D115 for QD?

[supergus]

I was planning on using D115 as a QD and I was wondering if anyone has come up with a good mix ratio? Or am I better off using a true QD? Also, is there any benefit to using distilled water? I don't believe so since I'd be wiping it right off and not letting it dry, but I thought I'd seek some input from those of you that are using D115. Thanks- Supergus

[Jbirk]

Re: D115 for QD?

Yes, Last Touch is a great QD. You will just have to try it mixed and see if you like it that way. As for using distilled water, that is no doubt better as it would prevent water spots though I bet you wipe it off anyway... It's your call again.

[davey g-force]

Re: D115 for QD?

I believe he's referring to D115 Rinse Free Express Wash & Wax, not D155 Last Touch.

[The Guz]

Re: D115 for QD?

Yeah he is asking about D115 and not D155.

Did you ever see this thread. There is some good info here.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?59607-Review-amp-How-To-Meguiar-s-D115-Rinsefree-Express-Wash-and-Wax&highlight=D115+rinse+free

[Michael Stoops]

Re: D115 for QD?

Our standard recommendation for using D115 Rinse Free Express Wash & Wax as a rinseless wash is a 4:1 dilution ratio - meaning 4 parts water to 1 part D115. In very humid areas we recommend diluting the product further, as far as 20:1 but, of course, this will decrease the amount of polymer protection being left behind.

As a QD substitute, you can vary the dilution ratio to fit your needs with regard to gloss, stretching your dollars, etc.

From personal experience, I can tell you that several of us here at Meguiar's have moved to D115 for routine, daily wipe downs of both our personal cars and company vehicles. We tend to use an 8:1 dilution ratio and at home I mix up a full gallon in an empty bottle of drinking water (I use regular tap water for mixing my D115) and pour off into a pump spray bottle as needed. The pump sprayer means I'm not constantly pulling the trigger on a typical trigger sprayer - just pump up the bottle, and give a single steady pull of the trigger to spray product onto an entire panel. I then use multiple towels to wipe the car down, usually an initial folded towel for the first wipe, and a second folded towel for the final wipe. I'll work around the car like this, folding that first towel frequently and not worrying about how wet it's getting - that second towel finishes the drying if I'm using extra product due to how dirty the car is. If the first towel gets too wet, I'll toss it into the laundry basket and move the second towel to initial wipe duties, and introduce a third towel to the process. On just a lightly dusty car I generally can get away with just two towels. If I've been travelling a lot and my car has spent a lot of time at the airport and I haven't had time to wash it, then D115 gets heavier use as a waterless wash and I'll use 4 or 5 towels on the car. If it's really bad, however, I go with a rinseless wash process using D114 as I always have that mixed up in a bucket with a gamma seal on it.

[supergus]

Re: D115 for QD?

Yeah he is asking about D115 and not D155.

Did you ever see this thread. There is some good info here.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...115+rinse+free

Thanks for that link Guz, I hadn't seen that. very informative.

Michael,
thanks for your response. I have a gallon of D115 so I was hoping that I could use it as a QD.

[Christopher.Brown]

Re: D115 for QD?

I will gladly Echo Professor Von Stoops' words on D115 here.

It so happens that I had no idea of his dilution preferences and when we compared notes we found 1:8 as the ideal dilution ration. I just happen to push the boundaries of many products to test their capabilities and our findings happened to coincide.

D115 is a GREAT Waterless Wash and QD, its lubricity factor and ability to encapsulate dust/light dirt and hold it to be removed gently and efficiently with a clean microfiber cloth is SUCH a time saving commodity when detailing. When paired with an effective double microfiber "washing" system, its a dangerous dangerous weapon against vehicle dirt.

You can thoroughly wash your car in 15 min or less once you become proficient at the process -- WITHOUT PULLING OUT ALL THE GEAR ASSOCIATED WITH A TRADITIONAL WASH! ► ► EASYMODE!!


And, more importantly, and you don't waste water (ALWAYS GREAT IN California) or get wet!

[Meticulous-Detail]

Re: D115 for QD?

D115 is my fav QD/RF/WW, I use it at 4:1 because I like the added gloss and protection.