Meg's Last Touch vs. Meg's Final Inspection

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andyman

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Can anyone tell me why use one over the other for QD needs? The Last Touch stuff is ~$20/gal and the Final Inspection is ~$25/gal.



SEEMINGLY the same TYPE of product.



I've been using a LOT of Final Inspection, but may move to Last Touch and save some $$'s unless I can expect an optical difference.
 
I pretty much only use #34 to aid in removal of polish residue, cleaning out cracks and crevices, under the hood, around badges, clay lube, cleaning wheels/exhaust tips, etc. It's an excellent QD, but for the paint, over an LSP, I would stick with Last Touch, personally.
 
#34 is body shop safe. Besides that, you won't find much difference.

I still prefer using #34 myself, not that I use either that much anymore.
 
Everyday use I would go with Final Touch.



I love it as a clay lube. MAinly becuase when I use it after claying a car, it makes the water bead like there is wax on the car. Makes the vehicle a lot easier to dry after claying.
 
I use Final Inspection 3-4 per day. To me, it's the best for the money when bought by the gallon. I'm sure 425 is a better overall product....but I need the best bang for the buck. I do this for a living.
 
justin30513 said:
I use Final Inspection 3-4 per day. To me, it's the best for the money when bought by the gallon. I'm sure 425 is a better overall product....but I need the best bang for the buck. I do this for a living.
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Amen, I use Final Inspection every day :werd:
 
Personally I think that Last Touch gives a little more gloss, while the #34 gives better cleaning. I use Last Touch as a clay lube, because of its low cost, and it dilutes 1:1. For everything else you would use a QD for, like touch ups after a wash, using it after a wax or sealant that attracts dust (except using it to clean a dusty/driven car, for that purpose I don't ever use a QD) I use FK425, which to me is much better for those purposes.
 
justin30513 said:
I use Final Inspection 3-4 per day. To me, it's the best for the money when bought by the gallon. I'm sure 425 is a better overall product....but I need the best bang for the buck. I do this for a living.
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How much are you paying for a gallon of #34??? 425 is only $25 with shipping direct from Fk1. IMO its a much better QD then #34.
 
all this talk of 425 - i cant wait till i get mine from flatstick . . .



i have always wondered about the formulation differences between 34, last touch and regular good old qd . . .



never having used last touch, im wondering if it could really be significanlyt better.
 
#34 is about $22. I have used #425 and for me it's not that great. When the car is slightly warm and I use #425, it leaves an oily streak on the panel that only spreads around if I use more of it. I usually have to wash the car to get rid of it, but it does get less noticeable the next day. I've used PB's S&W, Quick Shine, Meg's FD, Mothers Showtime and some Eagle 1 stuff. Just wanted to try something different.
 
i see. some qd's i have used in tha past (typically OTC) have had the same problem on warm surfaces. Some claim they can be applied in the sun . . . I try to qd in the cool shade or garage. . . .
 
I've got a gallon of Last Touch and a regular spray bottle of Final inspection, and I almost always use the last touch instead. Gives more shine and works better as a clay lube. FI is great, it cleans better, but doesn't give as much gloss back to the paint.
 
As previously mentioned, FI is body-shop safe. If I recall (feel free to correct if I'm wrong), LT also has a minute amount of carnauba - hence my reason for only using on carnauba finishes. It's concentrated and can be diluted to fit your needs and/or technique. I personally love the look and slickness it leaves despite it's finicky nature (not sun/heat-friendly and spraying too much can lead to streaking).
 
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