, Souveran Spray and others as qd'er+ type products.

I think most are noting the protection of whats UNDER the AW as wash after wash goes by or are readding (another coat) to it thus never noting if it truly gave up. If you have Collinite under AW, then how are you seriously going to tell when AW gave out and the Collinite is not protecting. Because the slickness and gloss drops off immediately after each wash. (well unless using Duragloss wash) If AW is so great a spray sealant, why are none using it alone and only one coat every 4-6 months like a wax or sealant ?? None are claying -- polishing --- and AW'ing alone ~~~

To me AW is simply a more potent Duragloss Fast Clean and mirrors the outcome, use, and longevity of FK425 to a absolute "t". They can call it a spray sealant, but its no DP Spray Sealant or Four Star UPPS either (buffing needed sealants).

My trouble with Duragloss sealants and sprays is they are vary Zaino-like from the original Zaino offerings. Almost exact copies including the somewhat plastic coating look. They make some nice wheel cleaners, interior cleaners and such, but there sealants and sprays are not top 5 offerings based upon the newer products hitting the market.

So is the new Megs Ultimate Quik Detailer and qd'er or spray sealant, description and use seem to suggest another AW offering ???? Remember some of this is marketing. Zaino calls their sealants polishes, in which they clearly arent. Dont you think after using AW that qd'er+ is a better description than true spray sealant ??

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Killr: I've had a different experience with AW, maybe because I wash with dg soap?

Although lately I have not given the AW a chance to show me it's durability, I have in the past.

 

[Surfer]

All I know is I get great durability out of AW using DG and PB's soaps. My truck hasn't been washed in over a month, and the AW layer I put on my bumper is still beading. Nice self-cleaning as well as the dirt just washes off in the rain. And when I stripped one of our cars with AIO, I used AW by itself and it was beading for a month and a half before I decided to just slap some Collinite on.

 

[ScottB]

I agree that Duragloss wash will or seems to boost their sealants and AW just as Zaino Z7 does. But who is running or willing to run just AW for the next several months after a good polish. (lets not hide that we each have umpteen levels of this or that underneath it currently)

 

[Surfer]

I agree that Duragloss wash will or seems to boost their sealants and AW just as Zaino Z7 does. But who is running or willing to run just AW for the next several months after a good polish. (lets not hide that we each have umpteen levels of this or that underneath it currently)

My bumper and glass have no layers, cleaned with AIO and that was it. Haven't even washed the truck in the last 5 weeks and it sits outside 24/7. Was still beading today from the rain, but no camera on me. I think I'll strip it in 3 sections, 1 side I'll do close to the end of the month, the middle done a month earlier, and the other side nothing and take pics.

 

[ScottB]

My bumper and glass have no layers, cleaned with AIO and that was it. Haven't even washed the truck in the last 5 weeks and it sits outside 24/7. Was still beading today from the rain, but no camera on me. I think I'll strip it in 3 sections, 1 side I'll do close to the end of the month, the middle done a month earlier, and the other side nothing and take pics.

Klasse AIO actually has an acrylic sealant built into it. As such, AW is bonding to it and not just to glass.

I again would ask, is anyone game to truly use AW alone for the next month, one time, and report the results. Car should be washed , clayed, and polished first. Then nothing but one coat of AW !

 

[Surfer]

Klasse AIO actually has an acrylic sealant built into it. As such, AW is bonding to it and not just to glass.

I again would ask, is anyone game to truly use AW alone for the next month, one time, and report the results. Car should be washed , clayed, and polished first. Then nothing but one coat of AW !

I'll strip with alky wipedown, and do 3 parts like above, but keep one of the sections like a couple days before I'll take a pic to compare new, month old, no AW on the bumper.