http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/ en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:09:41 GMT vBulletin 15 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/cpstyles/meguiars/misc/rss.png http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/ http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?59244-Headlight-amp-Plastic-Restoration-vs-Heavy-Duty-Two-Step&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:53:28 GMT I've been debating between purchasing the Meguiar's headlight & clear plastic restoration or the heavy duty two step kit. I will be using them on headlights that are pretty frosted over, I'm guessing from oxidation. I wasn't sure if going the heavy duty route has potential to damage the headlight. I just didn't want to go the "moderate" route with the restoration kit and then need to purchase the heavy duty later if it doesn't do enough.

Any tips would be appreciated. I was thinking of placing the order in the next couple days. Thanks! ]]> Consumer Line Jeremy1980 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?59244-Headlight-amp-Plastic-Restoration-vs-Heavy-Duty-Two-Step http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?59151-What-to-use-on-chrome-door-handle&goto=newpost Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:43:19 GMT Hi, I have a brand new FIAT 500, and the door handler is chromed. Not sure if its real chromed or just painted plastic. The thing is that it already have some corrosion spots and water marks. I wonder what I should use on it. Wax? Metal Polisher? Ultimate Black? Take a look: Image:... Hi,

I have a brand new FIAT 500, and the door handler is chromed. Not sure if its real chromed or just painted plastic.
The thing is that it already have some corrosion spots and water marks.

I wonder what I should use on it. Wax? Metal Polisher? Ultimate Black?

Take a look:


If I should use metal polish, which one? All Metal Polish, Hot Rims Chrome Polish or Medium Cut Metal Polish.

But I really think its not real metal.

The wax I have is NXT Generation 2.0. Would that be appropriate? ]]> Consumer Line douglas http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?59151-What-to-use-on-chrome-door-handle http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?58494-White-Wax-on-a-black-car&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:10:19 GMT Wanted to do a quick wax of my black car as I was pretty sure there was no wax on the car and washing confirmed my suspicions. Below freezing temperatures outdoors and car was dirt and mild salt covered. Washed the car using a high pressure rinse followed by hand washing with foam gun and... Wanted to do a quick wax of my black car as I was pretty sure there was no wax on the car and washing confirmed my suspicions.

Below freezing temperatures outdoors and car was dirt and mild salt covered. Washed the car using a high pressure rinse followed by hand washing with foam gun and SuperSoap. Washed twice with SuperSoap and final high pressure rinse and then drizzle rinse. Dried with Absorber followed with leaf blower.

Grabbed a tube of White Wax. The goal was to utilize the mild abrasive to clean up minor swirls and apply a coat of wax.

Using a black pad running at speed 4, moderate pressure and medium arm speed on a Porter-Cable buffer. Started by squeezing four spots of White Wax on the pad. The White Wax was thicker than toothpaste and a little difficult to squeeze out of the tube. The temperature of the tube was 58 degrees. Was concerned a tube might not do my medium sized crossover car. I was way wrong with that thinking.

The batteries in my weight scale were dead, so unable to accurately describe the amount of White Wax used. The White Wax goes quite a long way. After the pad was "broken in", I could put four small dime sized dots on the pad and do two or more panels. I would put some on the pad and start the buffer on the next panel to work the wax into the pad and deposit some wax on the next panel while returning to the panel I was working on to avoid putting too much wax on any one panel.

White Wax works up just fine, similar to Ultimate Polish. I went over each panel three times. R-L, U-D, R-L and moved to the next panel.

The instructions on the tube said do the whole car and then buff off. I did both sides, hood, tailgate and rear bumper, but did not do the roof or the front bumper. I did not wish to work off a ladder today, so the roof was done with Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere on a long handle microfiber. Also hand worked the front bumper and grill with UWWA.

Took a short break before buffing off the White Wax. It easily passed the swipe test and buffed off easily with couple of microfibers.

As I said, I was unable to weigh the tube to determine how much I had used, but squeezing the White Wax to the top of the sealed tube left about an inch of the bottom empty. Should be able to use this tube two or three more times.


The end result is very nice with minor swirls removed and a very good reflective wax job. I can't wait to give Black Wax a whirl sometime too.


Whole heartedly recommend this product.






]]> Consumer Line wifpd4 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?58494-White-Wax-on-a-black-car http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?58428-Ultimate-Wash-amp-Wax-Anytime-Review-1st-time-use&goto=newpost Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:56:23 GMT These are pictures I took of my car after I used the Ultimate Wash & Wax Anytime for the first time. Car was covered with road grime, including road salt from the over 7" of snow within 2 weeks, over 4" of rain within 2 months. First time washed since probably January. Only using this product plus microfiber towels. Used about 4 towels in all.

Really looks great. I did notice some minor scratches in my trunk lid and wing I'll have to work on come warmer weather. We'll see how well I do with the UC or UP and the DA buffer!!

Anywho, I really like the product. Bottle says good for 3-4 wash/waxes. I'd imagine this to be true for the mid-size car I have. Bigger SUV's maybe slightly less. I love the fragrance it gives off. Easy spray on and wipe off. Brought back the smoothness (I clay mine), results may vary. Definitely recommend it. I don't know if I'll use on it my clients cars or not. Depends on if it's not real dirty. I bought it more for myself only when I want a quick clean.

Roof Shot



Truck lid and wing shot (I spy a light scratch just below the reflection of the fan top) lol



Driver's Side shot

]]> Consumer Line http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?58428-Ultimate-Wash-amp-Wax-Anytime-Review-1st-time-use http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?56221-White-Paint-Woes&goto=newpost Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:57:02 GMT Hi, I have a 2011 Dodge Ram. I have been taking it to the triple wax to wash it but definitely not weekly. Last July I moved and at the end of August noticed strange specs on the truck that dont wash off. I had no clue what to do. I found Autogeek which led me to this forum after reading an... Hi,

I have a 2011 Dodge Ram. I have been taking it to the triple wax to wash it but definitely not weekly. Last July I moved and at the end of August noticed strange specs on the truck that dont wash off. I had no clue what to do. I found Autogeek which led me to this forum after reading an article about contaminates being trapped in wax which is why they dont wash off.

Ok. Its a big truck. Not doing this by hand so I bought an Orbital Polisher, Meguiars Wash n Wax and Meguiars Cleaner Wax. Even with the polisher it was rough going to get rid of the spots. Spent 2 hours on the roof today. Was thinking about moving up to ultimate compound and a finishing wax for this job and after this using the cleaning wax. This experience is an incentive to maintain better.

Direction appreciated. The last time I waxed a vehicle it was my Dads about 35 years ago. ]]> Consumer Line Damselfly352 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?56221-White-Paint-Woes