Opinions

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:18 pm

I just went out and treated me and the car to some new cleaning products and just wanted your opinions.

In no specific order.

1) Meguiars Hot Rims (wheel cleaner)
2) Meguiars Nxt Generation Car Wash
3) Meguiars Deep Crystal System Polish
4) Meguiars Quik Detailer
5) Meguiars Scratch X

All for Â£40

dino · Post by **dino** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:19 pm

1) Meguiars Hot Rims (wheel cleaner)
Excellent stuff - did you check the back of the bottle to see if there is any warnings about spli rims?

2) Meguiars Nxt Generation Car Wash
Again good stuff

3) Meguiars Deep Crystal System Polish
Awsome.

4) Meguiars Quik Detailer
Fantastic for quick clean up's - like i did at Santa Pod

5) Meguiars Scratch X
Requires lots of elbow grease but worth it

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:26 pm

Just checked, doesn't say anything about not using it on splitties, sounds as though it's cool to use on any wheels

Glad you approve.

Ant_6n · Post by **Ant_6n** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:50 pm

sounds like a really good range of products i bought 2,3,4 and 5 on the list

is the quik detailer the same as quik clay as i bought some of that but it doesnt seem to work.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 12:02 am

Meguiars wrote:Quik Clay Detailing System

Tree sap, overspray and industrial fallout are just a few of the contaminants that bond to your paintâ€™s finish making it rough and lacklustre. Meguiarâ€™s Quik Clay Detailing System will quickly and safely restore a smooth-as-glass finish. Polishes and waxes then apply and wipe off in half the time with dramatically improved results.

Quik Detailer: Mist and Wipe

Quik Detailer is the missing link between washes. Simply spray on and wipe off with a Meguiarâ€™s Ultimate Wipe or a 100% cotton terry towel. Quik Detailer removes contaminants safely without scratching your paint. It is no wonder Quik Detailer is quickly becoming a favourite with owners of the UKâ€™s best show cars.

Hope that answers it mate

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dino · Post by **dino** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:06 am

Little tip when claying.

Don't use the quik detailer - use a car shampoo solution in a spray bottle - makes washing the car after much easier and leaves you a whole bottle of Quik Detailer to use for touch ups rather than claying.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:04 am

Any tips for how to use the Scratch X Dino?

It's more for trying to get rid of any swirls I've got.

dino · Post by **dino** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:16 am

Patience is required - Scratch X needs working in with some thing like a MicroFibre as that has more bite than a normal applicator pad.

You'll have arm's like Popeye once finished - it requires a few applications. If you want to rid the car of swirls you need something like a Porter Cable and a mild abrasive polish. I'm just ordering some Menzerna this week as it tackles VAG paint with ease.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:45 pm

I've just bought a couple of applicator pads and a cotton wash pad as well instead of using a sponge.

If it's nice tomorrow it can have the full works

tupac2makaveli71 · Post by **tupac2makaveli71** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:50 pm

my car is so dirty and i cant wash it, stupid water hose ban in my area, i hate the damn goverment and the damn water companys, they are leaking SOO much water down teh road from me, wasting water when i could put it into good use washing my car

very annoyed, want to clay ma car aswel

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:55 pm

I wash mine at work, I don't think they'll stop us using water seeing as though I work for Anglian Water

dino · Post by **dino** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:03 pm

Tupac - just use lots of watering cans - no ban on them!

Mk2Adam · Post by **Mk2Adam** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:40 pm

they're talking about putting a ban on washing cars full stop in kent

looks like i'll be sneaking out at night in a balaclava with buckets of water

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:59 pm

I used 1, 2, 3 and 5 today along with my Meguiars Nxt Generation Tech Wax and I can honestly say, Meguiars is quality.

The Hot Rims stuff worked great, although it's a bit hard getting all of the BBS with the in one place, really needs moving forward so you can do half and half.

But she looks great now.

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:58 am

Megs nxt gen shampoo

This stuff is great > smells sooo nice too

I should be looking into getting the deep crystal 3 stage kit end of month and touch wood will bring sum life back into mine

if not then i may be giving some of you porter cable boys a call for a cleaning session to start the ball rolling