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Yum Detailer

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Best Value

$0.50/oz

A ready-to-use quick detailer formulated with glycol ether solvents for enhancing gloss and lubricity during final detailing stages and drying aid applications.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.0

Active Mechanism

unknown partial formula

Surfactants

0

Dean
Dean's TakeFeb 26, 2026

Yum is one of my favorite brands and YUM Detailer is another winner. I'd probably place this as a top 3 quick detailer pick, and I particularly like that it doesn't add protection. I prefer my quick detailers to focus on cleaning and lubrication over protection. Great drying too. In fact, it's probably the best use case for Yum Detailer.

Expert Analysis

The disclosed components include 1-methoxy-2-propanol as a solvent system, likely contributing to quick evaporation and surface preparation at the neutral pH of 6. The brand positions this as a non-protective formula focused purely on gloss enhancement and surface lubricity, though the complete formulation approach remains undisclosed with only 4 regulated ingredients revealed.

Key Differentiators

  • Deliberately formulated without protective polymers to avoid buffing requirements during touch-up applications
  • Dual-application design optimized for both traditional dry wiping and wet drying aid stages

Potential Concerns

  • Limited ingredient transparency with only hazardous components disclosed, making it difficult to assess the complete formulation strategy
  • Glycol ether solvents may require adequate ventilation during use, particularly in enclosed spaces

Ingredients

4 disclosed
1-methoxy-2-propanol1-5%
CAS: 107-98-2solvent
METHANOL<0.05%
CAS: 67-56-1solvent
2-METHYLPENTANE-2,4-DIOL<0.05%
CAS: 107-41-5solvent/humectant
2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one<0.05%
CAS: 2682-20-4preservative

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

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