OK, I finally have to say something about this............ it's Meguiar's not Meguires, Mcguires, etc. LOL... just funny to see the company name spelled so many different ways in the same thread.

Anyway, yes, I work for Meguiar's here in Irvine, CA as a Surface Care Specialist. We developed Quik Out in conjunction with Bissell.






Hey, Mike in Toledo, I'm not sure when or if AutoZone will carry M21 2.0 but they should be able to order it for you if they normally carry our Professional Line. It's also available in 16oz bottles. If you really prefer the 64oz size, or if you have a lot left of your original gallon jug, do this:

Shake up the jug to fully mix the product, then pour some off into a ketchup bottle type squeeze bottle. You'll still need to shake the squeeze bottle from time to time, but it's a whole lot easier than dealing with that big ol' jug all the time. Meguiar's actually makes these but you can usually find them in professional body shop supply stores, or even pick up a couple of ketchup bottles at Wal-Mart or Target. Guys who regularly buy waxes and polishes in bulk always do this as it's just so much easier to move around the car with a little squeeze bottle than a gallon jug. They fit easier in the pocket of a shop apron too.




caughtNthexfire06, your car looks great! Well done.

 

Haha, Sorry Mike, I should have known better. And thank you, Im very pleased with the results myself. Makes me feel good when I have it looking like it does. Now I just need to get the interior as clean as the outside and I will have a work of art.

My car is for sale if anyone is interested. Im asking 16K.

 

I can vouch for the Meguiars gold carwash. That stuff is amazing. For everything else though I use Zaino.
Pat

 

Man I hope my roadster comes out looking even close to yours caught, and I will be looking for the MEQUIARS products...just 1 more time, Mike where should I start and which products to try...it is 2 yrs old, not been detailed...Doc

 

2nd that - I also like the Meguiars detail spray ....but Zaino is tops for sealant and leather protectant.

 

Thanks for all the tips. I went out and purchased the Meguir's products and detailed my '05 roadster today. I'm really pleased with the results. Curious to see how long the water beads up.

 

You guys are killing me with these gorgeous black cars - I want one now!!!
Keep in mind that beading is not really a sign of protection or whether there is or isn't any wax left. You can clay and machine polish a car and the water will bead like crazy, but there is ZERO protection on the finish at that point. Just an FYI.

Pick up some Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer and use it to remove light dust between washings. There honestly is nothing else like it currently on the market.

 

I already use the Ultimate Detailer. Fantastic stuff. Thanks Mike

 

Mike the Zaino Z6 is great detailing spray too. I use it after I polish the car and after my weekly car wash. One note about both Meguiars and Zaino.....their customer service is second to none. Always available by e-mail to answer a detailing question and they back up there products too. Acrispy 1 had a problem with a Meguairs product last summer and when we were at Carlisle they (the Meguiars folks) could have been nicer, made me feel guilty for using Zaino. I have used Zaino's car wash and I find the Meguiars Gold far superior, that's all I use. The thing I like so much about the Zaino Z-2 polish product is how easy it is to use, and there is no dust when you buff it off. The Zaino AO1 does leave a bit of dust but nothing like the other wax/polish products I've used over the years. I use that product followed by a coat of Z-2 and then the detail spray several times a year. Monthly it gets a coat of Z-2.
The main thing is keep your car as clean as possible and always polished. There are two Crossfire's in my immediate area that are not well kept and they ain't pretty. I'm talking caked on brake dust and it looks like they get washed maybe. No matter what you use keep em' clean.
Pat

 

patpur, your are correct, Sal Zaino emailed rt back w/ all the info I needed to make a good selection of products, as did Mequiars

 

I too have used the TW ICE with great results. I decided to get the detailer spray they have as well and it looks very good. I'll add that because I noticed some slight swirls from when the dealer had it and used the TW ICE Clay Bar and that cleared up any of the swirls.

But, I've already got a very good finish as the car is new so I don't know that anything wouldn't look good. Still, I'm going to try Meguiar's sometime to see the difference.

 

Stopped at a small car show in Cape Coral last night on my way from Miami to Ft. Myers. I was checking out the tires on a Monte Carlo that were very shiny. The guy did them three weeks ago and the looked kike he did them 5 minutes ago. I asked him what he used and he replied that it was Meguiar's that cost $19 00 for a bottle. He said it was a pain to use, but was the best product he had ever used on the tires. They did look good.

Most every car had awesome paint on them. Corvetts, Impala's, Vega, Challenge, old trucks, mustangs, camaros. Nice variety of cars.

These car shows are the 1st Sat each month I will probably drive the SRT's over next month

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Hey Gator I will let you know when I drive the SRT's over.

 

mmm never tried the tire shine stuff - not usually a priority to me so I use whatever I have...armorall gell right now. (I think)

 

caught has a coupe. and it looks terrific.

The roadster is mine.

 

I think I used that Meguiars Tire Shine a few summers ago. It comes with an applicator, it wasn't a spray. I may have it confused with another product. Whatever it was it was a bit to shiny for my tastes. Last summer I started using Stoner's. Its a spray but I spray it into an applicator, its not ashiny and if you work it in a bit there's no shine. It seems to last a bit longer than the other products I've used, even use it on the winter floor mats in our Benz and Audi and it makes them look brand new.
Pat

 

My favorite Meguiar's product - Hyper Dressing.

That stuff is amazing for engine detailing, interior dressing, and also for your vinyl / rubber trim and tires. It is water based so it won't last thru multiple washings, but it rinses clean and won't build up. Put about 10+ coats of it on your dash and you'll be impressed.
Just after the first application you will immediately see how your dash soaks it up so be sure you apply the first couple of applications evenly.

 

I just went to the Meguiar's website to get some Gold Class Trim Detailer for the faded tape on the tonneau cover for the convertible top. While I was there I thought I'd go ahead and get some tire dressing since I'm nearly out. Turns out they have 9 freakin' kinds! And, they all basically read about the same except some are sprays, gels, coatings, foams, etc. I'm not into the really high gloss wet look. Just want them nice and black.

What tire dressings are others using?

 

We make so many because some people like a high shine, some like a natural look, and some like a crazy high shine. Beyond that, some prefer an aerosol application, others a trigger spray or gel, etc. That alone makes for plenty of combinations.

I personally don't care for a super high shine and longevity is a non issue for me since I wash and prep my cars fully on a very regular basis. So, here's a few tips:

• If you like a real high shine go with the NXT Insane Shine trigger or the Endurance High Gloss gel.
• If you prefer a more natural look get the Endurance Natural Shine gel (why the Natural finish comes in a 10oz bottle and with an applicator while the High Gloss only comes in 16oz with no applicator is beyond me, sorry).
• For something in between try the Hot Shine Tire Spray trigger.
• From an application standpoint I alway use a foam applicator like the one we include with the Endurance Natural or the yellow concave ones from Eagle One - and I use this type of applicator whether I'm using a trigger spray, aerosol, gel or even the foam.
• To prevent sling with any tire shine let it sit for maybe 10 minutes then give the tire a quick wipe down with an old terry cloth towel
• If you feel the shine is higher than you want, regardless of product used, give the tire a very thorough wipe down with an old terry cloth towel to knock the shine down

Beyond that, it's all a matter of personal preference.

 

Hey, Mike...I need to clay bar my blk roadster, is there a kit for all the steps I need to do, or what 3,4 or 5 step process should I follow...I have written down 3 so far from 3 different people...I even have a detailers name now, maybe I will just hire him...help....Doc

 

Its 11 pm here, I have to leave for the road in 4 hrs...so I will look for your response tomorrow...thanks...