Caw wash wax?

[gfh77665]

I know many of you guys are detail fanatics, but what do you all think about the wax that is used at a carwash, either by hand held DIY pressure wash or that a mechanical drive through applies?

Of course I know its not on par with the best products on the market many of you use, but any opinions otherwise?

 

[SZR48207]

Gimmick.

 

[CharBaby]

Car Wash w/ Wax(or some kind of silicone) are fine for the in between waxings. And detail/wax as you dry are even better.

 

[iahawk]

terrible stuff that is applied over the thin layer of dirt that remains after you go through a touchless wash...but what are ya gonna do? Better than nothing...but hand washing is still 1000% better.

 

[SZR48207]

terrible stuff that is applied over the thin layer of dirt that remains after you go through a touchless wash...but what are ya gonna do? Better than nothing...but hand washing is still 1000% better.

Back when I lived in an apartment, I would do bucket washes at the coin op bay in the evenings when the management were gone and I wasn't being a hog by taking up the bay for a bit longer.

They even had a "sink" area where you could fill the bucket with water to make the soap solution.

Then after the wash was done, I'd drive to the vacuum canopy area and spray wax + dry the vehicle. Came out looking great every time.