Alternative to quick detailer

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Anyone know of any cheap house hold products i could use as a quick detailer? Would baby shampoo/water work?I would be using it for clay bar/little stuff and following up with wax.

[Ghawk]

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As far as claying goes, I have used some car soap mixed with distilled water for a much cheaper lubricant, but typically only on cars I'm correcting. With claying there are many concentrated lubricants available that all work exceptionally for a pretty cheap price.

Clay would be the only use for soapy water in my opinion, as I trust a dedicated product to remove dust and other small particles safely more than a home brew remedy. Quick Detailers do have their purpose and so do waterless washes (which are, as I see them, nothing more than quick detailers on steroids).

Griffith Hawk

[Joe Dragon]

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Right Hawk. QD's are almost at giveaway prices at Big Lots, K Mart, etc. I'd rather use a QD than a home remedy, given the price & potention problems.

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Actually the biggest reason i ask is because i use so much of it. I use half a clay bar for an entire small car, and i just about use the entire bottle of detail spray for the one car that comes with the kit...so i just cant see carrying around several bottles of detailer when i go to someones house to detail there car. Would be nice to have a large bottle i can just keep refilling when it gets low.

The reason i thought of baby shampee is i figure if its safe to get in your eyes, it should be safe on paint, and it has oils which would act as lubricant. Seems perfect, havnt tried it though.

[billddrummer]

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Autozone sells 1 quart bottles of QD--same formulation as in the Clay Detailer kit.

I realize that only gives you enough for 2 cars, but it is cheaper than two small bottles.

Warning--I had an incredibly difficult time attempting to unscrew the cap from the small bottle--ended up just tossing it and putting the big one in the car.

Will need to get another clay kit next paycheck--getting close to busting out the new DA orbiter!!!!

As an aside and back on topic: I would bite the bullet and pay for QD instead of attempt to concoct a home brew. QD gives proven, predictable results.

Home brew cocktails? Not so much.

[davey g-force]

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Do you know about Last Touch? You can buy it by the gallon, and it works out very cheap. It's a great QD too and you can dilute it with water.

I'm concerned about the amount of product you're using for one car though. Especially the QD - a whole bottle for one car just doesn't seem right...

[The Guz]

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Do you know about Last Touch? You can buy it by the gallon, and it works out very cheap. It's a great QD too and you can dilute it with water.

I'm concerned about the amount of product you're using for one car though. Especially the QD - a whole bottle for one car just doesn't seem right...

Agreed. D155 last touch is cost effective and it will last you awhile.

[MTLian]

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2oz of Optimum no rinse with one gallon of water makes a cheap clay lube. 6oz of optimum no rinse in a gallon of water makes quick detailer. Haven't used last touch but have only heard good things I do find it expensive however.