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.
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.
2000 Silverado Ext Cab Z71
Lt Pewter
It depends.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.
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.
Charles
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.
:yeah
Natty
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"Sorry Miss, I just decided I don`t do mini-vans"
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.
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.
Count me among the "few others"Originally posted by Thomasfl
...as I and a few others do, put them both together and kill two birds with one stone.
S&W + Mother`s Showtime = The results of this combo reminds me of the name of a Stoner`s product....MSLT
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.
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.
Dream big and be willing to do the work to get there.
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.
Charles
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!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.
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!
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.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
Charles
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
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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