Pinnacle WW concentrate as a QD

[sealthedeal]

Hi,
I was wondering what dilution ratio should I keep when using Pinnacle crystal waterless wash concentrate as a QD (for light day to day dust removal between regular car washes). I understand this product hasn't been advertised to be used as a QD but I dont see how can it not be a QD and better. While Ultimate WW does make a mention of using that as a QD and also suggests to not go stronger than its suggested dilution (1:44). I was wondering if the same would apply to Pinnacle WW as well i.e. 1:32 for a QD use as well.
I am assuming if this dilution can handle a waterless wash, perhaps the light dust removal should be a piece of cake for it. I am not really spraying generously though as you would do for a WW, but enough that a mist covers all *light* dusty surface of the panel. The outcome is great but just in the back of mind thinking the dust isn't scratching my surface because of the dilution ratio.
Thoughts ?

 

[rjs5117]

I use it as a post wash topper/drying aid/qd. I actually rarely use it as a true waterless wash on a dirty car. Even at 32:1 it leaves a very slick surface. This leads me to believe that mixing significantly heavier would only waste product at best, or cause streaking at worst.

I saw a thread a couple weeks ago where someone used it mixed 16:1 and was happy with its performance, however.

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[addysdaddy]

I actually had a long conversation with Dr. G (Mr Optimum) about manufacturer suggested dilution ratios. His comments were they always give the max dilution rate that yields satisfactory results. Like ONR the label suggested 8 oz per gallon but....Dr G mixes his chemical at 12 oz per gallon. I've taken that as an industry standard and with something like Pinnacle WW, I tried it initially at 1:32. It was ok but than increased the mix by 20% so 1:25 and IMHO, it works much better. YMMV but...I've seen very positive results with this generalized rule when it comes to mixing concentrates.

 

[sealthedeal]

I actually had a long conversation with Dr. G (Mr Optimum) about manufacturer suggested dilution ratios. His comments were they always give the max dilution rate that yields satisfactory results. Like ONR the label suggested 8 oz per gallon but....Dr G mixes his chemical at 12 oz per gallon. I've taken that as an industry standard and with something like Pinnacle WW, I tried it initially at 1:32. It was ok but than increased the mix by 20% so 1:25 and IMHO, it works much better. YMMV but...I've seen very positive results with this generalized rule when it comes to mixing concentrates.

Thanks

I use it as a post wash topper/drying aid/qd. I actually rarely use it as a true waterless wash on a dirty car. Even at 32:1 it leaves a very slick surface. This leads me to believe that mixing significantly heavier would only waste product at best, or cause streaking at worst.

I saw a thread a couple weeks ago where someone used it mixed 16:1 and was happy with its performance, however.

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Thanks for the insight. Do you think Pinnacle spray wax would mix (say 1:1) well with a diluted WW(1:32) for post wash usage (drying aid + wax booster). Something like a customised version of crystal mist to rejuvenate the carnauba look. This would strictly be for post wash though. Would mix or streak?



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[cleanmycorolla]

Thanks







Thanks for the insight. Do you think Pinnacle spray wax would mix (say 1:1) well with a diluted WW(1:32) for post wash usage (drying aid + wax booster). Something like a customised version of crystal mist to rejuvenate the carnauba look. This would strictly be for post wash though. Would mix or streak?



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Seems like a waste of time to mix all of that when you could just use a spray wax or QD!

Also, any waterless wash can be a QD. In fact they're probably way better at removing minore grime and such.