Fast Wax

[Dee]

I ran into my local Autozone store today, to pick up some more NXT Tech Wax. I discovered a new product called Fast-Wax. Unfortunately, it wasn't a Meguiar's product but the sales associate said that it would be safe to use in conjunction with my Meguiar's products. The FAST-WAX is supposed to clean and wax the car, without leaving swirl marks or scratches in your paint. Supposedly, its only used by NASCAR and is just now being launced in the retail market. My co-worker bought a can and says it works excellent, he stated that he uses it like a QD, or in between washe. Has anyone everheard of this product, or used it? If so, is it safe and can you use like QD.

(Edit: I removed the link to the website as this breaks forum rule #9 . See my post below.)


I was unable to get any meaningful information off of this site.
Also, does Meguiar's have anything comparable to this, something like an all in one system for maintenance of your car in-between washes. Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Dee

[Mike Phillips]

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[Mike Phillips]

Re: Fast Wax

Originally posted by Dee
IThe FAST-WAX is supposed to clean and wax the car, without leaving swirl marks or scratches in your paint. Supposedly, its only used by NASCAR and is just now being launched in the retail market. My co-worker bought a can and says it works excellent, he stated that he uses it like a QD, or in between washes. Has anyone ever heard of this product, or used it? If so, is it safe and can you use like QD.

Hi Dee, I've used this product, how well it works or doesn't work depends on your expectations. It's been around for at least a couple of years, don't be fooled with any ideas that it's 'exclusive' to NASCAR and now we the public at long last have access to it.

I was unable to get any meaningful information off of this site.

It cleans and leaves behind some type of wax.

Also, does Meguiar's have anything comparable to this, something like an all in one system for maintenance of your car in-between washes. Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Dee

We offer better products than this and have for over 100 years. If you want a great all-in-one product then try Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax



This product has been around since 1973! How many products can you think of that have come and gone either on the shelves of your local auto parts store or on t.v. infomercials in the last 32 years!

As far as spray-on waxes go, Meguiar's offers two spray on waxes,

Quik Wax
[b]NXT Generation Spray Wax




Meguiar's doesn't offer an aerosol spray wax in our Automotive lines, but we do in our Marine Line for boats.

Meguiar's invented the quick detailer when we introduced Trigger Wash[/i] back in 1981, now called Quik Detailer, this product together with our Quik Wax to create that just detailed look in-between regular washings.



Spray on waxes are not intended for removing light dust or loose contaminants, that is the purpose of a mist and wipe product like Quik Detailer.

Hope this helps...

[gb387]

Re: Fast Wax

Originally posted by Dee
...something like an all in one system for maintenance of your car in-between washes. Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Dee

Gotta go with a quick detailer like mike suggested. If you have never used a QD you need to. Its also great for just after a wash/dry to eliminate any water spots, mist it on and wipe with a quality microfiber. I prefer to apply a coat of wax say NXT or #26 every couple months then maintain it with a quick detailer rather than a spray wax, just my preference.

[Dee]

FAST Wax

Thank you all for your comments.
I finally tried the FAST Wax, and needless to say it did perform up to my expectations. It left a lot of scratching and marring that I will try to take out this weekend. I'm going to wash, DC1, DC2, and follow up with some NXT Tech Wax to bring it back to life. Do you think this will get the scratches out?

I hate I even bothered with the stuff.....

[Mad iX]

Seems weird to me that it would cause scratching and marring. What was your process? Was the paint clean when you applied it?
If it's extensive, then DC1/2 and NXT probably won't remove it all, but might hide some or reduce it. You might need ColorX or something slightly stronger like #9, #80 or even ScratchX.

[gb387]

Originally posted by Mad iX
Seems weird to me that it would cause scratching and marring. What was your process? Was the paint clean when you applied it?
If it's extensive, then DC1/2 and NXT probably won't remove it all, but might hide some or reduce it. You might need ColorX or something slightly stronger like #9, #80 or even ScratchX.

You know I saw this product at walmart in the closeout isle today. The can said "Wash and Wax without water". Not to sure on products like that.

[Zaub02A6]

Originally posted by gb387
You know I saw this product at walmart in the closeout isle today. The can said "Wash and Wax without water". Not to sure on products like that.

LOL, that's why it was in the closeout isle probably.

[SilverS2k]

Today at sams club these guys were demonstrating it by taking people to random dirty cars in the parking lot and cleaning part of them. I would have been so mad if they would have done it to my car (but why would they mine is always clean?). They were using DIRTY cloths and probably swirling the paint like crazy.

[Murr1525]

Well, keep in mind you can clean and wax with any Meguiars product without using water. That doesnt make it a good idea.

[Dee]

If I use QD or Speed Detailer, on the car and then wax it with the NXT Tech wax, will this harm the paint? Also can you tell me when I should apply the clay bar, is it before or after the cleaner?
Thanks.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Dee
If I use QD or Speed Detailer, on the car and then wax it with the NXT Tech wax, will this harm the paint?

If your question is,

If my car is dirty, and I clean it with a quick detailer and then wax it with NXT Tech Wax, will this harm the paint?

The answer is it depends on how dirty the car is. You have to understand that quick detailers like Meguiar's Quik Detailer, or Speed Detailer are for removing light dust, fingerprints and smudges, they are not for removing caked on dirt, or cleaning a car that hasn't been washed in days. If you try to clean a car that is too dirty and needs a normal wash using soap and water, then you run the risk of instilling scratches into the paint using a quick detailer.

Remember: Mist & wipe products like our Quik Detailer are for removing light dust, not caked on dirt.

For the most part, if your car is a daily driver and parked outside all of the time, one or two days after a regular washing is the most you can hope to use a quick detailer, after that enough dirt and other airborne contaminants will have built-up on the surface to make the car too dirty to safely use a quick detailer. More than that, during the night, if [due forms on your car's finish, the moisture from the dew will turn the light dust into a film so that is is no longer light dust but is in fact a dirt film. The best way to remove a dirt film is with a normal car wash, not a quick detailer.

Also can you tell me when I should apply the clay bar, is it before or after the cleaner?
Thanks.

We always remove what's sitting on top of the surface below going after what's below the surface.

Clay first, then use a paint cleaner. The only exception is for extremely oxidized finishes where there is so much oxidized paint on the surface that it is more effective to remove the heavy oxidation before using the clay.


The correct procedure to follow is this,

Wash
Clay
Clean
Polish
Protect
Maintain

[Murr1525]

using QD, or speed detailer will not harm your paint before waxing it, as I assume you are using a good towel or microfiber with the QD.

The order would be:
Wash
Clay
Clean
Polish
Wax

I would assume you are using the QD after polishing and before waxing if you cant wax right away, or washing, then misting, then waxing, as a bit of a shortcut, so to speak. Both will work ok, though like any shortcut, it wont give as good results, and maybe the Spray Booster wax is something to consider.

[the other pc]

Re: Fast Wax

... Supposedly, its only used by NASCAR and is just now being launced in the retail market.

I love that line.

Used exclusively on cars that are only exposed to weather for a couple hours a week, are viewed from grandstands hundreds of feet away, have all but 5 square inches of their surface covered with sponsor decals and get re-decaled, sold off/re-painted or crashed by the end of one season.

Yup, sounds like the kind of protection my car needs.


PC.

[zey]

If I want to QD my car, do I use dry MF or damp MF?