Another Ultimate Quik Wax Question(s)

[Deuce]

Ok, so I have been using UQW every other time I wash my truck. I LOVE this stuff (actually have a gallon of the D156 ordered now). My question(s) are... am I using it to often? It works out to be about every 10-12 days I apply it. Do I need to consider removing it at any point to prevent any type of build up? I will be attempting my first clay job next month (may practice on Wife's car first) and then do a good coat of Ultimate Liquid wax. I put the ULW (just guessing but hope it's the right abbreviation for this) on about 7 weeks ago when I got the truck new and have been using the UQW until the next application of ULW. I am not seeing any type of buildup or residue, just want to be sure I am doing it right!

Thanks

[The Guz]

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Ultimate Quik Wax doesn't build up. You can use it quite often. It will eventually take over as your LSP (last step product).

One common thing is to use it as a drying aid. It will add protection as you dry.

[Deuce]

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Excellent, Thanks!

[Deuce]

Re: Another Ultimate Quik Wax Question(s)

Ultimate Quik Wax doesn't build up. You can use it quite often. It will eventually take over as your LSP (last step product).

One common thing is to use it as a drying aid. It will add protection as you dry.

The more I think about I guess I am not sure how to use it as a drying aid. I use the flood method or whatever its called to get most of the water off then use a drying towel for the remaining water. Do I just spray it on prior to drying with the drying towel and use the drying towel as normal to wipe off excess water and the UQW? Or do I just apply it as I normally would as if the truck were dry and wipe it off as normal also when the truck is wet? (hopefully that makes sense)

Thanks Again

[The Guz]

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Spray onto the remaining water after flooding the surface. Use one towel to dry and another to buff.

[Deuce]

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Seems way to easy! Excellent info, Thanks!

[The Guz]

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It really is that simple. Let us know how it works out.

[Eldorado2k]

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Personally, I've never understood how adding more liquid to a surface I'm trying to get liquid off of somehow helps the situation. Lol.

The more liquid there is on the paint after I sheet, the more I have to touch the paint. And in the case of adding spray wax, I not only have to touch the paint, now I have to rub it in because spray wax doesn't just absorb into a waffle weave like pure water does... Not only that, but do I really want my dedicated drying towels full of spray wax? I'd much rather do any kind of "rubbing" of spray wax with a plush microfiber towel instead of a coarser waffle weave. That's why I've never subscribed to the whole "drying aid" method.

If I need a drying aid, I'll reach for my Master Blaster Sidekick or leafblower.

Just my 2 cents.

[Eldorado2k]

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Spray onto the remaining water after flooding the surface. Use one towel to dry and another to buff.

That's the very 1st time I've ever heard anyone describe it that way. I guess I would never have considered that method since I only use 1 towel at a time to dry a car.

For me, drying a vehicle is the fastest part of the whole wash process. [not including using a blower and the glass, which I 1st use a squeegee on] I can dry just about any vehicle in no more than 3-4 min. armed with the proper waffle weave towel.

[Murr1525]

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I like that method too... a light spray while final drying pass.

[The Guz]

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Personally, I've never understood how adding more liquid to a surface I'm trying to get liquid off of somehow helps the situation. Lol.

The more liquid there is on the paint after I sheet, the more I have to touch the paint. And in the case of adding spray wax, I not only have to touch the paint, now I have to rub it in because spray wax doesn't just absorb into a waffle weave like pure water does... Not only that, but do I really want my dedicated drying towels full of spray wax? I'd much rather do any kind of "rubbing" of spray wax with a plush microfiber towel instead of a coarser waffle weave. That's why I've never subscribed to the whole "drying aid" method.

If I need a drying aid, I'll reach for my Master Blaster Sidekick or leafblower.

Just my 2 cents.

This is why I am a fan of the plush drying towels and also why I have gone away from drying with waffle weaves. Waffle weaves seem to get more coarse as they age. I have noticed less marring by switching. I only use waffle weaves when using glass cleaner to clean the glass.

In theory the polymers within the product add a layer of lubticity so that the towel would glide more freely. With any towel a spritz or two of a spray wax will prime the towel. Now "rubbing" is not the correct term because that makes it sound like the act of drying is aggressive when in reality it shouldn't be. Aggressive drying leads to defects.

The sidekick in my opinion is worthless on hot and humid days. Takes to long to dry and that's asking for water spots.

That's the very 1st time I've ever heard anyone describe it that way. I guess I would never have considered that method since I only use 1 towel at a time to dry a car.

For me, drying a vehicle is the fastest part of the whole wash process. [not including using a blower and the glass, which I 1st use a squeegee on] I can dry just about any vehicle in no more than 3-4 min. armed with the proper waffle weave towel.

So it might take you a few extra minutes when drying with a spray wax. In the long run you are saving an additional step. Thus being more efficient. Give it a try and report back.

With a coated car D114 is my personal choice as a drying aid as a coated car needs no spray waxing since they are designed to be more durable than a sealant.

[Eldorado2k]

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I actually never use the sidekick on the paint, other than the seams, etc. I was just throwing that out there as another drying aid... I don't have any real suggestions as far as drying aids as I've never had a positive experience or need for it.

I like using waffle weave towels to dry. I use very little pressure when drying. After sheeting, I fold the towel in half, start at the front fender and quickly walk the length of the vehicle gently dragging the towel across the top half of the side. Then I do the same to the other side. Dry.
Now that the towel is damp, I lay it on the left side of the hood and drag it to the front using only the weight of the towel.
Once again for the middle of the hood, and then the right side of the hood. Dry. Continue the same way with trunk, roof, and finally bottom half of vehicle with the front bumper last. Ring towel and do a final spot/streak check which is the only time I apply any kind of minimal pressure only to ensure the few spots that remain wet get dry and that usually takes no more than a total of 4min. and I pretty much never instill swirls back into the paint.

I've tried using the spray wax as drying aid a couple times but it just resulted in a streaking mess because I don't apply enough pressure to the towel when I dry. Then I ended up rubbing way too hard in order to have to remove the streaks, cringing the whole time because I felt like I might be causing fine scratches the whole time.

But that doesn't mean I don't use D156. I actually used it yesterday morning. I had done a waterless with D115 the prior evening but for some reason it didn't feel as slick as usual. So this morning I did a quik wipe with D114 to clean off any minor dust from overnite, then wiped down the whole truck with D156 using 2 Supreme Shines.



It's great what can be accomplished with just a spray bottle and 2 towels.



Of all the vehicles I clean using D115, I get the most enjoyable experience with this truck. Why? Because I worry the least about installing swirls to it. I pretty much never use more than 2 towels for a waterless wash on this truck, and there's been times where it's been extremely dirty and I still go out there with just 2 towels. [1 to clean, and another to dry]

This whole truck corrected using just Ultimate Polish and M205 with white LC flat foam pads, so I can't imagine the paint to be hard.
I guess it goes to show you don't really need over a dozen microfiber towels to do a waterless wash, as long as you keep folding to a clean section and use proper technique. Because this truck is still as swirl free as the day I 1st polished it

[02Rodeo]

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I've used this method...flood paint, spray with Meg's wax as you dry wax wipe with Meg's water magnet..but now I might try subbing Wax as you dry with UQW....

[510GUY]

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Based on reading about using UQW to help the drying process I used it the last time I washed my Silver Mazda 3 with Ultimate Wash and Wax. I use UWW because I haven't been able to clean out the other half of my garage for this car, so it sits outside. Spraying a mist of UQW on the car after "flush/flood" rinsing cut my drying efforts in half or so it felt! I didn't have to take a second or third pass with my Meguiar's Waffle Weave Microfiber Towels to get all the water off. It only took one pass. So I am definitely going to keep doing this when I am only going to wash the car and not move on to claying or polishing.

On the subject of claying, I read some where on the forum when researching D115, Rinse Free Express Wash and Wax, the commercial version of Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere, that you should not use UQW or RFEWW/UWWWA on you car before claying, because it will cause the clay to break down. From this is may be obvious, but I am going to ask the question anyway. If I intend to clay, polish and wax my car after washing it, then I presume that I should not use D156/UQW or RFEWWA/UWWA to help the drying process. Is this presumption correct? If I can't use D156/UQW or RFEWWA/UWWA to help the drying process can I use D135/Ultimate Quick Detailer instead to help with the drying process? I will use Quick Detailer as a lubricant for the claying process.

Guz, what brand of "plush drying towels" do you like to use instead of waffle weaves? I have the Meguiar's Microfibers and while they are great, they don't strike me as "plush". I have used them to clean my car with UWWA and buff out my wax and polish and they work great.

Thank you for the time you take to answer my questions.

[Mr. Slick]

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I'm gonna guess those plush purple towels they sell on autopia.