I finally figured out the correct way to use it. Used hard water to clean my hearse and this product. It came out great! I dilute it 10:1 but add an extra ounce for the road
my pressure washer has a couple of containers to spray with the water. I'm going to put a bit of this in one as a final rinse and see what happens. Thankyou.
Definitely gonna try this product. But man your headlights those headlights….just take 30 mins and get them a little clearer…people/customers look at everything
Great video....hey do you think after foaming and using the mitt you could just snap on another container that has the spray wax then just rinse the remaining foam/dirt off with water that has the spray wax mixed in? Then you wouldnt have to go back over it with the hand bottle and additional spray off. Just wondering if you've tried that and if it worked or not. Great video! Thanks!
Great question! So... Theoretically it would be a great idea. But it would take quite a bit of water to rinse off the soap and that could mean a lot of unnecessary product being used. You can just dry the vehicle with product on it but it can gum up your drying towel over time... I’ll experiment with your thought though!
Can this be used ever when you goijg to ceramic coat a vehicle? A new vehicle and customer doesnt want to polish it. So i was thinking a good panel wipe would take it off since its not a strong spray wax
Used this product as described on the label 10 to 1 and didn’t rinse. Left serious streaks like dried soap. Strange they would recommend that when it looks terrible. Next time will rinse.we’ll see. Thanks
Hey Mr. Lad I love your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I too am a mobile detailer in Michigan. I use formula 4 exactly the way you do, not as a protection product but simply to help buy me time to dry the vehicle. I have my own on board water tank. My question is do you know if I could just add a cup or 2 per 50 gallons of water and skip using it out of a spray bottle. Basically treating the whole water tank?
So theoretically yes you can. Just remember that will probably change the foaming properties if you use a foam cannon or even just when filling your bucket. Also, although yes you might buy some time, it’s still only very little product. My thoughts are that it’ll probably do some good, just maybe not a whole lot! Worth a try! Thanks for watching the vids. Glad they could be useful! 💪💪💪
So it depends on your method of clay bar… if you like to foam the car down and use that as your lubricant, use F4 afterwards. If you use a spray lubricant on a dry vehicle, go ahead and dry using F4 before hand. The protection won’t be enough to get in the way. A good IPA or panel prep will pretty much remove any residue
Awesome video. So I do detailing as a hobby I’m planing to apply turtle wax ice seal n shine but I have hard water at home. Can I use this product to prevent water spots and after apply seal n shine on my car? Will I still get a good application?
Awesome man! Thank you... So this product is not a very durable product. More of a maintenance product. With that as the case I’d do a panel wipe down with an IPA solution or panel wipe of choice. It should cut most of the Formula 4 away. Seal & Shine is not joke none the less and I’ve noticed how it bonds very well with little preparation. Thanks for the question!
Just a quick question. I have a new black Jeep Gladiator. I put a coating of Turtle Wax Spray Flex as a base coating. Being my first black truck, I'm having trouble with water spots. How does using the Superior Spray affect the Spray Flex wax base coating?
Thanks for the video. I was thinking since McKee’s N-914 can also be used to neutralize hard water in a bucket, I have been thinking what if you prepare some of it diluted with water in a pump sprayer and spray the entire vehicle and then dry. I am wondering if this could help.
Yes it can. I will say though the biggest benefit of this product is the spray and rinse application. That’s is kind of the secret to the sauce. If the N-914 can work like that then great. Since i don’t think it will, you’ll need to work quick. Doesn’t hurt to try!
Its really not a wax, It is a product that has chemical that removes calcium from the water. There are better products to use as you rinse off. But this removes the calcium as you wash in hot day. Cool 👍👍😃😃. Not smooth at all but it does good job keeping the water spots away.
@@mr.lad-detailingtricksntip is it the 1900 psi 1.2 or 2000 psi 1.2? I noticed they make 2 with the extendable handle. one that lays down and 1 that sits upright.
Could you do this: 1. Rinse the car. 2. Foam the car. 3. Wash car with mit...then, at this stage, apply the product over the soap, while the vehicle is soapy? 4. Spray off (soap and product). 5. Done. Would that work??
So I think that’s a bit of a stretch, although worth a try... If there’s not much soap on the car, sure give it a try. But if there’s still a substantial amount on the vehicle AS WELL AS the residue, I doubt the product will cut through... It’s worth a try though!
Of course it will. But this stuff isn’t very strong, a good panel prep will remove it. You should be prepping the panel regardless anyway before a sealant
It can, although it wouldn’t work as effectively. You would need more product. I used to do that all the time with bead maker. I’ve switched since then
Short answer: yes Long answer: of course ALTHOUGH there is a polymer film on top of the car from the F4SW... If your looking for a quick job, just go ahead and wax on top... If you are looking for longest lasting results, at the minimum do an IPA wipe down. I’ve used Seal & Shine on top of this and it still lasts forever. I’ve used other products on top and haven’t had the longest lasting results... OVERALL! always use do a panel wipe for better surface adherence. Best results always step from a light polish before hand which this product will not interfere with...
@@mr.lad-detailingtricksntip thanks for the speedy reply I was looking to get into the business of washing and detailing and was wanting good chemicals that's not going to break my pockets but perform good aswell any recommendations that you have
So I give reviews on many different chemicals on my channel but to break it down... 1) super clean degreaser 2) Meguiars gold class 3)turtle wax Ice Spray Wax 4) chemical guys VRP All of those are available at Walmart and you can literally start a business with just those chemicals and expand from there... Good luck!
This product is a LIFE SAVER working on vehicles in the hot sun here in Florida!
I know!
I finally figured out the correct way to use it. Used hard water to clean my hearse and this product. It came out great! I dilute it 10:1 but add an extra ounce for the road
Good stuff!
10 &1 is that 10 ounce s of spray wax 1 part water our the other way around
I've used this product and gotten great results. Howver, I do notice some streaking sometimes. Am I not drying faster enough or not rinsing enough?
Scott from Dallas Paint Correction shared this tip years ago
Can you apply the formula when the vehicle is still soapy, then rinse it?
Putting it in a hand pump spray bottle is a lot easier-you can lightly mist the car evenly in 2 minutes. Don’t use a spray bottle.
my pressure washer has a couple of containers to spray with the water. I'm going to put a bit of this in one as a final rinse and see what happens. Thankyou.
Definitely gonna try this product.
But man your headlights those headlights….just take 30 mins and get them a little clearer…people/customers look at everything
Agreed
Great video....hey do you think after foaming and using the mitt you could just snap on another container that has the spray wax then just rinse the remaining foam/dirt off with water that has the spray wax mixed in? Then you wouldnt have to go back over it with the hand bottle and additional spray off. Just wondering if you've tried that and if it worked or not. Great video! Thanks!
Great question!
So...
Theoretically it would be a great idea. But it would take quite a bit of water to rinse off the soap and that could mean a lot of unnecessary product being used. You can just dry the vehicle with product on it but it can gum up your drying towel over time...
I’ll experiment with your thought though!
Can this be used ever when you goijg to ceramic coat a vehicle? A new vehicle and customer doesnt want to polish it. So i was thinking a good panel wipe would take it off since its not a strong spray wax
Used this product as described on the label 10 to 1 and didn’t rinse. Left serious streaks like dried soap. Strange they would recommend that when it looks terrible. Next time will rinse.we’ll see. Thanks
What if you are spraying a sealant after? Would you need to use a paint prep before applying the sealant since you already applied the drying aid?
In this case yes you would need a paint prep beforehand...
This all depends though on how much your charging divided by how long it takes
So the paint prep should be able to remove the drying aid not problem
In theory yes, this isn’t a very durable product but it all depends on the paint prep your using...
Some are weaker than others
I use it 1:1 and it works beautiful
I Noticed That Luke Wilson from Wilson Auto Detailing Did A Video About This Product Too!! Your Video is Great Too!!🙂👍👍
Thanks!
Awesome review now I wait here in Texas on those regular 115 degree days to come.🙃
How exciting... 🥵🥵🥵
Hey Mr. Lad I love your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I too am a mobile detailer in Michigan. I use formula 4 exactly the way you do, not as a protection product but simply to help buy me time to dry the vehicle. I have my own on board water tank. My question is do you know if I could just add a cup or 2 per 50 gallons of water and skip using it out of a spray bottle. Basically treating the whole water tank?
So theoretically yes you can. Just remember that will probably change the foaming properties if you use a foam cannon or even just when filling your bucket. Also, although yes you might buy some time, it’s still only very little product. My thoughts are that it’ll probably do some good, just maybe not a whole lot! Worth a try!
Thanks for watching the vids. Glad they could be useful! 💪💪💪
If I am going to apply a sealant after, should I clay bar my vehicle before I spray this drying aid or after once the car is dry?
So it depends on your method of clay bar… if you like to foam the car down and use that as your lubricant, use F4 afterwards. If you use a spray lubricant on a dry vehicle, go ahead and dry using F4 before hand. The protection won’t be enough to get in the way. A good IPA or panel prep will pretty much remove any residue
what brand of foam cannon is that. foams up real nice
It’s the cheap Amazon one.
I probably have more soap than normal that’s why
Awesome video. So I do detailing as a hobby I’m planing to apply turtle wax ice seal n shine but I have hard water at home. Can I use this product to prevent water spots and after apply seal n shine on my car? Will I still get a good application?
Awesome man!
Thank you...
So this product is not a very durable product. More of a maintenance product. With that as the case I’d do a panel wipe down with an IPA solution or panel wipe of choice. It should cut most of the Formula 4 away.
Seal & Shine is not joke none the less and I’ve noticed how it bonds very well with little preparation.
Thanks for the question!
@@mr.lad-detailingtricksntip awesome thanks for the response!
Does this product also provide protection or is just a drying aid?
A little protection. Nothing crazy, but gets the job done Wash to wash
Just a quick question. I have a new black Jeep Gladiator. I put a coating of Turtle Wax Spray Flex as a base coating. Being my first black truck, I'm having trouble with water spots. How does using the Superior Spray affect the Spray Flex wax base coating?
It might mask the hydrophobic properties temporarily but it shouldn’t hurt the flex wax
Thanks for the video. I was thinking since McKee’s N-914 can also be used to neutralize hard water in a bucket, I have been thinking what if you prepare some of it diluted with water in a pump sprayer and spray the entire vehicle and then dry. I am wondering if this could help.
Yes it can. I will say though the biggest benefit of this product is the spray and rinse application. That’s is kind of the secret to the sauce. If the N-914 can work like that then great. Since i don’t think it will, you’ll need to work quick. Doesn’t hurt to try!
it's desaccent in dryn aid buddy.great video glad ur back on utube makn videos Beau.hope you and your family are doing well and stayn safe
Thanks!
You as well!
Its really not a wax, It is a product that has chemical that removes calcium from the water. There are better products to use as you rinse off. But this removes the calcium as you wash in hot day. Cool 👍👍😃😃. Not smooth at all but it does good job keeping the water spots away.
Not sure where you made that up from but that isnt true at all.
Can I use ceramic spray coat after this?
Of course!
Although I’d recommend a panel wipe before hand
It’s siloxane, pdms is polydimethosiloxane
Blacktop driveway in south Florida-are you crazy ? That gets so f-ing hot. That makes washing even harder with heat coming up off of it.
After you apply it can you still clay the car and add a different wax?
Yes you can. Just make sure you use a panel prep before applying the wax/sealant
@@mr.lad-detailingtricksntip thank bro 👊🏻
What pressure washer are you using?
It’s the new ryobi mini pressure washer that has the extendable handle
@@mr.lad-detailingtricksntip is it the 1900 psi 1.2 or 2000 psi 1.2? I noticed they make 2 with the extendable handle. one that lays down and 1 that sits upright.
1900...
It’s nice enough!
Can this product be applied on ceramic coated cars with ppf on it?
So yes and no.
It won’t damage your coating, although you’d still be better off using a ceramic soap and leaf blower
Is it safe to use on ceramic coated Car?
Depends on what you mean by safe. Will it ruin it? No… but the product will mask the properties of the ceramic coating.
Great video thanks for the info...
Could you do this: 1. Rinse the car. 2. Foam the car. 3. Wash car with mit...then, at this stage, apply the product over the soap, while the vehicle is soapy? 4. Spray off (soap and product). 5. Done.
Would that work??
So I think that’s a bit of a stretch, although worth a try...
If there’s not much soap on the car, sure give it a try. But if there’s still a substantial amount on the vehicle AS WELL AS the residue, I doubt the product will cut through...
It’s worth a try though!
So let’s say your gonna install a 6 month ceramic coating, but you put on the spray wax, won’t that affect the process?
Of course it will. But this stuff isn’t very strong, a good panel prep will remove it. You should be prepping the panel regardless anyway before a sealant
Would P&S bead maker work the same way!
It can, although it wouldn’t work as effectively. You would need more product. I used to do that all the time with bead maker. I’ve switched since then
@@mr.lad-detailingtricksntip alright! Probably will be ordering formula 4 spray wax
If u want to pick up a couple of dry pebbles cereal, it's great.
My favorite
Can I use a wax on top of this product?
Short answer: yes
Long answer: of course ALTHOUGH there is a polymer film on top of the car from the F4SW... If your looking for a quick job, just go ahead and wax on top... If you are looking for longest lasting results, at the minimum do an IPA wipe down. I’ve used Seal & Shine on top of this and it still lasts forever. I’ve used other products on top and haven’t had the longest lasting results...
OVERALL!
always use do a panel wipe for better surface adherence. Best results always step from a light polish before hand which this product will not interfere with...
@@mr.lad-detailingtricksntip thanks for the speedy reply I was looking to get into the business of washing and detailing and was wanting good chemicals that's not going to break my pockets but perform good aswell any recommendations that you have
So I give reviews on many different chemicals on my channel but to break it down...
1) super clean degreaser
2) Meguiars gold class
3)turtle wax Ice Spray Wax
4) chemical guys VRP
All of those are available at Walmart and you can literally start a business with just those chemicals and expand from there...
Good luck!
Just add it to your foam canon with soap
go to 10:09 seconds for actual start of the video.
"Waddup"? I'll tell you "waddup". Fifty year old bald guys shouldn't be saying waddup...that's "waddup."
Haha
I was 30 when I filmed that video.
Sounds like you’re upset with life. I’ve always got a shoulder you can cry on homie
Pdms
Can i use superior products formula 4 and then hit my car with some spary on ceramic coating?
Of course you can! Just remember that the formula 4 is a form of protection so that will effect the longevity