S&W then QD?? - DetailCity.org

rtbrick · 08-26-2003, 10:40 PM

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.

CharlesW · 08-26-2003, 10:54 PM

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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.

It depends.
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.

08-27-2003, 06:34 AM

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.

NattyBumppo · 08-27-2003, 08:43 AM

:yeah

Natty

EBPcivicsi · 08-27-2003, 11:10 AM

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.

Thomasfl · 08-27-2003, 12:05 PM

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.

Mr. Clean · 08-27-2003, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by Thomasfl
...as I and a few others do, put them both together and kill two birds with one stone.

Count me among the "few others"

S&W + Mother's Showtime =

The results of this combo reminds me of the name of a Stoner's product....MSLT

08-27-2003, 02:44 PM

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.

JimS · 08-27-2003, 02:46 PM

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.

CharlesW · 08-27-2003, 03:06 PM

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.

08-26-2003, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
rtbrick Hoping for a sunny day Join Date: May 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 306	S&W then QD?? 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

08-27-2003, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
NattyBumppo Strange name, ain't it? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 1,486	:yeah Natty __________________ Natty ------------------------------------------------ "Sorry Miss, I just decided I don't do mini-vans"

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JimS Adopt a shelter pet! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Galeburg, Il Posts: 752	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.

08-27-2003, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
CharlesW The Rainmaker Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 7,012	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

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08-27-2003, 06:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boss_429 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

08-27-2003, 11:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
EBPcivicsi GOT PREP? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: memphis, 10 Posts: 1,018	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.

08-27-2003, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thomasfl Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 297	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.

08-27-2003, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boss_429 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

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