Quick Detailer Use?
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Quick Detailer Use?
When using a quick detailer on a *slightly* dusty car, which method do you use? After reading product instructions and many online how-tos I am confused.
1. wipe down the car with a damp terry cloth or mf towel, rinsing after every panel then use the QD on another damp towel
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2. just use the QD, letting it pick up the light dust
Also, do you prefer a damp towel whe using QD?
1. wipe down the car with a damp terry cloth or mf towel, rinsing after every panel then use the QD on another damp towel
or
2. just use the QD, letting it pick up the light dust
Also, do you prefer a damp towel whe using QD?
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***Disclaimer, I have a black can and am a bit nuts.***
I use a california duster first, then the quick detailer to get anything that the duster doesn't get off. Like waterspots. I spray qd on one towel, then use another to wipe it off. I've found this helps prevent streaking. If I have another towel, I'll swap my drying/wiping towel out half way through.
I use a california duster first, then the quick detailer to get anything that the duster doesn't get off. Like waterspots. I spray qd on one towel, then use another to wipe it off. I've found this helps prevent streaking. If I have another towel, I'll swap my drying/wiping towel out half way through.
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I've been curious about this too...is there any particularly gentle car soap that'll get the dust and dirt off but leave the wax alone? I've been wanting to put multiple layers of wax on mine, but since mines is a daily driver, I just haven't had the time in between curings to put on a 2nd layer, without having to drive it out onto the road. I don't think I trust QD'ing, I'd be afraid of rubbing dust into the car.
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I used to use a microfiber towel and a few sprays of QD. I never used any damp cloth before the QD. I now use the microfiber dry/dust mitt from fiber-works which works great. Even without quick detail, this mitt picks up just about all the dust. If you want to add a little extra shine, a few sprays of QD and just wipe over it with the dry dust mitt.
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Don't use just any cloth, use a towel!
Definitely use a Car Duster first. I dilute my detailing spray (Zaino Z-6) 50/50 with distilled water, which makes it less prone to streaking. With Z-6, you spray directly on to the paint and then wipe off with a dry terry cloth towel.
Last edited by TwoZooms; 05-23-2005 at 04:46 PM. Reason: Don't use just any cloth, use a towel!
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I prefer microfiber because it doesn't shed. Maybe I'm buying the wrong brand of terry cloth, but they all shed little bits of fabric. I can run them through the drier half a dozen times, and not get it all off.
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Originally Posted by Labop
I prefer microfiber because it doesn't shed. Maybe I'm buying the wrong brand of terry cloth, but they all shed little bits of fabric. I can run them through the drier half a dozen times, and not get it all off.
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