Swirlx Then Mirror Glaze?

[MrWaxer]

Is this overkill??And will there be any noticeable difference with mirror glaze??

[Shawn T.]

Re: Swirlx Then Mirror Glaze?

Mirror Glaze is the entire professional line of Meguiars products. There are several polishes and glazes within the mirror glaze line that will bring out the shine tremendously depending on the color of the car (the darker the color, the better it will respond to a pure polish or glaze). However, light colors also recieve the same benefit from the polishing oils, except that it is harder to see the difference.

[Tuck91]

Re: Swirlx Then Mirror Glaze?

What products were you looking to use after SwirlX?

[MrWaxer]

Re: Swirlx Then Mirror Glaze?

Show car glaze #7

[Tuck91]

Re: Swirlx Then Mirror Glaze?

Show car glaze #7

You can use M07 after SwirlX, then your choice of wax or paint sealant.

Sounds good.

[MrWaxer]

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My big question is will there be a noticeable improvement with Mo7 after Swirlx??

[Shawn T.]

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It depends on the color of your paint. The darker the paint the more differnce you will see. What color are you working on?

[RGP]

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My big question is will there be a noticeable improvement with Mo7 after Swirlx??

Not on your white avatar vehicle so much, but it made a really noticeable and significant difference in depth of color and clarity on my red vehicle. Having used both, I definitely find #5 New Car Glaze a lot easier to use and cannot frankly discern any noticeable difference between it and #7. Probably best used on darks like Cobalt blue, black or red, but it will certainly not deteriorate the finish of a light metallic or white, and it's still going to be improving the shine. You may be the only one to notice the difference, however. Much the same as a carnauba top coat. It's totally stunning on the right colors.

[BlackHawk]

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I definitely find #5 New Car Glaze a lot easier to use and cannot frankly discern any noticeable difference between it and #7.

Hi! Can anyone tell me the differences between #5 and #7? I recently picked up #7. I have not tried it yet though. The only polish I've used in the past was Deep Crystal Polish. When working with a polish do you spread them on and immediately take them off or do you work them until the polish is almost gone? I don't have much experience with polishes... I guess that's obvious. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[RGP]

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Hi! Can anyone tell me the differences between #5 and #7? I recently picked up #7. I have not tried it yet though. The only polish I've used in the past was Deep Crystal Polish. When working with a polish do you spread them on and immediately take them off or do you work them until the polish is almost gone? I don't have much experience with polishes... I guess that's obvious. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

The label for New Car Glaze reads pretty much the same to that of #7 with the major exception of "Allow product to dry to a haze".

#7 has the consistency and color of "stadium mustard" for lack of a better analogy. #5 is a thinner product which is bluish green in color.

I find that it's way easier to use #5 since it isn't susceptible to a quite difficult removal if let to dry; in fact I've followed the label and it goes on and off much like a wax. #7 is rather difficult to remove if left to dry.

Some have written extensive articles about the application and removal of #7. I simply followed the label directions and it's no big deal at all. Just do one small area at a time so it doesn't get a chance to dry on you. When #7 starts getting "sticky" and hard to push around, it's already starting to dry. Immediately go to a clean microfiber and remove it totally. Since it's a thicker product, have several clean cloths handy and immediately available as you work in the polish. I merely massage it into the paint 'til the applicator just starts to drag, then remove it. No big deal at all. Just start out on small areas 'til you get the hang of things. I've also found it next to impossible to locate #5 except on line, while most parts stores probably have a least one bottle of seven somewhere on their shelves.

I don't see the humidity angle at all, even in Orlando's highest humidity. Some may experience problems, but I haven't.

I heard it said that #7 contains the highest amount of "oil" or "polish" compared to Deep Crystal and #5. I've never used Deep Crystal, but again, I find #5 to perform equally to #7 with a whole lot less elbow grease, application peculiarities and time constraints.

Since you already own #7, give it a go. It's an optional step which may or may not make a discernible difference in the appearance of your vehicle. When they say "show car glaze" they ain't kiddin'. If you have a dark color and you're after that last Nth degree of shine, you'll be very pleased. Just remember it's best applied and appreciated on finishes of total 100% perfection.

Finally, most definitely apply a wax or sealant after any polish since they have no protective qualites. If your finish is such that it'll respond favorably to a final overlay of a pure carnauba, then it's quite possibly the missing step in your process and you'll be very pleased with the results.

Just my take anyway...

[BlackHawk]

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RGP,

Thank you very much. That was very helpful!

I wish I would have visited this site before buying #7. I most likely would have went with #5 after reading what you had to say. #5 producing the same results without all of the work sounds like it's right up my alley. That's the type of product I try to look for these days. I say that because I've tried products in the past that were a lot of work and they just didn't produce results that were that much different from the "easier" on/off stuff.

Well I'm here now to try and soak up some knowledge from you more experienced guys. I just ordered a Meguiar's G110v2 with some Soft Buff 2.0 polishing and finishing pads. That's what brought me here. I'm sure you will be seeing me asking lots of questions soon. Thanks again!

[roushstage2]

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M07 has the most amount of polishing oils out of any other polish Meguiar's offers. M05 is a sort of spin-off for humid climates. If you want the "best," stick with M07. I've not had one issue with M07 removal in the years that I've had it. Give it a go. Apply a thinner coat, work in a bit, and it should wipe right off.

[MrWaxer]

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It depends on the color of your paint. The darker the paint the more differnce you will see. What color are you working on?

Dark Green

[Shawn T.]

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Then I would say that a pure polish like M07 will definitely bring out increased clarity in the finish.

[RGP]

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Yep, I agree. Use your #7 since you already have some. It takes more time than merely applying an LSP, a last step product such as NXT or Gold Class, but it's not nearly as difficult or time consuming as some would lead you to believe.

I really wasn't pushing you into the #5, but just wanted you to know that #7 has the unique characteristic of difficult removal if left to dry.

You'll be done in no time if you supply yourself with sufficient towels for removal and your results will be worth your effort.

Particularly following what Meg's G110v2 can add to your finish, your dark green should look stunning...