IanB

So, after visiting every chain automotive store in the Boston area, I finally found the complete reflections line, and Mequires #26 wax and never dull and some other great products at VIP motors in Watertown MA.

I just couldn't resist not picking up the spray wax because I have been having a hard time keeping the 'just waxed/maintained' look after every wash, and that is something I really want to have. Even in winter when I wash the car in the freezing cold, I want to stand back and just say 'wow' this thing looks nasty slick and beautiful.

So, does Mothers Reflections Spray Wax stand up to the test. I can say after a small test panel and a good cleaning of the entire car, (Will post pictures this weekend when I do a full spray wax treatment on the A6) the reflections exceeds my expectation. I currently have 1z Glanz down as my LSP/Armor against winter salt. It is really doing well, however I know that it will not 'really' last the entire winter without some booster products.

Process
1. Pressure wash entire car
2. ONR wash entire car
3. Apply Spray wax directly to paint, and spread evenly with plush side of Vroom MF Grey towel from Target.
4. Buff off and smile because 7.65 with tax for 24 OZ was a GREAT deal.

The wax looks much more organic and glowing compared to my 1z panels. I don't think it has any nuba in the product, but it sure looks a lot 'wetter' than MUQD, ONR QD, and/or Glanz applied fresh. I wouldn't say the flake is muted, it looks just as puny as it ever does, reflections do look sharper though. And I was concerned this wouldn't happen because of the 1Z Glanz being the base product, however, the Spray Wax has really made a difference. If you are looking for winter protection, but good looks when you clean your car, I would say go with 1Z and this spray wax, but then again, I haven't seen many other nuba looking products, only sealants. Also, trigger is great with on/off and only a 'spray' setting, no jet setting on sprayer. Bottle is nice round shape, and only 2 sprays to do an entire panel, 3 for the hood. Coverage was more than adequate and the product worked moderately well on the 20F car trunk lid. Smell was somewhere between a cleaning dishsoap, and a cheezy after shave. Wish it was like Adam's detail spray, but ahh well.

*update*

Well, got around to cleaning the entire car today, and it looks decent. The spray wax took longer to apply and remove than I expected, definitely not QD quick Probably 12-17 minutes total. Which is maybe just as long as a normal liquid wax would take making this a negative in my book. In total the whole cleanup was 1.5 hours from couch to car to couch. Here was the process.

1. 1.00 pressure wash rinse a few minutes down the road.
2. ONR wash with Grey vroom mf.
3. ONR detail strength on wheels, with cheap MF
4. Mothers Reflections Spray Wax applied on plush side of Grey MF, buffed with short side.
5. Pictures and smile, because it is going to snow tonight.

1. Pre-clean up...

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20030.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20031.jpg">

Even the neighbors SUV is 'clean'!! Well, clean from 40 ft, but cleaner than my car at that distance!

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20033.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20034.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20035.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20036.jpg">


2. Pre-Rinse with Power washer, this is a crucial step IMO for winter ONR washings.

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20041.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20038.jpg">

3. After ONR wash of car and wheels

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20042.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20044.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20045.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20046.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20047.jpg">

4. Spray Wax applied..

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20050.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20061.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20051.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20064.jpg">

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20065.jpg">

and one photo of the uncorrected paint. Swirl heaven.

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20059.jpg">

And last but not least, the Before and After money shots...

<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20033.jpg">


<img src="http://web.mit.edu/ibennett/www/Audi/detailing/resized/Car%201Z%20052.jpg">

onuris

IMHO, their new reflections and FX lines are top notch. Btw, the reflections does have carnauba in it. Open the bottle after a day on the shelf and you'll see what I mean.

schnellmb

with salt, and parked outside.

about 4 winters experience with the product.

KEVIN97A4

1) what is ONR
2) how long did it take to apply the sprayy on wax to the whole car... what exactly did you do...spray a spot and them rub it in with a soft terry towel?

IanB

1. ONR is a product by a company called Optimum they make polishes and other products for car care. One of the products they make is called 'Optimum No Rinse wash solution' or something like that. Everyone refers to it as ONR. Phil at Detailers Domain sells the product. It is awesome because it's only like 15$ for a 32 oz bottle, and it only takes 2 oz to wash your car (heck even an 1 1/2 oz seams to be the right amount for me). And it makes a GREAT cleaner quick detailer (bird crap ect..) when mixed with distilled water 6 oz to 1 Gal ratio. Also the QD solution works better than any clay lube! So you get like three products for the price of one.

2. It took 20 minutes or so to apply the wax to the car. This includes the buffing step. You basically either spray the applicator (in my case a grey vroom mf towel) or the panel. I did a combination, on the trunk, door panels, hood I would spray the wax onto the panel and then wipe it on. No real need to 'rub' the wax in, just spray, spread/wipe then wait 10-15 seconds and buff. Streaking was minimal.

KEVIN97A4

thanks... so if using ONR no need to apply a coat of wax on top right?

IanB

It seams like what you want is a spray wax, eagle one's wax as you dry should do the trick. There are others Aquawax being one of them, but Eagle one is a good over the counter product to protect after you wash.

IB

KEVIN97A4

thanks...