Quick Detailer no so quick

buffer · 09-08-04, 08:59

I have really been dissapointed with the Quick Detailers that I have come across to date. One is Meguires and the second is the new Turtle Wax stuff. I don't know why they have quick written on either of them. They streak, take for ever to get off, and don't spread nicely.
Can anyone recommend a Quick Detailer that actually lives up to its name. Also if you can tell me where to get it in Canada.

Thanks

MattZ28 · 09-08-04, 09:01

Zaino Z6 is my favorite, and I've heard ClearKote's Quikshine is a little better, but I haven't tried it.

www.zainostore.com for Z6

www.exceldetail.com for Quikshine

Jesstzn · 09-08-04, 09:05

Give us an idea how your applying it .. what your using to take it off.. I have had no problems with them.

buffer · 09-08-04, 09:07

I just using 100% cotton to apply and remove. I would like to know what you are using.

CarWeenie · 09-08-04, 09:12

Which Mequire's QD did you use?
I use the one that's over-the-counter (the red one - I forgot its name). Worked quite well for me.
I am also using Z6, Crystal Mist, and Clearkote.
I really like Z6 and Crystal Mist. Clearkote is a bit peculiar
for me. It seems to act like glorified water - may be
I am misled by its lack of frangrant

.
I still have almost a gallon left.

Jesstzn · 09-08-04, 09:17

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Originally posted by buffer
I just using 100% cotton to apply and remove. I would like to know what you are using.

I use a MF towel and just lightly mist the panel and wipe it on and with another MF polish it off if any left .

rgilbert · 09-08-04, 09:20

I use Mothers for waxed surfaces and Z6 for my Zaino panels. Both work great for me. Just don't spray too much on.

theveed · 09-09-04, 04:13

Also, do you use a QD as a wax substitute? A lot of relative newbies use a QD as a "spray wax" and it usually smears on non-waxed surfaces.

killrwheels · 09-09-04, 06:08

I have a couple of favorites.

Wax -- Poorboys QD+ , Pinnacle Crystal Mist
Sealant -- Z6, Sonus

and I also really like Wolfgangs "updated" QD. It seems like water also, but seems to up the reflection on either wax or sealant. Im just hoping it contains a UV inhibitor, which is the biggest benefit to all these QD's.

buffer · 09-09-04, 06:26

The surface is waxed so no I'm not using it as a wax. I can't imagine that would too effective. I guess I'll look into the Z6.

Thanks

John Styrnol · 09-09-04, 06:31

I've used FI which I like alot. I have a bottle of Quik Shine which I'll get to use this weekend, which I've heard great things about.

forrest · 09-09-04, 06:42

A common mistake is to apply product too close to the surface, and apply too much of it.

I'd suggest 12-15" away from the paint surface, and fanning the bottle left to right as you squeeze the trigger - this distributes the product over a wider area, and prevent too much of it from being on the paint.

If it takes more than 2 swipes (one direction, then turn the towel over and wipe back), you've likely used too much.

Also, using thin towels, t-shirts, etc., is not a good idea. Once a towel loads up with product, it will leave streaks.

A good quality microfiber is your best bet. On hot surfaces, the smaller the area you work, the less streaking you will have.

Hope this helps.