Let's Talk -- Show Car Glaze #7

[ethereal45]

I used #7 on my silver car and did notice a nice darkening and gloss enhancement of the paint -- but it's a 15 year old paint job. It definitely liked the polishing oils in #7.

[BillyJack]

Wasent in the 1930s, 40s,and 50s # 7 was the LSP. I know no one was here then but courious minds would like to know.

I can't speak for that era, but in the 70's, all the gearheads in my crowd knew that "floats on the bottom" ( our term for #7, since the oil in the product separated to the bottom of the clear plastic bottles) made your lacquer look richer and deeper than anything else on the shelves at the time. However, we all knew that it didn't last past the first washing, so it needed to be topped with a real wax if you expected any kind of durability.

Bill

[ethereal45]

I've got an upcoming Black car detail for a pretty neglected paint job that I think will benefit from #7. Going to probably hit it with UC/UP/#7 since I've got a lot of time to complete the project.

[rusty bumper]

For what it's worth, here's an in depth look at Show Car Glaze (#7) - written by Mike Phillips......

Sorry about the weird characters.
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Here's an indepth look at Show Car Glaze (#7) written by Mike Phillips......
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Hi,
As someone else pointed out, #7 is a high oil content product. In fact, it's mostly oil. I could tell you more about it, I have over 7 pages on just this product alone in my forthcoming book, How to Polish Paint. it's really quite a unique product.

For the last 15 years I have seen a lot people comment as to how hard the product is to get off.

Usually, (and I'm not saying this is what your did), the person makes a couple of mistakes.

#7 is a non-drying oil.

One of the many things it can be used for is to make paint look wet, thus the nameâ

[rusty bumper]

Something happened to my post.

Here is the original thread...

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...20car%20glaze*

[CreamPuff]

I've got an upcoming Black car detail for a pretty neglected paint job that I think will benefit from #7. Going to probably hit it with UC/UP/#7 since I've got a lot of time to complete the project.

You may have a lot of time, but there's no point in doing something if there's no benefit. If the car has an older paint like a single stage paint job, you're better off just using UC, then going to #7....Ultimate Polish is designed for cars with newer paints that is a 2 stage base coat + clear coat. I'd take out the UP stage...there's no need. If it's a newer car, UC then UP, call it a day. Using both #7 and UP is redundant AND unnecessary.

Don't forget Meguiar's Ultimate Paste Wax!

[Alfisti]

..LOL. Gonna need therapy soon.

I thought detailing WAS therapy!

[CreamPuff]

Not when the processes don't work and you're pulling your hair out trying to find out what process does work!

[ffboy]

M07 is a good product, but application and removal could be easier. Having too much techniques on how to use it is a turn-off even if it works well especially on dark colors. It does work well on most colors, but it works best on dark colors. But then, any mistakes can be really seen on dark colors. Maybe using a microfiber applicator makes thin applications easier, which in turn makes removal a lot easier. Regular use can and will really add more to the typical wash and wax process. It's a shame, it would be nice if it was easier to use.

[Murr1525]

I wonder if you would have humidity issues there, where #5 may work better?