Dilution question - Meg's D114 Express Wash

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I want to use Meg's D114 Express Wash as a spray waterless wash. Is the dilution rate really 1:128, even for a spray waterless? That is, 1 oz. to 1 gallon?

Thanks in advance.
 
1:128 is one ounce per gallon


I believe the current suggested dilution ratio for D114 used as a rinseless is 1/2oz per gallon

I think it used to be 1/4oz per gallon


I have not tried it as a waterless wash product, as I am not a fan of the technique
 
I love this stuff. I've never done a waterless wash. I always use a little more product than suggested. Probably unnecessary but it just makes me feel safer.

I think the only time I'd consider a waterless wash is a day after a rinseless wash. No more time than that.
 
I would use a damp towel to wipe it off instead of a dry towel. I'd think that would be safer
 
frankprozzoly said:
I would use a damp towel to wipe it off instead of a dry towel. I'd think that would be safer
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I have hears this thought expressed before, but I have never seen it tested

A clean, quality towel with proper wiping pressure should not scratch

I have never mastered drying with a towel moist towel
 
i been using D114 and D115 since march
i mix at 1:50 it smell good too :xyxthumbs:
 
I love using D114, it has so many great uses beyond simply using it as a WW. I will occasionally use it as a Rinseless Wash on cars that only need a light cleaning. I will usually put just under an ounce in a 32oz bottle, which essentially is around 1:40 to 1:50. It's more concentrated than suggested, but I feel better safe than sorry, and it still comes out at a ridiculously low price.

When using this method I am very liberal with the product and soak panels pretty good before wiping them down. Depending on the size of the vehicle, I'll use anywhere from a half to a full 32oz bottle per car.

I also love using this dilution to clean mildy dirty door jambs and it works great as a compound remover. Very versatile product!
 
allenk4 said:
I have hears this thought expressed before, but I have never seen it tested

A clean, quality towel with proper wiping pressure should not scratch

I have never mastered drying with a towel moist towel
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No matter how I wash my car, I almost always buff down with a dry towel anyway. The dry towel ends up getting wet anyway. So that's why I'll wipe with a damp towel then wipe with a fry one.

Lately I've been buying distilled water to see if it'll dry spot free. Seems like it works but I have a hard time noticing. That's why I traded the black car in for a silver one.
 
Thanks, everyone. I just mixed 1 oz - 32 oz and will see how it goes.
 
allenk4 said:
1:128 is one ounce per gallon. I believe the current suggested dilution ratio for D114 used as a rinseless is 1/2oz per gallon, I think it used to be 1/4oz per gallon
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You got me wondering about this, so I went to the intro thread for D114 on MOL from Oct. 2011. It's 1 oz/gallon for very dirty, 1/2 oz/gallon for normal dirty. Didn't see anything about 1/4 oz/gallon.



creaky said:
I want to use Meg's D114 Express Wash as a spray waterless wash. Is the dilution rate really 1:128, even for a spray waterless? That is, 1 oz. to 1 gallon?
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Yes, that's what they said on the Meguiar's forum, with a couple of testimonials to how well it worked. I've never used it as a waterless.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
You got me wondering about this, so I went to the intro thread for D114 on MOL from Oct. 2011. It's 1 oz/gallon for very dirty, 1/2 oz/gallon for normal dirty. Didn't see anything about 1/4 oz/gallon.
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Maybe I am thinking of the video with Mike P filmed at AGO

From what I recall, they measured 2, half ounce cap fulls into 4 gallons of water

I may be mis-rememberin'
 
allenk4 said:
Maybe I am thinking of the video with Mike P filmed at AGO

From what I recall, they measured 2, half ounce cap fulls into 4 gallons of water

I may be mis-rememberin'
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People talked about putting 1/4 ounce into a quart spray bottle for rinseless, but that's 1 oz/gallon.

In the video they put 4 capfuls (2 oz) into 2 gallons of water--1 oz/gallon, that happens about 12 minutes in: Meguiars Rinse Free Express Wash, rinseless car wash, no rinse

So could we stop mucking up this thread with 1/4 oz/gallon talk before someone reads it and tries it that way?
 
i tried with few methods and have good result:
1:20 for wiping after polish /bird dropping /fresh bugs
1:50 Garry Dean wash method for very light dust/ rinse down whole car follow by 2 bucket wash
1:10 for new brake dust
 
I just watched the video with Mike and the guys from meguairs on express wash and the wax express wash. ..

Now I'm confused. They said a stonger dilution of the express wash is good for stripping the car.. I've been using this for awhile and love it but am I slowly stripping away my sealant?
 
saw somewhere but can't remember where is it now
some did mention at 1:4 it will strip wax due to it's superior cleaning power
 
Setec Astronomy said:
People talked about putting 1/4 ounce into a quart spray bottle for rinseless, but that's 1 oz/gallon.

In the video they put 4 capfuls (2 oz) into 2 gallons of water--1 oz/gallon, that happens about 12 minutes in: Meguiars Rinse Free Express Wash, rinseless car wash, no rinse

So could we stop mucking up this thread with 1/4 oz/gallon talk before someone reads it and tries it that way?
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"stop mucking up this thread"


Really

I can't imagine the HORROR is someone tried D114 at 1/4oz per gallon


You seem so fragile


We are all Adults here

You seem to think the Forum readers are Infants
 
People come to the forums to get correct info and when incorrect info gets posted it just leads to there being bad info on the forum. Or did you not know that the internet is great for spreading bad info?

I personally would hate to be responsible for someone marring their car because I posted a wrong dilution rate for a rinseless wash, but I guess you don't care.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
People come to the forums to get correct info and when incorrect info gets posted it just leads to there being bad info on the forum. Or did you not know that the internet is great for spreading bad info?

I personally would hate to be responsible for someone marring their car because I posted a wrong dilution rate for a rinseless wash, but I guess you don't care.
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Are you referring to this?:


"Maybe I am thinking of the video with Mike P filmed at AGO

From what I recall, they measured 2, half ounce cap fulls into 4 gallons of water

I may be mis-rememberin' "
 
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