Mr Stoops-Liquid or Paste? Thanks!

[RonDee]

Is there any advantage or difference regarding the liquid or the paste besides application? In other words; Is one better than the other in any way?

Thanks

[Shawn T.]

Re: Mr Stoops-Liquid or Paste? Thanks!

For all Meguiars waxes or one in particular?

[dave93761]

Re: Mr Stoops-Liquid or Paste? Thanks!

In my opinion:

Liquids are generally a little easier to apply.
Pastes will generally last a little longer.

Of course there are always exceptions...

[therdrman]

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true^^^

[Andrew C.]

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Pretty much the way I have had experience with them is that there is not difference at all between them besides on is liquid and one is paste.

[tcope1]

Re: Mr Stoops-Liquid or Paste? Thanks!

I've read that they both have the same longevity. Difference is preference (usually how they are going to be applied).

[SaiyanZ]

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A friend of mine is a detailer and uses only meguiars products. He insists that the paste wax is way better because you have to struggle to wipe it off and hence "sticks" to the paint better.

[dave93761]

Re: Mr Stoops-Liquid or Paste? Thanks!

A friend of mine is a detailer and uses only meguiars products. He insists that the paste wax is way better because you have to struggle to wipe it off and hence "sticks" to the paint better.

Sounds like your friend is applying it his paste wax too thick!

[fredcandetail]

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Paste is the way to go if you have time to do it by hand... Folks who do this for a living will tell u most times out of ten we prefer liquid as you can cover a car with a DA in a 10-20 minutes where by hand could be an hour
And removing it .... You are much more likely to use to much by hand making removal a pain.
As for which is better...?
There is a higher concentration of carnuba that can be put in a paste that is not the same as in liquid form... So from what i have seen paste has a higher concentration of carnuba .... Try the gC wax in both forms and you will see

[greg0303]

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I think it really comes down to a personal preference.

Definitely liquid form is easier to apply using a polisher but new 4" pads fit nicely into paste wax jars as well. Many detailers really like to hand apply their waxes and they go with paste version.

Either way, when applied evenly, should offer good protection.

[RonDee]

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Sorry, my question is about "Ultimate Wax" only. I want an opinion on Paste or Liquid and why?

Thanks

[Andrew C.]

Re: Mr Stoops-Liquid or Paste? Thanks!

Sorry, my question is about "Ultimate Wax" only. I want an opinion on Paste or Liquid and why?

Thanks

I believe that the paste still stains trim and the liquid does not. Mike Stoops can you confirm this? If it is true, then I would stick with liquid.

[ColonelCash]

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I believe that the paste still stains trim and the liquid does not. Mike Stoops can you confirm this? If it is true, then I would stick with liquid.

If true, that sounds to me like they are different products, at least chemically.

One other thing to note is the paste wax always comes in a smaller quantity than the liquid. You could argue that paste will keep longer than liquid though, I've never seen a paste wax go bad (except being left open for long periods of time, which would ruin a liquid, too)

[Andrew C.]

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If true, that sounds to me like they are different products, at least chemically.

Well any paste and liquid wax is chemically different, that is why one is in a paste form and one is in liquid. I believe they perform the exact same, just like any other Meguiar's paste and liquid, but it is something to do with the chemical make-up to have it in paste form that makes it so it stains trim still.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Mr Stoops-Liquid or Paste? Thanks!

I believe that the paste still stains trim and the liquid does not. Mike Stoops can you confirm this? If it is true, then I would stick with liquid.

Yes, there is a potential for the paste to stain trim whereas the liquid will not.

If true, that sounds to me like they are different products, at least chemically.

Well any paste and liquid wax is chemically different, that is why one is in a paste form and one is in liquid.

Yes, and essentially it is the ingredients that make a paste a paste that are the "culprit" here.

Otherwise, to directly answer the OP's question:

At least with Meguiar's waxes and sealants it makes no difference from a protection and longevity standpoint which one you use. Obviously liquid products are generally easier to apply with a D/A, although our new 4" pads will fit nicely into a can of paste wax. But some people simply find waxing by hand with a paste to be therapeutic, so they prefer that format.

A friend of mine is a detailer and uses only meguiars products. He insists that the paste wax is way better because you have to struggle to wipe it off and hence "sticks" to the paint better.

Again, this is merely a function of the ingredients that make a paste a paste - they have nothing to do with the actual ingredients that make the wax itself do what we all want it to do. Plus, if he really has to struggle to wipe off the hazed product, he's applying it too thick.