Couple of Product Questions

[rickd972]

I have 2 very different needs/questions.

1. A recently (> 90 days) painted classic; looking for a recommendation on a pure carnuba. Any great differences between the product lines?

2. I've never really detailed my own cars; but have time/desire to start doing that now. Starting with my daughters 7 year old Civic. Fairly rough; scratches, paint "smears" from doors of other cars, etc... Realize this won't look new; but better than starting with my newer vehicles! I'll be using an orbital polisher.

I have some Megs #2 that I've used in the past for some scratch repairs and have been very pleased with that. Is this too abrasive to do the entire vehicle (I will first hit it with clay)? If not; what recommendations to follow that with before waxing? And lastly, what wax to use? As her car rarely gets washed let alone properly cared for; looking for a synthetic finish to last a little longer.

so:
Is #2 too aggressive to start?
followup polish (i.e. #7 or swirl remover?)
Good long lasting wax (is #26 a synthetic)?

Sorry, but looking at autoparts stores, there is a significant number of Megs products...and difficult for me to determine between the product lines what is the same/similar/etc...

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[rickd972]

Re: Couple of Product Questions

Side note, I have GG orange and red foam pads

[Murr1525]

Re: Couple of Product Questions

I have 2 very different needs/questions.

Not acceptable.

1. A recently (> 90 days) painted classic; looking for a recommendation on a pure carnuba. Any great differences between the product lines?

Gold Class or #26 would be fine.... I dont think anyone has ever noted a big difference. You may like some #7 or something before hand though. And possibly claying if there seems to be any paint overspray.

2. I have some Megs #2 that I've used in the past for some scratch repairs and have been very pleased with that. Is this too abrasive to do the entire vehicle (I will first hit it with clay)? If not; what recommendations to follow that with before waxing? And lastly, what wax to use? As her car rarely gets washed let alone properly cared for; looking for a synthetic finish to last a little longer.

Yeah, you'll want something more like Ult. Compound.

Is #2 too aggressive to start?

Well, just not the best choice anymore.

followup polish (i.e. #7 or swirl remover?)

Ult. Polish

Good long lasting wax (is #26 a synthetic)?

No.. Ult. Wax would be the longest lasting one. And Ult. Quick Wax for after future washes if possible, esp if washed a little more often.

[rickd972]

Re: Couple of Product Questions

Thanks for the input. I tried the #2 and it worked well on most of it. Will need to get something a little more abrasive for a couple spots; but it is much better now.