UQW Technique

[mattya802]

Hey guys, the last couple times I've used UQW after a wash I've later noticed some "over spray" I didn't notice when wiping.

How do you guys use UQW to cut down on this? Especially if it's windy, the stuff seems to just fly everywhere (I don't have a garage ).

Do you guys just spray down the whole car and then wipe it all? Or do one panel at a time, but then go back over the car closely afterwards?

I thought I was going over it closely afterwards but I still always find a spot or two with some misting of UQW left behind. If I do leave some behind, should I just go over with some UQD and wipe it down, or can I just use some more UQW?


Thanks in advance for any small pointers. I know it's something minor, just curious.

[Murr1525]

Re: UQW Technique

Spray your cloth.

Once the cloth gets damp with the product, you wont need to add too much either.

[greg0303]

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As Murr said spray your microfiber towel with UQW. If your towel is dry it just tries to absorb the product instead of spreading it therefore it's so hard to get even coverage.

Use second dry microfiber cloth for final wipe. I usually go panel by panel as it's easier to evenly cover the entire vehicle that way.

[mattya802]

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Ahhh, okay thanks guys. I'll try that out next time. Preciate it.

[Michael Stoops]

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You definitely do not want to spray the whole car and then come back and wipe off. Either get your towel damp and then wipe section by section, or just spray and wipe as you go, much like you would with a quick detailer spray. Either method is fine, so use the one that works best for you.

[blkmiata]

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Now I'm confused. Mike Phillips said to apply to the whole car, http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28577
For the past couple of months using UQW I've been following Mike Phillips method as posted on the above link.

[OhioCarBuff]

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Hey wait a second here, there was a sticky about the proper application of UQW and it states to apply to the whole car and wipe off the panels in the order in which you applied the product so you let the product flash dry.

Here is the sticky by the way... http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28577

[Michael Stoops]

Re: UQW Technique

Now I'm confused. Mike Phillips said to apply it to the whole car.
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...ad.php?t=28577

Hey wait a second here, there was a sticky about the proper application of UQW and it states to apply to the whole car and wipe off the panels in the order in which you applied the product so you let the product flash dry.

Here is the sticky by the way... http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28577

Yes, you can apply it to the whole car and then come back and wipe off after if your application method is via a towel dampened with the product.

But mattya802 was asking this....

Do you guys just spray down the whole car and then wipe it all?

...and that is not recommended.

In reality, the product dries so fast that whether you wipe down the whole car with a dampened towel or you use it much as you would a quick detailer (except for the fact that you want the car free of dust when using UQW) the end result is going to be the same.

As it is, you'll find just about every Meguiar's employee who uses UQW (and plenty of us do on a very regular basis) uses it section by section rather than wiping down the whole car and then wiping it all off. Check out the Quik Tips Video showing use of the product - Meguiar's Quik Tips Video Series - Waxing Your Car in 15 Minutes or Less

[mattya802]

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Awesome, thanks for the further clarification.

[_Rodrigo]

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Everytime I use UQW, it leaves some light streaks on the paint.
Normally I spray, spread with a dampened cloth and then final wipe with some microfiber supreme shine. I do each panel at time. Ex, only one door, trunk. If it's a larger area like roof or hood, I divide in two sections.
What I am doing wrong?

[Markus Kleis]

Re: UQW Technique

Everytime I use UQW, it leaves some light streaks on the paint.
Normally I spray, spread with a dampened cloth and then final wipe with some microfiber supreme shine. I do each panel at time. Ex, only one door, trunk. If it's a larger area like roof or hood, I divide in two sections.
What I am doing wrong?

How many trigger pulls of product do you use for each panel? It could be that you are using too much product.

Also, be more through and use slightly more pressure during the final "dry" wipe.

Also, what do you mean by a damp cloth? Damp from water or UQW?

[_Rodrigo]

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How many trigger pulls of product do you use for each panel? It could be that you are using too much product.

Hello Mark
Thanks a lot for your support.

My car is small, so normally up to six trigger pulls considering an entire roof. Two on each door.

Also, be more through and use slightly more pressure during the final "dry" wipe.

Well, this is an important point which makes me confused. In my case, in order to remove streaks, I have to apply pressure. Period. Personally I understand the product should be removed easily, once if I have to apply too much pressure with a microfiber towel, I am also working to remove or at least diminishing the previous coat of wax.

Also, what do you mean by a damp cloth? Damp from water or UQW?

UQW.

[Murr1525]

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Yeah, 6 could be a bit much, esp once the towel is damp.

[J. A. Michaels]

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I have to agree. 6 trigger pulls seems a bit much for a smaller car. That could be part of the problem.

[Markus Kleis]

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Here is the technique I use for my Focus:

Start with a Meguiar's Supreme Shine towel, fold it into fourths. I then turn away from the car and spray 2, MAYBE 3 pulls onto the towel trying to spread it evenly.

I then turn to the car and apply it to the vehicle. I will first make some faster movements and spread the product evenly across maybe half of a larger panel (my doors are long), or across the whole panel for my front fenders which are smaller.

I re-apply 1-2 pulls onto the TOWEL for each new panel. If you feel it is being sockaed up and buffing into the paint very quickly, you can adding an extra follow-up pump into the towel as needed.

I make several passes until I am seeing VERY close to nothing left behind, then I quickly flip the towel and make several light pressure buffing passes. This will almost always get it all. If at this point you still have streaking, try a slightly firmer motion...if you don't see the streaks immediately go away, I would then stop, and add one light mist to the towel.

This will re-wet the area, and should do the trick.

You never want to push hard, only somewhat firm at most. If the streaking stays even after the dry pass, you are likely spreading the product to far and then waiting too long for the final dry buff and thus it is drying on the panel before it can be removed.

Does that help?