Anyone have an opinion on Mequiars QD versus their Ultimate QD? What's the diff, other than cost?

Thanks.

 

After a quick read on their website it looks like the Ultimate withstands washes and repels water where as the regular quick detailer is just a quick detailer.

 

I used them both and I refer Ultimate QD because it's prove a better water repel ( I believe that water repel will wear off after 1-1.5 week if it rains a lot then 4-5 days ). it's worth for some extra dollars .

 

Tried the UQD - seems to be easier to apply/buff out. But the big difference is that it doesn't seem to attract as much dust (my car is black).

If that's true, I'm sold.

 

I tend to use the regular quick detailer to clay bar and UQD after wash.

 

i use the uqd and love it. very slippery after application. very easy to use. no streaking at all.

 

I now use clean wash water as a lubricant for the Clay Bar:


Why use expensive detailers when you already have a lubricating liquid in the wash bucket?

PS: My TL is dark blue and has NO swirl marks even after 165K miles.

 

I think Megs Ultimate Quick Detailer is probably the best quick detailer you can find at your local store. Easy on/off, great shine and water beading. Definitely worth a couple extra dollars

 

In general, water makes for a poor lubricant for a claybar. This is a clear way to create marring. Soapy water is a much better option.

 

Agreed...

Step 3 says use SOAPY water to coat the panel, then the Clay... (step 4)

As usual, you will develop a feel for the clay bar. Once it starts to drag, its time for more soapy water. I do one panel or area at a time. And I knead the clay to provide a "new" cleaning surface, constantly.

And, this is key: NO PRESSURE. Paint is SOFT.

 

I do that sometimes as well but Walmart was selling their 32oz Meguiars Quick detailer for $5. I couldn't pass that up.