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Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer

$0.71BEST $/OZ

A carnauba wax-based quick detailer concentrate that combines traditional wax gloss with fluoro-polymer protection for enthusiasts seeking enhanced shine and surface slickness. Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer ranks #1 among 90 quick detailers for slickness and gloss enhancement. It also ranks #5 among 90 quick detailers for protective performance, adding measurable hydrophobicity with each application. It also ranks #2 for value among 90 quick detailers based on effective price per ounce.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.0

Active Mechanism

wax coating protection

Surfactants

2 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This water-based formula combines carnauba wax for gloss enhancement with fluoro-polymer technology to create a dual-action approach. The carnauba provides immediate shine and depth, while the fluoro-polymers form a hydrophobic barrier that repels contaminants and maintains surface slickness between washes.

Key Differentiators

  • Hybrid formulation combining traditional carnauba wax with modern fluoro-polymer technology
  • Available as concentrate format offering significant cost savings and reduced packaging waste
  • Full ingredient transparency with complete formula disclosure

Potential Concerns

  • Carnauba wax content may require more frequent reapplication compared to synthetic polymer-only formulations
  • Concentrate format requires proper dilution ratios for optimal performance

Ingredients

15 disclosed
Benzotriazole Hydroxyphenyl Polymer reaction mass0.6-3%
CAS: 104810-47-1UV stabilizer
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.-[3-[3-(2hbenzotriazol-2-yl)-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy phenyl0.6-3%
CAS: 104810-48-2UV stabilizer
Dimethyl, Methyl Aminoethylaminoisobutyl siloxane, methoxy & hydroxy terminated0.5-5%
CAS: 831241-93-1Silicone polymer
Carnauba wax0.5-5%
CAS: 8015-86-9Wax/gloss enhancer
Bubblegum Allergens0.1-1%
CAS: N/AFragrance allergens
Citral0.1-1%
CAS: 5392-40-5Fragrance component
Geraniol0.1-1%
CAS: 106-24-1Fragrance component
Limonene0.1-1%
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance component
Linalool0.1-1%
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance component
Sodium dodecyl sulphate0.02-0.05%
CAS: 151-21-3Surfactant
Nonylphenol, branched, ethoxylated0.02-0.05%
CAS: 68412-54-4Surfactant
Magnesium nitrate0.0056-0.008%
CAS: 10377-60-3Salt
5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one0.0044-0.0056%
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
Copper dinitrate0.0006-0.0068%
CAS: 3251-23-8Salt
Water91.89-94.69%
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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