Milo Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 I have been reading a lot on here about Meguiars products (I have to admit I had not heard of them before). I did a bit hunting on the 'net and there seemed to be 3 choices: The 3 part Deep Crystal system Gold Class Liquid Wax NXT Tech wax I read some bad comments about the Gold Class being hard to apply as it gets sticky - has anyone else found this? Also, any thoughts on which is the easiest to apply and which gives the best wet look finish? Finally, are they worth the money or are they no better than Autoglym? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domus Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Easiest to apply is the new stuff, the NXT stuff. Problem is the finish won't last as long as the more traditional stuff. From experience there is not much difference between the other two, only in their application. Gold Class all you do is wax after a wash. The three part stuff needs abit more effort. Wash - Clean - Polish - Wax. You pays your money........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantate59 Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I read some bad comments about the Gold Class being hard to apply as it gets sticky - has anyone else found this? [/ QUOTE ] I have used Gold Class Wax for the last couple of years and have never found it to be sticky. I have also used the three stage products. All are easy to apply and easy to wipe off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 You can get hold of the professional range of Meg's aswell, which I think is even better. The show car glaze (polish) is top notch. Best thing about Meg's is the ease of use. Check the finish on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 I use Gold Class Liquid Wax on my A4 and it works a treat. i would recommend it. i used their clay product and was amazed at the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll order some today I think (still can't decide which one though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantate59 Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll order some today I think (still can't decide which one though!) [/ QUOTE ] What to use depends on how old your paintwork is and how much time and effort you want to put in. If it's new just use the Gold class wax (or maybe Luke's suggestion, which I haven't used). If your paintwork is older it may be better to use the three-step polish and wax products - but this will obviously take a lot more time. Co-incidentally, this morning I will be using the three-step products to try to remove the fine swirls left by my local Audi garage after they washed my car!! Ok, so it came back clean but it looks like they used a broom to get the dirt off. At least I'll know next time it's in to tell them not to wash it. They obviously think they're providing good customer service but presumably they've employed a monkey to wash the cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Thanks Tailpipe. The car (A4 Tdi Sport 130) was new in April 2003. It is washed at least once usually twice a week and it is waxed every 3-4 weeks and I have been using Turtle Wax Clearwax. The paintwork is in A1 condition so I don't know if I need the 3 part gubbins. One thing I forgot to ask, do any of their products leave a white residue on plastic trim etc? My car is due in for its first service on Monday with the express instruction they do not touch the outside and only do the inside 'cos I'm sure they wouldn't go to the lengths I do: Jet wash the car first 2 buckets of water - one for wheels, one for paintwork 3 wash mits - one for wheels, one for paintwork, one for the dark trim around the bottom of the car which gets more dirty 2 chamois' - one for wheels one for paint etc etc etc ....ermmm I think I'm becoming a nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malagus Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 the clay compound is great for tar spots and sticky residue. However, as I know someone in the trade, i mainly use autosmart, though i do recommend autoglym and megs to all. waxes and polishes-go for megs, tyresheen, tyre paint, fabric leather etc- autoglym has the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] 2 chamois' - one for wheels one for paint [/ QUOTE ] You use a chamois leather on the alloys? Wow, that is getting 4nal. That said I do wheel wax mine a couple of times a year, to help keep the finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] That said I do wheel wax mine a couple of times a year, to help keep the finish! [/ QUOTE ] Only a couple, that's criminal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I use a different chamois on the wheels too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantate59 Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Thanks Tailpipe. The car (A4 Tdi Sport 130) was new in April 2003. It is washed at least once usually twice a week and it is waxed every 3-4 weeks and I have been using Turtle Wax Clearwax. The paintwork is in A1 condition so I don't know if I need the 3 part gubbins. One thing I forgot to ask, do any of their products leave a white residue on plastic trim etc? [/ QUOTE ] I would try the Gold Class wax first. If, as you say, your car is in A1 condition then the three-step stuff is a lot of effort. As for the white marks on plastic trim, I'm not sure as neither of my (well, our) two cars has this trim. I think I read somewhere it doesn't mark although I cannot be sure, so don't blame me if it does!! There are a few shops around Newcastle that sell Meguairs stuff, I've used one in Forrest Hall, so if you don't want to wait for an Internet order to be delivered pop out and pick some up. Meguiars website will give you a list of local stockists. It'll give you something to do this weekend, if it stops raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Just finished washing the car and drying it off in the garage out of the cold/rain! Having looked at it the only bits I think would mark are the seals running up the side of the windscreen and possibly the seals around the doors - I shouldn't have too much trouble avoiding them though. My only other concern is the 6" high dark "plastic" trim that runs around the bottom of the entire car. i wish I'd gone for colour coded now but there you go Anyway, I've decided to try the Gold Class and I'll let you know how I get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Update - bought the Gold Class liquid and have now used it. It was really easy to apply and didn't leave any residue. End result = 10 out of 10 Would definitely recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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