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When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 05:36 PM
I took inventory of my quick detailer today and counting the stuff that you mix with water to make a QD I have 12 brands that total more than 35 gallons.
At what point is it enough.
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 05:42 PM
Quick answer, enough is never enough...
But
please don't let JP see this thread...We'll lose him for weeks while he attempts to inventory his QDs. I've heard (don't tell anyone) he's something of a QD junkie.
I don't think I have a dozen, though I do hesitate to do a count.
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 05:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Mr. Clean Quick answer, enough is never enough...
But
please don't let JP see this thread...We'll lose him for weeks while he attempts to inventory his QDs. I've heard (don't tell anyone) he's something of a QD junkie.
I don't think I have a dozen, though I do hesitate to do a count.
If JP sees this he will go to the garage to take inventory and he will never be heard from for months it will take that long for him to do the inventory.
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 06:03 PM
Now to the real question.
How many times a month do you use a true QD?
If the vehicle is slightly dirty, I use Spray & Wipe.
For use during the drying process, I use Aqua Wax.
While I probably have three or four different QDs, I probably don't use a QD 10 times a year.
Charles
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 06:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by
CharlesW Now to the real question.
How many times a month do you use a true QD?
If the vehicle is slightly dirty, I use Spray & Wipe.
For use during the drying process, I use Aqua Wax.
While I probably have three or four different QDs, I probably don't use a QD 10 times a year.
From late October to Mid April I use a rinse-less wash or hose wash.
April to late October I never wash unless I get caught in a rain.
Every time I drive even if it is only 15 mile to town and back i use a QD when I get home.
Since I QD ever time I drive I can go all summer and not wash.
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 06:45 PM
Bart,
Based on that, if you used 1 OZ on a car everyday. You have enough for 12 years and 27.3 days.
I say you use 2 OZ and cut your time in half, talk to again 2017 on January the 13th.
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 07:21 PM
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Beemerboy Bart,
Based on that, if you used 1 OZ on a car everyday. You have enough for 12 years and 27.3 days.
I say you use 2 OZ and cut your time in half, talk to again 2017 on January the 13th.
Thanks Beemer for doing the Math.
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 07:25 PM
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black bart
Glad I could help...but how the hell do you get that much of any one thing?
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 07:43 PM
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Beemerboy Glad I could help...but how the hell do you get that much of any one thing?
Just trying to keep up with JP
If you think that is bad you should see the MF Towels.
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 07:45 PM
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Beemerboy Glad I could help...but how the hell do you get that much of any one thing?
Impulse buying, of course!
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 07:48 PM
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Shiny Lil Detlr Impulse buying, of course!
I can't resist the sales.
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 08:03 PM
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black bart I can't resist the sales.
Know the feeling
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 08:11 PM
Oh man... I've been in the garage counting for a couple hours now. I dunno if I can continue...
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 08:28 PM
I only have the 1 gallon of QD
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Re: When is on hand QD enough -
03-03-2010, 09:07 PM
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JaredPointer Oh man... I've been in the garage counting for a couple hours now. I dunno if I can continue...
I'm expecting a excel spread sheet on this tomorrow
I have 2 gallons at the very most
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