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mrzeee
09-28-2005, 10:44 AM
my take:
since I don`t have any bottles of OCW to compare it to (although I do have some on order)
I can`t say its an OCW clone product (but that`s another thread)
instructions: simple enuff to interpret, spray on wipe off - like a "standard" qd
packaging: same bottle as well you know what, sprayhead OK
ease of use: spray on, wipe off - that easy, with no streaking
qd finish: cleans ok, very glossy, also fairly slick
fragrance: lil bit coconut, lil bit of aftershave - not my fav smell but not terrible
mfg claims: claims to be a spray wax/detailer, I`ll second that - claims to last longer that other qd`s not way to tell yet..update with pics to follow
overall:
for 2.90 I`d take it over megs otc qd
very easy to use
I`ve only used two spray waxes megs regular (ok) and megs NXT(shine good, ease of use BAD) - neither are extremely durable
if it will extend my megs #16 shine(because of carnuba?) I`ll use up my two bottles no prob (may pickup a third, for the price)
pontman43
09-28-2005, 12:44 PM
I agree, Prestone QS is actually pretty good stuff. Definitely not OCW but a great QD. More like PBs S&G if anything. I got mine for 50 cents more than you and its still a steal. I got mine at Walmart
mrzeee
09-30-2005, 10:55 AM
battery about to die...in shade, washed earlier this week with pressure wash(no soap)
tried to get pic of "gloss" properties...no time..2nd "layer" of Prestone QS
"reflectivity" of QS:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/894PQS-shade1.jpg
does not mute "flake" (terrible shot but limited time due battery dying):
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/894PQS-shade2.jpg
wannafbody
09-30-2005, 01:04 PM
as an aside the Prestone wheel cleaner is good stuff too
imported_seikoguy
10-02-2005, 05:33 AM
After reading so much about this product, I decided to get some for myself. I found a local Pepboys that still had it on a shelf. No prices were marked, so I grabbed a bottle of the Quick Shine Detailer and brought it over to the cashier for a price check. It rang up as $2.60. Ok, I picked up a shopping basket and went back to grab more bottles. Then, I noticed bundles of the Prestone High Protection Wax with the Quick Shine shrinkwrapped together. Hmmm, I grabbed one of the bundles and brought it over to the cashier for another price check. She smiled and said, "$2.60, same price as the other one." Needless to say, I stocked up on these bundles.
http://www.fototime.com/CCA4F04B390BC92/orig.jpg
I haven`t read too much about this wax, except for the two reviews in the "Review" section of Autopia, and will probably just give the stuff away to relatives/friends. The way I see it, I bought QD, and got the wax for free. I tried the QD this morning and it`s not bad at all. For the price I paid, it`s darn good value.
mrzeee
10-02-2005, 10:45 AM
for the price..and performance..for an OTC, tuff to beat
JaCkaL829
10-02-2005, 11:00 AM
I used the High Protection wax before and I liked it. That QS/Wax is a great deal for $2.60, I would pick some up but I guess its a godsend I don`t have any PepBoys nearby. I`m trying to clear my stuff out, not buy anymore. :grinno:
Setec Astronomy
03-25-2006, 05:21 PM
I was perusing the car products in the ShopRite (local supermarket) and saw a bottle of this on the shelf in front of the Prestone Wheel Cleaner...I knew it was old bottle that somehow surfaced and likely on some sort of clearance...$1.49! Has to be worth a shot for that, so I snagged it.
imported_truzoom
03-25-2006, 05:23 PM
I`ve got a bottle but never used it on my actual vehicle because I was turned off by the odor and consistency.
gmblack3
03-25-2006, 05:32 PM
It looks nice and could work very well in the QEW bucket.
imported_Picus
03-25-2006, 05:34 PM
There was a thread about it`s similarities to OCW - bottom line was Prestone QS and OCW are not the same. The Prestone QS does make a nice QD, though.
mrzeee
03-26-2006, 11:53 AM
just went and bought the last bottle @pepboys for 2.90... it has been an excellent companion to OCW..excellent @maintaining OCW...cleaning properties so-so...shines very good tho