Detailing spray

[Gio G]

Hi all,

Currently using Megs Ultimate detail after washing the car, I have to admit, it does a great job and get good beading for over 3 weeks, even after washing. What do you professionals recommend? Is the polymer based sprays better than the wax sprays.

[Jd27]

As a general rule, sealants last longer than waxes. To get the best out of your detailing spray you should be using it in conjunction with a sealant. I use the zaino range. I apply 3 coats of sealent when starting off and then apply one coat every 3/4 months using z8 spray after washing and z6 spray in between washes. You'll find the the shine and the beading will last for months rather than weeks.

Megs have some sealents as well so I recommend doing at least one coat after your next wash, before using detailing spray. Remember that less is more when applying sealants, you'll be surprised how little you use!

[Craikeybaby]

I prefer to use the polymer based ones for their anti static properties, but then the car is waxed and I don't really need to add extra gloss.

[Jd27]

Tbh to get best result you should, wash, clay, polish, then use sealant, then detailing spray. You'll be amazed by the results but will probably take you about 10 hours to do properly at a minimum

[Gio G]

Ok, my car is brand new, therefore I have been washing, polishing, then onto a detailer spray. Seems to be working ok, with good results..So looks like I am missing the sealant.. Like using Megs product, what should I use for sealant?

[RedSpiseeBalls]

Besides from the Megs range there are some other top quality paint sealants such as Chem guys Hybrid V7 and Auto Finesse Tough Coat

http://www.detailedclean.co.uk/detailing-sprays/ch...
http://www.detailedclean.co.uk/paint-sealants/auto...

Have a look at those. V7 is something I personally very much like.

[Gio G]

Anyone used Blackfire Wet Diamond as a sealer. It is one for the pro's, and not to be hand applied?

[Jd27]

Gio G said:

Ok, my car is brand new, therefore I have been washing, polishing, then onto a detailer spray. Seems to be working ok, with good results..So looks like I am missing the sealant.. Like using Megs product, what should I use for sealant?

Get some sealant on it asap to protect it, nothing like this would have been applied in the factory. I would personally recommend
1 bottle of Zaino Z2
1 bottle of Zaino Z6 detailing spray

If you can't be bothered doing layers of sealant (You'll need to buy Z-FX if you do), sub the Z2 sealant for Zaino CS

[RedSpiseeBalls]

Not used Black Fire Wet Diamond but I heard alot of good stuff about it on DW