What id the difference between Megs #3 & #7?

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imported_DetailGirl1

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What is the difference I cannot tell. Anyone use these? How do they compare to say VM or AIO?



Also can you top with a polyomer then a LSP? I am looking for something to really make my titanimum paint melt.
 
#3 is easier to use than #7. The appearance is close enough I can't tell them apart.



They have a bit more depth and the reflections are slightly muted compared to VM or AIO.



I've had excellent results on BMW's titanium with AIO/UPP and VM/EX-P.
 
Just to add on what Scottwax said, #3 and #7 are both glazes and have no cleaners in them. AIO has cleaning properties, I'm not 100% sure on VM so I won't say nothing there. #3 and #7 both do the same thing and that is to glaze paint and make it shine like mad.



I've never tried #3 but #7 like Scottwax said can be harder to use. It seems as if #7 is more suited for old school BC paint jobs. If you want to make your paint just ooze here's what I would do. This is only me, so whatever you want to do is ultimately your decision. I will assume your titanium paint has only minor defects.



1.) Wash with Gold Class or Hyper Wash. Or just whatever you like

2.) Clay with your fav clay and fav lube

3.) Polish with #80 with yellow polishing pad on rotary at about 1400RPM give or take

4.) AIO with polishing pad on PC at 4

5.)Menzerna FMJx3 finishing pad on PC set at 3.



As far as topping polymers with LSP's I have nothing against it. IMO, I think just about anything can be topped. Acrylics like Klasse can be topped no problem, Zaino, Megs, Menzerna etc... top them till your hearts content. Hope this helps alittle and good luck getting that titanium paint looking sharp. Titanium silver looks very cool when properly detailed,,,,,,AR
 
DetailGirl- What they said :xyxthumbs



#3/#7/#81 are basically the same thing with different levels of "oiliness". Most people find #3 and #81 easier to use. You can safely consider these three products interchangeable.



If you'd prefer something even *easier* than that, try #5. Same sort of nonabrasive glaze, but #5 actually *dries*. Downside: it also makes some dust when you buff it off.



AIO and VM are different from those Meg's products in a number of ways. AIO and VM are *not* fresh-paint-safe while the Meg's stuff is. VM contains mild abrasives, the Meg's stuff doesn't. AIO contains rather potent chemical cleaners, the Meg's stuff doesn't. VM and AIO both provide longer term protection than the Meg's stuff, which will usually wash off with the first wash.
 
DetailGirl said:
Thank you for the information guys. Makes me wonder why it is that Megs needs so many of the almost same products.
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I am no expert, but I do feel that the products while very similar serve different needs.



#5 works really well in high humidity, as accumulator stated, it flashes making really easy to wipe off.



#3 stays wetter longer and is designed to be used with a rotary.



#7 was originally formulated to work on SS finishes.



#81 was developed to be easier to use on CC finishes.



I use them all depending upon weather conditions and my mood. :D
 
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