Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

[daniel]

When UDQ 1st came out, i bought a bottle. I used it as a QD. After the entire bottle, i noticed the fomular was too watery, thus not having sufficient lubricating properties. Leading to swirls and micro scratches on my paint.

I now only use NXT SD as a QD as it is thicker.

I did buy another bottle of UQD, but only for it's Hydrophobic ability. I use it one every 2 weeks to help the water bead off the paint.

Anyone else doing this?

[Tim Lingor]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

When UDQ 1st came out, i bought a bottle. I used it as a QD. After the entire bottle, i noticed the fomular was too watery, thus not having sufficient lubricating properties. Leading to swirls and micro scratches on my paint.

I now only use NXT SD as a QD as it is thicker.

I did buy another bottle of UQD, but only for it's Hydrophobic ability. I use it one every 2 weeks to help the water bead off the paint.

Anyone else doing this?

The viscosity of a QD in no way determines its lubricating properties. If a person is trying to remove heavy dust with a QD, you will get swirls regardless of brand of product. If the dust build up is sufficient enough the safest method is to wash the paint with a carwash soap and water. QD's are only designed for removing very light dust and fingerprints.



Tim

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

I use this product to keep my car looking it's best all the time, it leaves the paint slick and glossy looking. Just about every time I pull into a gas station to buy some gas, people walk over and comment on how glassy the paint looks.

Love this product. Our chemist hit a home run with this formula.

In our Saturday class last weekend we asked what the Honda S2000 and Chrysler Crossfire owners that were using it what they thought of it and it was an overwhelming thumbs up.

About the only time I've ever seen anyone complain about it is on another forum, which never surprises us.

[daniel]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

mmmm, maybe i better spray more product!

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

You could try misting on a little more product and only wipe a small area at a time. Recently we watched a guy to to spray the entire front hood and tops of his fenders on a newer Corvette and then wipe it down, that's too large an area.

Should be about 20" square or so...

Make sure your microfibers a clean and dry and remember that mist and wipe products are for removing,

Light Dust
Fingerprints
Smudges

Anything dirtier than this and you should probably wash the vehicle.

Worse comes to worse you can always take advantage of our satisfaction guarantee.

[Murr1525]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

I guess I tend to spray a bit more when I am in dust removal mode rather than just shining up after a wash.

But being a daily driver, I almost always just wash.

[Sydster]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

I guess I tend to spray a bit more when I am in dust removal mode rather than just shining up after a wash.

But being a daily driver, I almost always just wash.

[pcmark]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

Does anyone use a California Duster, then a detail spray? This is my process on my mostly garaged vehicle.

[Jeepster04]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

I use UQD after each wash to bring that just waxed look and feel back. It also makes it bead like crazy and lets those bugs fall off the front when washing.

[CAShine]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

Just recently used UQD for the first time and i think it is an amazing product.

[RamAirV1]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

Does anyone use a California Duster, then a detail spray? This is my process on my mostly garaged vehicle.

That is exactly what I do and am very happy with the results! I use an Oxo car duster that works very well. If the dust is removed every day and not allowed to build up, this process will not scratch the paint. It doesn't take that long if you keep up with it. I even used this process on my black Trans Am where swirls would show up very easily.

I find the UQD to have plenty of lubricity and have had no issues with scratches, swirls, or marring. Having said that NXT Speed Detailer is also very good and would be my second choice. I prefer the UQD for its hydrophobic properties and reduced dust attraction.

RamAirV1

[daniel]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

Thanks for the advice.

My car is the R56 Mini so the work area isn't that big to work on panel-by-panel.

Say if the car has light dust, would it be better to just hose it down, then wiped dry with UDQ, or just misting with UDQ will be good enough?

[Nappers]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

Make sure you shake it up too, I shake it up between panels on the car, just habit now and do it without thinking about it.

I use it and it's awesome.

Aaron

[sneek]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

I used UQD on my black car, and it did very well. I didn't notice a difference in beading, but we have had only snow so far so it is hard to say. I really like the product. Only complaint I have is the sprayer. I know that isn't under Meguiar's control, but I had UQD leak all over my luggage. Lucky it was mostly detailing products in there anyways.

[Patman]

Re: Am I the only 1 using UDQ only for it's Hydrophobic qualities?

Does anyone use a California Duster, then a detail spray? This is my process on my mostly garaged vehicle.

That's my procedure with my black Corvette, which is daily driven and spends about 4-5 nights a week parked outside. (we only have one garage spot, and my wife gets home from work before me, so I don't feel like moving the cars around, except on the weekends)