Paint Protect

[The Guz]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

It's available on Autogeek. Perfect time to take advantage of the 25% off sale with a no minimum free shipping.

http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-paint-protect.html

[9C1 MAN]

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Looking foward to trying this stuff

[joaks]

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Michael,

Would you be able to tell me the difference between the M188 and the paint protect 365? Just curious.

I will keep you posted on the shower. Might try next weekend if I can get the product.

EDIT: Sorry if I missed it, but what are the lower and upper temperature ranges to apply this product? I've used UWP high 90s and near freezing, not sure this will be so flexible. Thankfully I don't live in a frozen region anymore

[Michael Stoops]

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Where is this available?
I've looked on Detailed Image Autogeek and Meguiar's online direct. Is it at retail brick and mortar?

detailing.com shows availability of this product as: "On backorder. Ships in approximately 2-9 business days." I'll be stopping in at at their store location in Irvine, CA sometime today and will see if they have any additional information on availability and post here again later.

Typical mass market retailers have to "reset shelves" before placing new items, and that usually happens in late January or February. Internet retailers don't have this constraint so it's easier for them to make new products available sooner - like as soon as they ship. That means places like amazon, autogeek, autodetailingsolutions, detailing, etc will generally have it available first. I don't know that this particular product has actually hit the distribution center just yet (I'm out of the office for a couple weeks on vacation) but if it isn't yet, it should be quite soon. Last I heard all the new products should be shipping by end of December and, well, we're pretty much there now, aren't we??

Is this the same product that was introduced in Asia several years ago? I almost asked someone to pick me up some of that and send it to me.

Here is an odd question, but I am serious. Can I wax my shower with this? I am looking for some way to help keep my shower clean (really want this for my car, shower is side-issue). I tried a standard wax years ago, but it does not hold up again bar soap and shampoo.

No, not the same product as M188 Deep Crystal Coating that we market only in Asia - far, far from it as a matter of fact. The only thing they share is the Meguiar's brand on the packaging, nothing more.

As for using it on your shower walls, go for it. We know plenty of people who have used Cleaner Wax via DA polisher to clean their shower walls and even glass doors. Obviously this won't clean like Cleaner Wax will, but it will be far more durable. If you do decide to treat your shower to an application of Paint Protect, please let us know how it goes. Oh, and we're sure this goes without saying, but please don't apply it to the floor of the shower stall or tub.

[joaks]

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Is this the same product that was introduced in Asia several years ago? I almost asked someone to pick me up some of that and send it to me.

Here is an odd question, but I am serious. Can I wax my shower with this? I am looking for some way to help keep my shower clean (really want this for my car, shower is side-issue). I tried a standard wax years ago, but it does not hold up again bar soap and shampoo.

[Randmill]

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detailing.com shows availability of this product as: "On backorder. Ships in approximately 2-9 business days." I'll be stopping in at at their store location in Irvine, CA sometime today and will see if they have any additional information on availability and post here again later.

[scottandrea]

Availability?

Where is this available?
I've looked on Detailed Image Autogeek and Meguiar's online direct. Is it at retail brick and mortar?

[ffboy]

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Ah , yes.. Even more choices these days…
Before, paint sealant is topped with carnauba wax for the best of both worlds.. Great protection and crisp reflections offered by the sealant, great depth from the carnauba. Thanks to Meguiars, now we have another option.. Great protection and crisp reflections from the sealant, even more protection (not so much added shine) offered by paint protect 365. Plus, even more choices with the advent of synthetic+carnauba LSP’s…
And thanks to the Paint Protect 365, I may just stick with Meguiars waxes and sealants..

[The Guz]

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I can confirm it is indeed slick. I currently have it on my hood 50/50 with Ultimate Paste Wax. I did a rinseless wash with D114 and the 365 side was noticably slicker than the UW side of my hood. The reflections are slightly sharper on the Ultimate Wax side.



It beads too.

Nice update. The beading looks great. I meant to ask you how it's been holding up.

How does this stuff compare in the shine department? I know the shine comes from polishing. Just want to make sure Im not dulling my shine when I add this stuff as a final wipe.

Seeing it first hand applied to the hood in the previous photo it won't dull the paint. Ultimate wax has more gloss to it.

[goldenlight]

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How does this stuff compare in the shine department? I know the shine comes from polishing. Just want to make sure Im not dulling my shine when I add this stuff as a final wipe.

[davey g-force]

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Cool, great pics.

[Eldorado2k]

I can confirm it is indeed slick. I currently have it on my hood 50/50 with Ultimate Paste Wax. I did a rinseless wash with D114 and the 365 side was noticably slicker than the UW side of my hood. The reflections are slightly sharper on the Ultimate Wax side.



It beads too.

[DV8]

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Does this product have a "slick" surface feel to it seeing that it's a polymer or is it "grabby" like most of the coatings currently on the market? (The exceptions are Optimums gloss-coat and Car's Bullet proof). Will this offer any UV protection for a vehicle that sits out 24/7?

Looks like a very interesting and affordable product...

[Spazzz]

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It would be nice to get a coat on before winter or in winter. Sure feels like winter already with the salt and buildup.
When it hits the market I will break a jackson and throw a coat on. Shouldn't be to much of a problem since I bought a torpedo heater.
I want to see how it compares to ULW and 845 in winter.

[Buck91]

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Sounds very exciting, even if it won't be known as the king of shine. I understand the durability of the water beading should be incredible but how well will it stand up to environmental issues such as bird droppings, sap or even road tar and such?