Just looking for some information, as I just bought some clay, polish, wax, and quick detailer from meguires. But now I read on here that people don't like them, that other products are much better....etc.

I'm just looking for some reasons behind these comments, so I know whether or not to ditch all the stuff I just picked up.

BTW, I clayed and polished a recent bird crap etching by hand and it came out perfectly, I was pretty happy with it.

 

i think majority of z owners uses meguires here. i will be using it also

 

meg,s is good stuff for over the counter,but there is much better out there.
www.autogeek.com
www.autopia.org

 

Detailers expect different qualities from products:

cleaning ability
shine
durability
ease of use
kind to plastic
time and effort
abrasive qualities

No one product(s) excels in all categories. No one product is suitable for all users. I have seen the results of 3-step detailing which look no better than a single $8 bottle of wax. Used improperly, the best products will give poor results.

Whatever works for you, stick with it. Chasing the latest trend in detailing is a losing proposition.

 

I like Meguiar's NXT Wax. It does a good job for me.

There's even a recent thread on it:
https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-and-detailing/204603-nxt-wax.html

 

Only Zaino on SB, IMHO. It is mirror like and remains that way for many months (however, my Z is not an everyday driver and it is always garaged).

 

I use mostly griots stuff, but I do use meguiars NXT: wax,soap, metalpolish and quick detailer.

 

Meguiar's has some good stuff out there, but there is definitely better. autopia.org has a lot of good info. People like Meguiar's because they are decent OTC products. It's also popular probably because of Meguiar's successful marketing tactics as well.

 

If you need to get swirls or minor scratches out of paint (especially black), nothing beats a G100 DAP (dual action polisher) with #80 or #83 followed up with NXT wax. It's basically idiotproof unlike a buffer.

 

Everyone on autopia.org uses the Porter Cable (PC) Random Orbital. That's by far the most popular thing out there because it is idiot-proof as well.

 

Ive bought the light and heavy swirl mark remover from meguiars and even used them with an orbital buffer and neither of them did anything at all so I am anti meguiars now. Their waxes seem alright but im going with the crowd from now on and going high class ish from here on out, im tired of wasting money.

 

Zaino is the only way to go. I think that most people won't go to the trouble of ordering zaino, they would rather buy OTC. If they would only take the good advice, they would kick themselves for sticking with OTC crud for so long.

 

I've used their Hot Rims Wheel Cleaner for years and their tire shine for a while too and love it. The car wash isn't bad either... I like the way it rinses.

 

I used meguiars NXT wash and wax today. Along with griots carnuba wax on top.

Looks shiny to me.

 

^^ Nice job! Zaino is still arguably the best thing out there though. The Zaino "shiny-ness" lasts forever!

 

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+1. It would be easier to a steak from a rabid pitbull than to get my Zaino from me.

 

Zaino is one of the longest lasting, and it looks great... but meguiar's products are less expensive, and do the job. Plus, their professional line is pretty nice if you know what products you need for the job.

 

Fair enough, thanks for the replies guys!

I guess now I liken the difference to that between craftsmen and snap on, craftsmen is just fine for the backyard mechanic, but if you make a living turning wrenches then snap on is the way to go. But that also doesn't keep the entusiast from buying and using the best.

Thanks again guys. I'll probably just use up what I've got and then explore the other options you guys have given.