My dad had a quality paint job done on his older buick. Was using this constantly to keep the dust off. Several months later I went to wash it, the new paint job was full of micro scratches all over. I use this product after I wash my car, and it works fine. But nothing is going to prevent scratches if you're wiping it when its dirty, even just from sitting in the garage.
Yes, I just can’t bring myself to do anything but wipe off bird poop with it and maybe at the most the day after I’ve washed and wax the car and driven 1520 miles, and I want the shine to bounce back. I will use it again sometimes.
If the car is dirty/dusty do I have to rinse it with only plain water before the foam and before this detailer?? Or is it fine if I remove the dust off the car with a dry microfiber before washing with soap?
You are wiping dirt across your paintwork then filling the paint imperfections with the detailer. It will look great week by week, but you are slowly adding micro swirls to your car.
If the car is dirty/dusty do I have to rinse it with only plain water before the wash? Or is it fine if I remove the dust off the car with a dry microfiber before the car wash?
Google two bucket method Pre wash first then wash, ideally get as much dirt off with just water and product/snowfoam before touching the car with a mitt
you're gonna laugh but my grandpa, my dad and now me...we all took a 2 king size sheets, sew them together along the bottom, and cover your car with it while it's in the garage. inexpensive. won't scratch, keeps dust and dirt off and if the cover gets dirty throw it in the washer! simple!
Thank you for taking the time to explain! The video is informative for those of us who are in the learning phase. Since I bought my new car, I have been adamant about keeping it clean-clean. Love Meguiar's! :)
Keep up the good work on keeping your investment/new baby clean! Thanks for the kind words and checking out the video. I saw you subscribed, thanks for that as well!
I use a California Car Duster for minor dust build up on my car - it does not leave scratches or residue on the waxed surfaces of your car. However, it may leave streaks on your windshield. These are very popular in western states that get little or no rain and dust build up is a problem
I use this stuff but I always use California duster to get the dust off. Then apply quick detailing spray. I've never seen anybody do it like that. Hey its your car
You have to use a lot more product and a lot MICROFIBER towels WITHOUT EDGES!!!!. You may not see the scratches now because of the wax in the spray. Once the wax is gone you will see it.
I was mostly talking about for when it is just lightly dusty... Everything I read and saw online said to be conservative with the spray. Not true you say? Can you elaborate on towels without edges? Thanks for the feedback dude.
Wouldn’t it be a better idea to use a dust mop to remove the dust first? Wiping a car even with the best microfiber cloth without cleaning the dust off will result in micro scratches as if you’re using a grit 1000 sandpaper on your car
Good Video. I’m already used tens of quick detailers/wax and a lot of these are really similiar. I had already few bottles of Meguiar’s Detailer and few other brands such as RR Customs, Auto Finesse, Simoniz etc. and never seen really big difference between them just on this product and some od them are much cheaper. Some of products like Wax or Shampoo might be better. Second thing, once quick detailer applied, and your car will get dusty after 1/2 days, the best option what you can do is rinse it properly. Wax will help to removes stains of water with dust and you will be able to put safely another layer of detailer. On dry, covered in dust surface it’s better to do not use anything to avoid scratches.
+Rails Life yes very true. I forgot this time but if you watch my how to wash your car video I made I talk about needing to take it off. Good eye! Also one of the reasons I purchased a Qalo ring. It's rubber and is virtually harmless to my car. 👍🏻
You may want to look into a dust mop for your car. I use the same method you use but use Mothers. The dust mop makes a huge difference. Also available at Autozone.
i actually don't get this....The dust is always gonna be around....even if you use a detailer. I would think the Detailer would be for water marks and oils on the car or whatever. Not for dust
Moostang, if you really like this product you can buy it in a gallon size for much less cost. Meguiars D155. Autogeek has 2 gallons with a dedicated spray bottle for $33 + shipping. If you really like this product this is the best way to buy it.
just wanted to give you a heads up that is to dirty for the Quick Detailer. You are just scratching your paint by doing that with that level of dirt you will have to polish the car very soon! if you do this regularly. You need to do a waterless wash first and use a waffle weave towel that is ideal for i task like that. Meguiar's makes a Ultimate Wash & Wax Anywhere that is ideal for this sort of situation, But i would suggest trying out adam's polishes waterless wash it was made for jobs like this, Then i would follow up with the detail spray
I suppose you didn't hear the part where I said my car is beyond dusty for this and should need a true wash. I don't really get the hype around the Adams products to be honest... They are the hot thing right now, a year ago it was chemical guys products.. I like the ability to go to the store and purchase my items.. I appreciate the comments though! Thank you for checking out the video!!
Had a torch red corvette for 8 years, it never seen rain or water of any kind. Washed it after every drive with Meguiars detail. No swirls no scratches, just deep red shine. Done it with heavier dust than shown here, never an issue. I contacted Meguiars prior to doing this and they said they would pay for damages if it didn't work. No complaints from me, and now doing the same with my C7
+Amuro89 yes I do, but mainly my larger towels that I use to dry the car with after a wash. Dirty rags like these I use to clean the wheels and tires only. I wash all my tags on their own so clothes or other towels to get messed up.
Yes, I believe I said that in the video. I know it was a long one. I tried filming it with less dust but you couldn’t see a difference. It wasn’t showing up on camera. Typically at this point I would wash the car completely and use this method while I am drying it.
Thanks for sharing, would love to see a video on how you wash your car. Have you used or how do you feel about using a power washer and foam gun/cannon. I pretty much just take my to the local car wash (wand no auto-washing) then towel dry when done.
Dennis I don't have an issue with power washers or foam guns but there are a few things to stay away from. I would avoid using the power washer where you have rock chips or discrepancies in the paint as you want to avoid the possibility of getting under the paint and chipping away more. Also I would never touch my car with one of the brushes at those washes, those are filled with dirt and grime that can do a number on your paint job. Hope that was helpful?! Thanks for checking out the video sir and leaving a comment!
This product advtizes that it can be used hot or cool paint. That being said, I don't like to use it while it's hot, especially on a black vehicle, I know, I had 4 new black trucks and black brings on a whole new list of problems. It gets swirls very easily and is in general a pain in the ass to keep clean especially when parked outside. 2 cents worth!
OMG, thanks... this is exactly what I was looking for. It seems like a obvious answer, but for me not. Thanks... Do you have a video of a quick detailer for the interior?
Being a poor Brit I like this stuff, I've no garage and no access to external water supply so when the car gets dusty I drive it to the petrol station and jetwash off the worst of it then use this to tidy it up and it works a treat.
Great tutorial and advice! One of the better videos I’ve seen on personal quick self detailing! Highly recommend this Quick Detailer after a full two bucket system wash, and full clay bar and polish treatment!
Yes sir! Here is a link to another video of mine on washing your car where I do exactly what you are talking about. Thanks for watching Eddie! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qwEDvBpDybw.html
Thanks man Its always hard to know how to tackle bird shit on a car. You wish it was more straight forward like in common sense or something. Nice review of the wax tho.
that was awesome thanks bro I really like the video thanks a lot and am waiting your new video I hope you do a video about the inside clean what is the best products for it thanks again ;)
Inside cleaning video will be coming out soon. I was in the process of waiting for the interior to get a little dirty so I would have something visual to see in the video. Keep an eye out for it soon.
I used detailer on my wife's car a few days after washing it and the paint just popped even better than after washing now it's a routine about 3 days after wash
moonstang I noticed that u said u transferred some of your products into another bottle. Them Megs products bottles they don't unsrew Im I doing something wrong Ive tried pressing the sides and unscrewing counter clockwise they don't budge. Ive wanted to transfer some of my Megs into larger spray bottles How do u unsrew yours or do u cut the bottle caps off I have and it gets plastic in the liquid! Thanks for your time!!
Do you know the effects of this stuff on plastidip? Just curious, I don't want destroy the hard work I put into dipping the wheels. Great video by the way
Richard I am not fully aware of the harms of this product on plastidip but j do know people that use standard Quick Detailers on their fully plastidipped car without issue. I would look at contacting dipyourcar.com and getting their thoughts. Everything I've seen claims the dip holds up extremely well, if installed properly. Hope this helps brotha! What color did you dip your wheels btw?
I was thinking the same. Dip holds up well to most tire/rim cleaners I've seen but I've had less time to be consistent (something about having 3 kids that has me using this excuse lol). I decided to go with a specialty color called anthracite grey because the typical gun metal is just too grey for the tungsten color of my car. I'll shoot you some pics of it later, the colors mess really well together and I've had tons completely me on my "rims" haha. I did about 5 coats which is my minimum when I do them.
5 coats is pretty strong! I wouldn't think the quick detailer would have a negative effect on the dip if you apply it to the rag first and not the wheels. That way you are wiping the dirt off then drying it immediately. My only fear is that it would fade the color or increase the rate that it fades.
That's what I was thinking as well but worse case (aside from the hard work it takes) it's fairly cheap to do it over again. cost me 30-40 and time that's all
hey there nice vid! and for what i've seen awesome product! hey one question my car is like 1 year old i have a question apart from cleaning and giving the paint a glossy appearence. does this product maybe help with like tiny scratches like ones you only can see with a determinate light so to speak? because i dont want to use scratch 2.0 or so that seems too much for my tiny scratch ...
Tip I use if car is hot. I spray vehicle with water, spray quik detailer, spray some more water, and wipe till dry.You do have to be generous if you do it this way. Your way I do x2 a week. Hides a tad the swirls too! Turtle wax spray/detailer cant remember which does good too, I just hate the smell. I love Meguiars. p.s. Always do in shade.
For dust (regardless of density), it's more efficient and cheaper to use California duster or something similar. Just read the hundred of satisfied reviews.
