Drying with UQW

[Caress Detailing]

Re: Drying with UQW

I had major streaking issues when I tried to use UQW as a drying aid.

Maybe Meguiar's should chime into this.

But since UQW is a "hydrophobic" product, wouldn't it be sort of contradicting to apply it to a wet car since it won't bond to the water anyway?

[Michael Stoops]

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Maybe Meguiar's should chime into this.

But since UQW is a "hydrophobic" product, wouldn't it be sort of contradicting to apply it to a wet car since it won't bond to the water anyway?

As was stated above, UQW was not designed to be used this way. We do understand that many of you like to, well, experiment a bit with our products and that's fine. But keep in mind, results will vary - sometimes widely - when using a product in a manner other than what it was designed for. It's no surprise, then, that one person has had very good results with this process while another has not.

[Poki]

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[QUOTE=Michael Stoops;339800]As was stated above, UQW was not designed to be used this way.
QUOTE.[/]

Can be a bit confusing though...since the bottle directions say to mist on a wet or dry surface. I guess the difference is if you spread in on then and let dry and then wipe off vs mist on and dry with a drying towel.

[Sandstone]

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Do you guys ever notice that your drying towels lose their effectiveness after using UQW? I don't have a need to use a drying aid myself but I haven't tried it so I can keep my drying towels absorbent and free of UQD, or LT.

[akimel]

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[QUOTE=Poki;339866]

As was stated above, UQW was not designed to be used this way.
QUOTE.[/]Can be a bit confusing though...since the bottle directions say to mist on a wet or dry surface.

Now I'm confused. I do not see anywhere on my bottle of UQW where it says that it may be misted on a wet or dry surface.

[akimel]

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Do you guys ever notice that your drying towels lose their effectiveness after using UQW? I don't have a need to use a drying aid myself but I haven't tried it so I can keep my drying towels absorbent and free of UQD, or LT.

I have not experienced this problem yet, but I know that it's just a matter of time. Many other folks have experienced this problem. Have you tried washing your towels in hot water? If that doesn't work, then try boiling them in water.

[akimel]

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In this case, did the UQW actually prevent the water spotting you normally get? Hard to say for sure, but you certainly have anecdotal evidence to support it. Certainly nothing bad is going to happen by using UQW this way, but of course you may not get the full intended benefits of the product. We can't say that for sure without consulting our chemists, of course, but logic would dictate that if you're effective diluting the product with water then you are diluting the efficiency of said product. But in this case, perhaps you care less about that then you do the drying benefits you seem to get with it.

You are quite right, Mike. If UQW can eliminate the water spots (without streaking), then I am less concerned about the level of protection provided. I can always apply another UQW coat when it's dry.

At this point in my life I'm not going to install a filtration system to resolve the hard water problem. I think my wife would slit my throat if I suggested it. We have plenty of more pressing problems. So i did a more economical solution. This very question came up in conversation today at a funeral reception in Northern Virginia. A long-time detailer suggested that I try Turtle Wax Wax & Dry. He says that has hasn't had any water spots since he started using it.

I have tried Last Touch, and I had some streaking problems, but perhaps I should try again.

I guess I need to make a product suggestion in the appropriate forum.

[RamAirV1]

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I would suggest misting some #135 on the paint before the final wipe down. That has worked very well for me!

RamAirV1

[Poki]

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[QUOTE=akimel;339909]

Now I'm confused. I do not see anywhere on my bottle of UQW where it says that it may be misted on a wet or dry surface.

OOps! Sorry, that's on Quick Wax bottle. Guess it's different....

[Michael Stoops]

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[QUOTE=Poki;340024]

OOps! Sorry, that's on Quick Wax bottle. Guess it's different....

Oh yes, Quik Wax and Ultimate Quik Wax are quite different. Don't forget that UQW contains hydrophobic polymers, is VOC free, will not stain textured vinyl and rubber trim and can be used in direct sunlight, even on a warm surface.

[Bunky]

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Have you used ONR? Do you get water spots? If yes and then no, consider adding 1/2 oz to your wash bucket as a water conditioner.

[ClearlyCoated]

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I always use Last Touch at full strength. LT is an emulsifier, meaning (by my old aerospace definition) that it's "wetter" than water. I find it extremely effective at removing dried water spots and streaks following a wash and dry. I've never used it while drying the car, but since I blot dry with water magnets anyway, it probably wouldn't have the same effect.

I also find that the best way to combat water spotting is to use my Mr. Clean AutoDry on the de-mineralized spray setting for the final rinse, and then to run my leaf blower over the car to reduce as much water as possible

[Caress Detailing]

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I always use Last Touch at full strength. LT is an emulsifier, meaning (by my old aerospace definition) that it's "wetter" than water. I find it extremely effective at removing dried water spots and streaks following a wash and dry. I've never used it while drying the car, but since I blot dry with water magnets anyway, it probably wouldn't have the same effect.

I also find that the best way to combat water spotting is to use my Mr. Clean AutoDry on the de-mineralized spray setting for the final rinse, and then to run my leaf blower over the car to reduce as much water as possible

The Mr. Clean thing is probably the cheapest alternative for a water filtration system. Then only problem is how tacky it looks and how you have to keep buying filters.

[the_invisible]

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The Mr. Clean thing is probably the cheapest alternative for a water filtration system. Then only problem is how tacky it looks and how you have to keep buying filters.

I think the Mr. Clean Auto Dry is being discontinued (because I cannot find its official site anyhwere). I am seeing the JUMBO pack Mr. Clean Autodry at my local liquidation stores for $6.99.

Maybe now is the time to stock up.

[ClearlyCoated]

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The Mr. Clean thing is probably the cheapest alternative for a water filtration system. Then only problem is how tacky it looks and how you have to keep buying filters.

If you buy the replacement filter from WalMart, it's good for 10 washes (as opposed to 3-4 for the original filter that comes with the system) and costs just over $5.

You can also buy the Mr. Clean AutoDry system for $4 at Big Lots. It's $18 everywhere else.