Quick Detailer no so quick

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I have really been dissapointed with the Quick Detailers that I have come across to date. One is Meguires and the second is the new Turtle Wax stuff. I don't know why they have quick written on either of them. They streak, take for ever to get off, and don't spread nicely.

Can anyone recommend a Quick Detailer that actually lives up to its name. Also if you can tell me where to get it in Canada.



Thanks

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Give us an idea how your applying it .. what your using to take it off.. I have had no problems with them.
 
Which Mequire's QD did you use?

I use the one that's over-the-counter (the red one - I forgot its name). Worked quite well for me.

I am also using Z6, Crystal Mist, and Clearkote.

I really like Z6 and Crystal Mist. Clearkote is a bit peculiar

for me. It seems to act like glorified water - may be

I am misled by its lack of frangrant :o .

I still have almost a gallon left.
 
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I just using 100% cotton to apply and remove. I would like to know what you are using.
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I use a MF towel and just lightly mist the panel and wipe it on and with another MF polish it off if any left .
 
Also, do you use a QD as a wax substitute? A lot of relative newbies use a QD as a "spray wax" and it usually smears on non-waxed surfaces.
 
I have a couple of favorites.



Wax -- Poorboys QD+ , Pinnacle Crystal Mist

Sealant -- Z6, Sonus



and I also really like Wolfgangs "updated" QD. It seems like water also, but seems to up the reflection on either wax or sealant. Im just hoping it contains a UV inhibitor, which is the biggest benefit to all these QD's.
 
I've used FI which I like alot. I have a bottle of Quik Shine which I'll get to use this weekend, which I've heard great things about.
 
A common mistake is to apply product too close to the surface, and apply too much of it.



I'd suggest 12-15" away from the paint surface, and fanning the bottle left to right as you squeeze the trigger - this distributes the product over a wider area, and prevent too much of it from being on the paint.



If it takes more than 2 swipes (one direction, then turn the towel over and wipe back), you've likely used too much.



Also, using thin towels, t-shirts, etc., is not a good idea. Once a towel loads up with product, it will leave streaks.



A good quality microfiber is your best bet. On hot surfaces, the smaller the area you work, the less streaking you will have.



Hope this helps.
 
I've used the megs QD and I tought it was OK, since it was the only QD I've used. Well, last weekend I've tried mothers QD and it's like Night and day. With megs I had to mist the panels a lot to get any sort of lubrications. With mothers I've sprayed a lot less on the panels and MF was just sliding every where with ease, it was extreamly slick. Also there was a lot of smearing because what I taught was a little was actually too much.



It lifts the drit with ease as well, I highly recomend it, I'm going to order a gallon of it.



Now the problem is what am I going to do with my second bottle of Megs QD, it's unoppened and I don't feel like using it, any takers in sydney?
 
I've got Mother's Showtime QD on mine now and I'm real happy with it. Works great. Smells great.



I also like Sonus Acrylic Spritz (on top of Klasse SG) and Eagle One Wet Wipe & Shine (widely available).



As already posted, I would use a good quality MF towel , rather than cotton.
 
Mother's Showtime :bounce



Do what forrest says and you'll get great results. Try to avoid spraying QD when the surface is hot.
 
I wonder why such different experiences? I have both Meguiar's QD and Mother's. I tried both this morning. Same ease of application and removal.



I don't get the problems here?



[Now on the other hand, I've had no luck using half a dozen diff products for swirl removal by hand]
 
[Now on the other hand, I've had no luck using half a dozen diff products for swirl removal by hand]
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I've had no luck using half a dozen diff products for swirl removal by PC... I am such a loser (aka "looser" in internet lingo). :o
 
CarWeenie said:
Clearkote is a bit peculiar

for me. It seems to act like glorified water - may be

I am misled by its lack of frangrant :o .
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Same here...I don't seem to get much out of it either, maybe it's my technique :o I gotta give Mother's Showtime a try!
 
So far, the stuff I like the best also happens to be the least expensive one I've tried: EO Wet Wipe & Shine



Of course my recent switch to Klasse will require changing to Sonus. :rolleyes:
 
CarWeenie said:
I've had no luck using half a dozen diff products for swirl removal by PC... I am such a loser (aka "looser" in internet lingo). :o
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Amen to that but I'm not giving up yet....I'll fight to my death or divorce- whichever comes first!!



Z6 gets my vote.
 
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