pierregibbs@earthlink.net
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I haven't seen a lot of discussion about Meguiars Medallion & Gold Class Wax. Does anyone have any input re: these products?
Bullitt Mustang single step polish
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vettefan67
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They are okay for OTC products but there are much better and more durable ones to be had from online suppliers for not too much more money. I've used Gold Class and wasn't too thrilled but I believe Carguy had some pretty good results with it.
If you want to order higher quality waxes, you can't go wrong with Blitz, Pinnacle Paste Glaz or Pinnacle Souveran (!!).
Have you checked out polymer sealants like Meguiar's # (20?), Klasse, or Zaino? More info from you will lead to better responses
If you want to order higher quality waxes, you can't go wrong with Blitz, Pinnacle Paste Glaz or Pinnacle Souveran (!!).
Have you checked out polymer sealants like Meguiar's # (20?), Klasse, or Zaino? More info from you will lead to better responses
imported_Dude
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Gold class is fantastic stuff. The problem is that it has a VERY short lifespan. I've never managed to get more than two weeks out of it. Most other waxes are good for at least a month, and, depending on conditions, sometimes two or three. If you want a nice shine in a hurry, Gold Class is a good bet. If you want something with more durability, you should choose a different wax.
vettefan67
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Good point, Dude.
Sorry, I guess I was letting my preference for more durable waxes come through. But GC is incredibly easy to apply and remove, only takes a few minutes for either portion. I must say as always, <strong class='bbc'>surface prep is 80% of the end result!![/b].
I waxed my car before surface prep and there was hardly a difference. After 24+ hours of surface prep and a couple of layers of klasse, it looks GREAT!
Sorry for the biased post,
puterbum
Sorry, I guess I was letting my preference for more durable waxes come through. But GC is incredibly easy to apply and remove, only takes a few minutes for either portion. I must say as always, <strong class='bbc'>surface prep is 80% of the end result!![/b].
I waxed my car before surface prep and there was hardly a difference. After 24+ hours of surface prep and a couple of layers of klasse, it looks GREAT!
Sorry for the biased post,
puterbum
imported_doug
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I love Gold Class's shine, but longevity is admittedly not a huge concern of mine. Medallion Premium Paint Protection is good stuff - will last a lot longer - but doesn't have as much gloss. There ARE tradeoffs between gloss and longevity. I haven't tried the polymer sealant or the #26 Hi-tech yellow - I've heard good things about them too.
pierregibbs@earthlink.net
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Thank you all for the good info!
I've tried Gold Class and Medallion, but always go back to High Tech Yellow #26 (liquid). According to www.thewaxtest.com , it also outlasted both GC and Medallion.
With respect to surface prep, Meguiars Body Shop Professional products are the best, IMO. I know a lot of people on this board like Zaino and Klasse for waxing, and they last longer than Meguiars waxes do (although Meguiars #20 Polymer Wax lasts a long time), if you need serious surface prep, I don't think anyone (well, maybe 3M) offers the incredible range of products for nearly any surface care problem that might arise.
With respect to surface prep, Meguiars Body Shop Professional products are the best, IMO. I know a lot of people on this board like Zaino and Klasse for waxing, and they last longer than Meguiars waxes do (although Meguiars #20 Polymer Wax lasts a long time), if you need serious surface prep, I don't think anyone (well, maybe 3M) offers the incredible range of products for nearly any surface care problem that might arise.
Puterbum, you should add P21S to you list of good carnuba waxes. I decided to try it after I saw the results on thewaxtest.com. I have had it on my car for about a month and a half and it is still holding up really well. It also looks awsome, I have not tried pinnacle products yet but can not imagine them looking any better.
DETAILKING
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Many people here find meguires lineup large and complicated. You seem to be the resident expert....would you mind possibly in the future explaining some of their products and when and how they should be used? Particular interest is surface prep. Maybe pick 3-4 most popular products and give a brief summary of when to used them and how.
Thanks
Thanks
since I haven't delved into the world of Zaino, Blackfire or Klasse yet. Probably sometime in the future, I will.
I used Gold Class on my Ranger and it was wonderful! I loved the results, and if my truck was garaged, I would have stuck with it. However, since I am not yet a homeowner and my truck sits outside 24/7, especially with it's first years in the Arizona desert sun and the last 5 in the midwest winters (and salt!).... I wanted something with a bit more durability. Like it was already mentioned, GC only lasts about 2 weeks.
About 3 weeks ago, I switched to Meguiar's #20 Polysealant... and I am amazed with the results. The shine is more of a hard-shell candy-coated look than a deep, wet look, but beautiful nonetheless. Whatever you decide, have fun with it.
BTW: Here's pic of my 94 Ranger with a single coat of Meguiar's Gold Class on it this past May.
I used Gold Class on my Ranger and it was wonderful! I loved the results, and if my truck was garaged, I would have stuck with it. However, since I am not yet a homeowner and my truck sits outside 24/7, especially with it's first years in the Arizona desert sun and the last 5 in the midwest winters (and salt!).... I wanted something with a bit more durability. Like it was already mentioned, GC only lasts about 2 weeks.
About 3 weeks ago, I switched to Meguiar's #20 Polysealant... and I am amazed with the results. The shine is more of a hard-shell candy-coated look than a deep, wet look, but beautiful nonetheless. Whatever you decide, have fun with it.
BTW: Here's pic of my 94 Ranger with a single coat of Meguiar's Gold Class on it this past May.
imported_BretFraz
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Between Medallion and Gold Class?
Well, Medallion is supposed to be Meguiar's longest lasting product. It has a mild chemical cleaner (no abrasives) and uses a unique bonding process to minimize dust attraction. I first started using Medallion before it was available to consumers (kind of a beta test) and found it worked exactly as advertised. As a one-step product, I feel Medallion is the best product on the market.
Gold Class is supposed to be Meguiar's most refective product. It's formulation is designed to provide maximum shine and gloss, at the expense of longevity. If you want a shiny car, Gold Class is the one for you. I have not used Gold Class so I cannot provide a comparison.
Due to formulations Medallion is more expensive than Gold Class. And due to price and consumer preference of shiny things, Meguiar's has decided to heavily market the Gold Class line and sort of downplay Medallion.
So, it depends on what's important to you - reflectivity or longevity.
Well, Medallion is supposed to be Meguiar's longest lasting product. It has a mild chemical cleaner (no abrasives) and uses a unique bonding process to minimize dust attraction. I first started using Medallion before it was available to consumers (kind of a beta test) and found it worked exactly as advertised. As a one-step product, I feel Medallion is the best product on the market.
Gold Class is supposed to be Meguiar's most refective product. It's formulation is designed to provide maximum shine and gloss, at the expense of longevity. If you want a shiny car, Gold Class is the one for you. I have not used Gold Class so I cannot provide a comparison.
Due to formulations Medallion is more expensive than Gold Class. And due to price and consumer preference of shiny things, Meguiar's has decided to heavily market the Gold Class line and sort of downplay Medallion.
So, it depends on what's important to you - reflectivity or longevity.
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by DETAILKING [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Many people here find meguires lineup large and complicated. You seem to be the resident expert....would you mind possibly in the future explaining some of their products and when and how they should be used? Particular interest is surface prep. Maybe pick 3-4 most popular products and give a brief summary of when to used them and how.
Thanks [/b]</blockquote>
How do you want me to do this? A new thread to be archived? Let me know. I'd be glad to help out. I know how confusing their line-up can be. They have their Mirror Glaze line, Body Shop Professional line and now their Detailer line.
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by DETAILKING [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Many people here find meguires lineup large and complicated. You seem to be the resident expert....would you mind possibly in the future explaining some of their products and when and how they should be used? Particular interest is surface prep. Maybe pick 3-4 most popular products and give a brief summary of when to used them and how.
Thanks [/b]</blockquote>
How do you want me to do this? A new thread to be archived? Let me know. I'd be glad to help out. I know how confusing their line-up can be. They have their Mirror Glaze line, Body Shop Professional line and now their Detailer line.
This car wasn't too bad to begin with but I achieved a better result than I had intended. This was a single step so it did not come out 100% but it came out pretty nice. Some of the panels came out better than others but all in all we were both happy with the outcome.
I used the 3401 with SIP and a green Uber pad. I am really liking these pads. I have only used the green one so far but I think it has better cut than the white ccs. Finish down the same I think.
After the polishing, I took the car outside to re wash with dawn. I brought the car back in the garage because the sun was killer and I didn't want any spotting. I dried with WW's and Surf City Garage QD.
Once the paint was dry I applied a coat of BFWD to the paint and let it sit for about 20 min. I took that time to clean and treat the leather with the products from Leather Masters. I used the LM Strong Cleaner to remove the previous leather treatment. Once the seats were cleaned I applied the LM Leather Protectant. The tires were done with Optimums Tire Shine.
In the after pictures of the polishing stage you will notice strays that look like holograms. With the extreme humidity we have had here lately, the polishing is a royal pita to remove. All the polish was removed during the dawn wash at the end. For a single step polish, I was really pleased that it came out how it did. Lots of gloss was brought back and the reflection is much better.
Hood before
Hood after
Another shot of the hood before
After, you can still see some deeper swirls that a single step wouldn't remove.
I used the 3401 with SIP and a green Uber pad. I am really liking these pads. I have only used the green one so far but I think it has better cut than the white ccs. Finish down the same I think.
After the polishing, I took the car outside to re wash with dawn. I brought the car back in the garage because the sun was killer and I didn't want any spotting. I dried with WW's and Surf City Garage QD.
Once the paint was dry I applied a coat of BFWD to the paint and let it sit for about 20 min. I took that time to clean and treat the leather with the products from Leather Masters. I used the LM Strong Cleaner to remove the previous leather treatment. Once the seats were cleaned I applied the LM Leather Protectant. The tires were done with Optimums Tire Shine.
In the after pictures of the polishing stage you will notice strays that look like holograms. With the extreme humidity we have had here lately, the polishing is a royal pita to remove. All the polish was removed during the dawn wash at the end. For a single step polish, I was really pleased that it came out how it did. Lots of gloss was brought back and the reflection is much better.
Hood before
Hood after
Another shot of the hood before
After, you can still see some deeper swirls that a single step wouldn't remove.
bmw5541
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The mustang came out great. You should be proud of yourself.
The sun shots are awesome!!!!!:drool5:
The sun shots are awesome!!!!!:drool5:
imported_Flash Gordon
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Very nice job Jay Taking picture
I do wish Ford would've added a scoop and some flared panels to the "New Bullitt"
Regards,
Steve McQueen
I do wish Ford would've added a scoop and some flared panels to the "New Bullitt"
Regards,
Steve McQueen
I've kind of recently 'rediscovered' SIP myself. I have barely used it since M105 came on the scene. I had forgotten how nice this polish is. Great correction and a super glossy wet finish. It makes me think that I have been defaulting to M105 probably way too much when SIP is more than capable. I bet we've all been removing more clear than really needed using M105 all the time.
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Very true DJ, I have a few bottles and always forget about them. Have to bring them back out to use. :wizard: