Spray&Gloss vs Spray&Wipe

Gig103 · 07-28-2009, 03:51 PM

I bought some Spray&Wipe a while ago and liked it, but didn't want to waste my limited 16oz. So on my next purchase I decided to buy the 32oz Spray&Gloss for post-wash detail.

I'll be honest, though, I haven't really seen a difference, including doing a side by side (half hood wiped down, half not). I was wondering if anyone else felt the same way?

I might just buy more S&W instead, since it's the same price as the gloss, and use the S&W as a post-wash wipedown. I would feel more comfortable doing this anyway, I think, because it's designed with the extra lubrication for a dry car in mind.

Detailed Image · 07-28-2009, 05:13 PM

Poorboy's Spray & Wipe is heavier on the cleaners than Spray & Gloss, which is what makes it more effective at removing a light dusting or using it to remove bird dropping etchings, etc. S&W has no gloss enhancers or protection with it. S&W also makes for a good clay bar lubricant, which can be used diluted down even at a 1 to 1 ratio.

Spray & Gloss will add some shine to the paint as well as a thin layer of protection. It has some polymers in it which can help extend the life of your sealant or wax. Spray & Gloss should be applied to an already clean surface, where as Spray & Wipe could be applied on a layer dust.

Hope this helps,

George

Gig103 · 07-28-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks, George, I reread my post and realized it wasn't clear what I was asking.

In my opinion, the Spray & Gloss doesn't really seem to add any shine or gloss. My side-by-side wasn't comparing Wipe vs Gloss, but Gloss vs. no QD. I was wondering if others thought the same? I also don't have any comparison with other QD as to how it should "shine" when finished.

Bobble · 07-31-2009, 03:27 PM

I'd have to disagree with your findings. I see some significant gloss after S&G application on a clean freshly washed surface. I keep S&W plus an MF towel in the trunk net for mainly bird bombs to prevent any etchings. I bought one 16oz bottle of each and have been buying the refills as it's more cost effective, probably two to one on the S&G refills over S&W.

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Gig103 Major 70 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	Spray&Gloss vs Spray&Wipe I bought some Spray&Wipe a while ago and liked it, but didn't want to waste my limited 16oz. So on my next purchase I decided to buy the 32oz Spray&Gloss for post-wash detail. I'll be honest, though, I haven't really seen a difference, including doing a side by side (half hood wiped down, half not). I was wondering if anyone else felt the same way? I might just buy more S&W instead, since it's the same price as the gloss, and use the S&W as a post-wash wipedown. I would feel more comfortable doing this anyway, I think, because it's designed with the extra lubrication for a dry car in mind. __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	Poorboy's Spray & Wipe is heavier on the cleaners than Spray & Gloss, which is what makes it more effective at removing a light dusting or using it to remove bird dropping etchings, etc. S&W has no gloss enhancers or protection with it. S&W also makes for a good clay bar lubricant, which can be used diluted down even at a 1 to 1 ratio. Spray & Gloss will add some shine to the paint as well as a thin layer of protection. It has some polymers in it which can help extend the life of your sealant or wax. Spray & Gloss should be applied to an already clean surface, where as Spray & Wipe could be applied on a layer dust. Hope this helps, George
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Gig103 Major 70 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	Thanks, George, I reread my post and realized it wasn't clear what I was asking. In my opinion, the Spray & Gloss doesn't really seem to add any shine or gloss. My side-by-side wasn't comparing Wipe vs Gloss, but Gloss vs. no QD. I was wondering if others thought the same? I also don't have any comparison with other QD as to how it should "shine" when finished. __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I'd have to disagree with your findings. I see some significant gloss after S&G application on a clean freshly washed surface. I keep S&W plus an MF towel in the trunk net for mainly bird bombs to prevent any etchings. I bought one 16oz bottle of each and have been buying the refills as it's more cost effective, probably two to one on the S&G refills over S&W.
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