PPF care ?

A quick detailer is intended more for spot detailing, like removing a fingerprint or some light, loose dust. If you've got so much dirt that it's just being pushed around, it's time for a regular washing.

edit: Are you saying you have a ceramic coat over the top of XPEL? I wasn't aware that was possible.

 

All he says is that he's wiping off dust, which is what I mentioned in my previous response. Plus, that car is already clean. Notice that every time he turns the towel up that there is no dirt on it at all.

If you don't want to do a traditional wash with a hose and suds, you can always do a rinseless wash using Optimum No Rinse. I hardly ever wash my cars any other way, and it's much easier and less time consuming than the traditional way.

 

Meguiar's is the oldest and one of the most respected suppliers in the detailing industry. They've been doing it for about a hundred years. So I don't think the product is the problem, except that it may not be the right product for your application.

As for the "film" -- Is it possible that your ceramic coating has failed due to not curing properly? Or maybe there was a problem with the application. I'd suggest you go back to the guy who gave you the initial advice and see what he thinks. But oily road film is something that every car picks up, no matter the weather, and you can't see it until you try to take it off.

 

Xpel makes a paste specifically for it. I found it works just ok and doesn't last long.

Go with Jaxwax prep spray. That will get off all the residue. Then use their graphene spray detailer. You probably should reapply each 3-6 ymonths. They call it a detailer , but it's more of a coating. Doing a whole car takes 15 minutes. Use Wolfgang rinselss wash dilluted to be a quick detsiler in between. U can do it with optimum no rinse too. Very economical and works great

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Do a Google search for optimum no rinse rinseless washing. That’s THE solution for this

 

People don't know that this product is an excellent quick detailer for inside and out and very economical if you do this

1 oz to 16 oz reverse osmosis or distilled water

Wolfgang Uber Rinseless was is better in my opinion when used this way. 3 oz Toma gallon of water. I make a gallon then fill my spray bottle as needed.




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I really enjoy the detailing advice from the below video. The advice seems to be knowledgeable and sound.

 

These guys usually start out well-intentioned and giving good objective advice. Then they transition to pushing products they get endorsements from, then they private label some crap from overseas and push that.

Advice is pretty good though in this video. 2 bucket wash method is a bit outdated. People now do 4 to 5 mitt method with one bucket full of more water and soap and 1 empty bucket for used mits.

 

Yes indeed. I rarely use a QD but I mix up some ONR in a spray bottle when I need to. It also makes a terrific and cheap clay lube at a slightly higher concentration.

 

Wash the car, if you can use a blower to dry it, try to use as little towel action as possible as film is easier to scratch- though the modern films can self heal the small scratches. Then once dry you should use some ceramic enhancer type products. My experience is detailing/ cleaning without water will always have a shortcoming that will bite you. The haze you are seeing might be the quick detailer coming back up on you (this happens when you use too much- ask how I know ).

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https://www.nanolex.de/en/products/coatings/sisplash/

Use 2 brand new microfiber towels, spray a little bit on to one towel- you don't need a lot- then use the other to wipe it off. When done toss the towels, fold the towels over as you are using them. Also wear nitrile to keep the oils from your hands from getting into the process.

 

Word to the wise. Stay away from products using petroleum. It will turn dark colors white on panel edges. Many Meguiar's products contain petroleum.

 

I was making a general comment about Meguiar's. Had a relative tell me about the effect when I had been using it for years on an all black Supra. Sure enough the edges of the body panels turned white. Talking about raw paint and not films. Later I researched and found the warning to avoid products with petroleum on painted surfaces.

For your issue, I would recommend changing your detailer brand or skip it. Remember any rubbing creates scratches. I use Mother's and have no build-up because it does not try to be a wax but just a lubricating cleaner. I only use it on spots where there are bugs or visible imperfections on waxed surfaces. Nothing replaces a multi-bucket wash and detail. I totally hate that as "nobody got time for that"!