Meguiar's Number

[R1MAN]

Hello every body

I'm new here and have some questions.

What is the best wax? j/k I could find everything possibly I need for detailing here, but there are some thing that I couldn't figure it out, and that is you guys talk about Meguiar's by number like #1, I found a lot of tips in that post "Pinned: What Should I Do First?" I check Meguiar's web site and they didn't list them by number, so could you please let me know what they mean?

another thing is about claying, do I have to clay in one strike or I can go back and forth?

How the cutting pad works? I've never heard or seen anybody works with it, so its very new to me.

I have a Craftsman buffer polisher, that I've got it years ago and never even used it, I know you guys recommend PC, but I have this one right now , and that'd be nice if I could use it at leat for once :D

thanks

[SW03ES]

Naa the craftsman buffer isn't going to have enough power to do anything but apply waxes. As for the cutting pad, I'm not quite sure what your question is about that...

For purchasing the products I wouldn't buy them from Meguiars, you can find all the products listed there through www.lexuscarcare.com or www.properautocare.com

[R1MAN]

Naa the craftsman buffer isn't going to have enough power to do anything but apply waxes. As for the cutting pad, I'm not quite sure what your question is about that...

For purchasing the products I wouldn't buy them from Meguiars, you can find all the products listed there through www.lexuscarcare.com or www.properautocare.com

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I was just wondering that how or when you use cutting pad, and about Meguiar's, I've notice that you say

"Some sort of paint cleaner like Meguiars #9, #82 Swirl Free Polish, 1Z Paint Polishes (which work very well by hand)

-Some sort of polish like Meguiars #7, P21S Gloss Enhancing Paintwork Cleanser, #81 Hand Polish from Meguiars."

the thing is I checked Meguiar's web site and they don't listed by numbers, so if I go to an auto store like Pepboys, can I find a product that says on it for example Meguiars #7, or these numbers are some sort of terms that only pro use and underestand it.

This buffer I have, says on it "3100 RPM no-load-speed" is it any good?

thanks a lot for your time.

[SW03ES]

Yeah the bottles say the number right on the front of them. Thing is you won't be able to find the pro line series like DACP in a store like PepBoys, you'll probably have to order it online. Megs does it by part number which is usually the number of the product followed by two 0's.

The cutting pad is for polishing out swirls by machine.

That buffer sounds like a rotary buffer, if it is then you don't want to use it. A rotary is a very effective tool but its not for the novice. You can perminantly damage the paint with that if you aren't skilled in its use.

I really think a PC is a worthwhile investment if you're planning on doing swirl removal, its more effective then by hand but its much safer than a rotary.

[R1MAN]

Thanks a lot, I'll have to get a PC then.

[R1MAN]

I was searching and came cross this http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...=1550&hl=buffer

so it got me thinking that what kind of buffer do I have? here is a picture of it, and wodering that just by looking at it you could tell its rotary or not, I turn it on and it shaks a lot.

[bartkat]

I was searching and came cross this http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...=1550&hl=buffer

so it got me thinking that what kind of buffer do I have? here is a picture of it, and wodering that just by looking at it you could tell  its rotary or not, I turn it on and it shaks a lot.

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That looks like a typical "waxmaster" orbital buffer. With clean terry pads, that's fine to use to apply and remove wax.

[R1MAN]

I was searching and came cross this http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...=1550&hl=buffer

so it got me thinking that what kind of buffer do I have? here is a picture of it, and wodering that just by looking at it you could tell  its rotary or not, I turn it on and it shaks a lot.

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That looks like a typical "waxmaster" orbital buffer. With clean terry pads, that's fine to use to apply and remove wax.

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Thank you, it was a shame if I had to put it away, I have it for years but never used it.

[silvermate]

yeah that thing isn't gonna do anything for swirls or paint correction......

i doubt it really cost much either, so i wouldn't worry bout getting rid of it.

but don't get me wrong, you can still use that as a waxer, i mean it will still save u a lot of time applying waxes, it just doesn't have the power to correct paint.....

[SW03ES]

Oh yeah, thats just a orbital buffer. Perfectly safe for applying and removing waxes but its not going to have enough oomph to do any kind of polishing or swirl removal.

[TOGWT]

Autopia Acronyms

#00 Meguiar's Hi-Tech Wash, See Meguiar's

#1 Meguiar's Medium-Cut Cleaner, See Meguiar's

#2 Meguiar's Fine-Cut Cleaner, See Meguiar's

#3 Meguiar's Machine Glaze, See Meguiar's

#4 Meguiar's Heavy-Cut Cleaner, See Meguiar's

#5 Meguiar's New Car Glaze, See Meguiar's

#6 Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax, See Meguiar's

#7 Meguiar's Show Car Glaze, See Meguiar's

#9 Meguiar's Swirl Remover 2.0, See Meguiar's

#10 Meguiar's Clear Plastic Polish, See Meguiar's

#16 Meguiar's Professional Paste Wax, See Meguiar's

#17 Meguiar's Clear Plastic Cleaner, See Meguiar's

#18 Meguiar's Clear Plastic Detailer, See Meguiar's

#20 Meguiar's Polymer Sealant, See Meguiar's

#26 Meguiar's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax, See Meguiar's

#34 FI Meguiar's Final Inspection, See Meguiar's

#36 Meguiar's Hi-Tech Cleaner, See Meguiar's

#38 Meguiar's Tire & Trim Dressing Gel, See Meguiar's

#39 Meguiar's Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner, See Meguiar's

#40 Meguiar's Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner, See Meguiar's

#62 Meguiar's Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner, See Meguiar's

#66 Meguiar's Quick Detailer, See Meguiar's

#80 MSG Meguiar's Speed Glaze, See Meguiar's

#81 HP Meguiar's Body Shop Professional Hand Polish, See Meguiar's

#82 SFP Meguiar's Body Shop Professional Swirl Free Polish, See Meguiar's

#83 DACP Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner/Polish, See Meguiar's

#84 Compound Power Cleaner

#85 Diamond Cut Compound

#96 Medallion Premium Leather Cleaner

#97 MPPC Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner

#98 MPPP Medallion Premium Paint Polish

JonM

[SW03ES]

There you go!

[R1MAN]

Autopia Acronyms 

#00  Meguiar's Hi-Tech Wash, See Meguiar's 

#1  Meguiar's Medium-Cut Cleaner, See Meguiar's 

#2  Meguiar's Fine-Cut Cleaner, See Meguiar's 

#3  Meguiar's Machine Glaze, See Meguiar's 

#4  Meguiar's Heavy-Cut Cleaner, See Meguiar's 

#5  Meguiar's New Car Glaze, See Meguiar's 

#6  Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax, See Meguiar's 

#7  Meguiar's Show Car Glaze, See Meguiar's 

#9  Meguiar's Swirl Remover 2.0, See Meguiar's 

#10  Meguiar's Clear Plastic Polish, See Meguiar's 

#16  Meguiar's Professional Paste Wax, See Meguiar's 

#17  Meguiar's Clear Plastic Cleaner, See Meguiar's 

#18  Meguiar's Clear Plastic Detailer, See Meguiar's 

#20  Meguiar's Polymer Sealant, See Meguiar's 

#26  Meguiar's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax, See Meguiar's 

#34 FI  Meguiar's Final Inspection, See Meguiar's 

#36  Meguiar's Hi-Tech Cleaner, See Meguiar's 

#38  Meguiar's Tire & Trim Dressing Gel, See Meguiar's 

#39  Meguiar's Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner, See Meguiar's 

#40  Meguiar's Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner, See Meguiar's 

#62  Meguiar's Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner, See Meguiar's 

#66  Meguiar's Quick Detailer, See Meguiar's 

#80 MSG Meguiar's Speed Glaze, See Meguiar's 

#81 HP Meguiar's Body Shop Professional Hand Polish, See Meguiar's 

#82 SFP Meguiar's Body Shop Professional Swirl Free Polish, See Meguiar's 

#83 DACP Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner/Polish, See Meguiar's 

#84 Compound Power Cleaner 

#85 Diamond Cut Compound 

#96 Medallion Premium Leather Cleaner 

#97 MPPC  Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner 

#98 MPPP Medallion Premium Paint Polish 

JonM

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Oh boy, how many years is going to take me to learn all of those

Thanks a lot, very informative.

[silvermate]

just print it out for refernce....thats what i do :D

[Air Force Rascal]

I have found after a good paint job..to use Meguires # 3 with a good 1700 rpm machine (old Milwaukee) or the Porter Cable , then follow up with #5 machine then finish up with Meguires #7 by hand. Then after that if you want to use a wax..then use NXT and in-between when your in a hurry Zaino Brothers detail spray. Just a safety tip: ONLY use the New Foam Pads with your machine, don't want to be burning through the paint. The old wool pads are good but you hit an edge or don't keep moving you'll ruin a great paint job real fast.

[Geo]

And remember you have to use #1-98 in the right order or else you ruin the finish of the car. George