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    Please help me solve this

    I have created a problem I hope nobody else has but also hope someone on the Forum can help me solve.

    Another tenant in the complex complained about me using water to wash my car during water rationing days so I switched to Meguiar's Quik Detailer about 18 months ago and have been very happy. The car is a red Vette and as I was using Quik Detailer yesterday I noticed in the rear for the first time (and fortunately only there) I evidently over time (but consistently) have been failing to change to a clean micro-fiber cloth and have embedded dirt into what is otherwise a nicely maintained finish. Wish I'd seen what I was doing earlier but it's one of the problems of 70 year old eyesight, I'm afraid.

    I rubbed it harder and some embedded dirt came off but some is still there. What Meguiar product can I use to get it clean and start over?

    Thanks in advance?

    John
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    Re: Please help me solve this

    I would hit the aware with a clay bar, pick up a Meguiars smooth surface clay kit from any local parts store like Advanced Auto. The kit includes everything you'll need the clay, quik detailer for lube, and a supreme shine to wipe up with.

    Once you've clayed the area you'll want to apply you wax/sealant of choice as it will remove most to all of the wax on the surface at present.

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    • #3
      Re: Please help me solve this

      Originally posted by bs mxracer View Post
      i would hit the aware with a clay bar, pick up a meguiars smooth surface clay kit from any local parts store like advanced auto. The kit includes everything you'll need the clay, quik detailer for lube, and a supreme shine to wipe up with.

      Once you've clayed the area you'll want to apply you wax/sealant of choice as it will remove most to all of the wax on the surface at present.
      +2
      quality creates its own demand

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      • #4
        Re: Please help me solve this

        Hi John, and welcome to MOL!

        What the others have recommended makes sense, but may be only part of your issue. Clay will remove above surface bonded contaminants, but if you've got embedded dirt or other defects below the surface you'll actually need a paint cleaner to address it.

        We would suggest SwirlX, applied with a soft foam or microfiber applicator. You'll need a bit of elbow grease in the application process, and make sure you just work in small, 1' x 1' areas at a time. Work the product against the paint for a minute or so and then wipe it off before it dries. It only does it's thing when being worked against the paint, and letting it dry will only make it hard to remove. Work a small area, wipe off, repeat on an adjacent area. Do as much of the car as needed in this sort of patchwork process, and then apply a nice, thin coat of wax to the treated areas. Let the wax dry for 20 minutes or so and then wipe off the hazed residue.
        Michael Stoops
        Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

        Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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        • #5
          Re: Please help me solve this

          After you have polished the car and removed the embedded contaminants, you might consider switching to Optimum No-Rinse. A rinseless wash will probably be safer for your paint in the long run than a quick detailer.
          Swirls hide in the black molecular depths, only waiting for the right time to emerge and destroy your sanity.
          --Al Kimel

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          • #6
            Re: Please help me solve this

            Hi John ,
            post a picture if u have chance with the dirt area.
            proreflection
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            • #7
              Re: Please help me solve this

              Many, many thanks for all the help and in a word, solved!

              When I saw BS MXRacer and J.A. Michaels' suggestion to use clay I already had a Turtle Wax Ice Clay Bar kit (sorry Meguiar's - I won't let it happen again!), rinsed, used the Liquid Ice and dirt is gone and shiny red is back. Wow!

              Two questions: Akimel suggested I use "Optimum No-Rinse instead of Meguiar's Quik Detailer in the future; do others agree or is there a Meguiar's alternative. And second, how can I best clean the fiberglas cove just above the exhaust tips? It gets very black very quickly.

              Last, Cosmin asked for a picture of the dirt to help make a recommendation but now that the problem is solved, thought it might be better to post a picture of the finished result and it's stable-mate, an '85 with a Lingenfelter 383 stroker plus Grand Sport wheels with 275/40ZR-17 and 315/35ZR-17.

              Thanks a million! John


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              • #8
                Re: Please help me solve this

                Many, many thanks for the replies. I really appreciated all of them, followed the suggestions BS MXRacer and J.A. Michaels made and used the Turtle Wax Ice Clay Bar Kit (sorry Meguiar ... next time it will be a Meguiar product!) I already had and although saying "Problem Solved" is an exaggeration, most of the dirt is gone and I'm back to shiny red.

                Unfortunately after my success (thanks to you guys!) I thought it would be nice to post a picture of the result with my reply but evidently have ended up in Moderatorland because of the picture. Maybe some day my reply will be approved for posting but in the meantime, I feel guilty because you guys took the time to get back to me and the result is great!

                I ended up with two questions: First, if Quik Detailer isn't the best thing for me to use is there a Meguiar alternative to Optimum No-Rinse? Second, what suggestions do you guys have to clean the cove in the fiberglas immediately above the exhaust tips? It gets black very quickly and seems to harden because of the heat.

                Thanks again.

                John (Explanation of my avatar. That's the '94 I asked about on the left. On the right is my '85 Lingenfelter stroker 383 with all the Lingenfelter mods and then some - about 500HP/500ft/lbs torque.)

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                • #9
                  Re: Please help me solve this

                  I would order either Last Touch Spray Detailer or M135.

                  Last Touch is a very high lubricity quick detailer that can also be cut 1:1 and used as a clay lube.

                  M135 is also extremely slick and also leaves protective polymers on the surface which increases gloss and slickness. This can not be used as a clay lube.

                  Either of these options is more economical than buying individual bottles of QD especially if you use a lot of it which I'm sure you do.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Please help me solve this

                    Originally posted by akimel View Post
                    After you have polished the car and removed the embedded contaminants, you might consider switching to Optimum No-Rinse. A rinseless wash will probably be safer for your paint in the long run than a quick detailer.
                    Another vote for ONR.

                    Some communities (condos, housing associations) prohibit the use of the traditional car washing (water hose and bucket) or severely restrict or do not allow car washing due to drought and water restrictions. Low winter temperatures make car washing difficult (and uncomfortable)
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                    • #11
                      Re: Please help me solve this

                      Looks like ONR is the one to use. Thanks!

                      Any suggestions to clean the cove in the fiberglas immediately above the exhaust tips? It gets black very quickly and seems to harden because of the heat. John

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