Correct way to apply QD

[WaspHunter]

As far as I know, QD isn't supposed to bond to the paint. Its main purpose is to break down contaminants and lift them off the surface so that they don't scratch when you wipe the QD off.

Thats what I figure anyway, considering unwiped QD has always left coloured water spots on mmy car.

[davey g-force]

Hmmm....

I thought QD was sposed to add a protective layer - like a wax but not as long lasting.

Anyone else shed some light on this??

[Monk]

...and somewhere on the forum I am sure there is something that will explain the difference between Quick Detailer and Speed Detailer. Maybe someone can give me a link?

[the other pc]

Quik Detailer is a "mist and wipe" cleaner for removing light dust, fingerprints and other light crud from the finish while leaving it fresh and shiny. You spritz it on and wipe it off. It's so popular that the term "Quick Detailer" or simply "QD" has become common slang for any "mist and wipe" product from any manufacturer. Meguiar's (and most other companies') QD's don't leave any protectants behind.


NXT Speed Detailer is another QD product. Meguiar's makes several. The formula is different from Quik Detailer's. It smells different and it acts a little differently but basically does the same thing.


Just to make things confusing:

The professional line Quick Detailer (note the c) is a cleaner/wax with moderate cutting ability. You work in, let it dry then wipe it off. It does leave protective wax behind.


PC.

[druhe]

Originally posted by davey g-force
Hmmm....

I thought QD was sposed to add a protective layer - like a wax but not as long lasting.

I too thought that QD provided some protection. I just recently learned about NXT Spray Wax. Let me tell ya this stuff works great. It's very easy to apply and is the answer too in between details. The spray wax maybe the product you should be using for the results you are seeking.

Just my 2 cents worth

[the other pc]

Quik Wax and NXT Spray Wax are spray waxes, meant to leave some protection behind. They're very light, intended to be used in between regular waxing for "freshening up" wax that's already there.

My favorite "fast wax" for in-between jobs is the Detailer Line's X-Press Liquid Wax. It's super easy to apply and remove, looks great, is slicker than heck and lasts longer than anybody has a right to expect.


PC.

[MandarinaRacing]

Originally posted by the other pc

Just to make things confusing:

The professional line Quick Detailer (note the c) is a cleaner/wax with moderate cutting ability. You work in, let it dry then wipe it off. It does leave protective wax behind.
PC.

Yeah. Meg's needs really needs to add the word "WAX" to #66



BTW I feel that NXT Speed Detailer has more lubricity than Quik Detailer.

Alex

[Hannibal]

I hate to say this, but I am beginning to think of QD as a "wax remover". I put 2 coats of #16 on in October, used QD 3 times. Then I applied a coat of GC Paste wax in January. I QD'd maybe 3 more times since then. I wash every two weeks or so using two bucket method with grit guards, and dry using 2 Gold Class Water Magnets.
I washed the other day and I realized I have NO WAX on most of the top of the truck, most of the hood, and the tailgate. ABSOLUTELY no beading action.

So it breaks down like this: for a 5 month period:

3 coats of wax (2 of which are #16)
+
6 uses of QD
+
washed every 2 weeks using correct methods.
+
5 months time:
=
NO WAX??

Is that normal to lose all of your wax that fast? I even spaced out my coats of wax. so basically lost my last coat in 10 weeks.

Does that sound usual? WHen I was wondering why I had no wax, I suspiciously looked at my bottle of QD as the culprit.

**BTW : I wash using a quart of TIDE liquid laundry detergent to one gallon of water. Just kidding

Seriously, whats up with that?

[Jeff Smith]

Originally posted by Hannibal
I hate to say this, but I am beginning to think of QD as a "wax remover". I put 2 coats of #16 on in October, used QD 3 times. Then I applied a coat of GC Paste wax in January. I QD'd maybe 3 more times since then. I wash every two weeks or so using two bucket method with grit guards, and dry using 2 Gold Class Water Magnets.
I washed the other day and I realized I have NO WAX on most of the top of the truck, most of the hood, and the tailgate. ABSOLUTELY no beading action.

So it breaks down like this: for a 5 month period:

3 coats of wax (2 of which are #16)
+
6 uses of QD
+
washed every 2 weeks using correct methods.
+
5 months time:
=
NO WAX??

Is that normal to lose all of your wax that fast? I even spaced out my coats of wax. so basically lost my last coat in 10 weeks.

Does that sound usual? WHen I was wondering why I had no wax, I suspiciously looked at my bottle of QD as the culprit.

**BTW : I wash using a quart of TIDE liquid laundry detergent to one gallon of water. Just kidding

Seriously, whats up with that?

Hmm. For me, I am a routine waxer so I have not done any durabilty testing. I like the just waxed look.

I know the QDs will remove some wax each time. as well as washing. I also have seen posts from Mike and others that tend to try to steer folks away from looking strictly at beading action to detect the presence of wax.

[Jeff Smith]

Originally posted by Hannibal
I hate to say this, but I am beginning to think of QD as a "wax remover". I put 2 coats of #16 on in October, used QD 3 times. Then I applied a coat of GC Paste wax in January. I QD'd maybe 3 more times since then. I wash every two weeks or so using two bucket method with grit guards, and dry using 2 Gold Class Water Magnets.
I washed the other day and I realized I have NO WAX on most of the top of the truck, most of the hood, and the tailgate. ABSOLUTELY no beading action.

So it breaks down like this: for a 5 month period:

3 coats of wax (2 of which are #16)
+
6 uses of QD
+
washed every 2 weeks using correct methods.
+
5 months time:
=
NO WAX??

Is that normal to lose all of your wax that fast? I even spaced out my coats of wax. so basically lost my last coat in 10 weeks.

Does that sound usual? WHen I was wondering why I had no wax, I suspiciously looked at my bottle of QD as the culprit.

**BTW : I wash using a quart of TIDE liquid laundry detergent to one gallon of water. Just kidding

Seriously, whats up with that?

Hmm. For me, I am a routine waxer so I have not done any durabilty testing. I like the just waxed look.

I know the QDs will remove some wax each time. as well as washing. Sometimes I almost wish I had one of those little gadgets to detect film build so I could see just how much I add remove with different processes.

I also have seen posts from Mike and others that tend to try to steer folks away from looking strictly at beading action to detect the presence of wax. I am sure you have stumbled on this one Hannibal but I figured I would throw it in here for future forum mebers to have a look see at.

The Squeak Test - How to test for the presence of wax
The Squeak Test - How to test for the presence of wax

[davey g-force]

Ooops! Don't I feel like an idiot!!

It's actually the nxt Speed Detailer that I've been using, not the QD!

And from what druhe and theotherpc have said, it looks like I may have been using the wrong product for my needs. I'm a regular waxer and Im after some "fast wax" for in-between "real waxes".

Based on what you guys have said, Im gonna get me some Qik-Wax or Nxt Spray Wax.

I actually have similar "spray waxes" from other manufacturers and for some reason, I thought the Nxt Speed Detailer was the same sorta thing.

[Michael Stoops]

Originally posted by the other pc

My favorite "fast wax" for in-between jobs is the Detailer Line's X-Press Liquid Wax. It's super easy to apply and remove, looks great, is slicker than heck and lasts longer than anybody has a right to expect.


PC.

Hey Paul, how do you apply this? I'm guessing it's too thick to pour into a spray bottle and apply like a spray wax?