Quick detailers.. a dummy guide..

[VC]

so ive never bought one, but everyone swears by them, what are they then?

is this something that you put on the car after waxing? like a top coat?

[Hedge]

When I have seen people use them they turn up at shows, spray the car and then set about scratching the paint to death with a microfibre.   

I have used it with clay before and I have seen detailers use it as an aid to drying.

[VC]

When I have seen people use them they turn up at shows, spray the car and then set about scratching the paint to death with a microfibre.   

I have used it with clay before and I have seen detailers use it as an aid to drying.

thats when ive seen it before most, at shows with show n shiners using it instead of washing their rides, thats why i was wondering if it was more as part of the wash routine rather than a stand alone product as it were

[RedRobin]

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Er? (@ Hedge)

I use Meg's quick/speed detailer to get rid of bird poo or similar marks or splashes, just to get rid of them quickly instead of allowing them to harden and eat the surface. I always carry some in the car.

I don't use it as a show 'n shine aid.

[Hedge]

Er what Robin? Just my observation.

On some of the detailing threads I have seen they will spray the just washed wet car as I guess it breaks down the surface tension and makes drying easier.

[VC]

^^^^
Er? (@ Hedge)

I use Meg's quick/speed detailer to get rid of bird poo or similar marks or splashes, just to get rid of them quickly instead of allowing them to harden and eat the surface. I always carry some in the car.

I don't use it as a show 'n shine aid.

so more of a spot cleaning agent then?

[winrya]

Its best use is as a drying aid.  Since this is where damage can easily be caused it acts as a lube to make the wipe down process as smooth and quick as possible.  It also seems to add a little something to the finish.  It's also useful for wiping down watermarks which appear (wing mirrors ) after washing.

I cant help feel using it as a means to wipe dust away just means you are rubbing dirty water across the paint scratching it.  

Its great for removing smears after waxing and finger prints if anyone is so rude.

And, if like me you have a shiny samsung lcd, it is superb for removing dust

[VC]

cheers winrya, so does this stuff go on before or after waxing?

waterspots arent really an issue for me as the water where i live is crazy soft

[RedRobin]

Er what Robin? Just my observation.

On some of the detailing threads I have seen they will spray the just washed wet car as I guess it breaks down the surface tension and makes drying easier.

....I was just surprised/confused to learn that such products are used for anything other than a quick spot cleaner. 

[Nasir]

I use it to take off wax, makes it soooo much easier.

[RedRobin]

I use it to take off wax, makes it soooo much easier.

....Now I'm even more confused. Why would you take off wax? Or do you mean the residue?

[winrya]

cheers winrya, so does this stuff go on before or after waxing?

waterspots arent really an issue for me as the water where i live is crazy soft

Well whenever you dry the car so always after washing and before waxing.  If you are using an oily wax you will often find a couple of hours after, you will see slight holograming in the paint and at this point qd is perfect to give a quick spray and wipe down to re enhance the finish

[v2brett]

i use it mainly as a drying aid and to remove marks such as bird cack etc,   i prefer to use the FK 425 poly wipe it leaves a really smooth feel to the paint

[stealthwolf]

depends on which quick detailer I use. I use meg's quik detailer with claying the car and also as a general wipedown. If I'm strugglin to buff wax, I'll use it. Also use it on polishin pads to stop them drying out.

With Poorboy's QD+, it's a lot more oily and I think it has liquid carnauba in it. Anyway, I use this to treat the door shuts etc once I've cleaned them. I find it too oily (and hence messy) to use on the bodywork.

If you have previously detailed the car and given it two coats of wax, then the next time you wash and dry the car, you can buff the wax with the quick detailer to improve the shine, since I believe most if not all have some amount of wax in them. 

[RedRobin]

With Poorboy's QD+, it's a lot more oily and I think it has liquid carnauba in it. Anyway, I use this to treat the door shuts etc once I've cleaned them. I find it too oily (and hence messy) to use on the bodywork.
 

....Sounds like stuff girlies use.



^ Well the thread title does say a dummy guide!