M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

[Ryan L.]

Hey all...

This might be a weird question but here it goes.

Does M135 or UQD, actually add a "layer" of hydrophobic properties to the paint? OR does it just act as a booster for already present hydrophobic properties.

Example: Say your using Gold Class Wax, which does not contain hydrophobic properties in it and the next day you wipe the car down with M135 or UQD, does the paint now have hydrophobic properties?

Ryan

[Markus Kleis]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

I don't have the technological explanation, or an official answer...but my personal understanding is that it definitely adds its own hydrophobic protection.

I tested it on a vehicle that had absolutely positively zero protection (EVER) and it beaded water off like a freshly waxed car when done.

[Black Bart]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

After applying UQD or M135 the fact that it beads water and has more gloss indicates that some protection was left on the surface but it will be short life.

No problem just replace with another application of QD

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

No matter how thin the layer is. I say you are leaving some product behind. So yes you would be giving hydrophobic protection to the area that was treated with the #135, uqd.

[yalerd]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

Interesting question.
I would like to know the answer for this question

[Mike Phillips]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

Hey all...

Does M135 or UQD, actually add a "layer" of hydrophobic properties to the paint?

Yes.

[Ryan L.]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

Yes.

Well I was just wondering because I know that products like NXT Spray Wax just boost the wax protection, not add wax, so thats what I was kinda thinking with M135 or UQD.

Ryan

[Mike Phillips]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

I know that products like NXT Spray Wax just boost the wax protection, not add wax,

How do you think a spray wax boosts?

It adds some wax to the surface, (wax, polymer, whatever the protection ingredients are).

A Meguiar's spray-on wax like Quik Wax and NXT Spray Wax, and even Xpress Liquid Wax restore or boost the appearance of paint by adding some beauty to the paint... beauty means all the ingredients that make up the product you're applying.

The reason some people get into trouble with spray-on waxes is because they don't know what they're doing and they try to use a spray-on wax on a neglected finish.

This is the wrong use for a spray on wax and anytime you're working on a neglected finish then usually you start with washing and claying, and then some correction work or the use of a cleaner/wax.

AFTER the finish has been restored and already has a coat of wax on the paint, now is when you would use a spray-on wax as a product to maintain all the previous hard work done to the paint.

[Ryan L.]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

I understand that it adds beauty to the paint, I wasn't sure if the hydrophobic properties went with the beauty or not. You can't see the hydrophobic molecules coming out of the sprayer and soaking into the paint...at least humans cant.

Ryan

[Nappers]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

.....You can't see the hydrophobic molecules coming out of the sprayer and soaking into the paint...at least humans cant.

Ryan

I wonder if dogs can, mine always hang around when I UQD the cars.....

Probably think, "thats cool how those hydrophobic molecules goes into the paint....now where did I bury that bone?"

[Mike Phillips]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

I wasn't sure if the hydrophobic properties went with the beauty or not.

Yes, the come with the beauty portion...

Wash the hood of a car in which the paint is in good shape, that is smooth and clean, then tape-off a section and apply UQD

Now spray the entire panel with water and you'll see where you applied UQD the effect of our Hydrophobic technology. That's because the polymers in UQD attached to the surface.

[Nappers]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

I notice a huge difference when I use UQD in between waxing. Great stuff.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

I wonder if dogs can, mine always hang around when I UQD the cars.....

Probably think, "thats cool how those hydrophobic molecules goes into the paint....now where did I bury that bone?"

Whats next "doggievision" See the particles bond to the surface.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: M135 and Hydrophobic properties question.

Prior to coming to work for Meguiar's, and right around the time UQD was being introduced, I did a little side by side test on the hood of our '92 Camaro.

Have a look at http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...2&postcount=54 for the full details. In a nutshell, yes, UQD most definitely adds a layer of hydrophobic polymers.




Observation: I made that post almost exactly one year to the day before I started working for Meguiar's. Coincidence?????? Well.......... yeah.