Well I have been seeing this new product at my local Advance Autoe parts store and thought I would give it a shot...

Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer Spray "New Hydrophobic Polymer Technology" (UQD)


Wash, clay, polish, wax, aio, seal, one week later UQD


The product is dispensed in a mist as opposed to a spray, which I like immensley.. It does not take much of it to cover a panel (3 Sprays). You spray, wipe, and buff dry (do not allow product to dry on its own) as stated on the label... you can truly get a complete car done in 10 minutes.


The shine restoration is phenominal, and you can tell where you may have missed with the previous protection steps (I missed waxing a portion of the roof) as the MF towel would not glide as it did on the treated areas, so you can use this product to determine if it is time for a complete wash/wax... I paid 9.99 for this bottle and believe it to be a great deal since so little product is needed to accomplish the quik detail.. And it smells good to boot...

I have not tried using it with a clay bar yet, but I do not think I will in the near future since there are plenty other sprays out there for that...

*NOTE: Maximum polymer protection will be achieved after 12 hours curing time... (Noted on Bottle)...

Well I have been seeing this new product at my local Advance Autoe parts store and thought I would give it a shot...

Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer Spray "New Hydrophobic Polymer Technology" (UQD)


Wash, clay, polish, wax, aio, seal, one week later UQD


The product is dispensed in a mist as opposed to a spray, which I like immensley.. It does not take much of it to cover a panel (3 Sprays). You spray, wipe, and buff dry (do not allow product to dry on its own) as stated on the label... you can truly get a complete car done in 10 minutes.


The shine restoration is phenominal, and you can tell where you may have missed with the previous protection steps (I missed waxing a portion of the roof) as the MF towel would not glide as it did on the treated areas, so you can use this product to determine if it is time for a complete wash/wax... I paid 9.99 for this bottle and believe it to be a great deal since so little product is needed to accomplish the quik detail.. And it smells good to boot...

I have not tried using it with a clay bar yet, but I do not think I will in the near future since there are plenty other sprays out there for that...

*NOTE: Maximum polymer protection will be achieved after 12 hours curing time... (Noted on Bottle)...
DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT use it with clay. It will ruin the clay most likely, will not provide any extra lubrication over a regular detailer, and will be very expensive.

Oh, and I absolutely love this product too. It is the only Quick Detailer that touches my paint now (outside of claying and such). I gave my bottle of ICE detailer away.

Thanx for the insite Wolf. The texture of the liquid (Or feeling) made me believe it is not intended for claying, and since it works so well to produce a solid shine, I felt it woud be better to save it for just that.

When claying, the quik detail sprays are used to lubricate the clay, so any inexpensive spray will work fine. Even mild soap and water will do.

Thanks for the test and information!

My car has a layer of Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax (which I really like). Is it a good idea to spray the Ultimate Quik Detailer on top of that?

Which wax do you use UNDER the Detailer?

Anssi

Thanks for the test and information!

My car has a layer of Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax (which I really like). Is it a good idea to spray the Ultimate Quik Detailer on top of that?

Which wax do you use UNDER the Detailer?

Anssi

Doesn't matter; all Meguiar's products can work with each other. I used on on NXT, M26, Deep Crystal Carnuba and it worked just as well on all of them.

Be warned everyone as Meguiar's is coming out with a new wax with this hydrophobic layer that will give a boosted NXT shine.

Thanx for sharing. Still on my first bottle of UQD....

Meguiar's Owns!!!

How's the durability of the UQD?

Does anyone know anything about the "hydrophobic polymer technology"? How is it different from the acrylic sealants and Zaino?

Good questions there from Steve530, I hope I am not distracting when I ask some more:

I have been VERY impressed by the durability of NXT Gen Tech Wax. When applied on paint that has no other waxes or treatments, it will stay on extremely well. I waxed my winter wheels with it, and cleaning the wheels after the long winter (of Finland) of snow, dirt and salt was so incredibly easy that it brought a smile on my face. Shampoo and water is all that is needed! (And as the wheels are the super-sensitive E39 M5 wheels, this is even more important.)

Of course I use the same wax for the car itself and enjoy the long-lasting protection and shine.

If I apply the wax on top of a surface that has received UQD maintenance, will I get the same durability for the wax? Or is UQD so slippery that not even the wax will stay on it (insert a smiley here but still understand my concern)?

Anssi

I haven't waxed over the UQD. So I cannot answer that question.... Now for the difference in chemical make-up, you may want to ask MeG's that question. I base my comments on exp using an item...

Here is a vid of the stuff being used and explained by a Meg's employee..

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/index.shtml?vidID=128718

I trust most of you guys have seen the meguiars demo video where they apply the stuff to a panel, direct a stream of water at it, and the water wants to 'run away' from the treated surface. The stuff is amazing, and makes one wonder, if you use the stuff regularly who needs to wax?!

I know you will continue to need to apply wax protection, but so long as this stuff is working to repel water, I would think it could lengthen the time between waxing.

Paul e it does just that... A reg application of it will def increase the between time. I have also noticed that the stuff is great for helping keep the bug guts from sticking....

DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT use it with clay. It will ruin the clay most likely, will not provide any extra lubrication over a regular detailer, and will be very expensive.

Oh, and I absolutely love this product too. It is the only Quick Detailer that touches my paint now (outside of claying and such). I gave my bottle of ICE detailer away.

I used it with a clay bar and it worked, great, but it sure is more expensive than using car wash.:cool

.... Now for the difference in chemical make-up, you may want to ask MeG's that question. I base my comments on exp using an item...

I sent Meg's the question. I don't expect they'll tell me the chemical make-up, but maybe they can explain how it's different.

I do appreciate your comments based on your experience. In the end, that's all we really have other than dogma.

Excellent, Steve! Let us know when you get their reply.

I promise to report how the stuff survives the test of Finnish winter. But first, I need to get a bottle of it! Because it is a brand-new product, I have not been able to find it. It seems importers don't carry it yet, so I need to Google for it.

Anssi

I did noe mean for you to ask them via e-mail... My bad I should have posted the link to the website.. They share all types of info there:

http://meguiarsonline.com/

If that is not the correct site, then follow the links to the new one.

Well, this si the question I asked:

Does this product use a polymer similar to Klasse or Zaino? Those seem to by hydrophobic, too.

here's the reply from Meguiar's customer service:

Thanks for the question. Nope this is a totally new product. There is nothing on the market quite like it. It is a cross between the daily mist and wipe and a spray wax. I has some polishing abilities, mild protection, makes the surface slick and it is really easy to apply. I guess you just need to try it out and tell us what you think. If you need anything else let me know.

A nice reply, but it doesn't really tell me anything. Perhaps I didn't ask the question well.

I haven't waxed over the UQD. So I cannot answer that question....

UQD is supposed to be after the wax

AJN there was a ? as to whether or not you can wax over the UQD... Basically if the wax will adhere to the UQD?? That is where my reply came from.


Steve, they will never tell you that one of their products is like another one on the market.. So yes your question was way out there..... Check out their forum, you will more than likely find your answer... They tend to break down their pruducts very well there.

Since many of us like to apply wax in consecutive weeks, I wonder if this UQD impedes the application of wax over it.. I assume it doesnt, as it would be very difficult to promote its use if rewaxing required you to strip off the Detailer first, but Im leary of applying wax over any synthetic coating. In this case, carnauba has no problem being fully effective when applied over it, does it?

I use UQD on a near daily basis, and have nor problems what-so-ever using Meguiar's waxes over it. The specific technology behind UQD may or may not be released if it releases a secret on how the accomplish this task; don't expect this to be bad customer service, rather just plain good business. Meguiar's likes questions that are more to the point than what you asked, basically, what is the purpose of the question?

What are you trying to do/accomplish?

I had heard of UQD, but hadn't seen it in stores around here. I was in a larger town this morning and found some at AutoZone (oddly, the Advance Auto store there didn't carry it), so I bought a couple of bottles of it, based largely on this discussion. The bonus was that the bottles that I bought came with an attached $5 rebate coupon, so I paid about $5 a bottle.

Haven't done the whole car yet, but I tried a few squirts on one panel. Looks good. I'll do the rest of the car after I wash it this weekend.

I think his ingrediants question was more along the lines of what separates this from the Klasse version... I think.... The main thing about this product is, that it is avail locally and easy to purchase.... And it works great.

...Steve, they will never tell you that one of their products is like another one on the market.. So yes your question was way out there..... Check out their forum, you will more than likely find your answer... They tend to break down their pruducts very well there.


... The specific technology behind UQD may or may not be released if it releases a secret on how the accomplish this task; don't expect this to be bad customer service, rather just plain good business. Meguiar's likes questions that are more to the point than what you asked, basically, what is the purpose of the question?

What are you trying to do/accomplish?

I think his ingrediants question was more along the lines of what separates this from the Klasse version... I think.... The main thing about this product is, that it is avail locally and easy to purchase.... And it works great.

The purpose of my question was pretty simple.

I wanted to determine if this product was somehow different that Klasse or Zaino. Klasse is an acrylic polymer that cross-links as it dries. People write that Zaino is not an acrylic polymer, but I've never seen anyone say what it really is. Silicones and siloxanes are polymers,too. AFAIK, all of those are "hydrophobic". So I wanted to know what sort of polymer UQD is.

I use Klasse AIO and SG. I'm currently in the process of layering SG. I have 3 layers on now, and plan to add a few more before I stop for the winter. last winter, I used Optimum Car Wax over the six layers of SG after washing the car. It worked pretty well, but the OCW prevented me from adding more SG.

At this point, I'm planning on using diluted SG to freshen the surface after washing. I might consider using UQD instead, but I don't want to use a product that will prevent more layers of SG.

I definitely see how Meguiar's would shy away from the question.

I use UQD on a near daily basis, and have nor problems what-so-ever using Meguiar's waxes over it.

Sounds really good. Now all I need to do is find some company willing to ship it to Finland! And I think I've already found one in the UK.

Excellent thread and good info, thanks!

Anssi

I found some here in Houston at Advance Auto. It works great! I don't use any other detail mist. It goes on very easy and leave a slick surface and long lasting shine. I bought two bottles and I also gt the $5 per bottle rebate.

As far as I know, you'll only get a rebate on one bottle unless you have two sales receipts and two addresses.

Thanks to Alexandra at Elite Car Care, UK, I now have UQD!

The signature Meguiar's smell is definitely there...

I did a small test already - very promising! Will report more during the weekend.

Anssi

That's great Anssi... Remember, no matter how good it smells, it is not edible.....

i used UQD like twice a week on my car. . . . i completely detailed my car like 2-3 weeks ago. . .and yesterday i wash my car and put the quikwax and today i put some UQD on it to remove some bugs. . . it works great. . . . so what you guys think of my routine. . . wash the car weekly. . . use UQD like once or twice a week. . and apply quik wax every 2 or 3 weeks. . what you guys think?

I'm gonna pick this stuff up and try it out!

Ready to test the product. Some final checks still:

Instructions on the bottle say: "Make sure your car is cool"
1) Come on, it is an M5, it's cool enough for you - CHECK!
2) Temperature is 2ºC (35.6ºF), again cool enough - CHECK!
Instructions on the bottle continue: "..and in the shade"
3) It is 6:30pm, sunset was at 6:18pm - CHECK!

GO!

I am applying the stuff with a microfiber cloth, and polishing with a cotton T-shirt. The Meguiar's Smell is way too much for me, but otherwise UQD is fun to use. I cannot really comment on the shine yet, but now the polymers are bonding (the recommended 12 hours) and tomorrow I will learn more.

I am already planning that next summer I will be using this stuff after every wash, when I am going to some event with my car but don't have the time to wax it.

For the first time, I am hoping it would rain after I have waxed the car!

Anssi

lol.... For the person with the technique ?.... Your regimine is totally up to what gives you the desired results.. But since this is a review, I'll stick to the product at hand.... The UQD is designed to be applied 2X with 12 hours between applications (Curing time)... Therefore I am recommending that you apply it at least twice a week for proper results. I have applied about 6-8 coats in a 30 day period and my paint looks wonderful. This is one of the few products on the market that actually lives up to the Manuf. hype....

Ready to test the product. Some final checks still:

Instructions on the bottle say: "Make sure your car is cool"
1) Come on, it is an M5, it's cool enough for you - CHECK!
2) Temperature is 2ºC (35.6ºF), again cool enough - CHECK!
Instructions on the bottle continue: "..and in the shade"
3) It is 6:30pm, sunset was at 6:18pm - CHECK!

GO!

I am applying the stuff with a microfiber cloth, and polishing with a cotton T-shirt. The Meguiar's Smell is way too much for me, but otherwise UQD is fun to use. I cannot really comment on the shine yet, but now the polymers are bonding (the recommended 12 hours) and tomorrow I will learn more.

I am already planning that next summer I will be using this stuff after every wash, when I am going to some event with my car but don't have the time to wax it.

For the first time, I am hoping it would rain after I have waxed the car!

Anssi

Good night I hope you are in a heated area? Brisk....:D

Now that I see my car in sunlight all I can say is wow. Considering how easy and quick UQD is to use, results are fantastic. Surface is glass-like, totally smooth and very shiny.

I could not, however, get the surface to be very slippery. Some traditional waxes that I have used in the past become very slippery when polished, a towel simply won't stay on the hood but will slide off.

Don't get me wrong, UQD did produce a good result but not the "ultimate" slippiness I was expecting.

What are your experiences, and what process do you use (if you get the towel to slide off)?

Anssi

so i just buy UQD and that should do the work?I just spray this and wipe it off with the towl? thanks

Anssi i get the slip you are looking for... Are you testing after 2 coats?

Unfortunately I had to drive it before I had the time to put on another layer. And I am so neurotic that having driven the car, I don't want to touch it before it has been washed again.

Are you saying that multiple layers is the key to a slippery result, or do you have some buffing secrets you want to share...?

The result I get IS slippery but not ULTIMATE slippery.

Anssi

Now that I see my car in sunlight all I can say is wow. Considering how easy and quick UQD is to use, results are fantastic. Surface is glass-like, totally smooth and very shiny.

I could not, however, get the surface to be very slippery. Some traditional waxes that I have used in the past become very slippery when polished, a towel simply won't stay on the hood but will slide off.

Don't get me wrong, UQD did produce a good result but not the "ultimate" slippiness I was expecting.

What are your experiences, and what process do you use (if you get the towel to slide off)?

Anssi
Well remember it isn't a LSP and not meant to protect the surface at all. All it is meant for is to give your current LSP a hydrophobic property and other than that, it is just an every day Quick Detailer that is made to clean dust off the surface. The Hydrophobic thing isn't meant to last long either; no more than a week from what I have noticed.

Th second treatment (after 12 hour cure) will make a diff. But as stated above, if you do not have slippery b4 application you will not get it...

But the key is the 12 hour curing time..... Then apply the second coat....