Newbie - Which "tools" do I need

[Jbirk]

Originally posted by Karl SS
I'm really sorry to say that "Norsk Prol" really priced these products out of the market.. The retail price for a 32oz bottle of 83 is $100.00 (662 NOK) .. And that's not including taxes.. which is another 25%.. No.. I'm not kidding! I didn't believe my own ears when I heard at a local shop yesterday..

Is that even Legal?

More than likely the country you live in places high taxes on imports such as Meguiars 83, and I think it is legal.

No Worries, why not just order it online from Meguiar's and have it shipped overseas. Sure there may be some sort of customs and high shipping price and your credit card may do the conversion, but I bet you can get it for much less than $100.

[Karl SS]

Originally posted by Jbirk
More than likely the country you live in places high taxes on imports such as Meguiars 83, and I think it is legal.

No Worries, why not just order it online from Meguiar's and have it shipped overseas. Sure there may be some sort of customs and high shipping price and your credit card may do the conversion, but I bet you can get it for much less than $100.

Everything that cost more than about $30 you are obligated to pay a 25% tax on (you will also have to pay this tax on the shipping price) When you take something in to norway..
Some stuff like cars (and anything else with a motor), alcohol (for drinking) etc have aditional taxes.. Car care products does not..

If Meguiar's online would ship overseas.. I would be more than happy to place an order for a lot more than just a bottle of 83 by the end of the day..

Now this has gone way off topic and I am sorry for that..

[jahnker]

Does Meguiars ship products overseas. I thought I read on their site that they bo not ship to overseas. Please let me know as I would then also like to order several products from them.

[the other pc]

Originally posted by jahnker
Does Meguiars ship products overseas. ...

Hi jahnker, to MOL!

Meg's doesn't ship to individual customers outside the US. They have affiliates in many countries who handle local sales.

On the main website there's a dealer locator to find the ones closest to you. It lists the contact for South Africa as:

Meguiar's South Africa-Keizin Automotive (pty) Ltd
11 Blue Ridge
Durban North
Zwa Zula Natal
South Africa
4051
Mr. Keith Conway, Deborah
Phone: +27-31-569-2221
Fax: +27-31-569-2309
Email: meguiars@mweb.co.za


Alternatively, many US dealers do ship products internationally. I don't know any specific dealers who would ship in your direction. (I know BetterCarcare.com ships to Europe and Australasia. Maybe they'd be willing to ship to Africa as well?)


PC.

[brianccg]

I am newbies to the car detailing and glad that to have this web to help me.

I am gonna to start my very first car detailing on 12, hope everything going smooth.

I am using others Products at the moment and this is the first time using Meguiar products.

[zey]

Brian, to MOL! May the shine be with you. Hope to see great results on your car tomorrow!

[nonsensez9]

Re: Re: Newbie - Which "tools" do I need

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Here are some options, all are good, sometimes it just comes down to personal preference,

Microfiber Drying Towel

The Absorber

Hi-pile 100% Cotton Towels

Dry/Soft English Chamois






Meguiar's recommends soft, clean foam applicator pads like these,

Hi-Tech Applicator Pad

Or a piece of soft, 100% cotton terry cloth.



It's a good idea to have 2-3 microfiber polishing cloths or soft cotton towels on hand depending upon how large your vehicle is and your skill level. It's better to have more than you need than to run out and continue to use a towel, or polishing cloth that is full of excess product.



If by buffer cloth you mean a microfiber polishing cloth like this, Ultimate Wipe, then yes, high quality microfiber polishing cloths help you to achieve a clear, high gloss finish when removing wax or polish and for the last final wipe to remove any haze or smears.



See above...



Here is a list of some important product to have on hand when detailing any car,

Car Wash
High Quality Wash Mitt
Grit Guard for the inside of your wash bucket
Paint Cleaner like ScratchX
Pure Polish like Deep Crystal Polish
Car Wax like NXT Tech Wax
Quik Detailer
Vinyl Conditioner/Protectant
Leather Cleaner/Conditioner/Protectant
Tire dressing

Hope this helps...

Mike

(1) the links must be outdated because none of them seem to work.
(2) elsewhere on the website Deep Crystal Polish is listed as a cleaner/polish.

[rotary]

Hi All,

I'm wondering how many Even Coat Applicators and Supreme Shine Microfiber Cloths i need if i were to use Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner, Deep Crystal Polish, Quik Clay, NXT Tech Wax and NXT Spray Wax.

Q1. Can the Even Coat Applicator & Microfiber Cloths be mixed after it is washed? i.e. i use cloth A for buffing paint cleaner..washed it, next session i use it for cleaning up after claying.

Q2. How do I clean up the applicator and microfiber used with the wax?

Q3. We are absolutely sure we can put the even coat applicator and microfiber cloths in 1 load and use liquid detergent to wash it in the machine. with the exception of the ones used for waxing. right?

[Murr1525]

The easiest answer is a bunch, but you dont need to buy loads all at once.

You are probably going to want about one per product, plus a spare.. so mayble like 6 of each for your list there. Just remember to apply things thinly, so you dont gum up a towel quickly.

1. I try to keep my applicators product specific even after washing, cause I figure it didnt all come out. The towels dont seem to matter.

2. I wash my applicators by hand usualy. The towels go fine in the washing machine.

3. I generaly wash towels in machine, and applicators by hand. If you try the applicators in the hand, be sure to do it on gentle, and have some thread handy just in case the seam rips.

[scouter]

I don't mean to hijack this thread either, but i'm new to the site and this process. I'm doing a Scratchx job this weekend, but if i want to migrate tword the power tools, what would i need? My Jetta is maroon, sorry no pics, 6 years old and lots of swirls. What power tools, pads, bonnets, products do i order? There are so many that i've been reading about i'm thoroughly confused on the power side. The car i'm doing this weekend's is my wifes, with minor swirls. But the Jetta will be tough to tackle by hand.

thanks

Brian

[sneek]

a good power tool to have is the G100/PC
to remove the swirls you will need W8006 pads and to apply wax you will need W9006 pads

Heres some good reading:

Rotary vs. PC vs. Regular Orbital Buffer

The Dual Action Counterweight "Controversy"

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

[scouter]

Thanks sneek! That's what i need! There is so much info on this site that i'm confused about the power tools, and I really want to take better care of my cars. I have negleted mine for too long.

All of the DA's PC, #23, #82...just had me confused!

thanks

Brian

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Newbie - Which "tools" do I need

(1) the links must be outdated because none of them seem to work.

Those links were posted on Jun 17th, 2004, 11:37 AM

Since then we've discontinued offering those products so that's why the links no longer work.
(Look at the time stamp for my post)

(2) elsewhere on the website Deep Crystal Polish is listed as a cleaner/polish.

Please post the link to where it's listed as a cleaner/polish and we will investigate.

Thanks...