Christian
This is the first time I've tried a waterless wash/wax spray. Prior to this I'd been using my power washer/foam gun to wash the car, which worked well but was a lot of work to not even get a "fresh wax" look. My initial concern with waterless wash/wax was that it wouldn't really "clean" the car but just cover up or spread around the ick. Additionally, I wasn't confident it would clean glass as well as a wash or glass cleaner. After reading the reviews of several different sprays though, I decided it would be worth a shot. This one stood out from the others in the reviews -it seemed to give consistent results and not leave streaks behind. And yes, it worked exactly as expected. Easy to apply, and the instructions were straightforward.
There's a lot of physical labor that goes into getting it done correctly (that or I'm fat), but I still took some shortcuts. I sprayed larger areas and then wiped them down, opposed to the recommended 'small' areas. As long as you move quick enough with the drying, it doesn't seem to make a difference. It certainly sped things up and I still got great results (no streaks, no gunk left behind, great shine). Funny story: When I was working on the hood, I set the bottle down on a section that I'd already waxed. The bottle slid off the hood lol. That would not have happened on an unwaxed section. Slick, shiny, and appears to cover up swirls.
My compact SUV used up about half the bottle for one wax. I applied it in my garage, at night, with no issues. My car is black so, if there were going to be any issues applying it, it would've happened to me. I went through 6 of the 12"x12" microfiber cloths (3 wet, 3 dry) that I purchased for this. The wet ones were nice and dirty which was a relief given my initial concerns. The glass was spotless. 0 streaks. Since I was applying it in a half-lit garage, there were a couple spots that I touched up on, but that was likely user error and had nothing to do with the product.
Depending on how long it lasts (this is Day 1), this could be a product that I use long term. I saw one review that said it lasted two months, but with their being rain and snow in my area I'm interested to see how long it lasts. If it lasts a month I'll be more than happy. I'll update this when it's time to re-apply the next coat. So far though, easily a 10/10. Hopefully they start selling refills of this in Gallon size, because 16oz won't last long.
| Manufacturer | SHINE ARMOR |
|---|---|
| Brand | SHINE ARMOR |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 9.88 x 4.37 x 2.64 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | FQC-16 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FQC-16 |
