QD on fresh paint?

[dc2_]

i read that quik detailer isnt good to be used on fresh paint?
because its not body shop safe..

is this true? i dont see how it would affect it since its not a sealant

[_Rodrigo]

Re: QD on fresh paint?

I am not an expert, but maybe QD has some silicon in its formulation.

[Rick McDonough]

Re: QD on fresh paint?

That's correct that Quik Detailer isn't body shop safe as it does have a bit of silicone in it. The main thing is that it's not safe to use in a body shop environment, it's not a paintable formula (it will potentially produce defects in paint like fish eyes during the painting process). Could you spray it on a car that has just recently been painted without harm? It would probably be fine. However, we would rather error on the side of safety and use a body shop safe/paintable product on fresh paint until it has cured properly. Typically, I'll recommend #34 Final Inspection on fresh paint as a result.

[wifpd4]

Re: QD on fresh paint?

That's correct that Quik Detailer isn't body shop safe as it does have a bit of silicone in it. The main thing is that it's not safe to use in a body shop environment, it's not a paintable formula (it will potentially produce defects in paint like fish eyes during the painting process). Could you spray it on a car that has just recently been painted without harm? It would probably be fine. However, we would rather error on the side of safety and use a body shop safe/paintable product on fresh paint until it has cured properly. Typically, I'll recommend #34 Final Inspection on fresh paint as a result.

Oh rats...

Rick, just yesterday I went over a section of 30-day old paint with M80 and had some minor streaking which I adjusted with Quik Detailer.

Would you suggest I repeatedly wash that section with say Gold Class to remove any remnants of Quik Detailer?

[Rick McDonough]

Re: QD on fresh paint?

Oh rats...

Rick, just yesterday I went over a section of 30-day old paint with M80 and had some minor streaking which I adjusted with Quik Detailer.

Would you suggest I repeatedly wash that section with say Gold Class to remove any remnants of Quik Detailer?

David, I don't think it's necessary and I wouldn't be overly concerned, I'm sure you're fine.

[wifpd4]

Re: QD on fresh paint?

Rick, Thanks for the additional comments.

With the recent snow, I'll be washing soon anyway. Just didn't know if additional attention was required to remove the QD.

Thanks,

[dc2_]

Re: QD on fresh paint?

wow i just barley got on here..

well ill just keep using my qd till it runs out