Waterless Wash vs Quick Detailer

aa2033 · 04-25-2023, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by br438

Like others, I have found that CG Hydro line of products is not for me.

I just picked up Griot's "Speed Shine" and "Best of Show" detailer.

Used best of show when I got home. It was great.

Best of Show says it can be used in sunlight. I didn't, but... it was warm out, and panels were warm, and it was fine.

I don't know what's with the hydro line. I used the hydro quick detailer with ceramic (green liquid i think?) and it was very streaky and sticky. It was odd.

ONR or GTechniq QD are great.

DanG · 04-25-2023, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by br438

Like others, I have found that CG Hydro line of products is not for me.

I just picked up Griot's "Speed Shine" and "Best of Show" detailer.

Used best of show when I got home. It was great.

Best of Show says it can be used in sunlight. I didn't, but... it was warm out, and panels were warm, and it was fine.

Better yet is to use Groit’s new Ceramic Speed Shine: https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-speed-shine/

cbpip · 04-25-2023, 04:55 PM

You can make your own Elixir detailer that Carpro sells. 2oz of Reload, 2oz of ECH2O to 32oz of distilled water. This exactly what Carpro sells as Elixir no difference, called and confirmed with them.

This is a great detailer and far superior to most purchased. You are basically buying water when you purchase detailers over the counter.

br438 · 04-25-2023, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanG

Better yet is to use Groit’s new Ceramic Speed Shine: https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-speed-shine/

I saw that! I was tempted, but they say it needs 24hrs in the dry to cure. I rarely ever have that (no garage).

DanG · 04-25-2023, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by br438

I saw that! I was tempted, but they say it needs 24hrs in the dry to cure. I rarely ever have that (no garage).

Ceramic Speed Shine doesn’t have a cure time. Spray it on and wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth.

1209582 · 04-25-2023, 06:16 PM

gtechniq quick detailer or rupes m606

P1 · 04-25-2023, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james1138

Is ONR safe for cars with a ceramic coating?

This made me giggle...

br438 · 04-25-2023, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanG

Ceramic Speed Shine doesn’t have a cure time. Spray it on and wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth.

If you're talking about Griot's Ceramic Speed Shine, it does have a cure time. As stated by the company on the bottle and the Q&A on the product website.

scroll down to Q&A on the product page, and you'll find it. Wouldn't want anyone to be misinformed.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-speed-shine/

DanG · 04-25-2023, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by br438

If you're talking about Griot's Ceramic Speed Shine, it does have a cure time. As stated by the company on the bottle and the Q&A on the product website.

scroll down to Q&A on the product page, and you'll find it. Wouldn't want anyone to be misinformed.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-speed-shine/

J stand corrected. Interesting since I have been at Groit’s several times (including a demo last weekend) and they have never mentioned a curing time.

Tejas1836 · 04-25-2023, 10:10 PM

I don't think it has to cure, but allow to cure for 24 hours for "maximum" results

DanG · 04-25-2023, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tejas1836

I don't think it has to cure, but allow to cure for 24 hours for "maximum" results

The only product that Groit’s mentioned that had a curing time was the Best of Show wax. It had a 30 minutes cure time before you were supposed to buff it off.

Tejas1836 · 04-26-2023, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanG

The only product that Groit’s mentioned that had a curing time was the Best of Show wax. It had a 30 minutes cure time before you were supposed to buff it off.

OK, what I'm referring to, for the Ceramic Speed Shine, is their instructions for curing after buffing it off, which you are suppossed to immediately do.

Game · 04-29-2023, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbpip

You can make your own Elixir detailer that Carpro sells. 2oz of Reload, 2oz of ECH2O to 32oz of distilled water. This exactly what Carpro sells as Elixir no difference, called and confirmed with them.

This is a great detailer and far superior to most purchased. You are basically buying water when you purchase detailers over the counter.

Do you use it as a QD or drying aid?

snakes1021 · 04-29-2023, 03:04 AM

I have zero issues with the CG hydro stuff after I actually followed the directions. Well.... I take that back, they have a new waterless wash that Im not quite a fan of, Hydroglide. the older waterless wash called swift wipe works really well.

I mentioned in another thread it actually depends where you buy it. Outside of their actual site/stores the dilution ratios change. I tried stuff at form Walmart and got completely different results than i did form their actual store. The manager told me that its diluted differently for other retail stores.

But to each their own. Results may differ based on car color as well. Im happy with their products on both alpine white and glacier silver

04-25-2023, 04:55 PM	#25
cbpip Second Lieutenant 264 Rep 275 Posts Drives: BMW Z4C 3.0si 3 pedal Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E86C [10.00]	You can make your own Elixir detailer that Carpro sells. 2oz of Reload, 2oz of ECH2O to 32oz of distilled water. This exactly what Carpro sells as Elixir no difference, called and confirmed with them. This is a great detailer and far superior to most purchased. You are basically buying water when you purchase detailers over the counter.
	Appreciate 1 Game8158.00 Quote

04-25-2023, 06:16 PM	#28
1209582 First Lieutenant 822 Rep 345 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	gtechniq quick detailer or rupes m606
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-25-2023, 10:10 PM	#32
Tejas1836 Captain 1098 Rep 928 Posts Drives: 2023 X5MC Workmaster 75 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Tejas iTrader: (0)	I don't think it has to cure, but allow to cure for 24 hours for "maximum" results __________________ Two is One and One is None
	Appreciate 2 br438601.50 DanG11520.50 Quote

04-29-2023, 03:04 AM	#36
snakes1021 Private First Class 83 Rep 193 Posts Drives: M4 CS/ 440I gran coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX area iTrader: (0)	I have zero issues with the CG hydro stuff after I actually followed the directions. Well.... I take that back, they have a new waterless wash that Im not quite a fan of, Hydroglide. the older waterless wash called swift wipe works really well. I mentioned in another thread it actually depends where you buy it. Outside of their actual site/stores the dilution ratios change. I tried stuff at form Walmart and got completely different results than i did form their actual store. The manager told me that its diluted differently for other retail stores. But to each their own. Results may differ based on car color as well. Im happy with their products on both alpine white and glacier silver
	Appreciate 0 Quote