Dan
04-20-2006, 12:12 AM
I have tried out all three now, so here are brief overviews and the situations in which each should be used:
SYNTHETIC DETAILER: This has some cleaning ability, but it is certainly no waterless wash. It is more of a gloss QD, like PB S&G, 4* Pro 4-90 Spray Wax, etc. It leaves a fair amount of slickness and gloss, but don't expect it to last long. It works well as a drying aid, and adds a little POP, but again it is just a quick QD not spray sealant. Super easy to use, doesn't streak...but if you use it on a surface that is too dirty for it to clean, you will experience "dragging" of the MF towel. Like the other two CG QD's, it is anti-static. Smell is like Lemon Pledge. My least favorite of the three CG QD's, but that's not saying much :wink:
Use: when you already have a wax or sealant on the car, a relatively clean surface, and you want a quick boost to shine and slickness. It also works well while drying to lubricate and enhance shine.
PRO DETAILER: My favorite QD ever. This stuff cleans even a little better (if that's possible :lol: ) than PB S&W and CG Speed Wipe. It also leaves a really slick and glossy surface (better than Synthetic IMHO) thanks to the carnauba. Easy to use, anti-static. Streaks at full strength, but dilute it 2:1 (QD:water) and it'll be as streak-free as the other two QD's. Even better, the dilution doesn't seem to have much effect on cleaning ability or gloss/slickness, and it makes it super economical!!
Use: Whenever you need a QD for any purpose, this should be the one to reach for. The only exception is that polymer sealants will not bond over the carnauba content in the formula, so if you plan to put down layers of sealant after QD'ing then get SPEED WIPE.
SPEED WIPE: Bob doesn't carry it....yet. I just got a chance to test it out (thanks RCBuddha!), and I think this stuff is excellent. It cleans as well as PB S&W, a superb waterless wash. It also leaves a slight bit of slickness, again similar to S&W. Easy to use, doesn't streak, anti-static. Smell is like strong bubblegum or cotton candy, I can't tell. I will by buying it by the gallon when Bob gets it in.
Use: in between washes to clean off dust, dirt, and grime (to a certain extent of course). Works great over both sealant and 'nuba surfaces, but if you have nuba down or you're going to wax with 'nuba next, stick with PRO DETAILER...IMO it's a superior product as long as you don't try to put a polymer sealant over it.
I hope I have answered any questions y'all may have about these fantastic QD's. If you have any more questions about these products, either post 'em up or PM me.
SYNTHETIC DETAILER: This has some cleaning ability, but it is certainly no waterless wash. It is more of a gloss QD, like PB S&G, 4* Pro 4-90 Spray Wax, etc. It leaves a fair amount of slickness and gloss, but don't expect it to last long. It works well as a drying aid, and adds a little POP, but again it is just a quick QD not spray sealant. Super easy to use, doesn't streak...but if you use it on a surface that is too dirty for it to clean, you will experience "dragging" of the MF towel. Like the other two CG QD's, it is anti-static. Smell is like Lemon Pledge. My least favorite of the three CG QD's, but that's not saying much :wink:
Use: when you already have a wax or sealant on the car, a relatively clean surface, and you want a quick boost to shine and slickness. It also works well while drying to lubricate and enhance shine.
PRO DETAILER: My favorite QD ever. This stuff cleans even a little better (if that's possible :lol: ) than PB S&W and CG Speed Wipe. It also leaves a really slick and glossy surface (better than Synthetic IMHO) thanks to the carnauba. Easy to use, anti-static. Streaks at full strength, but dilute it 2:1 (QD:water) and it'll be as streak-free as the other two QD's. Even better, the dilution doesn't seem to have much effect on cleaning ability or gloss/slickness, and it makes it super economical!!
Use: Whenever you need a QD for any purpose, this should be the one to reach for. The only exception is that polymer sealants will not bond over the carnauba content in the formula, so if you plan to put down layers of sealant after QD'ing then get SPEED WIPE.
SPEED WIPE: Bob doesn't carry it....yet. I just got a chance to test it out (thanks RCBuddha!), and I think this stuff is excellent. It cleans as well as PB S&W, a superb waterless wash. It also leaves a slight bit of slickness, again similar to S&W. Easy to use, doesn't streak, anti-static. Smell is like strong bubblegum or cotton candy, I can't tell. I will by buying it by the gallon when Bob gets it in.
Use: in between washes to clean off dust, dirt, and grime (to a certain extent of course). Works great over both sealant and 'nuba surfaces, but if you have nuba down or you're going to wax with 'nuba next, stick with PRO DETAILER...IMO it's a superior product as long as you don't try to put a polymer sealant over it.
I hope I have answered any questions y'all may have about these fantastic QD's. If you have any more questions about these products, either post 'em up or PM me.