I use Meguiars Quick Detailing spray on my black raodster after washing but it seems that when I wipe it off it leaves trace dullish areas that I can't seem to wipe off. You have to look real close to see these areas. Am I doing something wrong? Is it just because the car is black?

I have switched to Meguiars NXT spray wax for my detailing after washing. It leaves a haze but it wipes off easily with a polishing cloth and leaves a nice finish and doesn't seem to take much more time.

 

I don't have an answer for you. I use Meguiars No. 6 or Gold Class and detail spray on one car and Adam's wax and detail spray on the other. I have used the Meguiars detail spray over both cars and never have had dull spots. To the contrary. The car looks even better than just after waxing! Actually, if the wax is not coming off real easy, I use the detail spray to help get it off. Good luck.

Lesl

 

I just bought Meg NXT Spray wax - I hate the stuff, spayed it on in the sunshine and it imediatly dried rock hard onto the car and I cant polish it off. I ended up having to wash it of with very hot soapy water and had to start again from scratch. I went back to my trusty Meg step 3 Carnuba wax. You can put lots on, then take your time working in a great shine and covers up the little marks on the car as well.

 

I've only tried one brand of spray wax and it wasn't Meguiars. Couldn't get it off. I went back to the store that swore it was the best thing since cold beer (for you limeys, warm beer) and he told me I used it wrong. You spray it on and wipe it off immediately before it can dry. I haven't tried it the way he suggested. Perhaps the Meguiars should be wiped off wet too.

Les

 

Use the 'ICE" brand spray detailer. It is super slick, very glossy and does not leave any residue. It can even be put on in the sun. You will not be disappointed.

 

Same thing with the Zaino Z-6 spray. Can be put on in shade or sun. I've used it for years and would be hard pressed to switch to anything else. If you are getting dull spots with the other spray maybe you are doing too large an area or using too much product. A little goes a long way. Don't get ahead of yourself, they all dry quickly.
Pat

 

I do a section of the hood or section of the doors at a time. It seems on the hood is where I've noticed the film in smaal areas. It is almost like if you get Armor All on the paint. . I spray the NXT on a wax cloth and not on the car that way it doesn't overspray down into the gaps of the hood etc. I do a small area at a time and once it hazes over it wipes off easily. I will have to give the Ice a try, and leave the Meguirs for my pick-up.

 

Don't confuse spray waxes with quick detail sprays. A spray wax is designed to be used just as a booster wax and should be applied to a very well prepped surface.

And applying 99% of products in direct sunlight will result in them flash drying - the surface of a white car can easily reach 130 degrees F on a warm day, a black car 170 degrees F on the same day. Big shock that a spray product will flash dry in those conditions. ICE may be an exception but get the MSDS sheet for yoursekf and look at what's in it, and how much. It's no wonder sales of the product are tanking.

As for an excellent quick detail spray, try Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer.

 

Might be the towels you are using.
You either need to use a good 100% cotton or a good microfiber towel. Also when washed NEVER use a fabric softener when washing your towels as this will leave a residue on the car much like you described. Meguiares or Zaino are my preference for detailers. Ice is just too oily for my tastes - like it leaves a clear oily film..thats why it appears to wipe off so easily.

 

I had the same problem on black. But then I tried it after the next wash with a fresh clean good quality microfiber cloth and it worked perfectly. Make sure you are using a clean good quality microfiber cloth.

 

You may have given me the answer. The towels I use are my favorites, washed a zillion times really soft and the only ones I use when waxing. Long story, new washer, been using fabric softner in the washer which I usually didn't do before. This could be the answer. I will wash all of my favorite cloths seperately and see if it makes a difference. Smart people you are.... Thanks,
R.J.

 

I've tried allot of different detailing sprays, the one I like the most is Adams.

 

Adams is having a 15% off special for Valentines Day.


http://www.adamspolishes.com/

 

I've been using two Meguiar's products:

Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer: Wipe on / Wipe Off. I use two microfiber cloths; one for the initial wipe and the second for the buffing wipe. I do a small part of the car at a time and do not let the stuff dry.

NXT 2nd Gen: Put on entire car. Wait until it dries (can run a finger over it without leaving a greasy afterpath) which is usually a couple of hours. I never do it in the sun. I wash it the night before, dry and let the car sit over night in the garage to "cool." I use a duster on it in the morning and have at.
Again, I use a microfiber cloth.

Clay: About every 3rd NXT application I use clay.

Costco has a huge bag of microfiber cloths (yellow) for a cheap price - make sure you cut the tag off before you use them as the tag can cause scratches. Just be careful with microfiber as they'll easily pick up grit or whatever and hold on to it and you'll scratch the car. My microfiber cloths are washed separately kept in a separate container. I use the $5 paint buckts at Home Depot.

 

Adams is the best by far, in my opinion!

 

I have been using Mothers California Gold and really like it but dang so many of yall are talking up Meguiars so much I might have to give it a try!

 

Very true!

 

I use Meguiar's for just about all my detailing needs. Great stuff.

As for Quik Detailing sprays....They work great now that I have figured out how to use them. I think they would be more popular if people were more educated on the correct application process.

 

Mike-in-Orange will love this:

Join this forum:

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/

And find the gamut of detailing tricks and how-to's for Meguiars products. Lots of videos and pictorials. I joined and most of these questions are addressed.

 

Whats in the "ice" product thats not good i have been using it and thought it worked well!?!