#3 vs. #5 vs. #7

[spotdog14]

So what is the difference between these three? I have only used #7, and i love it...i was considering getting #3, but i dont want to get the same thing basically as what i already have....Can someone shed some light on t his for me?

THanks!

[Mike Phillips]

Here's the short answer, the long answer is posted somewhere in the Detailing 101 Forum. If anyone ever finds it, send me the link and I'll use it for a FAQ question.

#3 Machine Glaze - Machine applied pure polish. Non-abrasive, much like #7 in that it's rich in polishing oils, but formulated to be wetter product for machine buffing where heat is generated. Been around since the 1930's I think, possibly the 1940's.

#5 New Car Glaze - Pure Polish formulated for high humidity regions. Dries fast, dries white. Originally formulated for Acrylic Lacquers and Acrylic Enamels. Will work on any paint. Been around since the 1950's I think.

#7 Show Car Glaze - Pure Polish - Originally called Sealer and Resealer Glaze. Richest in polishing oils of all Meguiar's polishes. Made famous for giving cars that Wet-Look at car shows. Been around since the 1930's I think.

[spotdog14]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Here's the short answer, the long answer is posted somewhere in the Detailing 101 Forum. If anyone ever finds it, send me the link and I'll use it for a FAQ question.

#3 Machine Glaze - Machine applied pure polish. Non-abrasive, much like #7 in that it's rich in polishing oils, but formulated to be wetter product for machine buffing where heat is generated. Been around since the 1930's I think, possibly the 1940's.

#5 New Car Glaze - Pure Polish formulated for high humidity regions. Dries fast, dries white. Originally formulated for Acrylic Lacquers and Acrylic Enamels. Will work on any paint. Been around since the 1950's I think.

#7 Show Car Glaze - Pure Polish - Originally called Sealer and Resealer Glaze. Richest in polishing oils of all Meguiar's polishes. Made famous for giving cars that Wet-Look at car shows. Been around since the 1930's I think.

wow that was pretty quick! Its amazing the wealth of knowledge that you have in the different meguiars products! Any who isnce i already own #7 i think i just might have to invest in some #5. In your opinion waht do you believe is the best polish? I was thinking, though never have used #3, and #5, that #7 is the best? What do you think>?

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

The best one will be determined by its required use. For example, since #5 was designed for areas of higher humidity, then it would be a good choice if you live in a very humid area.

If your paint is Single Stage, then #7, which was originally designed for SS paint (though it works equally well on BC/CC as well), this may be the choice.

If you have BC/CC and find #7 a little hard to remove, then #81 Hand Polish would be the choice as it was designed with BC/CC in mind and is a little easier to remove.

Meg's #3 Machine Glaze was designed for machine application (ie. rotary buffer) However, I know many people that have had great success with it by hand as well.

Overall, your choice of product must be dictated by the method of application, the type of paint etc... .

Overall, using either #7 or #81 would be a great choice!!

Tim

[Mike Phillips]

Don't forget about Deep Crystal Polish, it is very similar to #7 but easy to work with on clear coats like #81, best of all, it's easy to find and suggest retail is $4.99

We demonstrate this product at each of our Saturday detailing clinic.



Mike

[txz28]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Don't forget about Deep Crystal Polish, it is very similar to #7 but easy to work with on clear coats like #81, best of all, it's easy to find and suggest retail is $4.99

We demonstrate this product at each of our Saturday detailing clinic.

Mike

Are you supposed to use the deep crystal polish like #7 and let it dry? I tried letting it dry and had a very, very hard time getting it off.

[George G.]

The first time I used this was on my truck about 2 months ago. I just squirted some on the body panel and rubbed it in using my 10" Sears orbital. once it was all rubbed in I went over it with a clean cloth bonnet to polish it off, then applied wax with a different bonnet.

[Mike Phillips]

Here's part of your answer Dave...

[DavidL]

Thanks Mike

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by DavidL
Thanks Mike

No problemo...

And... Welcome to Meguiar's Online!

[Accumulator]

Originally posted by txz28
Are you supposed to use the deep crystal polish like #7 and let it dry? I tried letting it dry and had a very, very hard time getting it off.

The only pure polish I usually let dry is #5, which comes off easily.

I'm one of the guys 2HotFord was referring to about using #3 by hand, works fine and I like it better than #7 on b/c.

#5 is incredibly user-friendly and is my choice for fresh repaints, but it doesn't look quite as rich as the others. Still, it's the pure polish I use more often than any other.

[Justin Murphy]

I have never let #7 dry.

[PaBlkBrd]

Originally posted by txz28
Are you supposed to use the deep crystal polish like #7 and let it dry? I tried letting it dry and had a very, very hard time getting it off.

I do my entire car with 7 and while it is still wet I use one MF towel to get most off and then repeat with another MF towel for the final wipe. If you are topping off with a LSP, that will clean up any 7 residue left on the car anyway. I never let 7 dry on the surface

[scout]

Re: #3 vs. #5 vs. #7

I'm (still) a newbie.
I've tried #7 and #81 several times with good results. They are both easy to use and give a wet look. I'm not sure I could see a difference between them. But #5 is my new favorite, because I can let it *dry*. Rightly or wrongly, I'm more confident that something is "sticking" under my LSP application.
It gave impressive swirl-hiding and a good wet look, exactly as hoped.

[Accumulator]

Re: #3 vs. #5 vs. #7

Nice to see somebody else appreciating this often-ignored product. I too find #7 OK to work with, but #5 is still my favorite pure polish. There just *is* something about letting it dry that instills confidence