Deep Crystal Polish, how old??

[Ron500]

Just out of curiousity, I was wondering how old is the DC2 polish formula, has it been changed over the years?, becaus i seen a pic of it somwehere on this site, and it looked pretty old

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Deep Crystal Polish, how old??

The specific Deep Crystal Step 2 Polish part number dates back almost 20 years, as does the rest of the DC system. But it is derived from M07 Show Car Glaze, which dates back 50 some odd years. There may have been a few minor formulation tweaks here and there to meet changing environmental regulations, but by and large these and other products remain unchanged.

You know the old saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

While many products enjoy huge popularity for decades - like M07 and many others in the Mirror Glaze line - we will phase out a product for a variety of reasons, whether it be slow sales, regulation changes that would require so great a formulation change as to seriously alter a products performance, or the development of a new technology that renders a product obsolete.

[Hoffmann21]

Re: Deep Crystal Polish, how old??

It honestly doesn't need to change. I have used this as my only buffing step on a car and the results ( If you clayed it) is pretty amazing. It leaves a wet, glossy look.

[RGP]

Re: Deep Crystal Polish, how old??

The specific Deep Crystal Step 2 Polish part number dates back almost 20 years, as does the rest of the DC system. But it is derived from M07 Show Car Glaze, which dates back 50 some odd years. There may have been a few minor formulation tweaks here and there to meet changing environmental regulations, but by and large these and other products remain unchanged.

You know the old saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Is anyone privy to the actual differences between DC2, 5, and 7? As you know I'm really excited about my #7, but notice that 5 is suggested for humid conditions. Haven't seen any fogging of my 7 though, and it's about as humid as it gets here in Florida at the moment...

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Deep Crystal Polish, how old??

Is anyone privy to the actual differences between DC2, 5, and 7? As you know I'm really excited about my #7, but notice that 5 is suggested for humid conditions. Haven't seen any fogging of my 7 though, and it's about as humid as it gets here in Florida at the moment...

The folks privy to the actual differences would be our chemists.

If M07 was giving you problems in a high humidity area then we would recommend moving to M05, but if you're having great success (and we know you are!) then just stick with the Show Car Glaze.

For the record though, DC2 was formulated as a consumer product so it should be a bit easier to apply that M07. Overall, however, it isn't quite as rich in polishing oils as M07 is.

[StoneRaizer]

Re: Deep Crystal Polish, how old??

I've been going back and forth in my head trying to decide between trying DC2 and #7. As a newbie to detailing, #7 scares me because I've heard it's so finicky and can be difficult to use. I've also heard that DC2 gives a similar look but is easier to apply. With that said, a few questions:

1. Should I be "afraid" of #7?

2. How similar is the look of DC2 compared to #7? How much easier is it to use?

[RGP]

Re: Deep Crystal Polish, how old??

I've been going back and forth in my head trying to decide between trying DC2 and #7. As a newbie to detailing, #7 scares me because I've heard it's so finicky and can be difficult to use. I've also heard that DC2 gives a similar look but is easier to apply. With that said, a few questions:

1. Should I be "afraid" of #7?

2. How similar is the look of DC2 compared to #7? How much easier is it to use?

Go for it. Reread my description. There "ain't" nothin' to it!!! I read all kinds of ridiculous tutorials about how it "skims over" and you then gotta re wipe things. That's bunk. It's as easy as I described. It's not wet after you remove it at all. I simply don't know where folks get these wacky bits of information. It's just like applying anything else. Apply, rub around a bit and remove.

[Eddie6th]

Re: Deep Crystal Polish, how old??

Go for it. Reread my description. There "ain't" nothin' to it!!! I read all kinds of ridiculous tutorials about how it "skims over" and you then gotta re wipe things. That's bunk. It's as easy as I described. It's not wet after you remove it at all. I simply don't know where folks get these wacky bits of information. It's just like applying anything else. Apply, rub around a bit and remove.

BoB,I think the reason some people have difficulty with products is because they havn't prepped the surface correctly,and the product get's gummed up a bit once it gets applied.Could also be they were using something other than Meguiar's prior,ontop of many other reasons.