First QEW Experience

[ZaneO]

I bought some QEW today and decided to give it a try. My first mistake was picking the biggest, blackest thing I could find to try it on, the Hummer. It was extremely dirty from the recent snow, so I ran it down to the coin-op for a pre-soak and high pressure rinse.



After I got home, I filled two buckets with approx. 1 gallon each (warm water). I then added 2-3 capfuls of QEW solution to one bucket. It was very interesting to see no suds; just a slight oily appearance to the water. I used a Eurow sheepskin mitt, a Charisma cotton towel, and a Pak Shak waffle weave.



I was very cautious at first, but I think everything worked as it was supposed to. The paint and glass was not too much of a problem, but the trim, wheels/tires, and wheel wells were harder.



How do you guys do those areas?



Here are a few pictures of the process and finished product:



Door Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/ZaneO/Hummer_QEW001.jpg



Door After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/ZaneO/Hummer_QEW002.jpg



Finished Product

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/ZaneO/Hummer_QEW003.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/ZaneO/Hummer_QEW004.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/ZaneO/Hummer_QEW006.jpg



Sorry for all the pictures and not enough writing. I need lots more practice to feel comfortable with the QEW process.



I may practice again tomorrow on the 4Runner.

[JasonD]

It looks excellent to me. What do you use on tires? I like the modest shine they have, just enough.



So when do we get to see pics of that GN in the garage???

[ZaneO]

Thank you. The tires have Zaino Z16 Tire Gloss. It`s a great product. When the pictures were taken, the dressing had only been on there for about 2 minutes. It dries just a touch softer.



The GN in the background is actually GNX No. 501 with 5200 originial miles. I posted some pictures a while back when I cleaned it up. http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40497&highlight=GNX

[JasonD]

Oh man, that is just awesome. That car signifies the birth of the modern day *affordable* sports car even though that particular car is probably worth a LOT more than what was paid!



I can remember in high school a buddy of mine had a T-type which was basically a GN but in white and it was so much fun. I`ve never ridden in a GNX but I`ll bet it`s a kick in the butt!

[Setec Astronomy]

Originally posted by JDookie

That car signifies the birth of the modern day *affordable* sports car...



Wow, that`s an odd statement. I would have picked the `70 240Z or the `79 RX-7, if you`re talking sports cars, and certainly something different if you`re talking muscle cars. I used to dig Buick T-Types, but looking back, they were really an anachronism, and Lloyd Reuss`s insistence on having a T-Type of every model, while great for enthusiasts, probably is what cost him the CEO position of GM.

[Scottwax]

Zane-I have a few different sized brushes I use for the wheels and fenderwells.



After you use QEW a few times, it really becomes very easy to use. Oh yeah, nice GNX!

[stilez]

Zane: That more or less replicates the QEW process I use on the teg. The Coin-Op spray down is a must for excessive soilage.



Did you notice any marring? I usually put a capful in the rinse bucket as well and in the wash bucket add an ounce of my fav QD (PB S+W).

[ZaneO]

Do you guys wipe down the fender wells after scrubbing with the QEW solution?



I forgot to add some QD today, but I will definitely try that next time. I didn`t notice any marring, but my lighting wasn`t the best today. I tried to use light pressure when washing and drying.

[Scottwax]

I do wipe down as much of the fenderwell as possible with terry cloth towels. If you do it regularly, it is a piece of cake.

[stilez]

For wells, rims, and tires...



I use an APC diluted 10:1 - 6:1 agitated with the appropriate brushes. After I do the ENTIRE vehicle, I use the remaining QEW solution and an older chenille pad (holds a lot of solution) to rinse those areas.

[ZaneO]

Okay, I`ll try that next time.



Scott - Do you do the wheels/wheel wells first, or do you do the paint?

[MorBid]

wow, 2 or 3 capfuls per gallon of water? I stick with the reccommended 1 capful per gallon (2 caps in my 2 gallon bucket) on my Black Audi.



This stuff can "Cloud" up the finish or leave streaks.



Good job though.

[Scottwax]

Wheels/fenderwells last.

[ZaneO]

Originally posted by MorBid

wow, 2 or 3 capfuls per gallon of water? I stick with the reccommended 1 capful per gallon (2 caps in my 2 gallon bucket) on my Black Audi.



This stuff can "Cloud" up the finish or leave streaks.



Good job though.



Actually, the directions say 1/2 oz. (1 capful) to 2 quarts of water. A gallon is 4 quarts, so 2 capfuls would be the correct amount.



"Use ½ ounce (1 capful) of Quick & Easy Wash in a bucket with two quarts water for an average size car. Use one ounce per gallon for larger vehicles."

[imported_Burlyq]

Zaneo do you like this stuff? Can you go to lsp after this or does it leave the surface too slick? where did you get it?