Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer
This stuff is great. I washed, waxed, and then used this stuff on my Z last night, and today in the sunlight the car is glistening! Easy on, easy off, immaculate shine. From what I heard it only gets better as you use it more. From now on I am keeping a bottle of this stuff with me in the Z for those quick emergency wipe downs.
Originally Posted by KManZ
This stuff is great. I washed, waxed, and then used this stuff on my Z last night, and today in the sunlight the car is glistening! Easy on, easy off, immaculate shine. From what I heard it only gets better as you use it more. From now on I am keeping a bottle of this stuff with me in the Z for those quick emergency wipe downs.
nope, sorry.
But the new ultimate quick dealer in the black bottle is better from the previous. I still prefer mother's for my quick detail.
Originally Posted by SuperBlack350
nope, sorry.
But the new ultimate quick dealer in the black bottle is better from the previous. I still prefer mother's for my quick detail.
But the new ultimate quick dealer in the black bottle is better from the previous. I still prefer mother's for my quick detail.
I read somewhere that it builds up over time. Let me find that article quick. if not, I still wax regularly, so it serves its own purpose either way.As for using it, according to Meguiars, the only product of theirs that you let dry is the waxes, so everything else is spray on, wipe off. I did my car this morning. I used 2 microfiber clothes, one for spreading the UQD and one for the final buff. The DB paint just glows!
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I saw UQD at Wal-Mart last week and after reading all the hype about it on Autopia, had to buy. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. It is...okay. The look it gives (I tried over both polymer and carnauba) is decent at best, even after the 12-hour curing period they list on the bottle. It certainly isn't a bad product, but for $10/22ml, I was expecting a top notch OTD QD. The slickness isn't on par with other popular QDs; I was annoyed at how weird it was to apply! It didn't want to spread too easily with an MF towel; something I've never noticed on a QD before.
I was looking for an OTC replacement for my home-mixed 40/40/20 brew of ClearKote's Quick Shine, FinishKare #425, and Aqua Wax but this wasn't it.
If you have a Pep Boys nearby, see if they have Long Haul Truck Gloss on clearance (it has recently been discontinued). I got some locally this week and found it to be head and shoulders above UQD; very high optical clarity--almost comprable to a high-end spray wax (I sprayed two panels side-by-side to compare) and amazing slickness. And all for $2/28ml!
I was looking for an OTC replacement for my home-mixed 40/40/20 brew of ClearKote's Quick Shine, FinishKare #425, and Aqua Wax but this wasn't it.
If you have a Pep Boys nearby, see if they have Long Haul Truck Gloss on clearance (it has recently been discontinued). I got some locally this week and found it to be head and shoulders above UQD; very high optical clarity--almost comprable to a high-end spray wax (I sprayed two panels side-by-side to compare) and amazing slickness. And all for $2/28ml!
Last edited by usmanasif; Sep 14, 2007 at 07:41 PM.
A quick detailer is a quick detailer.I don't want anything it to make my polish/wax job any better than it already is. Last thing i want is keep caking stuff on my paint. Maybe some of you guys are tryign to get a quick wax out of it or something.
Originally Posted by SuperBlack350
A quick detailer is a quick detailer.I don't want anything it to make my polish/wax job any better than it already is. Last thing i want is keep caking stuff on my paint. Maybe some of you guys are tryign to get a quick wax out of it or something.
The entire point of the UQD is to wipe the car down, leave it feeling smooth, and to protect the paint from water. It seems like its primary act is as a rain repellent and it does that superbly well.
It rained hard on Monday in NY, and the water just flung right off the car. It beaded and pearled up instantly. I parked the car in the garage, came back an hour later and no water spots were left from the beads and pearls that were left. I wiped down whatever was left, and resprayed the car. Looked like I had it washed.
It rained hard on Monday in NY, and the water just flung right off the car. It beaded and pearled up instantly. I parked the car in the garage, came back an hour later and no water spots were left from the beads and pearls that were left. I wiped down whatever was left, and resprayed the car. Looked like I had it washed.
Originally Posted by usmanasif
Actually, making the polish/wax job better is the very reason why QDs exist. They don't have heavy wax agents; just a small amount of "boosters" to restore the just-waxed look while adding slickness (for dust/water repellancy). They aren't meant to replace waxing in the least.
Originally Posted by redlude97
I dunno, but I use quick detailers not for the wax boosting ability, but rather as a light dust/cleaner between washes, I have boosters/toppers already for that purpose. Not all quick detailers are made for enhancing the look, alot are made specifically for their cleaning ability. ONR comes to mind as a quick detailer when mixed properly that has no finish boosting effects I can see.
i jus used the same product today! i had both the wax and detailing bottle but i wasnt sure if i was to use both...so i jus washed the car then used the quick wax on it and it shines reall niceee...i guess its ok for me to use the detailing bottle on it tomorrow!
Originally Posted by redlude97
I dunno, but I use quick detailers not for the wax boosting ability, but rather as a light dust/cleaner between washes, I have boosters/toppers already for that purpose. Not all quick detailers are made for enhancing the look, alot are made specifically for their cleaning ability. ONR comes to mind as a quick detailer when mixed properly that has no finish boosting effects I can see.
Have you tried ONR (mixed at QD strength) on a lightly dusty (or freshly washed) panel and have it not improve the look at all compared to the panel next to it? Of course it does, no matter how subtle; that is its purpose. To what degree it does so is what makes it a good or bad QD. Meg's UQD simply does NOT do that same job very well compared to other high-quality QDs I have used. It's as simple as that. My frame of reference is entirely different than OP's; if not, I would've loved UQD as well.
So I used my Speed Detailer for the first time last night...the paint looks amazing!!! Never seen it shine quite like that before! Its really slick and smooth now too, and like someone said above it smells good too LOL
I'm hooked. Will be using this after every wash.
I'm hooked. Will be using this after every wash.
Originally Posted by usmanasif
Every QD out there is designed and marketed to restore the just-waxed look to a painted surface (it is called a quick detailer for a reason, after all) and boost its slickness. If it isn't, it isn't a QD.
Have you tried ONR (mixed at QD strength) on a lightly dusty (or freshly washed) panel and have it not improve the look at all compared to the panel next to it? Of course it does, no matter how subtle; that is its purpose. To what degree it does so is what makes it a good or bad QD. Meg's UQD simply does NOT do that same job very well compared to other high-quality QDs I have used. It's as simple as that. My frame of reference is entirely different than OP's; if not, I would've loved UQD as well.
Have you tried ONR (mixed at QD strength) on a lightly dusty (or freshly washed) panel and have it not improve the look at all compared to the panel next to it? Of course it does, no matter how subtle; that is its purpose. To what degree it does so is what makes it a good or bad QD. Meg's UQD simply does NOT do that same job very well compared to other high-quality QDs I have used. It's as simple as that. My frame of reference is entirely different than OP's; if not, I would've loved UQD as well.
My goal with using a QD is to give water repellence and keep the car looking clean between washes, if possible. I don't have a garage, so after a day or two, my car is coated with light dust. Better to use UQD and remove it than to was every other day
BTW, it works better on a recently waxed surface. Meguiar's says if the QD is tough to apply and remove, you need to wax.
BTW, it works better on a recently waxed surface. Meguiar's says if the QD is tough to apply and remove, you need to wax.




