3m or meguiars/wax steps.....
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3m or meguiars/wax steps.....
I got Zaino but want to try another brand. What do you guys like? 3M or Meguiars and what specific products you use and in what order? I called a Meguiars rep and he recommends .......
shampoo, clay, shampoo again, deep crystal wash, show car glaze #7 then Gold Class. He then added you can top the Gold Class with the Hi-Tech Yellow wax for a "deeper" shine.
Would the 3M order be......?
shampoo
clay
shampoo again
SMR
perfect-it 2 fine cut rubbing compound
Pefect-it show car liquid wax
I know this is very subjective but tell me what you prefer..... 3M or Meguiars?
I want to wax both of my cars..... 87' blk Nissan Maxima(paint is in bad shape) and a 2001 blk Camaro SS(good paint but millions of tiny mirco scratches in clear coat)
I don't want a highly abrasive wax or polish......I assume the harsher the wax/polish the worse it is on removing the clear coat over time.
I want the best towels for drying and waxing....... Fieldcrest Cannon or Royal Velvet at bed bath and beyond?
Thanks in advance.
shampoo, clay, shampoo again, deep crystal wash, show car glaze #7 then Gold Class. He then added you can top the Gold Class with the Hi-Tech Yellow wax for a "deeper" shine.
Would the 3M order be......?
shampoo
clay
shampoo again
SMR
perfect-it 2 fine cut rubbing compound
Pefect-it show car liquid wax
I know this is very subjective but tell me what you prefer..... 3M or Meguiars?
I want to wax both of my cars..... 87' blk Nissan Maxima(paint is in bad shape) and a 2001 blk Camaro SS(good paint but millions of tiny mirco scratches in clear coat)
I don't want a highly abrasive wax or polish......I assume the harsher the wax/polish the worse it is on removing the clear coat over time.
I want the best towels for drying and waxing....... Fieldcrest Cannon or Royal Velvet at bed bath and beyond?
Thanks in advance.
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Wow....where to start.
Personally, I'd choose a few of both depending on your car's condition.
For the Maxima in bad shape: Clay first, 3M FCRC #39002, 3M SMR or Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner/Polish, Gold Class, then follow with Medallion or #26. Multiple coats of the abrasives may be needed, let your eyes be the judge.
For the SS: Clay, (3M SMR, Meguiar's #9, or Meguiar's Swirl Free Polish for the swirls), S100 Gloss Enhancing Cleanser or Meguiar's Show Car Glaze (I'd pick the S100), then S100 wax, 3M Show Paste Wax, or Meguiar's #26. I'd choose the P21S/S100 here for ease of use and quality of shine, and #26 for durability, even though the S100 has decent durability. You'd really love the S100 on black!
Look here for the best polishes available:
http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/sub...egory=Polishes
Most of these are available locally if you shop around or check paint refinishing shops. NAPA also carries a bit of this kind of stuff. The S100 can be bought at local Harley dealers for $15.
HTH!
Mike
Personally, I'd choose a few of both depending on your car's condition.
For the Maxima in bad shape: Clay first, 3M FCRC #39002, 3M SMR or Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner/Polish, Gold Class, then follow with Medallion or #26. Multiple coats of the abrasives may be needed, let your eyes be the judge.
For the SS: Clay, (3M SMR, Meguiar's #9, or Meguiar's Swirl Free Polish for the swirls), S100 Gloss Enhancing Cleanser or Meguiar's Show Car Glaze (I'd pick the S100), then S100 wax, 3M Show Paste Wax, or Meguiar's #26. I'd choose the P21S/S100 here for ease of use and quality of shine, and #26 for durability, even though the S100 has decent durability. You'd really love the S100 on black!
Look here for the best polishes available:
http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/sub...egory=Polishes
Most of these are available locally if you shop around or check paint refinishing shops. NAPA also carries a bit of this kind of stuff. The S100 can be bought at local Harley dealers for $15.
HTH!
Mike
Last edited by MikeLS; Oct 1, 2002 at 09:59 AM.
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