Meguiar's Quik Wax!

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Tim Lingor

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Hi Everyone!



I want to state from the beginning that I am one of the “Testers� that Mike Phillips was referring to regarding the Meguiar’s Quik Wax (New and Improved version). I also want it known that Mike asked me to evaluate the product and post the results in an honest, unbiased manner whether the results were good or bad.



Upon receiving the sample of Meguiar’s Quik Wax, the first thing I did was read the label. It reads very similar to Meguiar’s Web Site:



“Meguiar's has taken this remarkable product and made it even more extraordinary. This new and improved formula produces dramatically darker, deeper reflections and increased gloss and shine. We have also made it easier to apply and wipe off without streaking and smearing.� (Website)



I am always skeptical of any detailing product that reads “easier to apply� or “without streaking or smearing.� Most of the time, the products are anything but easy!!



I followed Mike’s instruction on how to use the product and proceeded to try it on my personal 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty. The truck’s paint is in excellent condition thereby making this product ideal for that maintained look.



I followed Mike’s advice and applied Quik Wax to both the Meguiar’s Ultimate Wipe microfiber cloth and sprayed it lightly onto the pre-cleaned painted surface. Quik Wax has a very pleasant smell; that is a very minor detail but important none-the-less. The product spread very evenly and went on smoothly. I tried just spraying and wiping but adding Quik Wax to the MF really made life a lot easier!! I did large sections at a time allowing the wax haze and then removed it with a fresh side of the Meguiar’s microfiber. The wax came off as easy as it went on! In other words, really easily! I am a big user of S100 paste wax because of its ease of application and removal plus its remarkable shine. With that in mind, I have to say that the Quik Wax was just as easy to use as my S100 paste wax.



The most important factor to me is: how does the product look when it is applied to the paint? That is an easy answer: simply stunning! I can honestly say that the finish is very close in terms of depth and warmth to that of my usual S100! It does not, however, have that same slick/ultra smooth feeling that S100 has. Moreover, the wax does not seem to have a lot of cleaning properties. It is more of a straight liquid carnauba wax in that regard. Therefore, I washed and used #34 Final Inspection to quickly clean the paint (it was already spotless but it did have a bit of road grunge on it). Then waxed the whole truck with the Quik Wax.



In terms of durability, that will have to be seen. I will keep a log of the washes and the beading qualities after each wash. I will let everyone know from time to time how it is going.



Overall evaluation of Meguiar’s Quik Wax: it is an excellent product for what it was designed to be, a quick wax used between extensive wax jobs. It has more shine than a QD but does not have very strong cleaning capabilities. I have to say, this product really impresses me!!



I have included some pictures of the completed truck. I really love that depth of shine and reflectivity! I realize that a picture is not the best proof of a product's ability, but it sure does help!



Cheers!

Tim





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Finally, terrific depth and gloss!!



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I had lunch with Mike a couple weeks ago and he gave me a bottle of MQW. It sat on my desk for about 10 days before I had a chance to give it a try... guess what? I like it! It took a few different applicator and towel combinations before I had a technique I liked, but the final results were excellent. I highly recommend MQW and have added it to my collection of "Date Night" products for shining up the ride before a hot date.



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P.S., I added MQW to Autopia Reviews for anyone who would like to rate the product.
 
Well after reading 2hotford's review, I was out today and got the last bottle at Wal-Mart (made sure it said new and improved). I tried it out today. I had never used a sprayable wax before, but it was pretty nifty. Spray it on and wipe around a little, then wait for it to haze, then wipe off. I think this product would be great for customers who don't have a lot of time to leave the car with me for. I didn't feel that the shine compared to S100, but then again I wouldn't expect it to. S100 obviously has a much higher white carnauba content than MQW. For $5, it's a no brainer to have around for a quick waxing. Very easy to use, good shine, don't know how long the protection lasts. It is definitely a much better protection than a standard carnauba QD such as EFCP or PCM or Megs. quick detailer.
 
I picked up a bottle as well. I will be trying it this weekend on my boat and jetski. I am curious to see how it holds up in the marine arena. From the pictures posted I am sure I won't be disappointed.
 
Do you think the stunning results you are getting are partially due to the fact that your paint has been "washed, cleaned, polished, waxed and maintained"? Just a thought....
 
2hotford said:
Hi Everyone!



"The truck’s paint is in excellent condition thereby making this product ideal for that maintained look. "



[And....]





"Overall evaluation of Meguiar’s Quik Wax: it is an excellent product for what it was designed to be, a quick wax used between extensive wax jobs. It has more shine than a QD but does not have very strong cleaning capabilities. I have to say, this product really impresses me!!"
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Viking,



As I said already, I feel that Quik Wax was to be "used between extensive wax jobs". To me an extensive wax job would include cleaning/compounding, a swirl remover, a glaze, a sealant and a a carnauba topper. A sealant gives excellent protection but not the depth or warmth of shine that a carnauba based wax can give. That is why so many here tend to add S100 on top of a sealant to give it that extra "pop".



To me, Quik Wax fills that niche as an inexpensive topper to be used between "extensive" wax details. As I also said, it is better in terms of gloss and shine than a QD but just as easy to use. I do not believe that it was designed to be a replacement to a full detail but rather a compliment to keep that detail looking great!



Just IMHO!



Tim
 
VIKING said:
Do you think the stunning results you are getting are partially due to the fact that your paint has been "washed, cleaned, polished, waxed and maintained"? Just a thought....
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And a good thought it is. :xyxthumbs



Just to clarify,



Quick wax is not a replacement for a "normal" coat of wax; it's to "boost" what you already have.



So correctly used, it’s exactly for the finish you described above, a finish that is clean, previously polished and waxed.



If your finish is in this type of shape, the Quik Wax, makes it darker and more clear, with excellent gloss. Much more dramatically than a quick detailer.



It's not a "Quik Detailer", it's for use "After" the Quick Detailer.



While my wife's 59 Caddy is in primer, my 73 2 wheel drive Blazer, (with the top off), is Cherry Red. :cool:



After testing this product out and seeing the how well it works, I keep a bottle of it and the Quick Detailer in my truck at all times. Together with a couple of microfibers, I can clean and wax my truck in less than 15 minutes.



I usually do this when I take Lynn shopping. She goes into the store while I stay outside and "quickly" detail my truck.



I like it. It makes the paint look good and it's fast and easy.



Because I like it... I like to share it with others who I think also might like it. I would do this if I worked for Meguiar's or not.



(Note: This is how I landed my first job at Meguiar’s originally, by spending my time showing people how to get good results from their time, money and effort, something everyone here also practices daily not only on the forum, but in their driveways and at events… it’s called “enthusiasmâ€�… it’s also called “funâ€�) :spot



I have no idea how long it lasts, but, that's not the "feature" I'm looking for in a product like this. I'm looking for a product... that makes my paint look good. I, like most of you, spend much more time than the average "Joe Consumer", maintaining the appearance of my vehicles.



I will ask the chemist involved with this particular formula for some "specifics", but that won't be until next week.



I don't even know if it beads water well, I haven’t tested it for that.



Remember though, water beading isn't a sign of "Protection", it's a sign of "High Surface Tension". Two different things.



If you have a finish in excellent condition, and you would like a product that is easy to use and quickly boosts that finish in-between regular washing and waxing... at $5.00 a bottle... like someone else said above... it's a no brainer.



To read how I use it, check out this write-up and directions...



http://theartofpolishingpaint.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=18



And of course, the standard disclaimer... YMMV, (Your mileage may vary)



Enjoy the weekend everyone, this will be a short day for me, the Meguiar's Award takes place tonight, (The Beach Boys are playing), and I'm out of here early!
 
Great pics and an excellent review Tim! :xyxthumbs



What does Quik Wax smell like anyway? Just satisfying the wax sniffer in me. :D



It was also my understanding that with spray waxes they are not meant to replace QDs, which is too bad, but I suppose you can't mix the two to create a "QDing wax" because of the surfactants in QD or something.... :p
 
Thanks for the kind comments Brian!! :)



As to the smell of the Quik Wax, I would have to say that it smells very similar but a little lighter than #34 Final Inspection. I like the smell of it!



Cheers!

Tim
 
Mike Phillips said:
And a good thought it is. :xyxthumbs



Just to clarify,



Quick wax is not a replacement for a "normal" coat of wax; it's to "boost" what you already have.





Upon reading the remarks on the back of a bottle of this product today it mentioned that it contains cleaners. Therefore, I wonder will it BOOST or will it REPLACE what you already have ?
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That is a good question and one that I hope Mike can give us a definite answer on.



What I found is that the Cleaners are anything but cleaners. I ended up using #34 FI first then the Quik Wax as it the QW did not seem to have strong enough cleaners to remove the light grunge in the first place. I think the cleaners are probably there more for cleaning the surface in terms of assisting the bonding to the surface rather a "cleaner" in the traditional sense.



Truthfully, I prefer it this way. Once all of my hard work is completed and the paint is detailed, I really do not want a cleaner to touch the surface. I want a carnauba to add gloss and depth for that added "pop".



Just IMHO!
 
Hmm, that's a good question about the "cleaners" since there are basically 3 possible types of "cleaners" off the top of my head:



1) Solvents :nono

2) Abrasives :nono

3) Surfactants (soap, QD, etc.) :up



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Hi Brian,



Actually a I asked a question to Mike on his forum regarding the cleaners in #20. He said,



"The chemical cleaners are used in the formula to help clean the paint so that the polymers can better bond to the surface. This allows the wax to last longer and protect better."



Link: http://theartofpolishingpaint.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=7



Essentially, the cleaners in #20 are NOT strong cleaners like those found in a cleaner wax but rather very mild and are only to assist in the bonding process. That is why some people like myself have for years used #7 and then #20 to lock it in. I have never had a bonding issue of any kind. Again, Mike pointed out that the #20 would probably remove a little of the #7 but not enough to lose it's value.



Therefore in terms of the Quik Wax, I think that the same thing it happening here. Just enough to assist the bonding but not too much that will cause the elimination of the previous wax.



Like I said, I hope that Mike can give us a detailed explanation on this.



Cheers!!

Tim

ps. How's the weather in Van. ? It is raining like crazy up here in the Okanagan!! YUCK!!!

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I know that water beading may or may not have too much to do with the wax's ability to protect. I understand that beading has more to do with surface tension than anything, but I still like visually seeing that something is indeed on my paint. So here is a picture of Quik Wax between rain fronts. It is raining like nuts here like I just said to Brian in the previous post.



The Quik Wax does appear to bead very well. This is after the 3 days of dusty conditions since I applied the Quik Wax.



Cheers

Tim
 
2hotford said:
How's the weather in Van. ? It is raining like crazy up here in the Okanagan!! YUCK!!!

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Sorry to hear it's still raining there Tim. It's finally stopped showering here. Of course this is after I'd washed my car a few days ago (they said it'd be nice weather) only to have it repeatedly wetted and dried and thus caked with Wrath of God-like amounts of pollen. :( I gave it a quick QEW session yesterday though so I'm happy again. :dance



That's interesting info about the #20, but it naturally runs counter to what I'd been told last year.... sigh. Here it is at the bottom of this page: http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10895&highlight=meguiars+over

I've always been a bit leery about the phrase "chemical cleaners" and always had conflicting references to what that really means. Is Mike just referring to the solvents or fine silica or.....?



Nice beads by the way. :xyxthumbs
 
It seems like more work that a quick one step cleaner wax. What's so difficult with just using a cleaner wax if you're that enthusiastic about keeping your car looking good? I mean, I quick detail, but if I want to wax the car quickly, I use Eagle One. (Blackfire after 6 months was losing it...if anybody cares to know). I don't know, it doesn't seem like this saves a ton of time. Maybe I'm missing something.
 
I have been playing with this product for about a month now, and I REALLY like it! Hard to explain why I'm using it, but it's kind of like a QD on steroids. I have a black car..nightmare to keep clean. I'm detailing it about every other day. Lately, I either wash her or QD her...then pull out the QW and go over the flat surfaces. It takes less than 10 minutes..start to finish, and as others have said..it adds some POP to the Collinite topper. I use QuickShine as my QD...between QD and QW..I'm pretty happy. Nice product and cheap.

I have inspired some of my neighbors into "detailing" their cars..so to speak...I walked over to one of their cars the other night , and QW'd his Mazda..VM and S100..he walked out and thought I was re-waxing his car again. His finish looked as good as the night we first detailed it. I like this stuff..worth a try.
 
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