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ToyotaGuy23

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Can anyone REALLY convince me of the actual difference between:



Showtime

Meg QD

Meg Speed Detailer

"Final Inspection" (oooooh, hehehe)

and others???
 
My best advice would be to try them yourself and compare.



Many of the "perceived" differences are very subjective and according to personal preferences.
 
smprince1 said:
My best advice would be to try them yourself and compare.

Many of the "perceived" differences are very subjective and according to personal preferences.
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Agreed. There are so many quick detailers out there.
 
the 4 that you mentioned i find give the same results...which is a good thing.

the best ive used is the sonus carnuba QB.

the worst ive used it the NXT QD
 
petp said:
the 4 that you mentioned i find give the same results...which is a good thing.

the best ive used is the sonus carnuba QB.

the worst ive used it the NXT QD
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See, from my experience I find that Final Inspection and Mothers are both good but find the others to streak. That is why you need to try them out for yourself. ;)
 
#34 always strikes me as a very "clean" QD; it leaves very little behind.



I use several QDs, basing my choice on what I want to accomplish.
 
petp said:
the 4 that you mentioned i find give the same results...which is a good thing.

the best ive used is the sonus carnuba QB.

the worst ive used it the NXT QD
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I have used all of these as well, I can't tell a HUGE difference in any of them to be honest. The Mothers is a little less streaky, the NXT Speed detailer gave good results to me though, it would be a toss up between that and showtime.



I used Zymol's a long time ago which yielded major suckage.
 
My experience has been that different QDs perform differently on the various LSPs...so I have a handful that match the LSPs I like and have....
 
I've only heard good things about ClearKote Quikshine, im definitely picking up a bottle.

I've also heard good things about that Eagle One QD, and its avaliable at retail stores as well.
 
425 is GREAT for final shine and doesn't streak so long as you don't use too much.



It is far superior to the Meg's Mist and Wipe QD (dark red bottle).



Adam's Polishes is offers nearly the same slickness as 425, but has superior cleaning ability.



I've used Spray and Gloss, Meg's, and 425, for me, the 425 is the winner because of how it finishes off. It is VERY slick, almost like a quick wax but without the added effort.
 
My favorite 'universal' QD's are Clearkote Quikshine, Adam's Detail Spray, and Griot's Speed Shine. I have had great success with almost all the QD's I have tried, and believe me, I have about tried them all. Some stand out, though.... among the ones I listed can be added Sonus Acrylic Spritz, UGE, NXT Speed Detailer, One Grand Show Off, Z6 is great over Zaino and NXT sealants, Crystal Mist... really any QD that any of the reputable vendors around here carry are going to perform just fine.
 
I have the following:



Eagle One Spray & Wipe

Meguiar Quik Detailer

FK1 146 & 425

Poorboy's Spray & Gloss

Quikshine



I also have:

Menzerna HGAS

FK1 FX-100

Sonus Acrylic Spritz

Four Star Ultimate Gloss Enhancer



I actually use each for a different application. I use the EO for cleaning up bug splatter and bird bombs and also for applying AIO and SG. I use the Meguiar almost strictly for lube for clay (I also have the Clay Magic lube that came with the kit). I use 146 for cleaning door jambs and painted portions under the hood. I use 425 on the car that gets FX-100. I use Quikshine for glass after washing. Haven't really used S&G too much.



I use HGAS after each wash and after applications of Four Star UPP on my car. Use FX-100 after each wash and after applications of EX-P on my dad's SUV. Purchased Sonus Acrylic Spritz to help remove SG, but found that I didn't need it. Purchased UGE to complement UPP, but found that I like HGAS much better.



I am sure there are many other uses, but these are the ones that I have been using. I don't really use them as QD in between washes and I am afraid of marring as I am not sure about my technique. I should practice on an older car, but haven't had the time. I know I could probably trim my collection down, but I ended up purchasing these as "add-ons" to other orders and consolidate shipping and I had wanted to try them out anyways. Out of all the those listed above, the Eagle One and HGAS get the most use.
 
Almost forgot, I've also used 425 on my TV screen and it worked REALLY well. I think it was Bence or another FK1 user that mentioned that they use on their TV and computer monitors. I do notice that it hasn't picked up dust since appliation of the 425 or at least not as much as it used to. That's the only application that I've tried QD's beyond car use.
 
FK425 - good for almost any lsp be it carnuba or sealant. Good protectant, but not great. Good for cleaning, but not great.



Eagle One (blue bottle) - dollar for dollar it is hard to beat. Another plus is it can be found everywhere. Not top of the line in any category but pretty darn decent for the money.



Wolfgang Spritz - not a great cleaner but excellent over any polymer/acrylic lsp.



Jeff's SG - same as above; excellent over Jett.



Menzerna's HGAS - perhaps the very best protectant and rejuvenator QD for any acrylic lsp. Like the Wofgang, it is really more than a QD but also like the Wolfgang, not the greatest cleaner around. Use both of these on spotless cars for added protection and gloss.



PoorBoys SW - best cleaner of all the QDs; it neither adds nor subtracts from finish.



Homebrew of 1 part Klasse SG/3parts distilled water used in a mister bottle. Very good topper if you use the Klasse twins (as good as Sonus spritz). Cheaper to make than any of the competition prices, such as HGAS, but nearly equal in performance. Poor cleaning ability is a drawback.



I could not live with only one QD because I want one for minor clean up jobs such as pollen, bird bombs, bugs, etc. and another to enhance gloss and protection after a shampoo. Therefore, my QD choices (IF I only could have two) would be PoorBoys SW for the clean up jobs and Menzerna HGAS for the protection and gloss. IF they put a gun to my head and made me take only one QD it would probably be 425.
 
well if you were to choose between ordering online quikshine (37.$$ + shipping) or picking up locally megs last touch (19.99 + on my way home), what would you choose - both are gallons
 
BlackSunshine said:
Quikshine. It can be used on everything... even inside the car.
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The description says everything on the interior except for fabrics and everything in the exterior except for tires. The description also mentions cleaning of wood furniture. Just curious, but what have you used Quikshine on the interior?



So far I've just used QS for paint and exterior glass. Well, probably because I already have a ton of other products for interior use :grinno:
 
toyotaguy said:
well if you were to choose between ordering online quikshine (37.$$ + shipping) or picking up locally megs last touch (19.99 + on my way home), what would you choose - both are gallons
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NAME THEFT ??? lol :shocked
 
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