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I've been out of commission for quite some time with a bad back, but I finally started gettin back into the swing of things over the past week or so and I had some PURELY personal opinions on some products and a few comparisons.
Okay... over the last few weeks I've either purchased or swapped for the following products...#80, #83, #105, #151, GC Shampoo, Microfiber Shag Weave Towel, Meg's Water Magnet (and a few more goodies).
I wanted to offer some opinions to non-pro newbies or even people who haven't really tried any of the "less available" products (not OTC).
First off is #80...
I've been using it for months now, but today was the first time I've EVER seen it REALLY work. Here's why... friend came over today with this blue Mitsubishi Eclipse which is COVERED in swirls (worst I've ever worked on). We did not have time to do a full correction, but we used #80, #83, #105.
I was using my G110 with an 8006 pad at speed setting 5. Each product worked, but 105 was just unbelievable. Yes #80 worked and removed the swirls, but it needed multiple passes. Even #83 needed at least two or three passes, but NOT 105. One pass per panel and bingo, ALL swirls GONE. Yes, my friend was amazed, but I was even more amazed. I've been reading a lot of "hype" about 105 and I'm not the type to believe ANYTHING until I try it myself, so, IMHO you can believe the hype about 105. After 105 took out all the swirls on the front driver quarter panel, I finished with a quick pass of #80, followed by #7 and then NXT 2.0. My friend was blown away.
We've scheduled a FULL correction at his house next Sunday and I'll be taking a lot of pics. Stay tuned because this thing is in really bad shape!
Next... GC Shampoo vs. NXT Car Wash.
I know many swear by GC Shampoo and I also LIKE it, but to me, NXT blows it away. I don't think it is even close (if I'm being honest). Not trying to flame, just giving my honest opinion. I've got to containers left, but once I'm done, I'll be back to NXT. To me NXT just lubricates better. Again, simply my opinion.
Water magnet -> When I first got it I didn't really like it because I didn't find it picked up as well as my Chamois or even an Autozone Water towel I picked up. However, after talking with Blue Zero (Scott), he told me to wash it with a vinegar rinse and I found that made a HUGE difference. I love it now. It is my drying towel of choice.
So, in the event someone is having drying issues with their WM, give it a try and see what happens. I did it once (and once only) and have never looked back.
Microfiber Shag Weave Towel -> This is non-Meg's product that I recently purchased with another MOL member and I really must say these are the best MF's I've ever used. They're not perfect (because it appears some of the fibers separate), but in terms of being plush, soft and luxurious these things are OFF the charts (another problem is they're kind of small, but still worth it 12 x 16).
M39 is disgusting it is so good.
M40 is good, but not as good as HD (IMHO)
I don't like using MF to clean windows because I get residue left over, anyone else?
Meg's APC continues to blow away Simply Green (even when I concentrated SG stronger than Megs APC).
Lexol Cleaner in Conditioner is VERY disappointing.
If I think of more, I'll add it later.
Okay... over the last few weeks I've either purchased or swapped for the following products...#80, #83, #105, #151, GC Shampoo, Microfiber Shag Weave Towel, Meg's Water Magnet (and a few more goodies).
I wanted to offer some opinions to non-pro newbies or even people who haven't really tried any of the "less available" products (not OTC).
First off is #80...
I've been using it for months now, but today was the first time I've EVER seen it REALLY work. Here's why... friend came over today with this blue Mitsubishi Eclipse which is COVERED in swirls (worst I've ever worked on). We did not have time to do a full correction, but we used #80, #83, #105.
I was using my G110 with an 8006 pad at speed setting 5. Each product worked, but 105 was just unbelievable. Yes #80 worked and removed the swirls, but it needed multiple passes. Even #83 needed at least two or three passes, but NOT 105. One pass per panel and bingo, ALL swirls GONE. Yes, my friend was amazed, but I was even more amazed. I've been reading a lot of "hype" about 105 and I'm not the type to believe ANYTHING until I try it myself, so, IMHO you can believe the hype about 105. After 105 took out all the swirls on the front driver quarter panel, I finished with a quick pass of #80, followed by #7 and then NXT 2.0. My friend was blown away.
We've scheduled a FULL correction at his house next Sunday and I'll be taking a lot of pics. Stay tuned because this thing is in really bad shape!
Next... GC Shampoo vs. NXT Car Wash.
I know many swear by GC Shampoo and I also LIKE it, but to me, NXT blows it away. I don't think it is even close (if I'm being honest). Not trying to flame, just giving my honest opinion. I've got to containers left, but once I'm done, I'll be back to NXT. To me NXT just lubricates better. Again, simply my opinion.
Water magnet -> When I first got it I didn't really like it because I didn't find it picked up as well as my Chamois or even an Autozone Water towel I picked up. However, after talking with Blue Zero (Scott), he told me to wash it with a vinegar rinse and I found that made a HUGE difference. I love it now. It is my drying towel of choice.
So, in the event someone is having drying issues with their WM, give it a try and see what happens. I did it once (and once only) and have never looked back.
Microfiber Shag Weave Towel -> This is non-Meg's product that I recently purchased with another MOL member and I really must say these are the best MF's I've ever used. They're not perfect (because it appears some of the fibers separate), but in terms of being plush, soft and luxurious these things are OFF the charts (another problem is they're kind of small, but still worth it 12 x 16).
M39 is disgusting it is so good.
M40 is good, but not as good as HD (IMHO)
I don't like using MF to clean windows because I get residue left over, anyone else?
Meg's APC continues to blow away Simply Green (even when I concentrated SG stronger than Megs APC).
Lexol Cleaner in Conditioner is VERY disappointing.
If I think of more, I'll add it later.
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