is Meguiars REALLY THE BEST IN "everything" ?

GiovanniE90 · 06-30-2011, 03:04 PM

I was reading most of the forms and from everything I was reading I feel like all these brands that I have to order online are the best but I dont know, just kind of impatient on waiting on the delievery to get to its destination..

Just got a new car, still havent washed it, clean it but havent done a major cleaning, its not dirt at all because i have the car cover. But I really wana buy some products that i could get from the store, auto zone and other car stores? but im wondering what products should i buy to clean my car, would "meguiars" ?? Be a good one that i could just buy?

Another thing what should i use to whipe it down, a regular towel or a microfiber everything, towel, wipe down, drying ?? like enlighten me guys/gals.
.. OH YEA.. How and the hell do you clean a car cover would it be through a washing machine? hoes it down? dry cleaners? let me know..

Thanks guys

Miami · 06-30-2011, 03:12 PM

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Bobble · 06-30-2011, 04:43 PM

Megs consumer line is ok OTC stuff, I like Duragloss better for some things and you can get those at Napa and Carquest stores. They also carry some of the Surf City Garage products which are ok OTC items as well. Find the names of some of stuff and search the internet for reviews. I use DG 901 as a maintenance wash and Aqua Wax (951) as a spray wax and drying aide. Surf Cities blue colored car wash is nice and they used to have a pink QD that was rumored to be rebadged Finish Kare stuff which is an outstanding QD.

Towels only MF towels and clean ones properly cared for. You'll introduce enough defects just from normal use so why add to by using some crappy towels. PakShak is a good online site for towels sometimes, when there's sales like right now on DI can't beat those prices. Waffle Weave to dry, plush MF to buff off QD's and such and multipurpose ones for removing waxes and polishes 2/4/8 in quantity repsectively IMO.

Cover wash it in the washing machine, that's what I do to mine and dry on low or air only. Don't wash it very often though, maybe 5 times in 10 years and only because a squadron of sea gulls strafed the damn thing.

06E90Rostik · 06-30-2011, 06:10 PM

Megs Gold Class wash is better than most OTC stuff (Mothers Cali gold comes second).

Also Megs clay bar systems are nice. Recently they replaced the useless cleaner wax sample with a tiny bottle of spray wax and added more clay to their clay bars. Now it matches Mothers, but Mothers doesn't have the spray wax. Cant beat the value

Also Megs grit guards are finished better than the original ones.

Those are the only three things from Megs I buy/have.

Their "leather cleaner/conditioner" is basically grease in a spray bottle, stay away

Jean-Claude · 07-01-2011, 10:03 PM

Some Meguiar's OTC stuff is acceptable. I like some of their professional line of products as well. Do I only use Meguiar's? No. Do I only use any specific brand? No. I try to pick the best of each.

smack · 07-03-2011, 12:24 AM

I like to use Meguiars and most of my stuff is from them. They have multiple different lines, OTC, professional, Detailer and so on. If you are looking into getting a machine to really get into paint care, Meguiars new microfiber D/A system cant be beat for what it does.

You can get started by looking into many of the websites for product.

autodetailingsolutions.com
autogeek.com

pitt03 · 07-03-2011, 01:22 AM

Pakshak is awesome...they are down the road from my place and get most of my business. Their towels are top of the line.

I used to use meguiars stuff but after experimenting with products over the years eventually settled on Swissvax.

Envious Eric · 07-03-2011, 07:43 PM

overall best, NOPE!

REally good products, YEP!

06-30-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
GiovanniE90 Private 38 Rep 82 Posts Drives: E 90 335"IS" & X5 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, Ny iTrader: (0)	is Meguiars REALLY THE BEST IN "everything" ? I was reading most of the forms and from everything I was reading I feel like all these brands that I have to order online are the best but I dont know, just kind of impatient on waiting on the delievery to get to its destination.. Just got a new car, still havent washed it, clean it but havent done a major cleaning, its not dirt at all because i have the car cover. But I really wana buy some products that i could get from the store, auto zone and other car stores? but im wondering what products should i buy to clean my car, would "meguiars" ?? Be a good one that i could just buy? Another thing what should i use to whipe it down, a regular towel or a microfiber everything, towel, wipe down, drying ?? like enlighten me guys/gals. *.. OH YEA..* How and the hell do you clean a car cover would it be through a washing machine? hoes it down? dry cleaners? let me know.. Thanks guys
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06-30-2011, 04:43 PM	#3
Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Megs consumer line is ok OTC stuff, I like Duragloss better for some things and you can get those at Napa and Carquest stores. They also carry some of the Surf City Garage products which are ok OTC items as well. Find the names of some of stuff and search the internet for reviews. I use DG 901 as a maintenance wash and Aqua Wax (951) as a spray wax and drying aide. Surf Cities blue colored car wash is nice and they used to have a pink QD that was rumored to be rebadged Finish Kare stuff which is an outstanding QD. Towels only MF towels and clean ones properly cared for. You'll introduce enough defects just from normal use so why add to by using some crappy towels. PakShak is a good online site for towels sometimes, when there's sales like right now on DI can't beat those prices. Waffle Weave to dry, plush MF to buff off QD's and such and multipurpose ones for removing waxes and polishes 2/4/8 in quantity repsectively IMO. Cover wash it in the washing machine, that's what I do to mine and dry on low or air only. Don't wash it very often though, maybe 5 times in 10 years and only because a squadron of sea gulls strafed the damn thing.
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06-30-2011, 06:10 PM	#4
06E90Rostik 2006 join date crew 190 Rep 1,482 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA, Sacramento iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 335i [10.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Megs Gold Class wash is better than most OTC stuff (Mothers Cali gold comes second). Also Megs clay bar systems are nice. Recently they replaced the useless cleaner wax sample with a tiny bottle of spray wax and added more clay to their clay bars. Now it matches Mothers, but Mothers doesn't have the spray wax. Cant beat the value Also Megs grit guards are finished better than the original ones. Those are the only three things from Megs I buy/have. Their "leather cleaner/conditioner" is basically grease in a spray bottle, stay away
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07-01-2011, 10:03 PM	#5
Jean-Claude Banned 1 Rep 168 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Some Meguiar's OTC stuff is acceptable. I like some of their professional line of products as well. Do I only use Meguiar's? No. Do I only use any specific brand? No. I try to pick the best of each.
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07-03-2011, 12:24 AM	#6
smack Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,569 Posts Drives: BMW's/Flex Polishers Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spangdahlem Germany iTrader: (0)	I like to use Meguiars and most of my stuff is from them. They have multiple different lines, OTC, professional, Detailer and so on. If you are looking into getting a machine to really get into paint care, Meguiars new microfiber D/A system cant be beat for what it does. You can get started by looking into many of the websites for product. autodetailingsolutions.com autogeek.com
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07-03-2011, 01:22 AM	#7
pitt03 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: HI iTrader: (2)	Pakshak is awesome...they are down the road from my place and get most of my business. Their towels are top of the line. I used to use meguiars stuff but after experimenting with products over the years eventually settled on Swissvax.
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07-03-2011, 07:43 PM	#8
Envious Eric Banned 38 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	overall best, NOPE! REally good products, YEP!
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