#6 vs. ColorX

[the other pc]

So over in: Meguiar's Online > Information Station > Hot Topics > What are the differences between Meguiar's waxes? - it says:

"M-06 Cleaner/Wax in the Professional line is a tad bit more aggressive than any of the Cleaner/Waxes in the consumer line and perfectly suited for one-step applications on neglected surfaces."

So that appears to infer that #6 is more aggressive than ColorX (assuming you're applying it the same way). Is that the case? Or is that from ad copy that came before ColorX came out?


PC.

[Mike Phillips]

You know, I think I've answered this question somewhere on the forum, where basically I outlined all of the cleaner/waxes and ranked them in their aggressiveness? I just can't remember where?

[Mike Phillips]

I just confirmed with Mike Pennington that #6 is more aggressive than ColorX. In order of the least aggressive to the most aggressive, (assuming all things are equal),

* Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax (Consumer Line - Maroon bottle)
* M20 Polymer Sealant
* ColorX
* #6 Cleaner/Wax
* #66 Quick Detailer

How's that?

[the other pc]

Thanks Mike! And thanks to Mike too!

Uh, the other Mike. You know what I mean.


PC.

[RamAirV1]

Re: #6 vs. ColorX

Originally posted by the other pc
So over in: Meguiar's Online > Information Station > Hot Topics > What are the differences between Meguiar's waxes? - it says:

"M-06 Cleaner/Wax in the Professional line is a tad bit more aggressive than any of the Cleaner/Waxes in the consumer line and perfectly suited for one-step applications on neglected surfaces."

So that appears to infer that #6 is more aggressive than ColorX (assuming you're applying it the same way). Is that the case? Or is that from ad copy that came before ColorX came out?


PC.

I've never used Color X, at least not yet, but #6 is an excellent wax. I forgot that I have some of that in my detailing arsenal.

I didn't realize that #20 was more aggressive than the consumer cleaner/wax.

RamAirV1

[Mosca]

ColorX lays down a pretty decent layer of protection, too. I couldn't say how it is compared to the other products, but the surface is very smooth and slick, and beads well, and bugs and bird droppings blast off with the hose.


Tom

[Pathogen]

Useful threads.

simple scale

Lots of useful stuff.

[rusty bumper]

Re: Re: #6 vs. ColorX

Originally posted by RamAirV1
I didn't realize that #20 was more aggressive than the consumer cleaner/wax.

RamAirV1

Me neither!

MPPP is a combination polish/polymer sealeant.........I wonder where it would fit in there?

[rusty bumper]

Re: #6 vs. ColorX

Originally posted by the other pc
So over in: Meguiar's Online > Information Station > Hot Topics > What are the differences between Meguiar's waxes? - it says:

"M-06 Cleaner/Wax in the Professional line is a tad bit more aggressive than any of the Cleaner/Waxes in the consumer line and perfectly suited for one-step applications on neglected surfaces."

So that appears to infer that #6 is more aggressive than ColorX (assuming you're applying it the same way). Is that the case? Or is that from ad copy that came before ColorX came out?


PC.

Meguiars used to have #6 in the paste version.......It was called #19, and I saw some of it last week.

[the other pc]

Re: Re: Re: #6 vs. ColorX

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
Me neither!

MPPP is a combination polish/polymer sealeant.........I wonder where it would fit in there?

Me also neither. (Me neither too? Me neither neither? )

I always assumed MPPP had little or no cleaners and was intended to be used after MPPC.


PC.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Re: #6 vs. ColorX

Originally posted by RamAirV1
I didn't realize that #20 was more aggressive than the consumer cleaner/wax.

RamAirV1

Before this gets out of control, let me double check this, I might have the order wrong. Point is however, both M20 and A12 are very light in their cleaning ability.

Hang on...

[RamAirV1]

Well, maybe they are very close to each other in cleaning ability.

The #6 does seem to have more cleaning ability than #20.

RamAirV1

[Mike Phillips]

Here's the skinny on M20 and A12,

First of all let's remember we're comparing apples to oranges. A12 Cleaner/Wax is a cleaner/wax. There should be no surprise here. It is formulated for light oxidation, staining, swirls and scratches, it is not intended to be the product of choice for a car that is severely neglected. That's the job for ColorX.

M20 Polymer Sealant is a paint sealant with a light cleaner, it's not a cleaner/wax per se, but offers some light cleaning action. M20 can also be used with a rotary buffer, (as well as lesser tools in their aggressiveness actioni), while A12 cannot, or at least is not formulated for use with a rotary buffer.

The big picture is both these waxes offer light cleaning ability with different key features.

[Jetskied]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
I just confirmed with Mike Pennington that #6 is more aggressive than ColorX. In order of the least aggressive to the most aggressive, (assuming all things are equal),

* Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax (Consumer Line - Maroon bottle)
* M20 Polymer Sealant
* ColorX
* #6 Cleaner/Wax
* #66 Quick Detailer

How's that?

Before I read some where that many consider Color X stronger. Could it be that it has more chemical cleaners while #6 has more abrassive content. Any way which do you suggest as a better one step to treat a neglected finish.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Jetskied
Before I read some where that many consider Color X stronger. Could it be that it has more chemical cleaners while #6 has more abrasive content. Any way which do you suggest as a better one step to treat a neglected finish.

ColorX and M06 are probably very close in their cleaning ability, there are some differences in the formulas as M06 can be applied with a rotary buffer. Used side by side by hand on the same neglected paint panel with integrity, I don't think you would see enough difference in the results to say that one was better over the other as they both work really well.

p.s.

The abrasives in both these products are diminishing abrasives as Meguiar's doesn't use any abrasives in our Automotive Line that don't break down (At this time). This is a benefit to the user as it insures a more gentle and intelligent approach to cleaning the paint and removing defects.