Quick Detailing: How dirty is to dirty
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Brian_Brice
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Light surface debris can be qd'd, if it required pressure or the buildup is significant, wash or rinseless.
supercharged
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the way I do it if it is not too dirty, I spray the entire car with a QD (DP 4-in-1), and let it sit for 5 minutes, then use rinseless wash. This will help you.
Streetlife
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When not too dirty, i use PB spray and wipe. I just finished a near full detail (will remove small scrathes and light swirls in the spring). I'm all protected for the winter.:buffing:
dublifecrisis
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and if it's a Honda, NEVER QD. Joking but not really. My general rule has been if I've driven more than 1 day (trip to and from work etc) then i won't QD. If I just went to work, came home and didn't drive through any adverse conditions (construction, dirt road) then I can pull in the garage and give it a gentle wipe later in the evening.
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I think it depends on the quick detailer but generally I like to use QD's to refresh the gloss and recharge my wax or sealant. My vehicles get too dirty for a waterless wash product....I mean it can be done but I would end up going through a whole mess of microfiber towels and I'm not willing to do that.
NHinAK
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OP: I have a question that deals with a lot of what is being discussed in this thread, so I hope you don't mind me piggybacking on your question.
I live in Alaska, and the winters here are looooong. Unfortunately I have to live in the city, and we go through a lot of snow freeze/thaw cycles that usually result in wet, dirty, grime ridden roads for days.
After driving for a couple days in harsh weather my vehicle is understandably dirty. My only option (I live in a condo) is to go to a touch-less car wash and than use ONR to get what the car wash missed. Unfortunately I generally find (even after using the ONR) that there is still a lot of surface contamination that I am only able to get off with hard scrubbing (which I don't do) or to clay the surface. Even after using the ONR I am only able to blot the water off. I think if I were to wipe it off it would scratch it up pretty quick.
I just detailed the truck with DG 601 and 105. Is there anything more that I can do to keep the grime from sticking to the truck? It's almost like a glue after I've driven for a couple days in the dirt laden streets.
I live in Alaska, and the winters here are looooong. Unfortunately I have to live in the city, and we go through a lot of snow freeze/thaw cycles that usually result in wet, dirty, grime ridden roads for days.
After driving for a couple days in harsh weather my vehicle is understandably dirty. My only option (I live in a condo) is to go to a touch-less car wash and than use ONR to get what the car wash missed. Unfortunately I generally find (even after using the ONR) that there is still a lot of surface contamination that I am only able to get off with hard scrubbing (which I don't do) or to clay the surface. Even after using the ONR I am only able to blot the water off. I think if I were to wipe it off it would scratch it up pretty quick.
I just detailed the truck with DG 601 and 105. Is there anything more that I can do to keep the grime from sticking to the truck? It's almost like a glue after I've driven for a couple days in the dirt laden streets.
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