Non-streaking QD on a carnauba

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ncsu602

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Someone recommend a good QD that doesn't streak. So far the only thing I've found is Meg's Final Inspection. Meg's Quick Detailer, Eagle One, and pretty much every other OTC QD streaks my Natty's Blue. Any help?
 
I typically use the QD that is in the same family as my LSP. However, for Natty's I use Pinnacle's QD. Smells yummy and looks cherry.
 
Pinnacle CM, Sonus Carnauba Spritz, Griot's Speed Shine, Poorboy's S&G, Clearkote Quikshine, Adam's Detail Spray, Mother's Showtime...



I use these all the time with no streaking over carnauba.... but I'm partial to the Speed Shine.
 
I cann't say enough good things about the new SLICK from Detailers Paradise. Very easy and streak free usage. Never had a problem, and it has become my fav QD that adds protection. I am about to order a gallon of it.
 
Poorboy's Spray and Wipe and Chemical Guys Pro Detailer are my go-to QD's, but I love Pro Detailer for carnauba finishes. It streaks at full strength, but diluting it down 2product:1water practically eliminates streaking. Even when diluted, it cleans about as well as S&W and leaves quite a bit of gloss and slickness.
 
I just remembered I've had great luck with UGE and WG Detail Spritz (discontinued) over carnauba as well.



Really the only QD's I have personally had any problem streaking over carnauba are Z6 and the OTC Meg's Quik Detailer, but that was in direct sunlight.



You can probably get away with using any QD on a carnauba honestly as long as the surface is cool, in the shade, and you LIGHTLY mist each panel.
 
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YOu mean it's discontinued? when did this happen? i was just wearing down my last gallon and looking to reup...did they replace it with something else?
 
YOu mean it's discontinued? when did this happen? i was just wearing down my last gallon and looking to reup...did they replace it with something else?
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It got replaced due to VOC regs...now they have a spray sealant in it's place, but it's a totally different product. I have a bottle of the old WG spritz, and I'm not exactly impressed :think:
 
Sherman8r44 said:
It got replaced due to VOC regs...now they have a spray sealant in it's place, but it's a totally different product. I have a bottle of the old WG spritz, and I'm not exactly impressed :think:
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Yeah, I never loved it as a sealant spritz but it was nice for what it was. Honestly, I used it in door jambs only because it helped finish the cars with a nice scent. I never used it as a total QD. In fact, WG is the only product other than Natty's that I mix LSP and QD families. Looks like I'll try their new sealant spray. guess it's more along the lines of FMJ's QD spray sealant. Thanks for the info and PM explanation. very informative and much appreciated. :xyxthumbs Looks like i'll be re-up'ing my PB S&W as well.
 
MachB5 said:
Yeah, I never loved it as a sealant spritz but it was nice for what it was. Honestly, I used it in door jambs only because it helped finish the cars with a nice scent. I never used it as a total QD. In fact, WG is the only product other than Natty's that I mix LSP and QD families. Looks like I'll try their new sealant spray. guess it's more along the lines of FMJ's QD spray sealant. Thanks for the info and PM explanation. very informative and much appreciated. :xyxthumbs Looks like i'll be re-up'ing my PB S&W as well.
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No problem :D If Wolfgang's spray sealant is anything like DP Spray Surface Shield, then it will be a superb product. It could probably be a standalone LSP; it seems more durable than most carnaubas.
 
You might call Jason at Autogeek and see if they have any of the Detail Spritz left. They had a case of it last I heard and it was heavily discounted as they were moving it out.



I will miss the smell, but I agree that it was just an 'okay' QD spray.
 
ncsu602, I think you should investigate why those QDs are streaking. Being OTC is not the problem. You mentioned some very effective QDs. Streaking can also be due to user error...like applying too much, or not changing your MF often enough.



Maybe if you describe how much you use and the method, we maybe able to offer some advce that will enable you to use the QDs you already have. :)
 
My methods are pretty simple......if it's anything but Meg's Final Inspection, I lightly mist the panel and wipe with a damp MF. Usually, this ends up turning into buffing rather than wiping. It actually seems to get better the further I go around. If it's Meg's FI, I can do pretty much anything and it doesn't streak. I'm very happy with Meg's FI. It's almost OTC, I can get it locally but it's hit or miss on who has it. I was curious as to what everyone else was using. I haven't got into boutique QDs yet, just wondering what was available.



BTW, car is a black Chevy Camaro, garage kept. Last (about 2 weeks ago) process was as follows:



SSR2.5 (thanks SVECobraR!)

Meg's #80

3M IHG

Natty's Blue



I was trying to use up the 3M since I haven't in a while. To my amazement, I think I figured out how to use it. Meg's polishing pad, PC on 5-6, IHG comes off almost as easy as the Natty's Blue. Time will tell how long it'll stay though. I know, a little off topic. Thanks for all the replys!
 
Well, I've actually tried both. When I say damp, I mist the MF a few times before starting. It seems to get better as I go along. It could be the laundry detergent or something, even though I always air-dry them (no fabric softener). Oh well, I'll experiment and see what works best.
 
Sherman8r44 said:
No problem :D If Wolfgang's spray sealant is anything like DP Spray Surface Shield, then it will be a superb product. It could probably be a standalone LSP; it seems more durable than most carnaubas.
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The WG Spray Sealant is more of a QD and less of a stand-alone. I've had the spray sealant since right after they intro'd it and use it alot as a QD since there is only a 1 hour cure time (as opposed to most other spray sealants needing 12 hours +/-). Likewise, I don't think its a real durable product...again, more like a QD than a spray sealant (although to be fair I rarely leave a product alone long enough to really tell about it's durability).
 
When I say damp, I mist the MF a few times before starting.
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Ok...sorry, I misunderstood you.



The laundering angle may have some merit. MF can be very sensitive to several things in the laundering process. Too much detergent, not rinsed well enough may leave detergent residue in the fibres causing it be released onto your paint when QDing.



Here's the key things I do that may help:

I use a liquid detergent, add less than half the recommended amount, and wash in hot water. I rinse twice, once with hot water. They always come out perfect.



I hope this helps.
 
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