Paint Protect

[JKUCSMA]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

I was wondering if the Paint protect would keep brake dust from sticking to the wheels, so it would be easier to remove?

[paulcr39]

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Here is a pic of my brother's old Camry:

Beading nicely. Car sits outside 24/7.

I was going to post up today's pic showing the beading, but it looks just like this one from 6 weeks ago. That and my finger blocked a good part of the pic...

So that's four months-ish sitting outside getting covered in road salt, bird turds, pollen and atmospheric junk plus it only has been washed by whatever liquid has fallen from the sky. I am impressed by it's durability. Thinking I'll go do the Dart this afternoon and see how this works through the summer. From what the Camry is showing me next winter ought to be a breeze for this product.

[The Guz]

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You can just use any of those. That should be sufficient. I actually would use ULW or whatever sealant was on the car. I would then use D156 after every wash on my headlights prior to me putting x-pel on them.

[Buck91]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

Same sealant as the rest of the vehicle, usually Megs UPW but last fall it got Blackfire Wet Diamond, and then maybe monthly topping with whatever is convenient (currently Pinnacle XMT since it was a free sample otherwise its Megs D156).

[The Guz]

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I do wax the headlights pretty frequently but want something longer lasting if possible. Will pp365.provide enough uv protection by its self?

What do you currently use on them?

[Buck91]

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If you want to keep the maximum amount of protection on your headlights, I would guess that because of their high exposure to kicked up dust, dirt and water spray, to wax them 2-3 times a month. I rewax my whole CAR 2-3 (or more) times a month, but that's because I like doing it more than any other reason.

Yes you can top PP365 with a carnauba wax.

As for the claying, I'm not in the camp that says claying will remove wax, I feel that only compounding or polishing with an abrasive will totally remove a strong coat of wax UNLESS you are using a very aggressive clay.

I do wax the headlights pretty frequently but want something longer lasting if possible. Will pp365.provide enough uv protection by its self?

[fordf150]

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So what's your gut feeling on the Paint Protect guys? Will this truly be Meguairs longest lasting most durable LSP?

[Don]

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Well, I hope this question doesn't just get lost in all these replies, but I will ask it anyways.

Even when I don't have time to keep up on detailing I lole to keep my headlights waxed to prevent if damage down the road. Waxes typically do not last very long for that between the 24/7 exposure and then the highway wind and debris buffing. How long should I wait between reapplications? Can I top with a wax? And will claying remove pp365 should I want a to?

If you want to keep the maximum amount of protection on your headlights, I would guess that because of their high exposure to kicked up dust, dirt and water spray, to wax them 2-3 times a month. I rewax my whole CAR 2-3 (or more) times a month, but that's because I like doing it more than any other reason.

Yes you can top PP365 with a carnauba wax.

As for the claying, I'm not in the camp that says claying will remove wax, I feel that only compounding or polishing with an abrasive will totally remove a strong coat of wax UNLESS you are using a very aggressive clay.

[Buck91]

Re: Paint Protect - 365 Day Durability

Well, I hope this question doesn't just get lost in all these replies, but I will ask it anyways.

Even when I don't have time to keep up on detailing I lole to keep my headlights waxed to prevent if damage down the road. Waxes typically do not last very long for that between the 24/7 exposure and then the highway wind and debris buffing. How long should I wait between reapplications? Can I top with a wax? And will claying remove pp365 should I want a to?

[SHYNEMAN123]

I can live without Beading

Any chance for updated version of Medallion ? And the Mirror Benz lol

[Merlin]

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Just bought a Subaru SUV XV Black in colour.
Car salesman suggested that I should do a paint coating to protect my paint from sun and other dirt.
My question: Is this required? I prefer DIY and Meguiars products.Car is three months old.
Appreciate advice.

IMHO If you own black and want it to look nice and stay looking nice learn to maintain it yourself.
This means everything from a very clean two bucket wash method to removing slight wash swirls.
Protect your paint from other dirt? Keep it clean, keep it coated with a quality wax/sealant & enjoy.
Coatings are not required. If you refer DIY and Megs products than by all means do what you like.
BTW : Did the car salesman mention that he could have Rusty Jones take care if that for you???

I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

[ffboy]

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That much?! 700-1500 USD? You're better off just doing that detailing yourself. I would:

Wash
Clay
A cleaner wax like black wax
Finish it up with Ultimate wax
Maintain regularly with weekly car wash
Ultimate Quik Detailer and Ulimate Quik Wax

Or you can ultimate polish for more depth and slight cleaning ability,
then apply paint protect

With these steps and products, you'll barely touch 350.00 USD

[Don]

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A coating is not required. All that's needed is a routine waxing with a quality product and Meguiar's has plenty of those. (For a lot less money than 700-1500 USD)

[jirehone7]

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Hi from Malaysia.
Just bought a Subaru SUV XV
Black in colour. Car saleman suggested that I should
do a paint coating to protect my paint from sun and other
dirt. Paint coating costs around USD 700-1500 over here.
My question: Is this required? I prefer DIY and Meguiars
products.Car is three months old.
Appreciate advice.

[Super Dave]

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I don't know if anyone's asked this already, but aside from the water beading, does this provide any other protection? does it at least have some UV protection for the paint because I don't see it anywhere.

It does have UV protection. This was asked earlier on in the thread by me. I too wanted UV protection.