Hey guys and gals, i recentely had my car detailed and would like to keep the car nice and clean between waxes, so im looking for an over the counter
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08-15-2013, 06:06 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Need help OTC QD
Hey guys and gals, i recentely had my car detailed and would like to keep the car nice and clean between waxes, so im looking for an over the counter quick detailer for this. I know some of you might suggest other not so commercialized products, and im open to suggestion, but right now im more inclined for the over the counter stuff. Ive been researching and so far the best reviews ive seen is meguiares ultimate quik detailer over at autogeek. Any thoughts on this? If it matters, my Z is pearl white. Oh, and excuse my "noobiness" on the subject.
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Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax is good stuff.
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Meguiar's is great! It's more about technique than product. 1. Don't do it in direct sunlight 2. Let the paint cool 3. Make sure car is clean 4. Use a proper microfiber Last edited by Boomer370; 08-15-2013 at 07:56 AM. |
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I use griot's speed shine. It deepens my black paint.
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#3 and #4 are paramount. There are a lot of different products and a lot of different opinions on those products, but I think everyone can agree that using a quick detail (QD) spray on dirty paint will only result in scratching and marring the paint. If that worries you and the wax is good quality, then a simple wash and dry could suffice.
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I've always wash my car before putting any QD on.
Usually once a month I'll do a full wash and wax, and I'll wash and QD within that. I also agree with a good base wax, QD will produce better results. Though I don't think QD should be used as a replacement for the actual wax itself. But First start with a clean slate: 1. Wash Car 2. Clay Car 3. Wash Car (Optional) 4. Polish/ Polish&Sealant Hybrid 5. Wax Then after you can keep a more relaxed schedule of using QD. That's what I do at least. I'm certain there are many techniques that people use but all of them have one thing in common. It's having a good starting base to begin with. |
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not too sure why you would want an over the counter solution, but I would echo other people's suggestions that you make sure, whatever you use, that the surface is clean before using the detailer. otherwise, you'll just be rubbing contaminants into your paint. you can do that using adam's waterless wash.
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I prefer Optimum, myself. Optimum no rinse is great as a waterless car wash, quick detailer, as well as clay lubricant.
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