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Best of Show Spray Wax

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Best Value

$0.39/oz

A ready-to-use carnauba-based spray wax formulated for quick application while providing enhanced durability and gloss on painted surfaces.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

4.8

Active Mechanism

wax film formation

Surfactants

6 (nonionic, cationic)

Expert Analysis

The product combines traditional carnauba wax with synthetic polymers to deliver both the warm gloss characteristics of natural wax and improved longevity. The slightly acidic pH of 4.8 helps ensure compatibility with clear coats while the dual surfactant system (nonionic and cationic) provides effective spreading and bonding to the paint surface.

Key Differentiators

  • Full ingredient transparency with all 21 components disclosed
  • Hybrid carnauba-polymer formulation balances natural wax aesthetics with synthetic durability
  • Slightly acidic pH optimized for clear coat compatibility

Potential Concerns

  • Carnauba-based formulations typically require more frequent reapplication than pure synthetic options
  • Warning signal word indicates presence of regulated ingredients that require careful handling

Ingredients

21 disclosed
Silicone emulsion0.1-1%
CAS: N/AFilm Former
Ethylene glycol0.1-1%
CAS: 107-21-1Protectant
Preservative0.1-1%
CAS: N/APreservative
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Carrier
Carnauba WaxN/D
CAS: 8015-86-9Film Former
DimethiconeN/D
CAS: 63148-62-9Gloss Enhancer
AmodimethiconeN/D
CAS: 68554-54-1Gloss Enhancer
Amines, Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl, Ethoxylated, Acetates (Salts)N/D
CAS: 68201-30-9Protectant
Non-Ionic SurfactantN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Trideceth-3N/D
CAS: 78330-21-9Surfactant
Cetrimonium ChlorideN/D
CAS: 112-02-7Surfactant
Hexadecyltrimethylazanium AcetateN/D
CAS: 51374-75-5Surfactant
Hexadecyldimethylazanium ChlorideN/D
CAS: 2016-45-7Surfactant
CyclotetrasiloxaneN/D
CAS: 556-67-2Carrier
CyclopentasiloxaneN/D
CAS: 541-02-6Carrier
Polyoxyalkylene Substituted Chromophore (Yellow)N/D
CAS: Not AvailableColorant
Ethyl MethylphenylglycidateN/D
CAS: 77-83-8Fragrance
HexamethylindanopyranN/D
CAS: 1222-05-5Fragrance
Magnesium NitrateN/D
CAS: 10377-60-3Preservative
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
MethylisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No