Mini Review: Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax
03-19-09, 10:25 AM
#31
As far as looks, I think it has a cleaner, more reflective shine. The original Quik Wax seemed to darken the paint more and look more like a carnauba.
As to durability, I think the new UQW acts more like a sealant. I got 6 weeks out of it and it was still looking good after 5 washings. I did apply it over NXT2.0 though. The car was in Florida and garaged evenings so that's an easy feat for most waxes.
As to protection, UQW leaves the paint slicker and it sheds water and dirt better. The water repelling is quite good.
Application and removal was significantly easier. No streaking and it can even be applied in direct sunlight. This was not true of the old QW.
This product doesn't leave any residue in textured plastic. The old QW would.
As to durability, I think the new UQW acts more like a sealant. I got 6 weeks out of it and it was still looking good after 5 washings. I did apply it over NXT2.0 though. The car was in Florida and garaged evenings so that's an easy feat for most waxes.
As to protection, UQW leaves the paint slicker and it sheds water and dirt better. The water repelling is quite good.
Application and removal was significantly easier. No streaking and it can even be applied in direct sunlight. This was not true of the old QW.
This product doesn't leave any residue in textured plastic. The old QW would.
03-24-09, 03:00 PM
#33
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I consider it a booster or maintenance product. I apply it over NXT 2.0. Meg's has not said that it can't stand alone but I love it for it's ability to apply and remove in 10 minutes and the way it restores the look and slickness.
06-18-11, 11:05 AM
#34
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Just applied this today and I like it. Easy to use and looks great.
How many applications have your experienced users do before a full rewax was needed??
This thread originated 2 years ago...is this product still highly thought of?
How many applications have your experienced users do before a full rewax was needed??
This thread originated 2 years ago...is this product still highly thought of?
Last edited by MelYW; 06-18-11 at 02:52 PM.
06-18-11, 11:50 AM
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When bonded contaminants accumulate on the paint and don't wash off, it's time to clay and detail again. Use of a product like this keeps your paint slick and those things that would bond just don't get as good a grip so you don't need to do a full detail nearly as often.
So, yes, I still like the product.
06-18-11, 07:19 PM
#36
I use it after each wash, particularly the front bumper to make bug removal easier. Works great on door jambs, too.
Combined with Ultimate Quik Detailer between washes makes a great maintenance routine.
Combined with Ultimate Quik Detailer between washes makes a great maintenance routine.
06-20-11, 09:28 AM
#38
throughout the years ive tried some quick detailers after a wash and none of them seemed to make a difference. after hearing all the good reviews I picked up UQW last year and love it! I use it maintain my wax jobs when they seem to be fading a little. I spray on a panal at a time right after a wash and while its wet. So im drying the car and wiping the UQW in at the same time. I have one of the best looking black cars in town.
07-26-11, 01:51 PM
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08-25-11, 05:10 PM
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a small 60z bottle of UQW came with the Meguiar's clay kit.
just did a quick detail and sprayed on some UQW...looks good so far. will have to see how durable it is. smells like fruit juice!
just did a quick detail and sprayed on some UQW...looks good so far. will have to see how durable it is. smells like fruit juice!
01-24-13, 07:26 AM
#42
I was at Walmart picking up a Lexol bottle and decided to pick up one of these. I was using HB but I always had to go back to clean the haze and white residue with QD and/or another wash. I remember always reading good things about this company. I read the instructions on the back and it seems like something I want to try out. Put it on last night... It's cloudy today and can't tell much. But I feel it gives the car a thick deep look which I like. No haze or white residue as they advertised. Can't wait to see how it looks in the sun...
Edit: Stepped out for lunch... looks good and deep in the sun. Just like they advertised it seems to make a black car blacker. No white residue or haze.
Edit: Stepped out for lunch... looks good and deep in the sun. Just like they advertised it seems to make a black car blacker. No white residue or haze.
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01-24-13, 05:06 PM
#44
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For most of the car I spray directly on the paint and wipe with a mf to apply a smooth even coating then I buff gently with a clean, dry, plush MF towel.
01-24-13, 10:43 PM
#45
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I use both Ultimate Quick Wax and Ultimate Quick Detailer on light and dark colors with no issues.
I do wonder though, how much difference there really is in the two products and think it's probably more marketing than anything else. Nonetheless I use them both which is probably Meguires objective in the first place.
I do wonder though, how much difference there really is in the two products and think it's probably more marketing than anything else. Nonetheless I use them both which is probably Meguires objective in the first place.