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Chemical Guys After Wash (16OZ)

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HOW IT WORKS

  • Advanced drying aid and gloss enhancer
  • Repels water for a faster dry
  • Reduces water spots and streaking
  • Adds lubrication to prevent scratches
  • Synthetic gloss enhancers boost shine
  • Extends life of wax and sealant
  • Suitable for cars trucks and motorcycles
  • 473ml spray bottle
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Full Description

HOW IT WORKS

Chemical Guys After Wash is an advanced paintwork moisturizer that aids the drying process. The innovative drying aid repels water, adds lubrication, and creates a streak-free shine when drying any vehicle. 95% of swirls and scratches come from poor wash and dry habits. The advanced lubricating polymers in After Wash glide any premium microfiber towel over paintwork for a scratch-free shine. It's the safest way to dry any vehicle. Use After Wash on any car, truck, motorcycle, RV, boat, motocross, off road, ATV, or snow vehicle for perfect streak and scratch-free drying! Hydrophobic drying aids repel water to quickly dry paintwork with a premium microfiber towel. After Wash enhances any wax or sealant coat for improved longevity with a high-gloss shine. Use After Wash to dry paint, wheels, glass, metal, and plastic surfaces. Simply spray After Wash on the wet surface, then watch the puddles of water sheet off the paint. Buff off remaining water with a premium microfiber towel. After Wash repels water from the surface for a smooth finish after a wash. Chemical Guys After Wash makes drying your vehicle quick, easy, and safe.

Bad Habits Cause Swirls and Scratches

95% of swirls and scratches are caused by poor washing and drying habits, and equipment. Good drying tools and techniques are critical to maintaining scratch-free paintwork. After Wash provides extra lubrication between the microfiber towel and paintwork for scratch-free drying. The innovative formula helps the microfiber towel absorb more water for a streak-free shine in less time. After Wash enhances any wax or sealant coat with synthetic polymers for a brilliant shine after a wash.

Water-repelling Formula Dries Fast

After Wash uses hydrophobic technology to push water away from paint and quickly dry any vehicle. Simply spray After Wash on wet paintwork after a wash. Using a premium microfiber towel, gently dry the surface to achieve a streak-free shine. The secret to After Wash is the advanced lubrication agents that reduce friction between the paintwork and microfiber drying towel. After Wash dries faster than a towel alone while reducing the chances of scratching paint. Chemical Guys After Wash makes drying any vehicle faster and easier than ever imagined.

Shine As You Dry

After Wash enhances shine while you dry! After Wash is formulated with synthetic sealant and gloss enhancers, adding extra protection after a wash. After the final rinse, simply spray After Wash on the vehicle and dry using a premium microfiber towel. After Wash is the perfect choice to dry any vehicle after a weekly wash. Use After Wash on any car, truck, motorcycle, RV, boat, motocross, offroad, ATV, or snow vehicle for perfect streak and scratch-free drying! After Wash reduces drying time and produces a slick finish. The advanced polymer technology forces water away from the surface while allowing microfiber to absorb the maximum amount of moisture. After Wash is formulated to dry any exterior surface for a streak-free shine. Great for drying paintwork, wheels, glass, exhaust tips, and plastic trim. After Wash is the perfect choice for drying any exterior surface. Discover the most effective way to dry any vehicle using Chemical Guys After Wash

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Key features

  • Drying Aid
  • 473ml Bottle
  • Gloss Enhancer
  • Water Repelling

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Expert Notes

Chemical Guys After Wash is a spray-on drying aid designed to be used straight after a wash, while the paintwork is still wet. The water-repelling formula helps water sheet off the surface, so less effort is needed to dry each panel with a microfibre towel, while synthetic gloss enhancers add shine and help extend the life of an existing wax or sealant layer. Chemical Guys lists it as suitable for paintwork, wheels, glass, metal and plastic trim, on cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats and ATVs. It sits at the drying stage of a wash routine, well paired with a premium microfibre drying towel and applied one panel at a time in a shaded area, away from hot surfaces.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Paintwork
  • Wheels
  • Glass
  • Metal trim
  • Plastic trim
  • Cars and trucks
  • Motorcycles
  • ATVs and RVs

Caution: Use in a shaded area and avoid spraying onto hot paintwork, as the product is intended for wet surfaces straight after washing.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Drying Aid And Gloss Enhancer
Brand
Chemical Guys
Size
473ml (16oz)
Format
Spray-On Liquid
Primary Use
Post-Wash Drying And Gloss Enhancement
Suitable For
Paintwork, Wheels, Glass, Metal And Plastic Trim
Compatibility
Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RVs, Boats And ATVs
Application Method
Spray On Wet Paint, Then Dry With A Microfibre Towel

How To Use

Application

  1. Wash the vehicle and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  2. While the surface is still wet, spray After Wash directly onto one panel at a time.
  3. Immediately dry the panel using a clean, premium microfibre towel.
  4. Work in a shaded area and avoid spraying onto hot surfaces.
  5. Move panel to panel until the whole vehicle is dry.

Aftercare

  1. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
  2. Wipe the nozzle after use to stop it clogging.
  3. Wash microfibre drying towels separately from other towels.
  4. Check the finish for streaks and re-treat any missed areas.

Top Tip: Spray one panel at a time and dry immediately, rather than covering the whole vehicle before drying.

Performance Benefits

  • Speeds up vehicle drying
  • Reduces water spots
  • Boosts existing wax shine
  • Adds lubrication for safer drying
  • Suits paintwork wheels and glass
  • Works on multiple vehicle types

Frequently Asked Questions

What size does After Wash come in?

The Drivers HQ sells Chemical Guys After Wash in a 473ml (16oz) spray bottle.

What is After Wash used for?

It is a drying aid and gloss enhancer, sprayed onto wet paintwork after a wash to help water sheet off before you dry with a microfibre towel.

Does After Wash replace wax or sealant?

No, it enhances the shine of an existing wax or sealant layer rather than replacing it.

Can I use it on wheels and glass?

Yes, Chemical Guys lists it as suitable for paintwork, wheels, glass, metal and plastic trim.

Can I use it on any vehicle?

Yes, it is designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats and ATVs.

Where should I apply it?

Spray it onto one wet panel at a time in a shaded area, avoiding hot surfaces.

What should I dry with?

Use a clean, premium microfibre towel to dry each panel after spraying.

Do you deliver UK-wide?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery, plus a walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Spray onto wet paintwork straight after rinsing, not once it has dried.
  2. Work one panel at a time for the cleanest results.
  3. Use a clean, premium microfibre towel to dry each panel.
  4. Avoid spraying onto hot panels or in direct sunlight.
  5. Store the bottle upright away from heat and sunlight.
  6. Wipe the spray nozzle after use to stop it clogging.
  7. Suitable for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats and ATVs.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Chemical Guys

Chemical Guys is a car care brand with its mailing address in Torrance, California, and it describes itself as more than a brand: "a lifestyle with a worldwide following". Its story says the company began by wiping the slate clean and starting fresh, and over the years grew into a huge library of detailing knowledge as well as a product range. That range runs from waxes to hybrid coatings, nano-polishes and ceramic sealants, alongside buffing pads, wash and interior care, air fresheners and odour eliminators.

The Drivers HQ stocks a Chemical Guys range led by machine polishing pads. There are Hex-Logic and Hex-Logic Quantum pads in medium cut, heavy cut and finishing grades, in 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 6.5 inch sizes, from the orange Hex-Logic Quantum Cutting Pad to the black Quantum Finishing Pad. Alongside the pads we carry the Honeydew Premium Air Freshener.

Chemical Guys suits anyone moving from hand polishing to machine polishing, as well as detailers who already use a machine and want pads matched to each stage. The brand designs its Quantum pads for dual action and high-speed rotary polishers, attached by hook and loop. A typical correction runs from a cutting pad with a compound, through a polishing pad with a finer polish, to a finishing pad for a glaze, wax or sealant.

Buy Chemical Guys from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery by tracked Royal Mail, or call in at our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are replacing a worn polishing pad or building a set of pads for a full correction, you can combine Chemical Guys products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Driven by a Passion for Shine

Chemical Guys puts a passion for shine at the heart of its story. The brand says it is "Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead", and it welcomes anyone who shares that passion to become part of its family. Its story describes the team as passion-filled car enthusiasts who work every day to make the things they love shine their brightest.

Teaching is a large part of that approach. Chemical Guys says it believes "everyone should be able to achieve a show car shine", and alongside professional level products it provides a vast library of detailing how to guides and courses. The brand calls itself a culture of thinkers and makers, and says detailing is a lifestyle it lives day in, day out, not just something it does.

In its own words, Chemical Guys never stops testing and improving, because it believes good is never good enough. It also says detailing should be fun, and that not a day goes by without its team smiling, laughing and enjoying the work. Whether you are washing your car or shopping for a new sealant, the brand wants you to have a smile on your face while you do it.

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Hex-Logic Pads and Odour Control

Chemical Guys says its Hex-Logic pads use "laser-cut hexagons to evenly spread product across flat or angled surfaces", with honeycomb-like grooves that hold product in the pad for smoother application and reduce friction during use. On the Quantum pads, a Precision Port vent hole in the centre disperses more heat, which the brand says means less wear and tear on both pad and machine. The Drivers HQ stocks both Hex-Logic and Hex-Logic Quantum pads across cutting, polishing and finishing grades.

Each colour is matched to a job. The brand describes the orange Quantum pad as a medium cutting pad that removes light to moderate defects such as swirls, scratches, oxidation and water spots, and the black Quantum Finishing Pad as a no-cut pad for spreading final sealants and wax coatings evenly on freshly polished paint. Our range includes 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 6.5 inch pads to suit different machines and backing plates.

For the interior, Chemical Guys says the formula in its odour eliminating sprays uses active enzymes that neutralise the germs and bacteria causing odours, then leaves behind only the fresh scent of the product. Our wider selection of odour and smoke eliminators and hanging air fresheners can help you tackle stubborn smells such as smoke and keep the cabin smelling fresh.

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