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After Wash Speed Drying Aid

ready-to-usepaint-safeclear-coat-safestreak-freehigh-glossquick-application

Best Value

$0.47/oz

A drying aid featuring dimethicone-based lubrication designed to accelerate water removal while adding gloss and protection during the drying process.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

silicone lubrication with surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

2 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This hybrid formula combines dimethicone silicone with anionic and nonionic surfactants to reduce surface tension and create a lubricating barrier during drying. The dimethicone provides slip and gloss enhancement while the surfactant system helps water sheet off surfaces more effectively, reducing drying time and minimizing the risk of towel-induced marring.

Key Differentiators

  • Full ingredient disclosure with 10 listed components provides transparency rare in the drying aid category
  • Hybrid approach combining silicone lubrication with surfactant-based water management rather than relying solely on one technology

Potential Concerns

  • Dimethicone-based formulas can build up over time and may interfere with paint correction or coating application if not properly removed
  • Unknown pH level makes it difficult to assess compatibility with different wash soaps and existing protection layers

Ingredients

10 disclosed
propan-2-ol2.5 - <10 %
CAS: 67-63-0Solvent
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
DimethiconeN/D
CAS: 63148-62-9Lubricant
Proprietary Alpha-olefin sulfonateN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
DMDM HydantoinN/D
CAS: 6440-58-0Preservative
Proprietary Alkoxylated AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Proprietary Processing AidN/D
CAS: WithheldProcessing Aid
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientsN/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
FormaldehydeN/D
CAS: 50-00-0Preservative
Proprietary ColorantN/D
CAS: WithheldColorant

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
None
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No