I finally had a good opportunity to experiment with Poorboy's Spray and Wipe product today and I must say, I'm VERY impressed.

This product topped Boss's favorite products of 2003 list that was posted in a thread earlier this year. Immediately, I knew I was missing something so, I compiled a $100 order to Premium Auto Care including the S&W.

Today's situation was caused by a heavy coating of dust from a jobsite where I was doing some work. The US Army Corp of Engineers Louisville Division is in the process of having an essential Lock and Dam rebuilt along the Ohio River. Naturally, my client is generating a large amount of dust and, after sitting down there for several hours, my truck had a VERY thick coating.

At this point, I figured I had two options. The first would be to simply wash the truck... the second, to give this product that had been sitting in my closet a whirl. Fortunately, I had thought about this before going down there so, I had the S&W in the truck with me...

Well, I bit the bullet and tried it.

This product is marketed towards those instances where you don't feel comfortable using a detailing spray because the vehicle is too dirty but, it's not so dirty that you want to give it a full wash.

I reluctantly drove the vehicle offsite and found a parking lot where it was sunny (another plus for this product... it can be used in direct sunlight and on a hot truck... it contains NO wax).

I sprayed it on with a light mist from the bottle and allowed it to sit for a few moments (less than a minute) and then proceeded to wipe the truck down. Instantly, I noticed that the S&W seemed to 'lift' the individual grains of dust up and off of the vehicle's paint. This, of course, will help to prevent scratching (swirls/spider marks). I wiped the vehicle down and **BAM** I couldn't believe how good it worked...

This would've been an instance where I wouldn't have even given a thought to Meguiar's Final Detail spray... I would've washed the truck...



The price is right too... 32 oz for $10 is more than worth it. I only utilized about 1.5 oz to do my entire truck.

Kudos to Poorboy's for a great product and finding a niche in the market that is relatively untouched! Poorboy's S&W will always be in my vehicle!

Check it out, you won't be upset!

RP

 

RP,

Again, glad you liked the stuff! I buy the S & W by the gallon! It's nice to be able to do a wipe down with the S & W without washing, and go right to the Final Detail, or even another coat of wax. REALLY a time saver, and a swirl saver!

 

RP,

Thanks for the review. With strong recommendations from Boss_429 and you, it sounds like a must add for the care care "wish list". What kind of towel did you use to wipe with...soft and plush MF?

Thanks,
John

 

Yep. Soft and Plush.

 

I agree......... the "plusher" the better when cleaning a fairly dirty surface with the S & W. The thick knapp pulls the dirt up into the MF, rather than just sitting on it!

 

I have a couple gallons of S&W. I love this stuff! I use the large PAC 20x40 MF with it, I love using it in the sun too.

 

I've definately convinced myself that I need to start ordering this stuff by the gallon now... I wanted to give it a whirl and, after buying the medium bottle (w/sprayer), I KNOW I need more...

Guess I'm going to have to put together another PAC order!

RP

 

Yea, that's another thing I like about the S & W. I can drive home from work, and the paint is still very warm to the touch, and I can still S & W the vehicle! As a matter of fact, it actually "cleans" better when the paint surface is warm. If you try that with most other QD's, it's.......... guaranteed streaks!

 

how would this product affect a truck with a synthetic wax (NXT, Zaino, etc.)?

 

Won't hurt it at all. The S & W is designed not to remove wax or sealant.

 

Just like Boss mentioned, it won't hurt at all. Great stuff... My next order involving this stuff will be the tune of a gallon.

RP

 

After I wax with any product I always seem to miss a few spots. I like to use a little S&W after every job just to make sure I get ALL the excess wax off.

 

I used S&W this morning before heading out to work as I had a light 'spray' on my truck from a late light rain yesterday morning before the soccer games that I had to referee....

Anyway, after using the S&W, I noticed a very slight haze that was easily removed by going back over it with a MF. Further, I went back over the entire vehicle with FD with a MF...

Anyone else seen that slight haze? That's the VERY first time I've ever seen it and I'm just wondering what I was seeing...

RP

 

I think that haze is from a little too much product.

 

RP,

Could have been too "wet" from the combination of water and S & W. Sounds like the towel wasn't able to pick it up on the first pass?