3 Ultimate Quick Wax questions

[prr]

I just got my bottle of Ultimate Quick Wax (liquid) yesterday from amazon. I read the directions, and have a couple of questions:

1. For the hand application instructions, it says that a second pass is recommended. Does this mean after the first application has been wiped off with the cloth? Or that I should do a section at a time, and then do it again, and then let it sit 3-5 mins? Or what?

2. Directions say to apply to one section at a time, and then to wipe it off; and also, to wait 3-5 mins. OK, which is it? I'm not sure that it takes me 3-5 minutes to do one section. How about if I just apply it for 5 minutes, and then go back and wipe off the wax I've applied, in the order that I put it on? With teh Gold Class carnuba, I just covered the entire car, then wiped it all off, without worrying about this.

3. I'm really interested in preserving the paint on a 10 year old minivan. Its not like new, but its actually in pretty decent shape given its age. I'd like to use this ULW in the best manner possible. Should I apply a second coat after taking the first coat off? Or just apply a second coat a month later? What would be the best way for me to maximize the protection for the paint?

[The Guz]

Re: 3 Ultimate Quick Wax questions

I just got my bottle of Ultimate Quick Wax (liquid) yesterday from amazon. I read the directions, and have a couple of questions:

1. For the hand application instructions, it says that a second pass is recommended. Does this mean after the first application has been wiped off with the cloth? Or that I should do a section at a time, and then do it again, and then let it sit 3-5 mins? Or what?

2. Directions say to apply to one section at a time, and then to wipe it off; and also, to wait 3-5 mins. OK, which is it? I'm not sure that it takes me 3-5 minutes to do one section. How about if I just apply it for 5 minutes, and then go back and wipe off the wax I've applied, in the order that I put it on? With teh Gold Class carnuba, I just covered the entire car, then wiped it all off, without worrying about this.

3. I'm really interested in preserving the paint on a 10 year old minivan. Its not like new, but its actually in pretty decent shape given its age. I'd like to use this ULW in the best manner possible. Should I apply a second coat after taking the first coat off? Or just apply a second coat a month later? What would be the best way for me to maximize the protection for the paint?

This thread has a good video. Pay close attention to around 1:30.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?48894-Meguiar-s-Quik-Tips-Video-Series-Ultimate-Liquid-Wax-A-New-Application-Experience

ULW doesn't haze like a traditional wax.

You can apply 1 coat and be fine. The second coat is for even coverage just in case you missed an area the first time.

[prr]

Re: 3 Ultimate Quick Wax questions

The video said you could apply it to the entire car, or just a small section at a time. I think I'll apply it for 3-5 mins, and then wipe it off. It will be something in between the entire car, and one small section.

It also recommended an Ultimate Wash and Wax. I have a LOT of the Gold Class soap left. When I need to get a new container, I'll start a thread on the advantages of UWW over the gold class soap wash.

Thanks for the link.

[ffboy]

Re: 3 Ultimate Quick Wax questions

I think you're referring to ultimate liquid wax, ultimate quik wax is the spray wax.

[davey g-force]

Re: 3 Ultimate Quick Wax questions

Yeah, that's what I thought too.

From your description, it sounds like you've got Ultimate Liquid Wax, not UQW. As stated, UQW is a spray-on, wipe-off product. Hence the "Quik" part.