moral of the story.. apply formula 4 spray wax to vehicles before you do final rinse off. especially in the sun before you dry the vehicle. I dilute it by itself and apply it with a dedicated pump sprayer...just works way better how it's supposed to. don't mix it with other chemicals. just my conclusion getting it a few different ways. awesome stuff as I don't have to panic dry the car while it's 100 degrees out. lol
agreed. I wash my car. Before the rinse, I use two ounces of Formula 4 in 10 oz water in my foam cannon and spray it over the soap. Then rinse. Any spotting left behind are polymer spots, and they wipe away with detail spray or topper. I do this on my black truck in the Florida summer with no shade, and I have very little problem keeping it spot free.
What is the dilution ratio coming out of the foam cannon? If you just fill the cannon with Superior 4, I'm pretty sure the foam cannon at minimum sprays at 10:1if not more.
@@joebal9044 We NOW use a purple metering tip in our foam cannon suction tubes so we use Formula 4 straight up 100%. We do the same with a 2nd foam cannon that has just straight up 100% soap inside. Depending on demand we refill our foam cannons about once a week.
@@altillman1448our explanation is very interesting! The thing is, if I use 4 spray wax diluted 4 to 1 in my foam cannon (1 liter) how am I sure the dilution will continue 4 to 1 using even more water?🤔
@@eduardozavala3751 Alot of people slept on this idea. With a metering tip insert you don't predilute your product in the foam cannon base anymore. You put in 100% straight product. I fill to approx. 1/4 of volume. For efficient quick swap I recommend seperate foam cannons 1.) Cherry Foam Soap 2.) Formula 4. The metering tip insert will limit the amount of straight product that is delivered up the tube where it is then diluted as water passes thru the head of the foam cannon. Consider if you dont use the metering tip your 4:1 original solution is diluted down further. Alot of people dont realize the upper portion of a foam cannon acts like a chemical injector similar to what is found on gas pressure washers. The head of the foam cannon typically has an internal theoretical dilution of its own, i.e. 10:1 - 20:1. I just tested random color metering tips until I found the purple colored one gave me the results I wanted for my VE52 electric pressure washer. Adams sells an overpriced foam cannon with these same metering tips for both electric/gas pressure washers.
Love the Superior line of products. I use the Formula 4 diluted in a spray bottle and sprayed directly on the car after washing. Let it sit for a few minutes and pressure wash off with water only and wipe dry Love the results!
Just found your video …. LOVE your energy - quick , fast, respects my time, good quality info. THANKS. FWIW: I just bought a 2023 Black Sedan and want to clean it myself regularly - not too often, not to infrequent - I’m ok w/ 2-3x per week - no more than 1/2 hr to 1 hr per session. If I could find a touch-less carwash I’d use it (unless advised otherwise) in combination with my own hand washing - but I haven’t found a touchless wash that gets the car clean enough. I have a hose, some specialty sprayers (but no professional type pressure washers - cause I live in a condo and don’t have the room) and have a variety of washes/waxes and products to keep the new car beautiful. Meguiars and Formula 4 Spray Wax and others seem to meet the need - but so many products to navigate through - and then I see car wraps that costs thousands - don’t want to waste money, but i do get satisfaction out of washing my own car … I look forward to exploring your videos to assist with my desire to keep my black car beautiful, swirl free and clean. CHEERS.
Foam common is on sale today, I want a new one, I have 3 or 4 but it’s a want and not a need and one been trying to save these past few weeks for your class haha by the way, I can’t get superior products for cheap anymore haha thanks Luke 😆😉
I tried a mix of Adams wash and Formula 4 applied in the Florida sun on my black Tundra. Rinsed the pollen first, sprayed the car with DI water and mixed foam cannon, then rinsed with DI water again. Looked awful on my ceramic.coated car. Next I will try rinse, soap, contact wash, rinse and then formula 4 with DI rinse in the hot sun and see how that goes.
I like your videos, but the notification sounds used when you put text on the screen makes me think it's my computer. Those notification sounds don't add to info (my opinion of course). Thanks !
Does anyone know how long this concoction lasts for? Like, is the point to reduce water spots or to apply hydrophobic properties? If it's the latter, how long does the protection last?
Super late but I thought I saw another video saying they last about a week. A lot of car washes use the same affect and use hollow dryers to blow water off your vehicle
Most Ceramic Spray Detailer or Similar Spray Sealants can work too but some you may have to spray and wipe on before rinsing but Wilson was showing the Superior F4 Spray Wax because you just spray and rinse after the wash and it is Very Inexpensive compared to any Ceramic product but still achieve beading and no waterspots by just using Tap Water. I will get some Formula 4 soon for the clients who do not want Ceramics.
@@TXAslingr like basic wash customers that aren't paying for any protection that you are selling. The main purpose of the Formula 4 is to bead water and prevent water spots.
What's up Good video as always It's totally unrelated to this video but I have a client in about 2 weeks that's wants a detail (2015 Lexus Rx 350) She has a lipstick stain in hair white headliner How in the world do I even begin to get it out?
Can you put the formula 4 in the foam cannon and spray with the pressure washer or you have to spray it alone not mix it with the extra water from the pressure washer
@@wilsonautodetailing because you had another video where you sprayed it on top of the soap after touch wash, and it looked effective. In drought areas, 2 rinse steps just won’t be advised. Not supposed to be washing cars in the first place, trying to reduce water usage
ONR won’t bead and it will take all the foam out of the soap because it acts as a drying aid and water softener absorbing the dirt along with the soap itself lol. It will help drying, but it will not bead and will make the soap useless.
I want to like formula 4 but I’m struggling with getting it to work. It’s streaking the Windows and there is no slickness to the paint. Am I missing something? It’s diluted 10:1 and I’m using a pressure washer to rinse it off. Looking for some help to make it work well.
Hello Deven, try experimenting with the dilution ratio. I recently purchased some formula 4 last month and haven't had any issues. I've actually gone a little further and added some Eco Smart wash by Chemical Guys (concentrated), to the formula 4 and so far it has rendered some good results.
can't hear anything you're saying there's a weird beeping sound keeps going on so I turn the sound off. these videos used to be good, now they just suck with all the beeping noises.
Interesting experiment! In another video you mention "Technicians Choice" to help give the car a good gloss after a wash! Who is the manufacturer? I have been going around trying to find this product. No Luck!! Can you give me more details please? Back to the master profits class.
I was actually on the fone with this company ystdy located near Dallas. You need to find a local distributor near you. Call the number on website, give your location and they'll give u a distributor
Boy I thought I talked fast. But it seem you have me beat. I guess it's true the farther you go south the faster people talk. Geez and I live in Kentucky. But I talk faster than most Kentuckian do anyways. I've been raised in Kentucky all my life but still talk fast. Just a suggestion slow your speech down just a little so people can understand you better. Like I said just a suggestion.
don't mix it!...apply it after you apply power clean soap that has dwelled... then apply formula 4 right before thoroughly rinsing. this is the best way to do it. I only use this stuff in the sun when it's necessary
heres how i view the foam cannon solution; DIY homemade touchless car wash I actually made this exact solution before, when I wanted to wash at home without a mitt shampoo Griots Foam Wax (its purple and meant for foam guns) Greenstar ONR this mixture allowed me to have a shampoo, with some beading help, with the polymer technology of ONR and the cleaning ability of Greenstar
He never responds to the comments that challenge the video.. again, nothing about this is spot free… nothing about formula 4 is spot free, you are rinsing the vehicle with hard water… no way around that… no matter what product you use, it’s going to leave hard water spots… the only way your actually going to get spot free is to have DI tanks hooked up for rinsing… you need to clarify in these click bait videos that this might make it easier to dry and that’s it
What he's talking about is washing a car with his recipe so that you don't get water spots. I'm not entirely sure if I agree because that spray wax formula doesn't last that long. You're better off using CG Speed Detailer to take off newly formed water spots.
moral of the story.. apply formula 4 spray wax to vehicles before you do final rinse off. especially in the sun before you dry the vehicle. I dilute it by itself and apply it with a dedicated pump sprayer...just works way better how it's supposed to. don't mix it with other chemicals. just my conclusion getting it a few different ways. awesome stuff as I don't have to panic dry the car while it's 100 degrees out. lol
You saved me 8 min thank you I love this guy but he talks in circles
Doesn’t the water still dry on the surface and create water spots if you wait too long even if it beads? Especially under 100* weather?
I mean, just cuz it beads doesn’t mean it won’t dry fast, right?
agreed. I wash my car. Before the rinse, I use two ounces of Formula 4 in 10 oz water in my foam cannon and spray it over the soap. Then rinse. Any spotting left behind are polymer spots, and they wipe away with detail spray or topper. I do this on my black truck in the Florida summer with no shade, and I have very little problem keeping it spot free.
AFTER the contact wash and rinse off of soap/dirt simply refill you foam cannon with you choice of dilution
What is the dilution ratio coming out of the foam cannon? If you just fill the cannon with Superior 4, I'm pretty sure the foam cannon at minimum sprays at 10:1if not more.
@@joebal9044 We NOW use a purple metering tip in our foam cannon suction tubes so we use Formula 4 straight up 100%. We do the same with a 2nd foam cannon that has just straight up 100% soap inside. Depending on demand we refill our foam cannons about once a week.
@@altillman1448our explanation is very interesting! The thing is, if I use 4 spray wax diluted 4 to 1 in my foam cannon (1 liter) how am I sure the dilution will continue 4 to 1 using even more water?🤔
Can't you rinse off the soap with the Formula 4 + water solution and then blow dry?
@@eduardozavala3751 Alot of people slept on this idea. With a metering tip insert you don't predilute your product in the foam cannon base anymore. You put in 100% straight product. I fill to approx. 1/4 of volume. For efficient quick swap I recommend seperate foam cannons 1.) Cherry Foam Soap 2.) Formula 4. The metering tip insert will limit the amount of straight product that is delivered up the tube where it is then diluted as water passes thru the head of the foam cannon. Consider if you dont use the metering tip your 4:1 original solution is diluted down further. Alot of people dont realize the upper portion of a foam cannon acts like a chemical injector similar to what is found on gas pressure washers. The head of the foam cannon typically has an internal theoretical dilution of its own, i.e. 10:1 - 20:1. I just tested random color metering tips until I found the purple colored one gave me the results I wanted for my VE52 electric pressure washer. Adams sells an overpriced foam cannon with these same metering tips for both electric/gas pressure washers.
Love the Superior line of products. I use the Formula 4 diluted in a spray bottle and sprayed directly on the car after washing. Let it sit for a few minutes and pressure wash off with water only and wipe dry Love the results!
Just found your video …. LOVE your energy - quick , fast, respects my time, good quality info. THANKS.
FWIW: I just bought a 2023 Black Sedan and want to clean it myself regularly - not too often, not to infrequent - I’m ok w/ 2-3x per week - no more than 1/2 hr to 1 hr per session.
If I could find a touch-less carwash I’d use it (unless advised otherwise) in combination with my own hand washing - but I haven’t found a touchless wash that gets the car clean enough.
I have a hose, some specialty sprayers (but no professional type pressure washers - cause I live in a condo and don’t have the room) and have a variety of washes/waxes and products to keep the new car beautiful. Meguiars and Formula 4 Spray Wax and others seem to meet the need - but so many products to navigate through - and then I see car wraps that costs thousands - don’t want to waste money, but i do get satisfaction out of washing my own car …
I look forward to exploring your videos to assist with my desire to keep my black car beautiful, swirl free and clean. CHEERS.
Thumbs up for the production value of this video!
Is formula 4 safe on ceramics?
Great video! Yes, please do a video of Formula 4 Spray Wax in a foam cannon by itself!
I tried it and once it dried it clogged my foam cannon so make sure to rinse out foam cannon after you use it 👍
@@Greg-pm4re How did you dilute the F4 in your foam cannon ???
@@lazzarosautodetailing how I normally do in a 32 ounce spray bottle which is between 1:9-1:10
@@Greg-pm4re Thank You
One of the chain auto parts stores sells C841 for $26.99 and right now is offering 20% off on a $100 order on supplies with free to store delivery.
Foam common is on sale today, I want a new one, I have 3 or 4 but it’s a want and not a need and one been trying to save these past few weeks for your class haha by the way, I can’t get superior products for cheap anymore haha thanks Luke 😆😉
I tried a mix of Adams wash and Formula 4 applied in the Florida sun on my black Tundra. Rinsed the pollen first, sprayed the car with DI water and mixed foam cannon, then rinsed with DI water again. Looked awful on my ceramic.coated car. Next I will try rinse, soap, contact wash, rinse and then formula 4 with DI rinse in the hot sun and see how that goes.
Is this safe on ceramic coated cars? Will it retain the ceramic coat well? Certain things reduce longevity of ceramic coats. Just wondering
It adds extra protection on top of the ceramic
just purchased thanks wil
What is the dilution for formula 4 in the foam cannon?
Could you do a video on the Rapid Ceramic from Cerakote , plz.
Great vid Luke!!
I like your videos, but the notification sounds used when you put text on the screen makes me think it's my computer. Those notification sounds don't add to info (my opinion of course). Thanks !
Does anyone know how long this concoction lasts for? Like, is the point to reduce water spots or to apply hydrophobic properties? If it's the latter, how long does the protection last?
Super late but I thought I saw another video saying they last about a week. A lot of car washes use the same affect and use hollow dryers to blow water off your vehicle
Can you use Formula 4 during the wash stage if you're planning on clay barring afterwards?
If you clay bar you have to polish the marring out so yes it will be stripped after that process though
Looking forward to more videos like this!!!
So what’s the best dilution ratio in a foam cannon?
You put a lot of good effort in your videos.
How bout Tecnicians choice as a drying aid after this?
Most Ceramic Spray Detailer or Similar Spray Sealants can work too but some you may have to spray and wipe on before rinsing but Wilson was showing the Superior F4 Spray Wax because you just spray and rinse after the wash and it is Very Inexpensive compared to any Ceramic product but still achieve beading and no waterspots by just using Tap Water. I will get some Formula 4 soon for the clients who do not want Ceramics.
@@LowTegs why would a customer opt for a non ceramic finish?
@@TXAslingr like basic wash customers that aren't paying for any protection that you are selling. The main purpose of the Formula 4 is to bead water and prevent water spots.
@@TXAslingr some people don't want to pay the price lol but as a detailer I still want cars to leave as fresh as possible.
@@LowTegs Thank you for the info!
What's up
Good video as always
It's totally unrelated to this video but I have a client in about 2 weeks that's wants a detail (2015 Lexus Rx 350)
She has a lipstick stain in hair white headliner
How in the world do I even begin to get it out?
Detail paint brush and super clean
😃 hell yeah! #SerranoSauce
That's what's up 👊🏽👊🏽
What does DI stand for?
Deionized
Can you put the formula 4 in the foam cannon and spray with the pressure washer or you have to spray it alone not mix it with the extra water from the pressure washer
I’ve asked on the other video, I really hope you reply. Can you put formula 4 along with soap in the bucket for a contact wash?
I actually suggest using it totally separately after the wash not mixed in. The cleaner in the soap will reduce its efficacy
@@wilsonautodetailing because you had another video where you sprayed it on top of the soap after touch wash, and it looked effective. In drought areas, 2 rinse steps just won’t be advised. Not supposed to be washing cars in the first place, trying to reduce water usage
I enjoy your passion and dedication. How much spray wax are you mixing in the foam concoction. 10% 20%
Hey man. Lots of good info.. So in your experience what is the best way to avoid water spots? What solution? chemical? technique?
Foam car, rinse. Fill empty cannon with a solution of Formula 4, spray, and let it dwell and u have great results.
Would Optimum No Rinse (blue) do the same thing?
ONR won’t bead and it will take all the foam out of the soap because it acts as a drying aid and water softener absorbing the dirt along with the soap itself lol. It will help drying, but it will not bead and will make the soap useless.
@@user-oj8zo3cr4b thank you for this. I was wondering the same thing and glad someone mentioned this!
I want to like formula 4 but I’m struggling with getting it to work. It’s streaking the Windows and there is no slickness to the paint. Am I missing something? It’s diluted 10:1 and I’m using a pressure washer to rinse it off. Looking for some help to make it work well.
Hello Deven, try experimenting with the dilution ratio. I recently purchased some formula 4 last month and haven't had any issues. I've actually gone a little further and added some Eco Smart wash by Chemical Guys (concentrated), to the formula 4 and so far it has rendered some good results.
the mad scientist
Thank you ;)
Formula 4 on a ceramic coated vehicle?
As far as i know, you're not supposed to apply any types of sealant on "freshly" applied paints and clear coats. They need time to "gas off."
You should be an auctioneer!
Luke no audio in the video
Why’s everyoje complain about him talking fast it makes the video faster and learn more info 😂
can't hear anything you're saying there's a weird beeping sound keeps going on so I turn the sound off. these videos used to be good, now they just suck with all the beeping noises.
This does not turn your cannon into a DI tank! Its turns your cannon into a spray wax gun.
Luke, you seriously need to try DIY quick beads, better results than Formula 4.
How do you USE IT? With soap on the car or or after a rinse?
@@cedricchoice9750 I like to use it after.
Interesting experiment! In another video you mention "Technicians Choice" to help give the car a good gloss after a wash! Who is the manufacturer? I have been going around trying to find this product. No Luck!! Can you give me more details please? Back to the master profits class.
Technician Choice Tec 582 is the product
Technician’s choice is the brand, and their line of products works really well. Their 582 Ceramic spray wax is god tier tho
I was actually on the fone with this company ystdy located near Dallas. You need to find a local distributor near you. Call the number on website, give your location and they'll give u a distributor
you talk way too much dude. I have a huge head ache. After 8 whole minutes of constant fast talking I heard a no.
Clogged my foam cannon
Boy I thought I talked fast. But it seem you have me beat. I guess it's true the farther you go south the faster people talk. Geez and I live in Kentucky. But I talk faster than most Kentuckian do anyways. I've been raised in Kentucky all my life but still talk fast. Just a suggestion slow your speech down just a little so people can understand you better. Like I said just a suggestion.
don't mix it!...apply it after you apply power clean soap that has dwelled... then apply formula 4 right before thoroughly rinsing. this is the best way to do it. I only use this stuff in the sun when it's necessary
heres how i view the foam cannon solution;
DIY homemade touchless car wash
I actually made this exact solution before, when I wanted to wash at home without a mitt
shampoo
Griots Foam Wax (its purple and meant for foam guns)
Greenstar
ONR
this mixture allowed me to have a shampoo, with some beading help, with the polymer technology of ONR and the cleaning ability of Greenstar
He never responds to the comments that challenge the video.. again, nothing about this is spot free… nothing about formula 4 is spot free, you are rinsing the vehicle with hard water… no way around that… no matter what product you use, it’s going to leave hard water spots… the only way your actually going to get spot free is to have DI tanks hooked up for rinsing… you need to clarify in these click bait videos that this might make it easier to dry and that’s it
I have a DI tank for this reason but I believe formula 4 does have a mineral remover component in there which combats hard water
Yeah, really wish this dude would SLOW DOWN
Talk faster 🤣
Ok so can we use formula 4 in our actual mobile water tank? So the water is diluted with formula 4? If that makes any sense 🫣🫣
What he's talking about is washing a car with his recipe so that you don't get water spots. I'm not entirely sure if I agree because that spray wax formula doesn't last that long. You're better off using CG Speed Detailer to take off newly formed water spots.
Great vid Luke!!