Is Meg's #34 hard on LSP?

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TGates

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I remember reading some speculation that #34 Final Inspection had some stiffer cleaning agents in it than other QD's and was harder on LSP's than other QDs. I wonder if anything else has come up regarding this? I can buy it locally by the gallon, and it really is a pleasure to work with, but I have really only used it on my motorcycle because of the speculation about the product. I do use it to help remove polishes before applying a carnauba, however, and it works wonders for this. Does anyone have any insight?



I also have a gallon of Final Detail that I use on the exterior of my parents 40' motorhome, but have never used it on my car, so I'm not real sure how these products compare. I understand it's intended to enhance gloss, mostly.



I use the OTC Quik Detail for clay lube and it works fine for that. Not sure if it's the same product as #34?
 
#34 I've found is quite light. I don't find it to reduce the durability of any LSP, but it won't increase durability either. It doesn't leave much at all behind which I find is good for testing durability of any LSP.



If you're after a QD to remove light dust and increase the longevity of your finish there are much more suitable choices than this.
 
I agree, it smells divine. I've got an arsenal of QD's right now and I usually use Adam's or Quikshine for routine duty, but since I can get this stuff locally by the gallon, I thought I'd look into it.



I've currently got:



Sonus AS, DS, CS

Quikshine

Adam's Detail Spray

S&G

S&W

#34

Final Detail

NXT

Meg's Quick Detail Spray

UGE

WG

Z6

Z8

Crystal Mist

Mother's Showtime



I really like Adam's and QS, and am growing quite fond of #34.
 
I found #34 to be a little tough on LSPs but *only* when they're on their last legs anyhow. But it's definitely (at least in my experience) not the same as using QDs that leave more behind (e.g., QuikShine, Speed Shine, etc.). Those will help an almost-dead LSP hang on until the next wash while the #34 might do it in.



I found this to be so pronounced that I only use #34 for panel wipedowns during polishing steps (love it for this) and for very gentle cleaning of all sorts of things. I'm not bashing #34, I still use it by the gallon, but only for certain jobs.
 
This is an intresting one, I had never heard this until now, for some time #34 was my go to QD. Intresting to know.
 
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