3m or Meguiars/waxing steps?
10-01-2002, 08:52 AM
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3m or Meguiars/waxing 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.
10-01-2002, 10:27 AM
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Re: 3m or Meguiars/waxing steps? Sounds like you have the 3m-thing right. I just want to tell you, that on my MBM Camaro, I have been using Meguiars for a while, 3 coats of number 7. The shine is awesome but the micro scratches are still visible. I am trying Zaino now. Its funny on my Pewter Camaro there are no scratches at all! Its like my blue car has a crappy paint job. Both cars where brand new when I bought them. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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10-01-2002, 11:05 AM
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Re: 3m or Meguiars/waxing steps? you cant see those scratches on your pewter car cause its a lighter color, and your blue color is dark, therefore you will be able to see spider scratches a lot easier. i spoke to a local dist. i know around here and he told me that 3m and meguiers products are made at the same place just labled differ. and ya know what, i believe him that **** happens alot!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
10-01-2002, 10:43 PM
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Re: 3m or Meguiars/waxing steps? I used the meguiars no more than a week ago... i did a much more simple and less affective method though... wash, clay, wash, 2 coats of gold class. Turned out beautiful. Im planning on washing it again tomarrow and putting on another coat of gold class... damn swirl marks show up on black reallllyyyy good.
