Topping Megs #80?

[technomafia]

Whats a good non meguiars product that lasts long. Im looking for about 5 months of protection.

[SVT Lightning]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

Just wondering why you would come on a Megs forum and ask someone to recommend a non Megs product? But anyway....can't think of anything that would last 5 months.....maybe Zaino.

[technomafia]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

Just wondering why you would come on a Megs forum and ask someone to recommend a non Megs product? But anyway....can't think of anything that would last 5 months.....maybe Zaino.

Well im using Megs #80. And I use alot of there products. I have been using NXT 2.0 for years. And even talked to a Megs tech today he told me NXT was there longest lasting product. But to me it doesnt last long and seems like after 3-4 washes its worn off. So thats why I ask for something else as a LSP

[Lasthope05]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

Some good LSPs that look great and have incredible durablilty that I have experience with are: Collinite 845, Duragloss 601/105, and FinishKare 1000P.

There are others like Zaino(multiple layers needed), Klasse Twins(AIO and Sealant Glaze), and Autoglym HD wax that have great reviews on durability and looks.

Then there is also a special coating that Optimum offers that lasts up to 2 years but you need to be a professional to use it and sign a wavier.

[akimel]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

I would give either Collinite 845 (liquid) or Collinite 915 (paste) a try. The former is reputed to give 3-4 months durability; the latter, 4-6 months.

[Tuck91]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

Maybe I can convince you to give another Meguiars product a try. I say give M20 Polymer Sealant that second chance.

[Nappers]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

5mos....

I use M26 for the winter before and maintain with UQD and now UQW as a "boost" and it lasts a long time.

I recently tried Do Do Juice Banana Armour for giggles and it seems to work fine.

I've used a lot of waxes and with our harsh winters and road cinders and ice melt stuff in our region, it wreaks havoc on our car's finish. I just try to wax every 3-5 mos anyways with the above to maintain.

[technomafia]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

I have been reading up on Z5. My car is an 07 black IS250 I just bought. The previous owner didnt really wax. The outside has light scratches and swirls. Im gona do the best I can now by hand. Then take it to a pro with a rotary when I find a good one. Megs #80 seems like its a good start after I clay. Z5 also has light swirl and scratch hiding capabilities. But heard stories like you may need to put another zaino product down like ZAIO in order for Z5 to really adhere to it. But I dont know if thats true or not.

[photoryan]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

I have been reading up on Z5. My car is an 07 black IS250 I just bought. The previous owner didnt really wax. The outside has light scratches and swirls. Im gona do the best I can now by hand. Then take it to a pro with a rotary when I find a good one. Megs #80 seems like its a good start after I clay. Z5 also has light swirl and scratch hiding capabilities. But heard stories like you may need to put another zaino product down like ZAIO in order for Z5 to really adhere to it. But I dont know if thats true or not.

If the swirls and scratches are light enough, you should spend what you would pay a detailer and buy a dual action polisher, like the Megs 110v2 or the Porter Cable 7424. You can get new ones for $150 and used ones for even less. Then use the M80 that you are already using by hand. It will make a heck of a difference.

[technomafia]

Re: Topping Megs #80?

If the swirls and scratches are light enough, you should spend what you would pay a detailer and buy a dual action polisher, like the Megs 110v2 or the Porter Cable 7424. You can get new ones for $150 and used ones for even less. Then use the M80 that you are already using by hand. It will make a heck of a difference.

I had a PC7424 and sucked at it. Polish would splatter all over the place and I even messed up the paint on my trunk with my other car. Im just gona leave it up to the pros. Plus in my opinion its only good for doing the hood, top, and trunk. When you get to doing doors and bumpers its a pain. Id rather just do it by hand.