Must have been the lack of popularity rather than the clean air laws in California since Meg's products are made in Nashville, TN wouldn't you think?

 

Don't think so. I only recall seeing it at my local supply house (a full Meg's distributor).

RP

 

I just started calling local stores until I found one that had some.

 

Tis true... but they couldn't even sell the product in Cali.

 

Oh,

To get back on topic, I just bought some #7 and haven't had a chance to use it yet.

What would you say the #7 compares to in the Meg's line or other lines? Just kinda curious what it's like.

How are #3 and #5 are they comparable to #7? is one better than the other?

Thanks

 

And (this maymake me look like a really big idiot), how does #7 stack up to #80 or #82???

Thanks.

 

Not at all,


#7 is a pure polish, No Abrasives...#80 & #82 have abrasives , #80 is more abrasive than #82 when used with a PC if I'm not mistaken. You would apply #7 after the finish is smoothed with the abrasive polishes.

I need to try my #7 dying to see what it looks like, also need to buy some #21 sealant, Maybe tomorrow I try and get some #21 and do the wife's ride..

 

can #80 and #82 be used by hand (and would you want to?) By using these with the proper pads, will there be swirling, or is it mior enough to be filled in with the #7?

You see, I'm looking for a replacement for the 3 step. Though good, I would like to improve. I'll probably stick with the cleaner wax (unless anyone has any suggestions), then move to the abrasives to smooth the paint, then move to the #7, then NXT, then some sort of other wax (ie: #26, #16--if I can find it, Collinite Insulator wax, Step 3, or some other good wax to go with the NXT)

If anybody feels the need to modify my homemade 5 step system, please let me know. (also, I'll probably continue washing with GC wash/conditioner--as step 1a)

Thanks

 

You may be able to use the #82 by hand, I have not tried. I don't think the abrasives will break down when using the #80 by hand, I haven't tried though..

Your planned cleaner wax, abrade, glaze and sealent / wax sounds good to me..

Rockpick will be a better souce of knowledge on this than me...

Sorry

 

I'm not a huge fan of SFP (82) and it's been a while since I've used it. I"ve never tried it by hand but, it is mentioned that it can be used that way... Honestly, it would probably work a little better than SG (80) by hand as 80 has a higher cut... I have used 80 by hand and it's pretty difficult -- especially on darks.

 

But a friend's DA would do the trick, right???

I'm probably going to invest in some #80, at least to try it out. Would this be something for every detail (surely not...) or is it something just for swirl repair?

Also, RP, what's your take on my "5-step" idea...and how would you modify it?

Thanks

 

#80 is a much oilier product than some of the other Meg's polishes. With that being said, you can typically 'work' the product much longer on the paint in an effort to remove more blemishes. You *can* overwork this product and mar the paint though...

I don't think that there's any product that's a golden bullet for every detail.

5-step, bleh. If you need it, do it. If not, what are you accomplishing?

RP

 

True. But I don't do the 3 step but 3 to 4 times/year. I usually wash once/week (if I can), and wax monthly (again, time permitting.)

Since I usually don't achieve my goals timewise as to when to wash/wax, I figure that 3 to 4 times per year with this "5-step" should look good. And along with the full detail comes a steam cleaning of the upholstry, claybar, etc. The usual quarterly deal.

Another reason for the 5 step is the fact that my parents couldn't care less about their paint, and I do. I would like it to have the best opportunity for success, so I figure that whenever they visit, or I visit, the vehicles should get a good detail.

But I see your point.
BTW--aside from CIW and #16, and moose wax, do you have any good alternatives to #26??? Thanks (Just trying to find the best bang for the buck, and the best look...)