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Originally Posted by P's_Z Went to Advance auto and to my surprise they sell griot's speed shine there! Went ahead and bought it since all ive heard are good things

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Old 08-16-2013, 02:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Went to Advance auto and to my surprise they sell griot's speed shine there! Went ahead and bought it since all ive heard are good things about it! plus... $5 mail in rebate!!!
FYI; if you search 'advance auto coupons' you can purchase a bunch of stuff and get 30% off and pick up in store. I do it all the time. I bought the Griot microfibers, wash, clay bar, speed shine, wash mitt, waffle weave and used the coupon a bunch of times.
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FYI; if you search 'advance auto coupons' you can purchase a bunch of stuff and get 30% off and pick up in store. I do it all the time. I bought the Griot microfibers, wash, clay bar, speed shine, wash mitt, waffle weave and used the coupon a bunch of times.
Definetly will try this!!! Especially tomorrow being Saturday
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Used speed shine yesterday, was kind in a hurry so i used it after washing my car while still wet and was drying it. Surface feels more smooth though i do see some traces of streaks, but not a whole lot. Not sure if it was that i used too much or because i applied while the car was still wet. I did used a microfiber towel to go all over the car again after drying(to buff out the speed shine)

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What are your thoughts regarding applying speed shine after washing the car while still wet? Should i dry the car first, then apply speed shine with a MF towel? I do know that after applying speed shine i still have to buff it out.

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not too sure why you would want an over the counter solution, but I would echo other people's suggestions that you make sure, whatever you use, that the surface is clean before using the detailer. otherwise, you'll just be rubbing contaminants into your paint. you can do that using adam's waterless wash.
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I prefer Optimum, myself. Optimum no rinse is great as a waterless car wash, quick detailer, as well as clay lubricant.
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Thanks to all for you replies. And yes, my idea is to wash first, then use the QD for protection and some shine
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Our Detail Spray is the juice this company is built around. Our best selling product, by far!

After nearly 13 years with the same formula, we changed it back in February and now it's:
  • Slicker, so it works better as a clay bar lubricant.
  • Flashes faster, so it requires less wiping. Also works better as a drying agent because of this trait.
  • It now was WaxBoost technology in it, so it helps to extend the life of the wax/sealant that's on your paint.
It's not really a spray wax, but it has some of the characteristics of one.

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Our Detail Spray is the juice this company is built around. Our best selling product, by far!

After nearly 13 years with the same formula, we changed it back in February and now it's:
  • Slicker, so it works better as a clay bar lubricant.
  • Flashes faster, so it requires less wiping. Also works better as a drying agent because of this trait.
  • It now was WaxBoost technology in it, so it helps to extend the life of the wax/sealant that's on your paint.
It's not really a spray wax, but it has some of the characteristics of one.

I agree.. I would definately use this as my detail spray for in between waxes.
Smells great too!
Right before I dry my car, I lightly spray some all over the car, and it makes the drying process much easier.
As far as wax, I would not use a quick spray wax.
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