Abrasiveness scale

[GeorgeG]

Is there a list of the cleaner/polish/wax products that contain abrassives/diminishing abrasives in the consumer line? If so, is there an abrasive rating/scale for each one?

If this is not available for the whole line, how about Gold Class liquid and Paste?

Thanks,

George

[Murr1525]

Re: Abrasiveness scale

The Gold Class liquid and Paste are polish/waxes. That is they contain lots of polishing oils, and wax. No abrasives.

As far as a list.... All of the cleaners at least have a little. The pure polishes and waxes do not have abrasives in them.

What are you working on?

[akimel]

Re: Abrasiveness scale

I'll take a stab (from least aggressive to most aggressive):

Cleaner/Polishes:
Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner
ScratchX 1.0
SwirlX
ScratchX 2.0
Ultimate Compound

Cleaner Waxes:
Cleaner Wax
ColorX

All other waxes in Meguiar's consumer line, including Gold Class, are nonabrasive and do not remove paint.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Abrasiveness scale

Check out this thread,

Aggressiveness Order for New Consumer Products - This will surprise you!


What are you working on?
What are you trying to accomplish?

[GeorgeG]

Re: Abrasiveness scale

I am a long time customer for Meguiar's professional products who has been asked by a friend for guidance on the use of the comercial products (which I have no knowledge of) for detailing his truck.

Thanks for the inputs.

George

[Murr1525]

Re: Abrasiveness scale

SwirlX or ColorX would probably be a good starting point for him then.

1. Wash - Gold Class, 2 buckets ,etc
2. Clay - Smooth Surface Clay kit, maybe an extra QD bottle
3. Clean - SwirlX
4. Polish - Optional, since SwirlX is a cleaner/polish. But the Deep Crystal Polish would be fine.
5. Wax - 2 thin coats of Nxt 2.0

Or:

1. Wash
2. Clay
3. ColorX
4. Wax - Nxt 2.0

[Slicked]

Re: Abrasiveness scale

Check out this thread,

Aggressiveness Order for New Consumer Products - This will surprise you!

This thread made for some great reading. Definately surprised me. Especially the fact that ScratchX 2.0 now has far more cut than 1.0!

Thanks for the link, helpful as always.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Abrasiveness scale

I am a long time customer for Meguiar's professional products who has been asked by a friend for guidance on the use of the commercial products (which I have no knowledge of) for detailing his truck.

Thanks for the inputs.

George

Hi George,

What kind of truck are you working on?
Is this a show truck or a daily driver?

Tell us a little more about what it is you're working on and what you're trying to accomplish? (Remove swirls?)

Then we'll do our best to help you choose the right products and use them in the right order.