Is Meguiar's products any good?

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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 04:06 PM
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Is Meguiar's products any good?

Hi, I heard about zaino and everything, but I might use it in the future, but I don't really have the time to find everything on the internet and such. I purchased some shampoo and liquid car wax. Should i return it or just give it a try? I'm a dummy when it comes to this kinda stuff, so any input would be appreciated.

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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 04:27 PM
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meguirs is ok. If you can return it, then do it. Most car was type stuff makes the car look good for the first 45minutes or so and then it starts looking like crap. You'll be like i spent time and money on this stuff????? Zaino is the way to go. If you look in the detailing section of the page there are some good posts. You can check out www.zainobros.com If you have any questions either post on here or PM. ShawnS is the resident expert.
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 05:16 PM
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yah it is good products..i have been using some of its products and the results are pretty good..
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 05:46 PM
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I love their stuff, I am the same way with ordering things of the net. I have a black car so its always lookin dirty though
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 06:51 PM
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I love their stuff. The wax seems to last a long time on my black car.
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 08:10 PM
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Meguiar's products are pretty good and fairly priced. But if you want the best looking shine go with Zaino. Especially if you have a dark color. I've used various waxes & polishes and in my experience Zaino gives the best shine. It does require a little more effort in the first application but I say its well worth it.
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 09:08 PM
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i use maguiar's gold class polish and wax. i have a white car and it seems to shine more than zaino. that's just my opinion. even after i've washed it several times, still real shiny and the water beading last quite some time. but, the good thing about zaino is you can use/apply it under the sun.
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 10:05 PM
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What you want is Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #20 Professional Polymer Sealant. Normaly you have to get this from a shop that specializes in automotive paints and not the local auto parts store. I have used this for years and I think it's the best product out there, and yes I have tried Zaino.
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 10:14 PM
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I think Meguiar's is pretty good. I use the #7 polish which is the Show car glaze and then I use the the Medallion Premium Paint protection. The premium Paint protection costs as much as zaino and I think it looks great. I have a Silver CL-S so I haven't seen it on any other color car but my car is pretty dusty and it still shines. I also put about 3 coats of wax on it. Most people on this board compare the cheaper Meguiar's wax to Zaino which I don't think you can.
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 10:16 PM
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Originally posted by Stuck'N'SS
I think Meguiar's is pretty good. I use the #7 polish which is the Show car glaze and then I use the the Medallion Premium Paint protection. The premium Paint protection costs as much as zaino and I think it looks great. I have a Silver CL-S so I haven't seen it on any other color car but my car is pretty dusty and it still shines. I also put about 3 coats of wax on it. Most people on this board compare the cheaper Meguiar's wax to Zaino which I don't think you can.
Hey Stuck N SS you live in Villa Park California? Or Villa Park Illinois?
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 10:21 PM
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I used and like it, but I just ordered some Zaino to see how it is.
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 10:21 PM
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I have questions about Meguiars. The Show Car Glaze # 7... does this always have to be put on before waxing? I heard that all polishes strip the wax. Also, regarding the Gold Class wax... can you put multiple coats on in one sitting or do you need to let it 'cure' before applying another coat?
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