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Anyone ever use the Megs 81 hand polish. Might be nice to throw on between machine polishings. I know it does hide swirls but it is probably easy to use and then throw a coat of dealant over top.





Any thoughts?
 
I'd be careful about what sealant you try to put over #81; I'd probably stick with something from Meguiar's. This is more the sort of product I'd use under a carnauba.



FWIW, I found #81 easier to use than #7, but not as easy as #3 or #5 (the easiest of them all).



Some paints really respond to the Meguiar's "pure polishes", especially single stage paints. On excellent-condition b/c paint, I never found them worth using, but YMMV.
 
I have number 5 on hand. So 81 and 5 pretty much have the same properties. Does 5 fill scratches and hide swirls. I used 5 then 20 topped with 26 on my black explorer.



The paint was excellent when I applied 5 so didnt really see a difference. Its at the point where there are some minute swirls and looking for something to hold it over until the next machine cleaning
 
wagsjr said:
Anyone ever use the Megs 81 hand polish. Might be nice to throw on between machine polishings. I know it does hide swirls but it is probably easy to use and then throw a coat of dealant over top.





Any thoughts?
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It's actually a nice polish that leaves a very nice finish. One of the surprises is that it's not only a good hand polish but can also be used by a PC for quicker and easier work. If you're interested I can sell you 8oz of it for $4.00 plus shipping. I bought a 32 ounce bottle and will last me a life time. I'll toss in a small sample of Megs 21 also.
 
wagsjr said:
Does 5 fill scratches and hide swirls?



The paint was excellent when I applied 5 so didnt really see a difference.
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M05 was originally designed as a product that could go on and off quickly. It provides a wash or rainstorm's worth of protection by itself on a new paint finish that can't take wax yet. It works exceptionally well in humid temperatures where M07 and even M03 can be cumbersome to remove.



On base/clear finishes in good shape, I don't find that M05 adds much or anything to the look. M81 is a bit glossier, but still doesn't add a whole lot in many cases.
 
I find that all the Meg's "pure polishes" do a little concealing, including #5 (which probably does the least of 'em all). #7 does it the best.
 
I have used M81 before applying M26 with terrific results...that however, is on my 1984 with original paint. I think Meguiar's makes excellent products which probably work best and coincide better with older cars.
 
Accumulator said:
I find that all the Meg's "pure polishes" do a little concealing, including #5 (which probably does the least of 'em all). #7 does it the best.
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Accumulator and I have joined in other discussions about Meguiar's M05. It's one of their forgotten products, in my mind.



I removed a phrase from my earlier reply beacause it sounded a bit too extreme.



M05 does offer a bit of concealing, but it's not one of those heavy filler products that will hide key scratches or horrible compounding swirl marks. Even M07 won't make the nasty stuff go away, but it does wonders for the very finest marks.



I saw a fair amount of both M07 and 3M Imperial Hand Glaze being applied for this reason at the Auburn Fall Auction a few weeks ago.
 
Thor! said:
I have used M81 before applying M26 with terrific results...that however, is on my 1984 with original paint. I think Meguiar's makes excellent products which probably work best and coincide better with older cars.
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Use that M26 on one of today's finishes and you'll be equally satisfied.



I don't have any problem using Meguiar's on modern finishes as well as on older surfaces. Sometimes it gets that reputation because the line has been around for a while, but they do still make some excellent products.
 
I have been getting some people who just dont want to pay for machine cleaning on their paint. I thought some clay, maybe 81, then 20 and 26. I work on moslty 3-5 year old stuff.

If it puts the richness and glossiness back to the paint they are happy. Most dont care about the cobwebing which makes me crazy
 
wagsjr said:
I have been getting some people who just dont want to pay for machine cleaning on their paint. I thought some clay, maybe 81, then 20 and 26. I work on moslty 3-5 year old stuff.

If it puts the richness and glossiness back to the paint they are happy. Most dont care about the cobwebing which makes me crazy
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I know exactly what you mean, and I dunno if the Meg's pure polish route is the way I'd go. Ditto for the #21 topped with #26.



For the same amount of effort (well, maybe a *little more than with #5, is *anything* that easy?) you could use a product like 1z MP or WPS, or maybe Autoglym SRP, just top with a good wax (e.g., Collinite 845) and I bet both you and your customers would both be happier. Didn't mean to poke your process with a stick, but I'm all for easier approaches that leave everyone happy.



PRB- Looks like we're in more complete agreement now :D Yeah, I always toss out my $0.02 about good ol' #5!



Heh heh, old products...my family has used #16 since the 1950s and I'm still using it on my wife's Audi :D
 
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