I am a new convert to Meguiar's line of products, but I am not new to automotive world. The first thing I noticed within 30 minutes of browsing the Estore at megs (after getting plenty of suggestions from here of course) was that the Basic call handle of the products were very confusing.
Example: #80 is fine to mild, #81 is a pure hand polish, #83 is a fairly aggressive product?? And I am still lost on all the #20's, #40's. etc etc. Since everyone knows the product numbers by heart already (seasoned detailers) then something like this would be much easier to consider and order when doing certain tasks that may require very different approaches:
"1" lists the category (Car Washing Products) Since that is the first step in the 5 step cycle, follwed by the traditional number (00, 62, GC, NXT, etc etc) <--- notice all the nick names that can confuse a noob like me!!! so for instance Hyper wash could be referred to as 1-00 for hyperwash, 1-62 for Pro Car Wash, 1-GC for Gold CLass wash, 1-NXT so forth and so on. Then a person could just buy the 5 steps he needs and KNOWS they have the complete 5 steps covered.
"2" expresses the next step in the paint care cycle "cleaning and prepping", and would be followed by the traditional call name (#84, #85, #4, #7, #1) in numerical order of course to make deciding which grade you would need. Example I would know I am getting a cleaning and prepping product because: 2-1, 2-7, 2-4, 2-80, 2-81, 83, 2-84, 2-85 etc etc etc. are all in the "cleaning and prepping" category.
you see what I mean?
"5" would respectively categorize the Maintenance step. Example 5-QD, 5-27, 5-21 (I dont even know the numbers for the maintenance step products )
This is just something I thought of today as I glanced over my array of Meguiar's products on the shelf trying to place them in order of application. If this is ridiculous, please try to understand where I am coming from.
If you agree that the product selection is somewhat confusing with the numbering system, Please post that here!!!! Lets help all the new guys and gals that are just learning to drive and will soon be Meg-Heads!!!
here are some examples of the issue: I just cut a few snippets here and there. Mostly noob's like me, (I think)
Another good thing about a better number system would be the order of application confusion :#21 over 7, #9 over #81, # 16 over GC, #2 over #00. That would clean things up a bit dont you think? It would also let the seasoned detailers use their usual tried and tested combos and call it by name (#80, or whatever)
I am done now. I hope this makes sense
Example: #80 is fine to mild, #81 is a pure hand polish, #83 is a fairly aggressive product?? And I am still lost on all the #20's, #40's. etc etc. Since everyone knows the product numbers by heart already (seasoned detailers) then something like this would be much easier to consider and order when doing certain tasks that may require very different approaches:
"1" lists the category (Car Washing Products) Since that is the first step in the 5 step cycle, follwed by the traditional number (00, 62, GC, NXT, etc etc) <--- notice all the nick names that can confuse a noob like me!!! so for instance Hyper wash could be referred to as 1-00 for hyperwash, 1-62 for Pro Car Wash, 1-GC for Gold CLass wash, 1-NXT so forth and so on. Then a person could just buy the 5 steps he needs and KNOWS they have the complete 5 steps covered.
"2" expresses the next step in the paint care cycle "cleaning and prepping", and would be followed by the traditional call name (#84, #85, #4, #7, #1) in numerical order of course to make deciding which grade you would need. Example I would know I am getting a cleaning and prepping product because: 2-1, 2-7, 2-4, 2-80, 2-81, 83, 2-84, 2-85 etc etc etc. are all in the "cleaning and prepping" category.
you see what I mean?
"5" would respectively categorize the Maintenance step. Example 5-QD, 5-27, 5-21 (I dont even know the numbers for the maintenance step products )
This is just something I thought of today as I glanced over my array of Meguiar's products on the shelf trying to place them in order of application. If this is ridiculous, please try to understand where I am coming from.
If you agree that the product selection is somewhat confusing with the numbering system, Please post that here!!!! Lets help all the new guys and gals that are just learning to drive and will soon be Meg-Heads!!!
here are some examples of the issue: I just cut a few snippets here and there. Mostly noob's like me, (I think)
Can you rank these from most agressive to least agressive: fine cut, med cut, heavy cut, #84, #85? I understand that all of these need to be applied by a rotary and either a red pad or wool pad but can someone explain to me how #84 and #85 differ from the rest? Thanks for the help.
Hi all, I have a range of Meguiars products that were acquired over time and I am seeking clarification on the differences between some products and different combinations in which they can be used.
they had some #2 there and I debating about picking it up but decided to wait until I found out more info from you all this morning. I currently have #9 and it seems to be very light on getting any defects out such as the simple water spots, slight swirls, etc. So would #2 be the next step or would it be #82 or #83??
I am done now. I hope this makes sense
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