Mike discontinuing items ? Replacement?

[Billorlando]

Hello mike


Hey just wanted to know . I have heard you guys are discontinuing engine kote and Citri Gel ? can you advise me on what you will be replacing it with. Also I used your speed glaze for the first time yesterday and a brand new 8" foam pad about 1000 rpm and it builds up just wondering if you had similar instances with this product?

Also on May 6 ish I and a Radio Program called "In the Pits" on 1200 am will be handling a car show live in Leesburg VA. We are doing one tomorrow night but it is a local car club handling this one any way. The radio show wanted me to ask if you would be interested in giving or donating anything like small bottles of waxes or hats etc. I know Mothers is sending ten 5gallon buckets of car care products to this event. I will be answering questions and giving a detail seminar to the local car club but I was just wondering on your response? I will contact Rod Kraft and see if he might want to show up? Thanks Bill

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Bill,

Yes it is true, Engine Kote and Citri-Gel are two product in Meguiar's Detailer Line that are being discontinued.

I will announce the first week of May, the new Detailer Line being introduced. Some products like the Engine Kote and the Citri-Gel are being discontinued while new products are being introduced.

As far as your other question,

I don't use the M-66 enough to tell you if what you're seeing is normal. One of our Moderators here, SqkyKln, who is a Professional Detailer uses this product quite a bit and may be able to answer your questions. Perhaps it is related to paint type?

Why don't you check with Rod on some prizes for the show and let me know what happens.

Mike

[rjstaaf]

Aaaahhhhhhhhhh you can't discontinue engine kote It is the best thing I have found for my engine compartment. Guess I am going to have to start hording all the gallons I can find

Will it be replaced with a similar product?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by rjstaaf
Aaaahhhhhhhhhh you can't discontinue engine kote It is the best thing I have found for my engine compartment. Guess I am going to have to start hording all the gallons I can find

Will it be replaced with a similar product?

At this time, no.

Sorry.

Mike

p.s.

(Don't shoot the messenger)

[rjstaaf]

Rather than discontinue it I would think a good idea would be to package it in spray bottles and market it to the consumer. Just a thought maybe you can pass on to those that make these decisions?

I am imagining it may not be selling well because professional detailers seem hesitant to do engines these days.

[gb387]

I better get my Engine Kote I have been waiting to try the product for sometime now just haven't picked any up.

[gb387]

I have been trying to buy a gallon of engine kote and its very hard to find locally everyone keeps sending me to meguiars but I don't want a case.

Why is the detailer line only avaliable in cases from meguiars?

[FlyNavy]

Originally posted by gb387
I have been trying to buy a gallon of engine kote and its very hard to find locally everyone keeps sending me to meguiars but I don't want a case.

Why is the detailer line only avaliable in cases from meguiars?

I just ordered a gallon from Auto Body Depot . They also have Citri Gel in gallons as well as most of the detailer line. Shipping is also very reasonable. $7.95 for my order of EK, Hi Tek pads and a bunch of spray and squeeze bottles.

[Bri9801]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
I don't use the M-66 enough to tell you if what you're seeing is normal.

Mike,

Isn't M-66 Quick Detailer.......M-80 is Speed Glaze

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

Yes, Speed Glaze is indeed #80. Mike is getting old, that's all!

As for the product building-up on a pad, I have not had too many problems though I do make it a habit to clean my foam pads with a nylon brush after every second panel. I also run the rotary at ~1300 RPM when applying the #80. The product does break down rather quickly but the results are worth it!!

Tim

[DETLMAN]

Originally posted by 2hotford
Hey,

Yes, Speed Glaze is indeed #80. Mike is getting old, that's all!

As for the product building-up on a pad, I have not had too many problems though I do make it a habit to clean my foam pads with a nylon brush after every second panel. I also run the rotary at ~1300 RPM when applying the #80. The product does break down rather quickly but the results are worth it!!

Tim

I have the same results, if you dont clean the pad after every panel or two you will get that gummy buildup in spots.

I really like #80 I usually spin the rotary around 1400 so it looks like we are working it the same and getting the intended results.

Like mentioned brush the pad after every panel or 2.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Bri9801
Mike,

Isn't M-66 Quick Detailer.......M-80 is Speed Glaze

Yes, you are correct. Tim's right too.

Mike

(Typing too fast... thinking too slow!)

[Mosca]

Mike, you've had some good things to say about Citri-gel; isit worth it to get some, or will the new product be better? Also, Final Detail, same question, Extra, same Q, EK, same Q.

Tom

[Aurora40]

Hey Mosca, IMO Extra isn't worth it. I don't think it's that great. It cleans like APC+, but is harder to rinse away fully. It also has been leaking slowly from the bottle I have, and it corroded the metal shelf it was on. I now have it in a bag. It was sort of like Simple Green in that respect. I've never had APC+ do that.

Final Detail is sooo totally worth it. It's incredible. I also really like EK for specific purposes like wheelwells and on lower body plastics like my air dam. I don't use it on a lot of stuff, but I love it on the stuff I use it on. I never used Citri-Gel, but I might have to pick some up.

[Bri9801]

Did I miss something

Mike didn't mention FD was being discontinued too.