AMSOIL Cleaners and Protectants

AMSOIL Quick Detailer

Specially formulated combination of surfactants and cleaning agents lubricates painted and plastic surfaces and lifts away light dust and debris. Spray-and-wipe application allows for a quick and effective detail between washes.

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Available sizes

Product code Package size Unit of measure
QDSCN-EA 16 oz. Each
QDSCN-CA Case of 12 16 oz.s Case of 12

AMSOIL Quick Detailer

AMSOIL Quick Detailer (product code QDSCN) is a spray-on, wipe-off detailing spray for between-wash touch-ups on painted and plastic exterior surfaces. The formula combines surfactants and cleaning agents that lubricate the surface as they lift away light dust and debris, then dries to a residue-free, streak-free finish on cars, trucks, motorcycles, and RVs.

Surfactant and cleaning-agent chemistry that lubricates as it lifts

Quick Detailer is a specially blended formulation of surfactants and cleaning agents that lubricates painted and plastic surfaces while it picks up light dust and debris. The lubrication step matters: dry-wiping dust across a clear coat is what creates the fine swirl marks that show up under direct sun. Misting the surface first floats the particles in solution so a microfiber towel can carry them away instead of grinding them across the paint.

Section 9 of the AMSOIL Quick Detailer Safety Data Sheet lists the liquid as a turquoise, water-miscible blend at pH 5 to 6 with a density of 8.3 to 8.4 lbs per US gallon at 25 degrees Celsius. The mild, near-neutral pH keeps the formula gentle on clear coats, plastic trim, and coatings while still cutting light surface soil.

Streak-free, residue-free finish

Residue-free surfactants ensure a streak-free finish, even on dark paint and exterior glass where wipe streaks are easiest to spot. The formula does not bead up into spots and does not leave the cloudy haze that hardware-store spray waxes can leave behind when they flash off too quickly. The recommended workflow is to mist a panel, wipe with a clean, high-quality microfiber towel, and flip or swap the towel as it loads up with dust so contaminants stay off the paint instead of being re-deposited.

Safe on clear coats and modern coatings

Quick Detailer is formulated to be safe for clear coats and coatings. The neutral-leaning pH and the lubricating surfactant package are chosen so the product can be used on factory clear-coat finishes, paint protection film, vinyl wraps, plastic trim, and coated surfaces without stripping the protective layer underneath. This matters for owners running paint sealant or a ceramic coating who need a between-wash detail spray that will not break down the coating.

Spray-on, wipe-off application built for speed

Application is intentionally simple. Park the vehicle in a cool, shaded area so the product does not flash-evaporate on a hot panel. Shake the bottle well, mist the product over an exterior section, and wipe with a high-quality microfiber towel for a streak-free finish, swapping in a fresh towel when the current one becomes saturated. The 16-ounce trigger bottle fits a trunk, a shop bin, or a tool drawer for quick details at a fuel stop, in the driveway, or after a track day.

Strawberry Melon scent and shop-friendly handling

The Strawberry Melon scent keeps the product pleasant to use indoors in a garage or detail bay, and the SDS classifies the liquid with a fruity, sweet odor at pH 5 to 6. The detailer is water-miscible, has an initial boiling point of 100 degrees Celsius, and carries a flash point above 100 degrees Celsius at 1 atmosphere, which keeps storage and handling straightforward in a home garage or fleet shop.

Recommended applications and best uses

Quick Detailer is designed for light, between-wash detailing on a vehicle that is already mostly clean. It is the right tool for dust, fingerprints, water spots, fresh light bird droppings, and pollen on painted exterior panels, plastic trim, and exterior glass. It is not a substitute for a full wash on a heavily soiled vehicle, and it is not intended to strip caked mud, road salt, or baked-on tar.

Heavy mud, dried road salt, brake dust on wheels, and stuck-on insect debris call for a full wash with AMSOIL High-Foam Car Shampoo, AMSOIL Wheel and Tire Cleaner, or a dedicated bug-and-tar remover before reaching for Quick Detailer. Glass haze and interior surfaces are better served by AMSOIL Glass Cleaner and AMSOIL Interior Detailer rather than this exterior detail spray.

Typical technical properties

PropertyValue
Physical stateLiquid
ColorTurquoise
OdorStrawberry Melon, fruity and sweet
pH at 25 degrees C5 to 6
Density at 25 degrees C8.3 to 8.4 lbs per US gallon
Initial boiling point100 degrees C
Flash pointGreater than 100 degrees C at 1 atmosphere
Water solubilityMiscible in any proportion

Order AMSOIL Quick Detailer

AMSOIL Quick Detailer ships in a 16-ounce trigger bottle (product code QDSCN-EA) and in a case of twelve 16-ounce bottles (product code QDSCN-CA) for detailers, shops, and high-use households. Every bottle is backed by the AMSOIL Limited Warranty. To match a viscosity, capacity, or filter to a specific vehicle alongside this detail spray, use the AMSOIL vehicle lookup guide and the AMSOIL product catalog. Ready to order: Order AMSOIL Quick Detailer.

Frequently asked questions

What is AMSOIL Quick Detailer used for?

Quick Detailer is a between-wash spray detailer. The surfactant and cleaning-agent blend lubricates painted and plastic surfaces and lifts off light dust, fingerprints, water spots, pollen, and fresh light bird droppings, then dries to a streak-free finish on a microfiber towel. It is the right tool when a full wash is not needed but the vehicle has lost its clean look since the last wash.

Does Quick Detailer remove wax, paint sealant, or a ceramic coating?

No. Quick Detailer is specifically formulated to be safe for clear coats and coatings. The mild pH 5 to 6 chemistry and lubricating surfactant package are chosen so the spray cleans the surface without stripping wax, paint sealant, or a ceramic coating that has already cured on the paint.

Is Quick Detailer safe on ceramic-coated paint and paint protection film?

Yes. The "safe for clear coats and coatings" claim covers factory clear coats, paint sealant, paint protection film, vinyl wraps, plastic trim, and ceramic-coated surfaces. Use the same spray-on, wipe-off technique on a coated panel as on bare clear coat: mist a section, wipe with a clean microfiber towel, and rotate to a fresh towel when the current one starts to load up.

Can Quick Detailer be used on a dirty car?

It is built for light contamination only. Dust, pollen, fingerprints, water spots, fuel splash, and fresh, soft bird droppings are fair game. Caked mud, road salt, dried bug remains, heavy brake dust, and tree sap can scratch the clear coat if dragged across the panel with a towel, so vehicles in that condition should be rinsed and washed with a proper car shampoo first, then finished with Quick Detailer.

How is Quick Detailer different from a waterless wash?

A waterless wash carries more cleaning agents and is built to handle a fully dirty vehicle without a rinse. Quick Detailer carries a lighter surfactant load tuned for touch-ups on a vehicle that is already clean or only lightly soiled. The dividing line is how much contamination is on the paint: a true waterless wash for moderate dirt, Quick Detailer for light dust and fingerprints between full washes.

Can it be used on wheels, windows, and plastic trim?

Quick Detailer is built for painted exterior panels, plastic trim, and exterior glass, and the residue-free formula leaves no streaks or haze on those surfaces. Wheels coated in baked-on brake dust and tire blooming are better matched to AMSOIL Wheel and Tire Cleaner, and the interior side of windows and dashboards is better served by AMSOIL Glass Cleaner and AMSOIL Interior Detailer.

How should the bottle be applied for the best streak-free result?

Park the vehicle in a cool, shaded area so the spray does not flash off on a hot panel. Shake the bottle well, mist the product over the exterior surface, and wipe with a high-quality microfiber towel until the panel dries to a streak-free finish. Replace or rotate the microfiber towel as it becomes saturated so trapped grit is not dragged back across the paint.