Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

[phongsan]

Hi guys,

I have read one of the thread commented by Meguiar's Admin about the Ultimate Quik Wax, saying that, after rinsing the shampoo with a steady stream of water (to minimized the amount of water left on the surface), right then one CAN go ahead and spray UQW on that wet surface and use the Water Magnet towel to wipe dry both the water left on the surface and UQW at the same time. And the result will be the same as wiping dry first then apply UQW afterwards.

If this work, it would be an awesome time-saving trick, but I can't help concerning about several issues:
1. Will the UQW get diluted by the water on the surface and becomes less effective in adhering to the paint?
2. Since it's inevitable that some area will be wetter than the others, will the UQW be spread evenly across the surface versus wipe dry the water first and then apply UQW?

Your clarification is highly appreciated!

[dc2_]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

personally bro,

i say do it right.

i believe it wont have the same bonding effect as if you were to dry first.

then UQW

besides, UQW has to be sprayed wiped evenly, allow to haze, then wipe off

it really dont take too much time drying with the water magnet

[ffboy]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

nope, don't bother with it. You end squeezing the ultimate quik wax with the water, you waste product, you end up using dilluted uqw instead. Its not worth it, i mean a few extra minutes isn't really a hassle with an easy to use product such as UQW. Any other "time saving short cuts" with UQW is really kinda pointless. the only spray wax i'd use with that spray on wet car thing is mothers reflections spray wax, it is thicker than UQW so you can get away with it.

I also prefer not to let it haze, but there have been threads where this technique is applied with uqw and great results were achieved. I haven't tried it, i prefer the mist and wipe thing but i won't dismiss or scoff at that technique.. But i definitely won't use the spray on wet car technique with UQW

[phongsan]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

Thanks guys! That's precisely what I thought. And that's why I was surprised that Meguiar's Admin actually recommend this technique of apply UQW on wet surface.

One thing that I haven't tried though is to wait for UQW to haze then wipe off. I watched Meguiar's VDO guide over and over again and no mentioning about waiting the UQW to haze after spreading, so I usually wipe it clean immediately after the spread. It definitely works but just wondering if I would get a bit more shine and durability if I wait to see it hazes before the final wipe.

[Shawn T.]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

UQW can be used on a wet surface succesfully. In fact, the new Synthetic Express Spray Wax which is essentially UQW says it can be used on a wet-surface. I personally dry the car first but there are some who like to use it on a wet surface.

Also, there is no need to allow UQW to haze. It pretty much flash hazes on the surface as you wipe it in which is why we can et away with using it as a mist and wipe. Don't bother letting it haze as I feel it doesn't add any benefit.

[phongsan]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

Thanks Shawn T. I have never seen UQW hazes on my paint, maybe I should let it sits for a bit next time to see for myself if it would work any better at all. Just hope it wouldn't give me problems with streaks.

As for UQW on wet, I am still in doubt if it would work as well as on dry surfaces.

[wifpd4]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

As usual Shawn is right on in his comments. Yesterday afternoon my wife and I washed three cars. I dislike drying cars. One was an CUV so I helped dry it, but she handled most of the drying. We use UQW as we dry. I think it goes on just great with the car being moist, but not soaking. When I put it on when the car is try I need to be careful not to use too much.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

Will using UQW on a wet surface dilute the product? Well of course it will - the car has some water on it. But is that reason alone to not use it this way? If you've ever used it when drying a black or red car, you may find it's now your favorite way to dry the car. Will it actually speed up the drying process? Doubtful, and we've always been a little suspicious of people making claims for any spray product actually doing so. But UQW does work beautifully when used during the drying process.

At the end of the day, however, we all have our preferred ways of doing things. If the process isn't for you, then that's fine. But don't knock it till you've tried it!

[STRIFE]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

My routine has always been to blast my cars dry with a leaf blower, then when I use my UQW, I still notice it can flush out some water trapped under the side mirriors/ grill area....I guess the UQW repells the water out?

I personally don't like applying UQW on a wet car...maybe UQD or M135....but then again, everyone has their own routines and we're all here to share out little secrets

[1996_Subaru_Impreza]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

dry the car first that's what i say because the wax will bound to the car much better.
don't no why you would apply it to a wet car that just don't make cents at all. you wouldn't apply polish to a wet car.

[wifpd4]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

"different strokes for different folks"
I like a dry car for UQD, a moist car for UQW.
Both give a great shine that scares water away.
Riding down interstate in a car UQW/UQD treated right now and
water beading off like scared ants!

[Jossy92]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

Today, the blood sugar is up, I am too tired to detail, but not too tired to talk about detailing.

It could be that spay wax spreads just like a drop of oil on water. Water doesn't dilute oil, it helps it spread.

So maybe water lets you save product, since the only thing that helps the paint is the product in physical contact with it. As water evaporates you have a minimum product filling the pores in the paint.

When you wipe dry, the wax in the pores of the paint remains?


[Before I work on my car, I wet my hands and apply a pea sized bit of Vaseline to the palm and rub it into my hands as a barrier against grease. Since oil floats and spreads out over water, a small amount of Vaseline is all that is needed. When I dry my hands with a towel of the excess water, I can still feel the Vaseline barrier, not on the surface but in the pores. ]

[phongsan]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

The way Mike and Jeff said is sort of make sense in term of the water helping spreading the product easier. But I still hesitate to spray UQW right on top of a pool of water. It just doesn't feel right. I guess what I would try next time around is to dry a lump of water on the surface first with the Water Magnet towel (that's definitely quick and super easy) and not to worry about those corners and trims that is still wet, then spray the UQW and deal with those corners and trims only once. It seems using UQW on moist surface is okay and may actually be beneficial in spreading the product, but I can't say that for sure until I have tried.

If this works, it sure would save me time because usually I spend quite some time to dry those corners and trims just to make sure I don't left any water spots. If I need to do that only once, just when I apply the UQW, my car washing would feel to be less tedious.

[ffboy]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

Well, i guess there's no real wrong answer here. I have no doubts that many have got good results from each one's own technique. However, i'd switch to a different drying towel/microfiber driying cloth before it gets to wet. NO squeezing/wringing out the wet cloth.. But thats just my preference in case i use UQW on a wet car. I also find it strangely satisfying to use UQW on a dry clean car.

[wewe98]

Re: Applying UQW while wipe dry your car?

I applied UQW when drying my black car after washing it last weekend...

It looks no different compare to I dry it first and apply UQW after. Surely, it is make my washing ritual finish faster...

Nice tips..