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Quik Wax

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Best Value

$0.37/oz

A ready-to-use carnauba wax emulsion spray designed for quick gloss enhancement and light protection on both wet and dry paint surfaces.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.0

Active Mechanism

wax protection

Surfactants

1 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This product uses a carnauba wax blend suspended in a nonionic surfactant emulsion system, allowing the wax to be applied as a fine mist and easily spread across paint surfaces. The mildly acidic pH (4-6) helps maintain paint compatibility while the emulsion structure enables application to both wet and dry surfaces without streaking or whitening on trim.

Key Differentiators

  • Wet-or-dry application capability through optimized emulsion chemistry
  • Full ingredient transparency with complete 10-ingredient disclosure
  • Formulated to avoid whitening on plastic trim pieces

Potential Concerns

  • As a spray wax, provides lighter protection compared to traditional paste or liquid waxes
  • Carnauba-based protection typically requires more frequent reapplication than synthetic alternatives

Ingredients

10 disclosed
Non-Hazardous Ingredients79-99%
CAS: MixtureNon-hazardous ingredients
Poly (Dimethylsiloxane)0.5-1.5%
CAS: 63148-62-9Silicone
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Diluent
Carnauba Wax Blend EmulsionN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBILubricant
Organo-Modified SiliconeN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIGloss Enhancer
Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Silicone PolymerN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBISurfactant
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
None
Eye Hazard
Contact with the eyes during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation
Skin Hazard
Contact with the skin during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No