is this a good glaze??

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tsx2004

WaffleWeed
sup all

i live really close to a auto detailing store that sells alot of meguiar's line, they sell everything, even the meguiar's products that you dont find in pep boys or autozone.

well i dont have a glaze for my car and im looking for one. i wanted to know if this meguiar's #7 glaze is very good. here is the link to it:

http://www.autogeek.net/meg7showcarg.html

one of my friends told me to just get vanilla moose. i heard its better and im checking that out too. if you guys know a better glaze besides vanilla moose and meg's #7, let me know. thanks all for the inputs!!!


my car: acura tsx 2004, premium pearl white color.


tsx2004
 
Meg's #7 has quite a following, but I have found it very difficult to use. After buying it three different times and having the same bad experience with it each time, I gave up on it.
VM, I know nothing about.
If you want to stay with the Meguiar's line, I have heard that #81 Hand Polish gives very similar results to the #7 and is much easier to use.
Everyone has their own way of taking care of their vehicle, but I no longer feel feel that a glaze is something that is needed in my process..
A swirl remover a couple of times a year or as needed, a cleaner/polish every 3 to 4 months, and a wax/sealant every 30 days seems to work for me. The wax/sealant application probably isn't needed each month for the paint, it's just to keep me happy.:)


Charles
 
Yep, the ole #7 is good stuff. However, as Charles mentioned, many people prefer #81 (like me). As a matter of fact, #81 is one of my favorite Meguiar's products. On clear-coat paints, it's just easier to use and gives the same results as #7.

The VM is easier to use than either #7, or #81 and another good choice.

One Grand's Omega Glaze is another good choice, but a little more difficult to work with. On black and red, it is quite nice.

To be honest, on your white Acura, I don't know if you will see a big difference with any of them. Therefore, I would go with the easiest to apply and remove (probably the VM) if you insist on a glaze.

Of course, that's just my opinion.
 
#7 has fallen out of favor with people because so many products have come out that negate the use for it. It doesn't have any abrasives so won't remove defects. And by itself it won't last a week (and will dust like crazy because of the oils). Some people also say it is difficult to remove (I removed it with the PC and a MF bonnet with NO problems) One other negative about it is that it stains trim...

However, I love it!!! Man, the depth I get on my red is awesome!!! Top it with a QUALITY carnauba and you'll get an outstanding shine!!!

But where does it fit with all the products available today? People like fewer steps and they are getting it with other combos. I have my car coming out of paint so I'll use it again then (the original reason I bought it). I'll also use it as a pre-polish.
 
Just as everyone else has said, it's a decent glaze that you can usually buy locally, but its difficult to work with. If you insist on getting a glaze, I'd spend a few more bucks online and buy something easy to use, or see if #81 is available locally.
 
It's my understanding that #7 was created for single stage paints and #81 was created to get the same (or similar) look but for clear coated paints.

On a personal note, I've used #7 on both types. I've had a ton of luck with the product on single stage and not so much luck on clear coat.

If your car is clearcoated, don't go with #7, go with #81.

This of course is IMHO.

Hope this helps! ;)
 
I've used #7,#81 and Vanilla Moose. If you have clearcoat go with #81 or Vanilla Moose.
 
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