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Old 08-08-2008, 12:37 AM
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Default Detail sprays - what's the difference?

Gang - just what the subject line says. I've now tried a few different detail sprays...

This is one of those product genres where, so far, I can't tell the difference between any of them. Is it my imagination, or have I just missed the "good stuff?"
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Yeah, you have missed the good stuff. Try some FK 425 and you will see the huge difference.
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Clearkote QuickShine is another great one that you need to try.
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I like Meguiars M135, cleans well and leaves a nice finish. I like FK 425 better for a better over all finish, once I run out of M135 I will order a gallon or more of FK 425 it lived up to its "hype" Still need to try OID though.
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The difference

The well known OTC brand QD's have no or minimal protection, contain silicone oils, waxes , ethlyene glycol (coolant) , alcohol and or solvents for quick flash off during application and cannot be diluted

The new generations

Lots of protection, dilutable, able to be applied by orbital or rotary, can polish and clean glass, interior leather, vinyl, plastic, rubber, woodgrain, plastic chrome plus mag wheels and exterior trim
Provide three to seven months protection

No silicone oils, contains body shop safe sealant, no wax, superb slickness

In this section - Aussie Gold Showroom sealer glaze, Driven to Perfection Quick spray, Prima Slick, FK 1 425
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Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer is worth a try as well. It's fairly cost effective.
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yeah thats another of the new gen, dilutable and extremely slick
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anyoje like adams q/d? i just ordered a gallon..
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I like Meg's Final Touch, FK 425, and the new Meg's ultimate QD (leaves a nice slick finish). I have 1 or 2 others in my cabinet as well, just don't remember which ones
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Thanks guys, this helps a lot. What the heck is FK, anyway?

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and the new Meg's ultimate QD (leaves a nice slick finish).
Alright, I guess I should now correct myself. I bought a bottle of Meg's 135 yesterday and just went outside to try it. OK...I'm impressed now. The paint feels like a nice nonstick pan, and the car looks really really wet. I'm sure some of that is down to the Rubbish Boy's OE (which is still going strong), but yeah...to say this stuff is "a little better" than regular red bottle Meg's QD is a gross understatement.

Too bad I've got so much of the red bottle stuff. Every time I buy a claybar kit, they give me a bottle of that stuff. I've taken to cleaning up my countertops with it.
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