Meguiar's Hyper Dressing Review

G35stilez

G35stilez

Ari Gold
The Product: Meguiar's Detailer's Line Hyper Dressing

Smell: Smells like grape soda. I like :)

Viscosity: In it's raw form it is a very thick, light purple liquid. I diluted 2.5:1 and it was a very thin liquid (like water).

Packaging: Comes in the newest edition of a gallon container yet. It has a handle and a child safety top. Seems very durable.

Price: $35.99/gal from www.premiumautocare.com . Since I diluted 2.5:1, a gallon will go a VERRRRY long way and is very cost efficient.

How I used it: I tried it with both an uncleaned and cleaned surface. Cleaned worked better for me.

For tires/wells, I tried via foam applicator, tire swipe, and spray on. At the end of the day, the spray on technique was best. I sprayed a very fine mist on the surface of the tire and let sit for 5 minutes. If I applied directly to an applicator it seems to just sit on the surface and bead. Anyways, let sit for 5, then took an Eagle One Tire Swipe and sprayed a little on there and massaged it onto the tire. This proved to leave a little purple liquid still visible. I found that after this, you let it sit for about 20 minutes and you are all set. At 2.5:1 , the gloss level is a low-gloss sheen, very similar to Armor All...maybe a touch glossier if you want to critique. Wells, just spray on, and walk away...20 minute dry time again.

On vinyl and plastic, I liked using a foam applicator the best. I applied Hyper Dressing to the applicator and lightly rubbed onto the surface. Let dry for 5 minutes, and come back with the same applicator to ensure complete coverage.



Final Thoughts: I like this product a lot in the wheel wells, on plastic, and on vinyl. It deepens the color slightly and leaves a low gloss sheen.

On tires, it is a bit finicky. I tried 3 different methods (as stated above) to get the best results, but in the end it seemed to take a little while to get the tires right. I tried this product on 4 different vehicles today so I know it wasn't a fluke. In the end though, I found, that I should do the initial dress, then apply the LSP to the vehicle, then massage the dressing into the tires, remove LSP, then wrap it up...By this time, they're all dry.

I took the car for a spin after 25 mins and ZERO sling (I got on it too :) ).


I don't have to buy this product again for a long time :lol . This is gonna last me a long time. I'm glad I like it so far :) . I will continue trying new methods to make tires easier and report back.


Pics

Before
DSC02956.jpg


1 minute after spraying
DSC02957.jpg


All Done :)
DSC02960.jpg


On a Mustang
DSC02946.jpg


On Plastic
DSC02947.jpg


Enjoy!
 
Thanks for the review. I can appreciate the time it takes to write such a lengthy review.

Have you tried it 1:1 on tires? Just wondering how high gloss it would be.
 
EBP: I am in NY now with none of my core supplies. When I get back I will do some experimenting with 1:1 for tires. Hopefully it will work better. I think it will :)
 
Yah I like the really high gloss type stuff even in wheel wells makes the car look new or just factory painted. The tires dont look bad in those pics I would perfer something a bit more glossy. But its nice that you can play with the dilution ratio's.
 
Fr0zen: After playing with this stuff all weekend, you just spray in the wheel wells and walk away. After a couple minutes it absorbs in and looks great! I love it in the wheel wells. For the tires it's getting better to (spray on, wipe after 5 mins works best so far)

AZ: At 2.5:1, it is slightly less glossy than BnB. This and BnB does not sling. I'm gonna try 2:1 to compete with BnB...We will see.

For old tires, I just hose down, then spray Simple Green full strength. Let sit for 1 minute, then agitate with a stiff tire brush and hose clean.

SilverLexus: Yeah the S-03's are an amazing tire :)
 
I have to order some hyper dressing and hyper wash. I hear the Hyper wash is sick to 400:1 dilution ratio's suds so much to. The wheel brightner looks promising to.

Does Dwayne carry the new stuff yet. ? I see the Detailer section PAC is empty.
 
Observations and questions...

The appearance of the product is much more glossy on the tire applications compared to the mirror.

1) Was a different product dilution rate used?
2) Have you had an opportunity to check for dust attraction in the wheel wells?

One of BnB's benefits is the lack of dust/dirt attraction in the wells. It (BnB)dries quite nicely without an tacky feeling. How does the Hyper Dressing compare?

On tires, it is a bit finicky
Click to expand...
 This does give me pause. BnB has never proven to be finicky on even the crazy sidewall patterns tire mfg seem to throw out these days. (A good example in your post is the multiple patterns on the GoodYear vs the Potenza)

AZ Ferrari Man - In my experience BnB does not sling and has very nice look and feel in the wheel wells and holds up quite well.
 
Eric: On the interior it works much easier than on the tires. At 2.5:1 it leaves a low gloss sheen, 2:1, a medium gloss sheen.

Fr0zen: PM Dwayne about the HD.

Mr.Clean:

1)2.5:1 in all of the pics. I agree it looks glossier on tires. It must be the type of material applied to.
2) It's water based. I have monitored some cars with it and no dust attraction. After dried in wells, very similar to BnB. Although BnB is easier to use, this is much cheaper.

I've learn to accept it's slight finickyness. If the tires are dressed reguarly, it works much easier. On dry tires, I suggest spraying it on, letting to sit for 10 mins, then massage in with an applicator.
 
Sean, would you say that overall, BNB is a superior product but the HD is a better value? Based on your last post thats what it sounds like. Just looking back at your original pictures, I must say they look really good. Are the tires dry to the touch after the product sets or do they have a greasy feel to them?
 
I bought a case of this as well as Meg's Super Degreaser, APC, and Wheel Brightener. If the other products are any indication of what I've used so far, I'm very impressed with the whole line and think Meg's detailer line is the best "complete" line of any bulk brand right now. I've been using HD on tires and engines for about a month and have had nothing but compliments on it. I prefer and will only use Poorboy's NL for interiors, but HD is by no means bad. What I've noticed the most about HD is the lack of a greasey feel to it. I did my engine with it about 2 weeks ago and there is not the usual dust build up I was getting with Pro's Premo. Durability on tires is excellent, I went 3 weeks + 2 washes before reapplying. Overall this is a very good dressing, not the best, but it can't be beat for cost vs. results.
 
The only draw back is the price the Detailer line has increased in price the hyper dressing is what close to $50. ? I cant wait to try both the Hyper dressing and Hyper Wash.
 
Charles: Bingo!

BnB, an easier to use product, but value definaltey goes to HD. Absolutely dry to the touch, but they look wet ;). I'll dig up more pics :)

shotime: The Meguiar's Detailer Line is a great competitor. It may not achieve the absolute highest results (compared to an enthusiast product), but the results are far from poor. For price, it is probably one of the best out there.
 
Some new pics :). Any plastic or rubber has Hyper Dressing on it.

2.5:1

DSC02996.jpg



2:1
DSC03112.jpg

The tires look low gloss because the rubber is shot and has never been dressed :(

DSC03082.jpg



DSC03011.jpg



Enjoy!
 
Jesus man, those tires look fantastic!!! Based on the pictures, I'd say they look as good as or better than BNB. Of corse, they are pictures so I could be wrong. I guess the biggest differance is the ease of use. BNB is not particular about the way you put it on. Just a couple passes with a tire swipe works great...but I must say I really like the look on tires. I usually like a higher gloss so perhaps a 1:1 dilution would please me even more? How much is this stuff n e way? Maybe it will make my xmas detailing list!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top