Quick wipe down of exterior

1013mm · 08-27-2009, 06:33 PM

So what is the best way and some good products to use to wipe down the exterior of a car like say for example just before a photoshoot. I’ve been washing my car every time before a photoshoot……. What’s a quick fix?

Lester · 08-27-2009, 08:19 PM

Zaino Z-6 Gloss Enhancer Detail Spray and Zaino Z-CS Clear Seal

Lionel Hutz · 08-27-2009, 09:12 PM

No such thing. If you wipe down your car without a wash, you'll swirl and scratch your paint. Detail sprays are really best saved for touchup of bird bombs and use on clean paint (e.g., a car that's been sitting in a sealed garage, or a just-washed car at an auto show).

BMW86 · 08-27-2009, 10:01 PM

you still need to wash imho

Lester · 08-27-2009, 10:35 PM

Sorry - I thought you meant after the wash.

imoz · 08-27-2009, 10:40 PM

Optimum Instant Detailer, Poorboy's Spray and Wipe, etc. I've been using Poorboy's Spray and Gloss to wipe down my car each night this week and its been working well.

BlackjackMulligan · 08-28-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed 2.0

No such thing. If you wipe down your car without a wash, you'll swirl and scratch your paint. Detail sprays are really best saved for touchup of bird bombs and use on clean paint (e.g., a car that's been sitting in a sealed garage, or a just-washed car at an auto show).

+1

The only that that I'd MAYBE do is if the car had been washed recently, say the day before, then as long as there's no dirt on it and a fresh coat of your favorite LSP I'd dust it with a California car duster type duster. Even this isn't ideal, but every once in a while would be ok IMHO.

CrazyIvan · 08-28-2009, 11:49 PM

Being a dark-colored car I would take a very cautious approach (mine is BSM). Better safe than sorry - do a quick wash, Z6 and you are ready. But I wouldnt recommend spreading the dust/dirt around despite all the claims.

jibaholic101 · 08-29-2009, 01:51 AM

as far as a quick detailer, i use optimum no rinse diluted to what the instructions are, it works great.

griots makes a good quick detailer as well

esses · 08-30-2009, 10:19 AM

Water+z7, then z8.

Greg@DetailedImage · 08-30-2009, 02:29 PM

So many great options out there. If you are looking to add some more shine then I would Optimum (OPT) Car Wax - 17 oz or the Blackfire Deep Gloss Spray with Polycharger - 16 oz. Both of those products will add more gloss to the surface and some protection! Let me know if you'd like any other recommendations.

Greg @ DI

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Lionel Hutz Lieutenant 228 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '24 X5 50e Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	No such thing. If you wipe down your car without a wash, you'll swirl and scratch your paint. Detail sprays are really best saved for touchup of bird bombs and use on clean paint (e.g., a car that's been sitting in a sealed garage, or a just-washed car at an auto show).
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	you still need to wash imho
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Sorry - I thought you meant after the wash.
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imoz Private 6 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly burbs iTrader: (0)	Optimum Instant Detailer, Poorboy's Spray and Wipe, etc. I've been using Poorboy's Spray and Gloss to wipe down my car each night this week and its been working well.
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CrazyIvan Lieutenant 29 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Being a dark-colored car I would take a very cautious approach (mine is BSM). Better safe than sorry - do a quick wash, Z6 and you are ready. But I wouldnt recommend spreading the dust/dirt around despite all the claims. __________________
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jibaholic101 Brigadier General 159 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	as far as a quick detailer, i use optimum no rinse diluted to what the instructions are, it works great. griots makes a good quick detailer as well __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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esses • 19 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Water+z7, then z8. __________________
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Greg@DetailedImage 125 Rep 3,515 Posts Drives: clean and protected Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	So many great options out there. If you are looking to add some more shine then I would Optimum (OPT) Car Wax - 17 oz or the Blackfire Deep Gloss Spray with Polycharger - 16 oz. Both of those products will add more gloss to the surface and some protection! Let me know if you'd like any other recommendations. Greg @ DI
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