What is your top 4 QID's

OID, FK 425, OID, FK 425



Why four? I was using FK 425 but could not get any with the recent shut down so I went OID. They are both excellent and I think I will stick with OID based on the cost factor.
 
I have been a QD junkie and tried almost everything!



Here are my top 4, but one extra for a dedicated use.



MEguiars UQD/Mirror Glaze Version, i do not care for this on paintwork, its a nice product but for me it leaves things a little too reflective. However on sealed wheels it helps repel brake dust and makes things even easier to wash!



Here we go:

- Clearkote QS; It can be used on everything, tends to enhance whats there rather then bring its own looks so its versatile and wont compromise the final finish of product applied.

- Crystal Mist; Expensive, but great! This does tend to attract a little dust but has Nuba type looks for a spray and wipe!

- OID; Looks good, can be prone to steaking. It the best of all the polymer QD's inc. 425.

- Mothers Showtime, its like a weaker version of QS. Its cheap, you can get it locally and it cleans well.



Geoff
 
wfedwar said:
So does that mean #34 is a very good QD for cleaning?
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IME it's so-so, and not really for heavily soiled surfaces. IMO the *best* things about it are a) it's very gentle, and b) it leaves a minimum of stuff behind. Yeah, the lubricity/etc. are OK but that sorta goes for most all QDs.



I use it on delicate non-automotive stuff that needs risk-free cleaning that won't change various appearance characteristics or leave the surface "different" (e.g., antiques).



For *cleaning*, I'd go with either QD-strength ONR or FK146 (which I just somehow *really like* for some reason). Both of those will clean better IME than #34 but both are also "heavier", if that makes sense.
 
Optimum ID & GE

SC Hot Rod Pro Detailer

PPC Perfect Detail

Tuf Shine Spray and Shine



I dont know about the rest of you, but I own and use more then two different types of waxes/sealants. Why not more than 2 QD's?
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
I dont know about the rest of you, but I own and use more then two different types of waxes/sealants. Why not more than 2 QD's?
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I guess it depends if you are a pro or someone who just details their own car - like me.



I have a ton of waxes, sealants and QD's that get no use. Tried them, found something better.



Right now I have one sealant, one wax (or glaze) and one QD I use and will use until I find something I like better. Note that type of wax (or use of wax at all) can and will change with the temperature outside for me. In the summer I presently use three coats of UPGP topped with P21s 100% topped with OID. This winter it will be same as last - DWG topped with UPGP topped with OID.



I guess you could say different QD's work better on certain types of wax or sealants and that would be an interesting discussion.
 
Sonus Carnauba Spritz (finishing)

Sonus Acrylic spritz/Glanz (polishing)

Pinnacle Crystal Mist

Zymol Detail (Maintenance for older finishes)
 
tmg19103 said:
I guess it depends if you are a pro or someone who just details their own car - like me.



I have a ton of waxes, sealants and QD's that get no use. Tried them, found something better.
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I'm also a hobbyist and I almost solely work on my own cars. Like you, I have a good number of products of all kinds, but I use them all. It makes detailing more fun. I guess I'm trying to say that it's a matter of perspective.
 
Right now, I use Meg's M135 after almost every wash. Good cleaning and leaves a slick, reflective finish. I also use Last Touch for claying and for when I dry my door jambs after each wash. It's cheap by the gallon and effective. Nice coconot smell also.



I had a bottle of UQD. Great too, but I hate the sprayer. It goes all over the place as soon as there is a little wind.
 
FJF said:
I'm also a hobbyist and I almost solely work on my own cars. Like you, I have a good number of products of all kinds, but I use them all. It makes detailing more fun. I guess I'm trying to say that it's a matter of perspective.
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I agree. However and like I said, I tend to find my favorites and all others get put aside. However, in trying to find a favorite you go through a lot and I always end up buying and trying something new I read about here, so in a way I use them all - I just tend to stick to certain favorites. I really should switch around and use up what I paid for, but I just end up buying more of what is my current favorite and I guess the makers of all this stuff don't mind as everybody has different favorites...
 
tmg19103 said:
I guess you could say different QD's work better on certain types of wax or sealants and that would be an interesting discussion.
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That's my position on this topic. Each time I reach for a certain QD instead of some *other* QD, I have an objective, functional reason for doing so. I'd no more use FK425 on my Jag than Crystal Mist on my S8, even though both are very good products.
 
Accumulator said:
That's my position on this topic. Each time I reach for a certain QD instead of some *other* QD, I have an objective, functional reason for doing so. I'd no more use FK425 on my Jag than Crystal Mist on my S8, even though both are very good products.
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Yep. I just starting using OID and I love it over over a nuba on my jet black. In the winter my LSP will be a sealant at times and I'll be curious to see if I like it as much over a sealant as compared to a nuba.
 
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