Thinking about going 100% Meguiar's

Since I'm always pushing the envelope with detailing techniques and products and don't care what it costs to use all the best boutique brands professionally, I have no time for meguiars

Its outdated technology to me. They don't have the range that suits me. Their idea of trim care is trim detailer whereas I buff them and seal permanently, sealants don't last more than a few months whereas I currently get 12 or more months minimum

Their polishes are outdated too.



Their original pro range in the late 80's was the best they've ever had IMO

Their #9 pro swirl remover has fillers in it.

The gold class accessories failed to impress me and I find that the whole range doesn't come close to other brands.

I left them and many other brands including autoglym behind years ago.



Sure detail shops want to use the cheapest they can as they mostly do fleet or dealership cars but that ain't my work. The cars I work on deserve cutting edge technology and my special techniques.



My motto - never stick to one brand or even a few. 60 so far and still testing, experimenting, mixing and updating techniques

Not what most would want to do due to cost but it's my passion and I'm determined to revolutionise the industry over here in OZ
 
I've used pretty much everything and if you want to simplify your detailing routine, Meguiars (and to a lesser extent), Optimum or Clearkote would be they way to go. Meguiars product lines pretty much cover all your detailing needs. However, I'd go with their 80 series professional polishes like #83 Dual Action Cleaner Polish and #80 Speed Glaze and use #21 Synthetic Sealant. Meguiars also has carpet cleaners, leather conditioners, vinyl dressings, all-purpose cleaners, microfiber towels, detailing tools, buffing pads, pretty much everything you need to detail a car other than a vacuum.



You can get OUTSTANDING results with Meguiars, just look at some of Joe of Superior Shine's work either in our click and brag forum or on Meguiars forum. Pretty much all he uses is Meguiars products and anyone here can tell you that he is one of the premire high end detailers in the country.



Optimum is also a good choice but the product line isn't as all-encompassing. Polishes, all-purpose cleaner, wax, a sealant that will be out shortly, leather/vinyl protectant, tire dressing. Same with Clearkote, which is mainly focused on paint correction and protection.



I've used Werkstatt and now I have a lot of Zaino products to test too and while both are excellent enthusiast/high end detailer level products, I don't necessarily consider them 'better' than Meguiars. They do have an edge in durability, but Meguiars Mirror Glaze waxes have decent durability and so does #21. Each product line seems to have its own 'look' and whether or not you consider one to be superior over another is purely subjective and you should decide that with your own eyes, no one elses.
 
David Fermani said:
I think that with a wide line up of products like Meg's has, someone could easily select the wrong product for their application and not get their desired results. As far as Zaino, them offering only a very narrow line of polishes makes me question their products versatilty towards correcting different types of problems. Everyone's crazy about their longevity and looks, no qestions there, but do they compare with others in the correction side of things? Probably not, but I don't use them or Meg's by choice.
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ZPC is quite versatile and can do a fair amount of correcting. The abrasive polish/compound market is loaded with good products-Mothers Powerpolish, Presta, Menzerna, 3m and Megs. You're favorite polish is compatible with Zaino as long as you do an ISO wipedown.
 
wannafbody said:
ZPC is quite versatile and can do a fair amount of correcting.
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What would one do if they needed to correct a certain vehicle which would normally require 3 steps with 3 different products on 3 different kinds of pads? Could ZPC do all that work in 1 step or do they offer alternatives?
 
David Fermani said:
What would one do if they needed to correct a certain vehicle which would normally require 3 steps with 3 different products on 3 different kinds of pads? Could ZPC do all that work in 1 step or do they offer alternatives?
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ZPC is a somewhat aggressive swirl remover(1500 grit with rotary) that finishes down as nicely as FP2 on most paints. If anything more aggressive is needed any other manufacturer's compounds could be used first. BTW if you get dusting with ZPC you are using too much.
 
I use about 95% Meguiars products, couldn't be happier. I have been able to get great results time and time again, look over on meguiarsonline and ask questions lots of products to choose from and it can be a little overwhelming but its easy o guide you in the right direction.
 
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