Today at Shucks when i was getting an air filter for my truck. I noticed there was a clearance sale on alot of detailing products. I picked up a bottle of Meguairs Step 1 Paint Cleaner. It cost me $3. the regular price is 550. Im going to try it on the next car i detail. Since my truck was just clayed i dont think it will do much good. Any comments on this product? Should I avoid using it?:nixweiss Just thought id try it because it was half off
Meguiars. Paint Cleaner.
- Thread starter George M.
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Holy sticker shock Batman! :shockedRoderigo said:
I haven't used this product, but it's a fine polish used for removing light oxidation and and minor marring. If it's anything like the Mothers counterpart, don't expect it to do much in the way of swirl removal unless you really work at it (but then why would you use this product?).
Although it's called a "paint cleaner" that is not its job and it doesn't clean the way washing your car, using tar removers, or claying the car does. Most products like these don't see much use at Autopia because people usually end up using other stuff. I suppose you could just use it whenever you'd want to give something a light polishing prior to glazing (as it's intended use) or if you want to strip off old products gently. Not too sure about what else... :nixweiss
2wheelsx2
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You hit the nail right on the head Brian. I used to use the Mother's paint cleaner for removing shoe scuff's, stubborn dirt and oxidation. But mostly to remove old wax. That was pre-PC days. Now, I just make a pass with SMR, and swirls, wax, scuffs, and all are gone. That's right after washing and claying, of course. 
thanks. ill test it on my aunts old buick. it is oxydized back. i will do half the hood. step back. and see if i notice difference at all. Of course i would need to do the whole 9 yards on the hood. wash, clay clean wax. then see how much better the half looks than the other. after washing claying waxing without the cleaner. Ill see what i come up with
2wheelsx2
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Claying and washing won't make much difference, but the cleaner wax will remove oxidation also. But what you should find is a much better shine on the side that you cleaned the paint. Post some pics to share with us.:xyxthumbs