How do I find some of the products I keep reading about? Megs #9 #80, etc?
I know Meg's is the Meguiar's brand name product but I don't know what the label will say for the #9 or #80 or #27? Do you have to oreder this stuff from a detail supply company or can I pick it up at my local auto parts store/ walmart? Has anyone ever tried any of the 3D brnad car detailing products? I found them online but didn't see any reviews/ recommendations about them.

 

Paint supply stores sometime carry these types of products since they are a part of Meguiars Professional line-up. I suggest www.autodetailingsolutions.com .. The bottles are beige because of the product and simply say #9 Swirl Remover and #80 is the Speed Glaze. I hope this helps.

 

Meguiar's, unlike many manufactuers out there, has a very very very (over) extensive product line. They make some fantastic products (and a few duds -- just like every car care company out there).

Numbers like #83, #80, and #9 refer specifically back to products. Most of the time, when you're hearing a number tossed around, the person doing the tossing is referring to either a polishing product or a last step product (although, there are exceptions to that rule).

As mentioned, www.autodetailingsolutions.com is a good resource to help decypher some of the jargon that you'll hear. Once you've read up a bit, you'll start to know the jargon and also many of the products. There is a boatload of acronyms and slang terms that we'll utilize on a regular basis... don't let the jargon overwhelm you... it's really quite easy once you get the spin.

A good resource to help in your question is to utilize the following chart:

M-0916

M = Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Professional Product
09 = Meguiar's Swirl Remover
16 = 16 oz size

 

ADS is a great place. I have bought a few things from there. Namely, my DA G100, #80, pads, and such. Although some of the not so good products are available through them as well. I think the guys name is Rick, if you email him he will help you out and give you info. Amazon has competitive prices on Meguiars as well.

 

I have been on this forum since August '07 and the jargon is pretty easy to pick up on as you keep reading such as Sticky post at top. If you have any questions the Elders of this board are great at giving you good advise.

RP are you close to version 2.0?

 

The 250,000 dollar question...

The short answer is 'no'. The long answer is:

I've started on it and have tweaked it considerably. Before it's uploaded for download, I want to float it across in front a few folks for wordsmithing, commentation, etc...

We'll continue to fine tune it as we go... I just can't seem to chisel out any time to sit down and just make it happen. In all honesty, my motivation with regards to detailing 'stuff' tends to wimper out a tad during the winter... so, that said, you're talking to the guy who should've already had it done but has lacked motivation (and a genuine time factor).

-RP-

 

If you want someone to look it over as far as grammar and such, let me know.

 

What is version 1.0?

 

The sticky on the thread list page of the "Care & Detailing" forum.

 

Ok, I've read that before just skimmed past the discussion of v1 and v2. Thanks

 

Not a problem RP... I have my WINTER coat on truck and will patiently wait for v2 for the spring thaw.