Is there a trick to using Ultimate Quik Wax? I need help ...

[Jarhead0754]

I agree with guz and davey. Sounds like to much product already on there. I'm not sure how u apply ur wax but very thin layer is all u need. U can only put so much on. U prob know this already so forgive me if I'm wrong.

Uninformed people tend to think that they'll just wax their car every week and it gives them that much more protection. But we know that a second coat does nothing more than assure complete coverage.

I hope u figure this out as itis a perfect drying aid and booster inbetween waxings. Personally I like to wax monthly and then weekly wash with ultimate wash and wax soap followed by uqw and then at the beg of the month I strip it off with a clay followed by iron x decontamination. Then polish and then ultimate liquid wax.

[Don]

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I agree with guz and davey. Sounds like to much product already on there. I'm not sure how u apply ur wax but very thin layer is all u need. U can only put so much on. U prob know this already so forgive me if I'm wrong.

I thought about it a bit, and you guys might be right. I have been using the paste version of UW and I had a difficult time applying it with the PC, because it seems like I had to put a lot on the pad so when I made my passes to apply the wax, I could see a thin film of it being applied and I made sure I spread it around (one application to the pad = 2 panels or the entire hood). Either way, I used a lot of the wax quick and the can is nearly empty and I know I should have barely scraped the surface especially using a PC to apply it. I blame that on poor technique and an unfamiliarity with Ultimate Paste - I've never used a wax that has to be spread so THIN before (other than Zaino, but that's a different issue). It seems that Ultimate Paste is less forgiving when it comes to a THIN application-less is best and more is a PITA in many ways (application, removal and now it seems maintenance).

Well I have the Ultimate Liquid this time and it should be a LOT easier to control how much is applied (using a butter knife VS putting a few drops on the pad). I have a brand new finishing pad (I cut down another of my old pads again) and a bit more respect for the Ultimate Wax and how it needs to be applied. Today doesn't look good (but this is Ohio and the weather changes every few minutes-it went from partly sunny to a torrential downpour right after I Quik Waxed my car yesterday) so you never know.

I will be posting updates as I try this again from the beginning ... yes, I've decided to wash/polish/wax, a clean slate.

[Don]

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I haven't been able to experiment over the last couple days ... weather and family responsibilities, hopefully I'll be able to do something today. I was also wondering would high humidity have anything to do with some of my issues? It has been crazy humid here the last several days.

[davey g-force]

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That could well be the case.
Humidity can cause problems for high polymer load products.
Though I'm pretty sure I've used it in humid conditions before, with no ill effects.

[Don]

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Today I washed the car with Gold Class and dried without a drying aid. After that I used the Ultimate Quick Wax as it was meant to. I misted the UQW on the panel, spread it around with a mf, then flipped the mf and buffed off the residue. After a time, when the mf became dampened with UQW, I found that I didn't have to turn the mf to a dry side to wipe off any excess UQW (my mf towels get more absorbent as they get damp) and it turns out that I didn't need to buff off any excess, any excess UQW was absorbed by the towel as I spread it across the panels, and since the towel was nicely dampened by UQW, it made even application a breeze.

Now my car looks and feels freshly waxed, I will try to get some pics tonight or tomorrow. My faith in UQW has been restored.

[Don]

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I didn't find an exact post on "The Best Way to Use UQW," but in this article The-secret-to-applying-Ultimate-Quik-Wax

I found posts from both you and Michael Stoops almost contradicting each other. I don't meant to stir the pot, but this could confuse some people. But I have to say that in MY experience, you were right about UQW not being best used as a drying aid, although several people have had success doing it which means Mike Stoops was ALSO right. I think if I continue to use a drying aid, it will be UQD and I'll stick to using UQW on a clean, dry car.

Originally Posted by Jeepster04:

So can you use this while drying?

Another way of stating that question so that everyone understands would be to say,

Can you use this on a wet car?

As in,

Can you spray this on a wet car and then wipe both it and the water off at the same time?

I have not seen the application directions for this product yet but in most cases applying a wax to a wet car is not the optimum way to use this type of product or to get best results. Best results will be achieved if you apply this product to a clean, dry finish.

Have any of you tried using UQW as part of your drying process?

Give the car a final rinse with a steady stream of water to sheet the majority of beaded water off the surface. As you go to dry each section, spray some UQW on the panel and then wipe dry with a Water Magnet. Continue around the vehicle as you dry - no streaking at all, just a bright crisp shine. Works beautifully!

[DasBurninator]

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I've had no issues with using D156 as a drying agent or working with a completely dry panel. Both methods have given me great results.

[Don]

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I just UQW'ed the car about two hours ago, I will start another thread with the pics.

[The Guz]

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Just keep it in this thread so someone can follow the progression.

[Don]

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Just keep it in this thread so someone can follow the progression.

Ok, not a problem, here they come ...
Since I just washed the car yesterday, I used UQD to clean off any dust that was lying on the surface. Then using the UQW, I misted it on a panel and spread it around with a clean, dry MF (I gave the mf a few spritzes of UQW before starting) and spread it around on the panel, making sure I got complete coverage. I went from panel to panel without buffing off the haze/residue until I finished the entire car. Then taking a new, clean mf, I buffed the car panel by panel until the haze was gone, going in the in the same direction around the car as I did applying it. Once I had removed all the excess UQW, I buffed the windows with the application towel without adding any more UQW, then buffed them again with the dry towel. Then I sat back for an hour or so to let it 'set up' a bit before taking pictures. Sorry for the quality of the pics, they were taken with my neighbor's camera-phone. I wish the sun had been out, but as you can see in some of the reflections, it is a pretty cloudy day ...

So, what do you think?

Just a pic of the tires, I don't dress them, I just clean them every wash using All Wheel and Tire Cleaner



The roof









These are REAL clouds on the hood, not a cloudy finish

[The Guz]

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Looks good to me. Seems like you got this one figured out. UQW/D156 is one of my favorite Meguiar's products. I actually just used it as a drying aid on my mom's Regal and on my Camaro SS. I should have taken a photo of how I was using it to give you an idea.

Those tires are begging for some D163 tire gel

[davey g-force]

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Looks nice Don!

I remember when UQW was first released, there was some confusion on how to apply it, and Mike Philips said you could either apply as you did (apply to whole car, buff off whole car) or apply / buff off one panel at a time.

Personally, I find with UQW there is nothing left to buff off at the end, so I'd rather apply / buff off one panel at a time (with two separate MFs) to avoid the risk of marring or scratching the surface.

[Don]

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Personally, I find with UQW there is nothing left to buff off at the end, so I'd rather apply / buff off one panel at a time (with two separate MFs) to avoid the risk of marring or scratching the surface.

With the Ultimate Paste Wax, I did it panel by panel, if I did the whole car, or even half the car at a time, it was a beast to remove, but I think I was applying it too thick. With the Ultimate Liquid Wax, which I have now, hopefully it will be easier to apply thinly and not be so finicky about how long I wait to remove it. I do know that many times if I don't do the whole car at once, I tend to peter out and not want to finish - especially if I have just done a detailed wash on the car. So even with the UQW, I tend to prefer to apply it to the whole car, then wipe it clean.

[Eldorado2k]

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Car looks good.. So you never put anything on your tires?

[Don]

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Car looks good.. So you never put anything on your tires?

Rarely, everything I've used is either too oily, too shiny or doesn't last. I prefer a matte/natural finish on the tires, the wife bought me some *Black Magic Tire Wet once and it's extremely shiny IF you spray it on and let it alone but it *dries* and will have runs in it like paint can, and if you try to buff it, it gets uneven and looks horrible. I like 303 and Megs Natural Shine, but they don't hold up on the tires past the first wash/rain.