Auto show maint spray wax. What has the most filler

**jk2paintworx@ho** · 01-30-2012, 12:39 AM

I have been doing new car auto show detailing and show maintenance for several years and have used some different detail sprays and one step waxes to get a quick shine. It is not your typical detailing where there is a big concern about long lasting sealants... They are brand new cars under bright lights and we need something that is easy to work with and adds depth to the paint. Most of the detail sprays work great for wiping down cars but does anyone know of a product that would cut down on the number of cars that need to be waxed. The black cars usually need to be waxed but the lighter colors are more forgiving. I have been detailing in the high end market for many years and I am not familiar with the shortcut products but this is a situation that would be nice to save some steps since we will have around 70 cars at this years show. A nice spray wax that has some filler for the light scratches would be great.

**Woody Wax** · 01-30-2012, 07:10 AM

Although itâ€™s not a detail spray as such, I`ve been using 3D Express Wax for this exact purpose lately with very good results. Has ok filling ability a nice deep shine and actually lasts awhile.

Although not strictly a WOWO product it can be applied quickly with a little practice, alternatively I have used Autoglym SRP in the past as a hand polish/glaze. Iâ€™ve also used Chem Guys ONE waterless wash as a quick clean detail spray and the clay in it also helps mask a few imperfections at the same time.

Hope it helps

Cheers Daniel

**Dan** · 01-30-2012, 01:19 PM

I`ve tried about a dozen or so spray waxes, the best fillers are Megs Ultimate Spray Wax and Optimum Car Wax. Both fill light micro-marring very well.

**David Fermani** · 01-30-2012, 09:21 PM

This one seemed to be the choice at this year`s Detroit Auto Show:

Every car was marred to high hell too....

**imported_Larry A** · 01-30-2012, 10:12 PM

Last year at the Chicago show they used Meguiars products , either Final Inspection or Last Detail.

**jk2paintworx@ho** · 01-30-2012, 10:53 PM

Any of you guys have auto show detailing experience? Its a different game than the high end jobs I usually do. It seems to be all about production and figuring out a solid system. Fast and easy products help out

**jk2paintworx@ho** · 01-30-2012, 11:08 PM

has anyone tried rapid response detail wax

**David Fermani** · 01-30-2012, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by jk2paintworx@ho

Any of you guys have auto show detailing experience? Its a different game than the high end jobs I usually do. It seems to be all about production and figuring out a solid system. Fast and easy products help out

Correct me if I`m wrong, but aren`t just just wiping cars down all day?

Or are your pre-show prepping them?

**C. Charles Hahn** · 01-30-2012, 11:37 PM

I`ve often wondered what they do after hours at a show like NAIAS... if I were a manufacturer, I`d want the "detail crew" to come in after each day, vacuum out/wipe down interiors and apply a fresh coat of something (probably just a glaze in that instance) to the paint on all the cars just to warm them over.

But then I`m sure the purpose of some manufacturers only showing off white and silver is their idea of avoiding the expense.Not like the effect lasts long anyway.

Notably some of the manufacturers had a different crew of detailers working than the one we saw with the CarBrite bottle -- unfortunately their QDs were in unmarked bottles so I have no idea what they were using. I do remember seeing Meg`s Last Touch in use a couple years ago too... so it`s probably just down to whoever is the lowest bid for chemicals.

**jk2paintworx@ho** · 01-31-2012, 12:59 AM

Once the show starts its simply going through and wiping off popcorn fingerprints. The hard part is getting all of the cars up to a good standard. It is a different type of detailing since the car just sits on the carpet for the duration. The tire tread and wheel wells get dressing and the paint treatment depends upon the color and lighting. We usually do around 60 cars and probably 10 will need hand waxed and 5 will need machine polished but most can be taken care of with a wipe down spray. I work for several manufacturers and it all depends on the local dealership as to what condition the cars will be in. I have been doing it for 3 years and I look forward to it every season. It is a change of pace compared to spending several days on a restoration detail to go in and knock out 60 cars with a small crew. We usually get to the show on move in day and help with the show guys from the manufacturers settin up the displays and then we detail cars all night. The only people there after dinner are detailers and security guards. I wouldnt wanna do it every day but its fun once a year.

**jfelbab** · 01-31-2012, 08:21 AM

Years back I used to use #7 at the show to cover up any light marring I had missed on my MR2. Since then, I`ve tried many of the newer polymer based maintenance waxes and didn`t care for most of them. I get the impression that they look really great after 8-12 hours but are not showing their best immediately after application. Not fully cross-linked or cured I guess. So I don`t use the maintenance waxes at the show. I use either Final Inspection or Last Touch. Both seem to provide adequate filling of any light marring and a great gloss. Both are fast and easy, remove fingerprints and smudges well and don`t deter from the appearance I`ve spent hours on refining prior to the show. Both leave the paint looking like it is still wet from the paint booth.

**Barry Theal** · 01-31-2012, 08:55 AM

If the cars are gonna stay in doors. Pledge for the win. It will fill like crazy and leave the car with insane gloss.

Disclaimer : I do not do this, but in the years of high volume when cars ran threw the block this stuff was the best. It will in no way harm paint, but you may look like a hack. I would conceal the label from people like David taking pictures for there amusement! The shiit works! Have fun. Car show are a blast!

**usdm** · 01-31-2012, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dan

I`ve tried about a dozen or so spray waxes, the best fillers are Megs Ultimate Spray Wax and Optimum Car Wax. Both fill light micro-marring very well.

I like OCW as well, but I dont find that it hides as well as

Auto Magic Hydro shine. Maybe because I still have the original formula?

**Dan** · 02-01-2012, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by usdm

I like OCW as well, but I dont find that it hides as well as

Auto Magic Hydro shine. Maybe because I still have the original formula?

Doesn`t Hydro shine have the patented Jeff Suggs juice in it?

**MichaelM** · 02-01-2012, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Barry Theal

If the cars are gonna stay in doors. Pledge for the win. It will fill like crazy and leave the car with insane gloss.

Disclaimer : I do not do this, but in the years of high volume when cars ran threw the block this stuff was the best. It will in no way harm paint, but you may look like a hack. I would conceal the label from people like David taking pictures for there amusement! The shiit works! Have fun. Car show are a blast!

Stoner`s Trim Shine or similar works as well. Just don`t let anyone touch it! ha