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    Quick Detail Causes Scratches???

    After a road trip with lots of rain, I return with a few bug smears on the "bonnet". I don't want to wash because it is going to rain off and on for several days. An I safe using the Quick Detail and microfiber wipe to get the smears off? - Or better to let them stay a day or two until I wash properly? I am concerned that Quick Detail may give me micro scratches from any road dust, but leaving the spots ay give me harder to remove spots.
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    Re: Quick Detail Causes Scratches???

    Can you wash just the affected area?

    Next best thing would be to do a rinseless or waterless wash with D115 / ONR or similar.

    QD sprays are mainly only for light dust / dirt, which it sounds like yours is not.

    It's up to you what you're comfortable with, but just by the fact that you're asking the question, I wouldn't do it.
    Originally posted by Blueline
    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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      Re: Quick Detail Causes Scratches???

      I'm in agreement with either a full wash or a rinseless wash regardless if it rains. Better to remove any bugs before they stain the paint.
      99 Grand Prix
      02 Camaro SS

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        Re: Quick Detail Causes Scratches???


        If it was me, I would feel more comfortable with doing a full wash or the rinseless wash as well. If those are absolutely not an option, I would spray the heck out of the spots with the QD and let it soak on the spot if possible before wiping.

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          Re: Quick Detail Causes Scratches???

          Yes, I can wash just the affected area.....(so simple, why didn't I think of that?) Usually, it is just the very front hood and bumper. I'll also look at the waterless D-115/ONR

          Thanks - I am new to this and want to avoid mistakes on my new sports car. Would like to find a school in SE US.

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