When to use a QD in the ONR wash process?

[Bigpikle]

Used ONR for the first time tonight, following the recommended process i see posted everywhere, with good results

 

I have a question about how & when to incorporate a QD into the process though? In my standard (non-ONR process) I use Megs Last Touch sprayed on the wet panel just before drying. As that stage is a thing of the past now, when would be the best step to use something?

 

I have Last Touch and also QD's that provide a bit more gloss etc, and would like to achieve 2 things:

 

1. minimise the chances of drying induced marring

2. add a bit of extra bling to the final finish

 

I'm guessing that if the polymers in ONR can stop dirt scratching during washing, then then lube a soft MF drying towel OK as well? Should I just spray QD on the panel before the 2nd drying pass and use it to buff it off, then move on to wash the next panel?

 

many thanks

 

Damon

[Bence]

I'd use the QD after drying, to enhance gloss and slickness. ONR adds its own gloss, so the boost in overall shine will be negligible, but the slickness is always a welcome tactile factor.

 

You can fine tune your drying technique too. Pat/dab dry with the drying towel, then go over lightly with a high nap plush MF to finish it.

[Bigpikle]

I'd use the QD after drying, to enhance gloss and slickness. ONR adds its own gloss, so the boost in overall shine will be negligible, but the slickness is always a welcome tactile factor.

 

You can fine tune your drying technique too. Pat/dab dry with the drying towel, then go over lightly with a high nap plush MF to finish it.

 

Thanks Bence

 

so you are suggesting getting the panel fully dry and then using a QD afterwards?

 

I need to work on the drying technique a bit and may even try the leaf blower to see if that works for getting rid of the bulk of the water, before a final pat dry.

 

Finally stopped raining again, so need to go check for any marring this morning. Hopefully all will be well...

[dublifecrisis]

if the car is dirtier than normal, I spray the panel with ONR QD before I plop my sponge/mitt onto it. So rather than just ONR'ing on a dry dirty surface, it already has a layer of QD on it. I guess this also makes it a slightly more concentrated wash since the QD has more solution than the wash water.