I'm one to admit when I have made an error.
At one point I stated that I smelled a "current" version of #20. That was incorrect, as it was the older and I do mean much older bottle that one store had laying around. The label was wrong, it had the older label on it, which I did not pay attention to.
I may still have my gallon of old #20 around, and I know I still have Acid Rain CC and Clearcoat conditioner as well. You're right as to odor of Acid Rain, smells like Denteen and liked that it was thick.
As for testing it Mike, years ago, and I'm taking in the 80's or early 90's, we had an issue with #20 and a very high-end Ferrari owner who wanted a poly sealant after reading reviews on them. Being a Megs fanatic and a big supporter of the products, we chose to use it. Prep was as standard, wash, clay, polish. Problem was it streaked. Changed to new applicators, same problem. It was isolated to a bad gallon of #20. We stripped the #20 off of the finish and went back to #26 for then as the owner was not happy at all. It went to litigation, which we won anyway. At that time I had two gallons tested.
Now as for todays paints, I own a new Lexus SC430 and can tell you that the paint finish is not as durable as my previous 2001 Lexus. Not a daily driver and only on a small parkway, I sustaned stone chipping in more that 3 areas; hood, side mirrors and air-dam. Lexus is known for the quality of paint finishing technique they use on all the cars, but something is very different.
The whole comment on #20 was not to subject others in thinking it was inferior, but to explain my actions and reactions as to the product.
I still use Meguiars products today. The PC I have came with your top level kit of all the products ( Medallion, #7 #9, and others) which I still use once in awhile.
I love DACP, #34, #40, #9, #3. I'm not too thrilled with Engine Kote as it seems to produce small wax beads on some surfaces in the engine bay with a high quality sprayer. I then switched to a foam paint brush to apply it more evenly. I still use it, but keep it for wheel wells and undercarriage for now.
It's nice to see an individual that will defend its companies products, but the post was not to start a "bash this product" but more of a discussion of what happened, why it happened and resolution.
Too bad that their are no other mfg reps that can contribute to this forum so the facts are correctly stated.
One item that ALWAYS comes up is the abrasive levels of polishes. Maybe you can list the order from most aggressive to least and what it can be used for. Yes we CAN get most of this info off the Meguiars site, but a brief synopsis would be nice.
I'm composing this on the fly, as I did not have the time you had to respond, so if I am missing anything I apologize.
I have a company car (98 white Ford Escort Wagon) that could be a test subject for #20 one day, as it sees all sorts of daily driving and use.
Just so you can see what I've done, you can see my current vehicle, a red Lexus SC430 here:
My SC430
Now back to more positive things and if I have misled anyone here, I apologize and do not want people to think it was shear bashing, just IMO.
You have a nice day,
Regards,
Deanski
