Mike need your help please....

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Meguiar’s #83 Dual Action Cleaner Polish (DACP): I will apply it with the PC set to speed 5, using a W-8006 Polishing Pad. Work the product until only a slight dust/residue remains (do not dry buff). Make sure to move the buffer in a “cross-hatch” pattern. Remove the product with a quality MF towel.

What do you mean by crosshatch?
I thought the video said "Use over-lapping strokes to ensure total coverage" like you said on #81...what is crosshatching?

Genuinely confused/ignorant,
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[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

When using a fairly aggressive cleaner like #83 DACP, I will use a cross hatch pattern for application. This means over a given area (2'x2'), moving the buffer first side to side, then front to back and then corner to corner. The reason this is done is to prevent visible buffing lines or halos from showing up. This of course is more important for when using a rotary, but still valid for a DA (PC). For other products, like a glaze or light polish, over-lapping passes ensures total coverage. Moreover, there is little cutting action with a PC and a light polish, so a cross-hatch pattern is not needed.

I hope this helps!

Tim

[rahula]

Hi once again

Can someone please now give me more answers on these products please. I have searched and read but once again confusion reigns:

Citri Gel
Engine Kote
APC+

How do you use these products and since I can only buy them in the UK in gallon sizes I don't wish to waste my money.

I have read engine kote is great for leaving a non gloss non sticky finish to the engine compartment and wheel well. Is this the only use?

I am told APC+ is a great all round cleaner. So what are the differences between this and Citri Gel. What product does what and should I get both or will I be able to clean using only one of them?

Also #39, can I use APC+ to do the same job or do I need #39 for cleaning wax residue of vinyl trim?

Thanks.

Rahul

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by rahula
Hi once again

Can someone please now give me more answers on these products please. I have searched and read but once again confusion reigns:

Citri Gel
Engine Kote
APC+

How do you use these products and since I can only buy them in the UK in gallon sizes I don't wish to waste my money.

I have read engine kote is great for leaving a non gloss non sticky finish to the engine compartment and wheel well. Is this the only use?

I am told APC+ is a great all round cleaner. So what are the differences between this and Citri Gel. What product does what and should I get both or will I be able to clean using only one of them?

Also #39, can I use APC+ to do the same job or do I need #39 for cleaning wax residue of vinyl trim?

Thanks.

Rahul

Hi Rahul,

The Citri-Gel and the Engine Kote are being discontinued, so if you think you want these products I would suggest obtaining them before the supply is gone.

The Citri-Gel is a thick multipurpose cleaner that is safe on just about any surface. Because it is a thick gel, it will not dry quickly and thus it gives you some dwell time whereby the product can work on the dirt and grime before you need to wash it off. Most other types of cleaners must be worked immediately or they will dry on the surface.

The Engine Kote is a spray on coating that dries to a non-sticky finish for enhancing and restoring the engine compartment. Many people like to use it in the fender wells also.

This product is being discontinued, so if you think you want these products I would suggest obtaining them before the supply is gone.

The APC+ is also being discontinued, so if you think you want these products I would suggest obtaining them before the supply is gone.

The old APC+ was an excellent all purpose cleaner with low foaming characteristics. The replacement version called, All Purpose Cleaner offers excellent foaming ability for cleaning interiors.

I'm not sure if APC+ works better or worse than #39, I would have to test to answer your question.

I personally like and use all three products.

Hope this helps...

Mike

[rahula]

Thanks for the answer Mike.

Where would I use citri gel instead of APC+? What I mean is do these two prodcuts target different types/kinds of stains and contamination? If they do the same job except that the former lasts longer to work with then I will only get APC+. Also can I and should I use any of these two products on the dash, rool over hoops, the boot and doors? I have a convertible car and have already bought NXT Tech Protectant.

Secondly I read that CG is very good for door jams and the like and also for the engine clean. Can I not use APC+ to do the same task? I am sorry for so many questions. I have learnt an awful lot about polishes, glazes and wax over the last three weeks but this is my next project and I am trying to learn about these too.

Also can I use Extra-Tough All Surface Cleaner instead of the two products mentioned above, does it work as well? I am only asking because I can buy this in the smaller bottle. Or how long will a gallon of the other two prodcuts last me for an average two car owner using it every 2-3 weeks?

Lastly this replacement for APC+ you mention has more foaming action. What other chareteristics of it cleaning properties have changed?

PS: is there any books or detailed information which Meguiar's plans on releasing about its products? I can see you make fantastic products but without clear information it seems that either we learn by using the product and making mistakes or maybe are not using them for the most effective purposes that they were designed for. Just my $0.02

[rahula]

anyone able to help? I would love to buy all of the products but don't want to do this. any suggestions?