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    S&W then QD??

    Do you guys S&W and then use a QD right after? I picked up a bottle of Meguiars FI and the directions mention it has high lubricity to wipe off minor dirt. I`m wondering if I need both steps.
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    Re: S&W then QD??

    Originally posted by rtbrick
    Do you guys S&W and then use a QD right after? I picked up a bottle of Meguiars FI and the directions mention it has high lubricity to wipe off minor dirt. I`m wondering if I need both steps.
    It depends.
    Dusty only, I use a CCD and then a QD such as Final Inspection or Final Detail. If the dust is very light, I may skip the CCD.
    Anything more than dust, S&W and then the QD.

    One exception. When using Platinum Ultimate Gloss Enhancer, I either use the S&W or I wash the vehicle. PUGE instructions say to use on a clean vehicle, so that is what I do. I do not use PUGE as a QD. I use it as a Gloss Enhancer.

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    I almost always S & W and follow up with a QD. That way I`m sure I`ve got the dust/dirt off the finish. The S & W is excellent for cleaning, but doesn`t provide the extra gloss that some of the QD`s do.

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    :yeah

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    I have been known to ONLY S&W, if I want a little added "pop" I pull out my favorite bang for the buck QD.....mother`s showtime.

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    If time is an issue, S&W alone leaves a nice finish, if you got a little more time why not QD of as I and a few others do, put them both together and kill two birds with one stone.

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    Originally posted by Thomasfl
    ...as I and a few others do, put them both together and kill two birds with one stone.
    Count me among the "few others"

    S&W + Mother`s Showtime = The results of this combo reminds me of the name of a Stoner`s product....MSLT

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    Yep, I`m finding that a mix of 80/20 of Platinum UGE/ S & W makes a fine final QD. The bit of S & W in there adds some extra lubrication, and a little extra cleaning. Still, I like to use the S & W full strength prior to the mixed final QD.

    I`m going to have to try the same 80/20 mix with Showtime/S & W. I`m sure that will also work great.

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    I seldom use anything other than SW and I think it leaves a great shine. Sometimes I mix it about 50/50 with QD+ and do that thing.
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    It is interesting to me that you people are comfortable mixing different products from different vendors for your own witches brew.
    I`m not always comfortable mixing a polish and a wax from two different manufacturers. :p
    Evidently it must be working.

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    Originally posted by CharlesW
    It is interesting to me that you people are comfortable mixing different products from different vendors for your own witches brew.
    I`m not always comfortable mixing a polish and a wax from two different manufacturers. :p
    Evidently it must be working.
    It works great Charles............. as a matter of fact, my Gray truck is now Bright Orange after only 2 or 3 wipe-downs with the UGE/S&W mix!

    Seriously, you make a good point, and one should be careful! Of course, I woudn`t have tried it without hearing of the success others have had mixing!

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    Man,Ive got one Zep bottle that I just mixed everything.Its undetermined amounts of PBQD,S&W,Megs QD,Mothers,EFCP,EO and Pinnacle.
    I call it Voodoo. :headbang

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    Originally posted by NozeBleedSpeed
    Man,Ive got one Zep bottle that I just mixed everything.Its undetermined amounts of PBQD,S&W,Megs QD,Mothers,EFCP,EO and Pinnacle.
    I call it Voodoo. :headbang
    Just to be safe, drink it. If you live, it will be OK to use on your car.

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    Boss_429,

    Interesting your solution selection, seemingly with a preference of a higher content of QD. Any reason in particular?

    My initial ratio was more like 60% S&W and 40% Showtime. Reasoning perhaps more lubricity with the S&W with a bit of shine. It also helped that that was the amount remaining in my Showtime bottle

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    Mr. Clean,

    The 80/20 QD mix I`m using is a final QD. My intent with that mix was to keep as much of the added gloss that the QD has, while adding a little bit of the lubrication/cleaning abilities of the S & W. I still use S & W full strength prior to the mix.

 

 
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