UQW on a wet car?

[billinraleigh]

Hello, I'd like some opinions on this. After washing my car and while it was still wet, I sprayed on Ultimate Quik Wax, wiped with waffle towel and then let car dry completely. Then I buffed with microfiber. Is this bad technique or waste of UQW or something else. Is it ok to use UQW on wet car? Would like opinions and comments, thanks!

[Tuck91]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

I use UQW as a drying aid as well.

[dvtldav]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

I use UQW as a drying aid also only I apply it with a foam applicator and wipe off w/a ultimate wipe.

Dave

[imacarnut]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

While it may or may not be okay to use it while he car is wet while drying, I like to use it after the car has been washed and dried first. I want as much of the product to be used on the car.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

As others have stated, it can be used this way. i prefer the other way. Drying the vehicle first then using the UQW.

[davey g-force]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

I too have tried both ways and I prefer quickly drying the car first. The UQW seems to be diluted too much by using it on a wet car. I think Quik Wax is better suited to the wet application you are referring to.

[cd36]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

Wouldn't a quick detailler be better used as a drying aid?

[davey g-force]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

What does everyone mean by "drying aid"?

I'm unclear how any of the above products aid drying

[CumminsCrazed]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

this may help as well.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28577&highlight=ultimate+quik+wax

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9We21sA4Q5U

[Michael Stoops]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

So half of you guys like to use it on a dry car and the other half likes to use it panel by panel on a wet car.

Guess what? You're both right!

What does everyone mean by "drying aid"?

I'm unclear how any of the above products aid drying

Use of a detailing spray product doesn't actually speed up the drying but rather adds an extra bit of lubricity as you dry, much as it adds lubricity when simply quick detailing a car. Whether or not you notice much of an improvement in the drying process is up to you, but using UQW while drying does seem to yield a very slick and very shiny finish, no doubt about that.

[cd36]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

So half of you guys like to use it on a dry car and the other half likes to use it panel by panel on a wet car.

Guess what? You're both right!


Use of a detailing spray product doesn't actually speed up the drying but rather adds an extra bit of lubricity as you dry, much as it adds lubricity when simply quick detailing a car. Whether or not you notice much of an improvement in the drying process is up to you, but using UQW while drying does seem to yield a very slick and very shiny finish, no doubt about that.

So right now when I dry a car, I just the "pat" method, where I kind of just lay the towel on the panels to soak up the water.

If I used UQW on the wet car, would I then be better to use a rubbing method to dry the car? I use the pat method to avoid swirl/scratch marks, but is that necessary when sprayed with UQW?

If doing this method as well, I'm guessing a waffle weave MF towel probably isn't the best route to go, probably best to UQW then dry using a plush MF towel by rubbing? Does this sound right?

[davey g-force]

Re: UQW on a wet car?

Use of a detailing spray product doesn't actually speed up the drying but rather adds an extra bit of lubricity as you dry, much as it adds lubricity when simply quick detailing a car. Whether or not you notice much of an improvement in the drying process is up to you, but using UQW while drying does seem to yield a very slick and very shiny finish, no doubt about that.

Thanks Mike. I see, so it doesn't actually aid the drying, it helps preventing swirls while drying. Gotchya