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Prices may varyHealth score is for adult use as intended, per the manufacturer's SDS. It does not model child ingestion, accidental spill cleanup, or off-label use. See the safety panel below for full hazard classification, and /disclaimer for the full editorial scope.
GHS hazard codes are quoted from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. PPE tiers below translate those codes and the listed ingredient chemistry; they are not CarCareTruth recommendations.
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No H318 or H319 in SDS §2. SDS §8 specifies chemical goggles or safety glasses · relevant for overhead panel application where pump-spray mist can reach the face.”
— Griot's Garage
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“H317 (skin sensitization Cat 1) places the skin tier at recommended · sensitization is a cumulative hazard. SDS §8 specifies protective gloves.”
— Griot's Garage
U.S. regulatory standard
29 CFR 1910.138(a); 1910.132(d)
“appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances.”
OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.
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From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
“No H335 or H334 in SDS §2. SDS §8 states respiratory protection is not typically required. Lungs tier is situational for enclosed-space or prolonged application.”
— Griot's Garage
CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.
No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
PPE tiers translate the manufacturer’s SDS and U.S. regulatory standards. Not professional safety advice. How we report safety.
This product ranks #10 of 13 in Spray Wax.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 28, 2026
TL;DR The manufacturer claims PPF compatibility, but no independent installer reports at 12+ months on any named film brand have been found · treat the claim as plausible based on the water-base formula, but unverified. On paint, it delivers warm carnauba gloss in a fast spray-and-wipe with 4·6 weeks of durability. The SDS carries WARNING with H317 skin sensitization · gloves are relevant for repeated sessions.
Griot's Garage Best of Show is a carnauba and polymer spray wax · mist on, buff lightly, wipe clean in one pass. The manufacturer claims it is safe for installed PPF and ceramic coatings. The water-base formula contains no aromatic solvents that would attack the TPU topcoat, but independently verified installer data at 12+ months on named brands (XPEL, LLumar, SunTek) has not been located. Apply in shade; full-sun is less forgiving per community reviews. On paint, the carnauba warmth and wet-look depth on dark colors is well-confirmed by a broad, well-rated owner base. Durability runs 4·6 weeks on paint. Matte PPF owners should avoid it · carnauba is documented to alter matte finishes.
Best for owners wanting a fast gloss spray for paint who also have glossy PPF and are willing to rely on manufacturer-only film-safety documentation. Skip it if you have matte PPF (carnauba and matte finishes do not mix) or if you need independently verified film-safety records before applying a product to high-value installed film.
The SDS carries WARNING from H317 (skin sensitization Cat 1) and H361 (suspected reproductive toxicity Cat 2). Respiratory protection is not typically required per SDS §8 · the lungs tier is situational for enclosed-space use. The skin tier is recommended for the H317 classification; gloves address the cumulative sensitization mechanism during repeated sessions. The formula is a water-base emulsion with no disclosed alcohol co-solvent and no PFAS · the Environment score of 7.0/10 reflects the leave-on pathway, where the bulk of the product goes into the wipe-off towel, not the drain.
The Safety Data Sheet for Griot's Garage Best of Show Spray Wax carries a WARNING signal word, with classified hazards including H317 (may cause an allergic skin reaction); H361 (suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child). See the PPE breakdown above for use-case-specific guidance translated from the SDS hazard codes.
CarCareTruth scores Griot's Garage Best of Show Spray Wax at 6.5 out of 10 on the composite CCT score, with a health sub-score of 7.0/10. The CCT score blends real-world effectiveness, ingredient health impact pulled from the manufacturer's safety sheet, and environmental footprint against a published category rubric. See the methodology link on this page for the full scoring breakdown.
Per the Safety Data Sheet ingredient disclosure: No back-of-bottle image available. SDS §3 (2017-09-15) discloses three trade-secret components at 0.1·1% each: silicone emulsion (H315/H318/H361), ethylene glycol (CAS 107-21-1, H302/H361/H371), and a preservative system (H314/H318/H317). Full concentrations withheld as trade secret. Manufacturer describes the formula as carnauba wax and advanced polymers.
Marketing copy from Griot's Garage, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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