D114 Dilution Ratio as a WATERLESS Wash on CQUK?

D114 was never designed as a waterless wash. That's what D115 is for. However D114 is very versatile and can be used at different concentrations. I have both and I can tell you that at $65 a gallon...D115 is a superior waterless wash compared to trying to use D114. Not even close. I've tried most of the popular waterless products...nothing approaches D115 in my opinion. It works just as well at 35 degrees as it does at 90 degrees. The look is crazy good. Cleans like crazy.

I get the part about D115 leaving some protection (not a pure cleaner)...but in my opinion I'm from the school where I want to always add back layers of protection as I do maintenance washing weather permitting.

The concern about using D115 on a coating is unfounded. Its not like topping a coating with a wax or sealant. Meguiars isn't foolish enough to make a waterless product that negatively effects coatings which are sweeping the detailing world.
 
silverfox said:
D114 was never designed as a waterless wash.
That's what D115 is for.
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IME: No. Not really...
D115 is a Rinseless-Wash & Wax.

However:
It is versatile enough that, when diluted at Meguiar's recommended ratio of 4:1...it can also be recommended, again by Meguiar's, for use as a Waterless-Wash. (And a relatively expensive proposition at that...for a WW, IMO.)


Bob
 
silverfox said:
1:128 will do it. Great product for coatings. Great product period. Its also a good IPA replacement at 1:15.
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Hey Silverfox,

Just found this:

Re: D114 Rinsefree Express leaves anything behind?

Michael Stoops: "6:1 for full IPA replacement with D114." --- 27 Jan 2015

hope it helps
 
For dilution in a 32oz bottle, my trick worked out good.
I did a 1:128 in a 5 gal bucket mixed it and then submerge my 32oz spray bottle. The bucket went on to do two cars and now I have a full spray bottle. Who can measure .02 oz???
 
1oz/128oz is the same as
.25/32oz . .25 oz is approx 7.4ml -1.5 tsp or 1/2 tbsp .
 
I was very interested in finding a Quick Detailer/Waterless Wash (Leaving Nothing Behind), Clay Lube, and a Replacement for IPA solutions...something to sweep up Polishes/Compounds that would be cost effective and.... perform!! (Leaving Nothing Behind)

Ran across d114 yesterday (Yes, Newbie :props: ) but I have alot going for me; namely.....HYPER - OCD (HOCD...new acronym).

So off I went looking for Dilution Ratio's (on numerous forums)....appeared to be simple task @ the outset LOL. It was easier researching Quantum Entanglement!!!

Here's what I "eventually" found:

QD/Waterless Wash: 128:1

btw, I'd love to meet the person(s) who invented the terms: "Waterless Wash" and "Rinseless Wash"...I'd like to have a little chat!

Clay Lube: 256:1

Those were somewhat easy to find, then....IPA Replacement (lol):

60:1
20:1
15:1
10:1
6:1
"4 oz of 70% IPA and 1/2 oz of RFEW, the rest water in a 16 oz bottle. That gives me right around 15-17% IPA mix."

"10 ounces 90% IPA, 2 ounces catnip, 4 turtle feathers, 3 ounces Jack Daniels (Original Recipe), 3 "RIPE" peach pits, 6 ounces Holy Water".

Yes, ^^^^^ made that one up...but it wasn't too far from some of the RECS I found.

After reading Mike Phillips article on IPA solutions (**which I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ): http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/31183-how-mix-ipa-inspecting-correction-results.html

I've decided, for a replacement IPA, to roll with... in 16 ounce bottle:

1/2 ounce (to a little less) D114
2 ounces 70% IPA
13.5 ounces Distilled Water

This is ~ 9% IPA.

ps. I did actually CALL a company (Not Mentioned to protect the innocent) to get the "Scoop" and settle matters.... you don't want to know.

hope it helps
 
I use Meguiars D114 every day as Waterless Wash. I mix at 128:1. I pour one ounce of D114 solution into the gallon of distilled water and shake to make RTU Waterless Wash.
 
i thought waterless washes were less concentrated then rinseless not more?
 
fightnews said:
i thought waterless washes were less
concentrated then rinseless not more?
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^^^I usually find the opposite of this.^^^

Another observation of mine is
that more and more people use
the "hybridization" of these two
non-traditional car-wash methods;
i.e.: their rules for usage are not
set in stone.



Bob
 
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