meguires "quik detailer"

e92man · 04-20-2009, 10:01 PM

Let me just start by saying that I usually keep a quick detailer in my car since it is JB and i have the normal dust issue. Normally i use the Mothers California Gold mist and wipe, but i decided to pick up some meguires quick detailer. Let me just say that i will never be using this crap again. First off, it leaves a hazy residue that is very hard to wipe off. Secondly, i gave up on it instantly because to get the haziness out, you have to wipe harder (which i am not about to do).

I just thought i would post this as a warning for any of you QD users like me.

twinturboa51 · 04-20-2009, 10:24 PM

poorboys spray and gloss FTW

LOW2000 · 04-20-2009, 10:30 PM

I've been using it for years with no issues on several black cars. Spray, wipe, flip, buff.

M3SWEETNESS · 04-20-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Thats odd because I use meguiars quick detailer all the time with no haze. It sprays on and then wipes right off. I assume that you didnt use quick wax instead which obviously has a haze.

I'm pretty sure this is the case, the Meguiars quick detailer has no such residue that would require you to press harder to clean it. It's a very easy spray on lightly wipe of detailer.

e92man · 04-20-2009, 10:31 PM

no i didnt use the wax. idk it just seemed weird to me.

SpecC · 04-20-2009, 10:34 PM

wax has nothing to do with a quick detailer leaving something behind

i've used meg's before to, and i'm not sure why yours is like that. Maybe it's just a slight defect with the one you got

ToadHollow · 04-20-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by e92man

no i didnt use the wax. idk it just seemed weird to me.

Could be a couple of things .......

do you have a wax or a sealant on the car? Some of the qd's don't work well with different sealants/waxes.

Meguiars......... black bottle or red? Go for the Optimum Gloss Enhancer. .. awesome.

e92man · 04-20-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

Could be a couple of things .......

do you have a wax or a sealant on the car? Some of the qd's don't work well with different sealants/waxes.

Meguiars......... black bottle or red? Go for the Optimum Gloss Enhancer. .. awesome.

its the red bottle

NoMods · 04-20-2009, 11:52 PM

where you using it when the body is still hot to the touch or in sunlight? doesn't heat cause hazing?

anyways Zaino Z6 and Z8 FTW!

ToadHollow · 04-21-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

where you using it when the body is still hot to the touch or in sunlight? doesn't heat cause hazing?

anyways Zaino Z6 and Z8 FTW!

The black bottle seems to work well whereas the red bottle is better for use with the clay. I believe they are sold as a kit (red bottle for the lube and clay).

I have used the Zaino in the past but the problem with Zaino is that it's a proprietary product in that it seems to work best along side it's own brand name. Water based products will not work well in conjunction with oil based products and will cause a shadow effect that is a major PITA to correct.

zaxjax · 04-21-2009, 08:11 AM

Was you paint hot and sitting out in the sun? I've only seen QD smear and be a pain in the ass on hot paint

wrickem · 04-21-2009, 09:12 AM

I use a quick detailer spray every day to get the bugs off of the front of my car, it works way better than water.

I didn't like the Meguiars either, and I am a big fan of most of their products. The Mother's works much better without the haze.

Scimitar335i · 04-21-2009, 09:16 AM

I have used Meg. Quick Detailer for a long time as well though I found that Mothers was better as it was a thicker consistency (also bundled with their clay package)..

Icedog_16 · 04-21-2009, 02:03 PM

I've never had a problem. I always follow with a separate microfiber. I think it might have something to do with the car being hot, like zaxjax said; I've seen that happen.

e92man · 04-21-2009, 04:28 PM

my car had been sitting in the garage for over 2 days so the heat isnt the problem.

hasrice · 04-21-2009, 05:33 PM

I'm going to vote on the fact that he sprayed it on while surface was still hot.

Gig103 · 04-21-2009, 06:12 PM

I wasn't happy with the meg's QD either. I used it as clay lube and it left behind a bunch of residue. I used Poorboys Spray/Wipe to get rid of it.

I'm now considering some Spray&Gloss for a little extra touch after washing, as opposed to as a waterless wash.

chrisE92 · 04-21-2009, 06:22 PM

spray & wipe ftw. way better than anything you pick up at stores..

RipsE92 · 04-21-2009, 06:36 PM

I use this and it's great ...

zaxjax · 04-21-2009, 08:00 PM

Did you use the QD that is in the red bottle or the black? The only reason I ask is I had a client that bought what he thought was QD but it was the interior QD. Both are in a black bottle

f30er · 04-22-2009, 12:07 AM

I also use the NXT purple bottle.....when the black "Ultimate" bottle came out, i did half my car with that and half with the NXT.....few days later, absolutely no difference what so ever....NXT was 3.99, Ultimate was 9.99...........

BK · 04-22-2009, 01:49 AM

I like Zaino Z-6 for QD. As for the Meg's, their products generally seem good. Maybe your QD bottle was subjected to excessive heat or cold at some point? I had a bottle of Z-6 in the trunk that froze one winter and wasn't the same afterward. I had to toss it.

04-20-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
e92man Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	meguires "quik detailer" Let me just start by saying that I usually keep a quick detailer in my car since it is JB and i have the normal dust issue. Normally i use the Mothers California Gold mist and wipe, but i decided to pick up some meguires quick detailer. Let me just say that i will never be using this crap again. First off, it leaves a hazy residue that is very hard to wipe off. Secondly, i gave up on it instantly because to get the haziness out, you have to wipe harder (which i am not about to do). I just thought i would post this as a warning for any of you QD users like me. __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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04-20-2009, 10:24 PM	#2
twinturboa51 Captain 22 Rep 637 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	poorboys spray and gloss FTW __________________
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LOW2000 Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 00 Silverado 08 G35S 62 CJ5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I've been using it for years with no issues on several black cars. Spray, wipe, flip, buff.
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e92man Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	no i didnt use the wax. idk it just seemed weird to me. __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 308 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	wax has nothing to do with a quick detailer leaving something behind i've used meg's before to, and i'm not sure why yours is like that. Maybe it's just a slight defect with the one you got
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NoMods Colonel 1227 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (10) Garage List 2022 M5 [10.00]	where you using it when the body is still hot to the touch or in sunlight? doesn't heat cause hazing? anyways Zaino Z6 and Z8 FTW!
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04-21-2009, 08:11 AM	#11
zaxjax Major 44 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	Was you paint hot and sitting out in the sun? I've only seen QD smear and be a pain in the ass on hot paint __________________ Detailed Image
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04-21-2009, 09:12 AM	#12
wrickem Should be working 2248 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	I use a quick detailer spray every day to get the bugs off of the front of my car, it works way better than water. I didn't like the Meguiars either, and I am a big fan of most of their products. The Mother's works much better without the haze. __________________ ______________________________________________ Currently hoarding cars - '24 840, '19 911, 07 M6 , ‘23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch, ‘24 Bronco Heritage
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04-21-2009, 09:16 AM	#13
Scimitar335i Major 221 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (12)	I have used Meg. Quick Detailer for a long time as well though I found that Mothers was better as it was a thicker consistency (also bundled with their clay package).. __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!
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Icedog_16 No Member 8 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	I've never had a problem. I always follow with a separate microfiber. I think it might have something to do with the car being hot, like zaxjax said; I've seen that happen.
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04-21-2009, 04:28 PM	#15
e92man Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	my car had been sitting in the garage for over 2 days so the heat isnt the problem. __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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04-21-2009, 05:33 PM	#16
hasrice MOAR POWERRRR 29 Rep 823 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: warehouse iTrader: (5)	I'm going to vote on the fact that he sprayed it on while surface was still hot.
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04-21-2009, 06:12 PM	#17
Gig103 Major 78 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I wasn't happy with the meg's QD either. I used it as clay lube and it left behind a bunch of residue. I used Poorboys Spray/Wipe to get rid of it. I'm now considering some Spray&Gloss for a little extra touch after washing, as opposed to as a waterless wash. __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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04-21-2009, 06:22 PM	#18
chrisE92 Brigadier General 252 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	spray & wipe ftw. way better than anything you pick up at stores.. __________________ photos
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04-21-2009, 06:36 PM	#19
RipsE92 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Goodyear, Arizona iTrader: (2)	I use this and it's great ...
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zaxjax Major 44 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	Did you use the QD that is in the red bottle or the black? The only reason I ask is I had a client that bought what he thought was QD but it was the interior QD. Both are in a black bottle __________________ Detailed Image
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f30er Captain 132 Rep 993 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OTP iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 Jaguar F-Type R [0.00] 2016 GMC Yukon XL [0.00] 2018 BMW X5M [0.00]	I also use the NXT purple bottle.....when the black "Ultimate" bottle came out, i did half my car with that and half with the NXT.....few days later, absolutely no difference what so ever....NXT was 3.99, Ultimate was 9.99...........
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04-22-2009, 01:49 AM	#22
BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I like Zaino Z-6 for QD. As for the Meg's, their products generally seem good. Maybe your QD bottle was subjected to excessive heat or cold at some point? I had a bottle of Z-6 in the trunk that froze one winter and wasn't the same afterward. I had to toss it. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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