Meguiar's Ultimate Product Line

[sall]

Just got a DA polisher and was curious if anyone has used any of the Meguiar's Ultimate Product line? I was looking at the compound, polish and liquid wax to be specific in that product line.

To start out I am not looking to break the bank on products and this product line seems to be one of the higher rated 'over the counter' line. TIA!

If you have other recommendation for liquid compound, polish and wax... shoot!

[XJSman89]

I have used all three. The ultimate line is definitely the one to get. Their cleaner wax is alright but just not as good.

Zano is a great brand of wax, it's expensive but one container lasts forever. I helped a friend at work wax his car with it and he is giving me some to use on the olds, I don't think I'll ever buy anything else. It's awesome!

[tigger]

I picked up a double action polisher this morning @ HF. Less than 50 bucks with the coupon! Got it for my "fishin' truck" but thinking about spiffing up the Aurora as well. Meguiar's products seem to be the choice of nearly everyone I've asked, Mothers getting an honorable mention.

[sall]

Apr 16, 2013 20:26:51 GMT -6 tigger said:

I picked up a double action polisher this morning @ HF. Less than 50 bucks with the coupon! Got it for my "fishin' truck" but thinking about spiffing up the Aurora as well. Meguiar's products seem to be the choice of nearly everyone I've asked, Mothers getting an honorable mention.

lol me too. I posted a thread one below this one about it. ;D

[tigger]

It's the only place that I go into looking for one specific thing and leave with several "can't beat that" items. I love and hate HF.

[rorafan]

Meguiar's is top notch, and I'd agree the Ultimate line is what you want. Anything 3M branded is awesome as well but is sometimes hard to find. (For those who may not know, 3M actually owns Meguiar's.)

I've also used Zymol in the past and have been happy with it. Doesn't seem to last quite as long as Meguiar's but is close. Smells awesome too - very coconut heavy...reminds me of a nice suntan lotion and the beach! ;D

Overall I'd go Meguiar's. Their quick detailer and quick wax are great for touch-ups too.

[renaldo0613]

U might inspire my lazy a** to buff my own car. (Badly needed)

[electrostatictommy]

I like Griot's Garage. The products they have are among the best.
www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+polishing/orbitals+and+car+polishing+tools/griot's+garage+random+orbital.do

[renaldo0613]

nice!!

[sall]

So, here is what I purchased.


Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
Meguiar's Ultimate Polish
Griot's One Step Sealant
Meguiar's Ultimate Synthetic Polymer Liquid Wax

Advance Auto does not carry the Megs Ultimate Polish. I picked it up at Wal-Mart.


I washed and clay barred the '96 today. Ready for a good detail tomorrow or this weekend.

[nelson480]

The ultimate compund made my tail light and trunk center section look brand new

[renaldo0613]

I use the ultimate compound on my rims looks great!! So shiny they reflect on the ground in the day and night.

[renaldo0613]

Soo is there a spwcific order your supposed to use the ultimate line up for best results?? And we wanna see pics Sall!!

[sall]

Well, it is going to rain for two days at least. So, I will be detailing in the garage so comparison pictures will probably be hard to come by. Will certainly post results though. I plan to take my good old time on it.

[sall]

Progressed quite a bit today. Looking good.

[tigger]

Love the flow chart, wish I had that kind of time.

[sall]

Well, the clay and compound don't need done frequently. Compound sometimes never.


The DA makes detailing a pleasure though. Should have bought one sooner So, far so good with it. I get more comfortable with it as I go.

Will be using the polish today and hopefully seal it. Then final wax coat tomorrow or late this evening. I've got a million things going on at once it feels like that. And that's just car stuff haha.

[sall]

I come to find out the OTC Megs Ultimate Compound is combination of their M105 and M205 products. So, I may be purchasing these separately some time later.

[sall]

Going to try the Ultimate Black next on front and rear bumper and side skirts. Just to spruce them up. I usually use tire shine on the side skirts. Found this tidbit of information on application for longevity on Meguiars forum. It's good for interior too, but supposedly has an odor.

Our suggestion is to thoroughly clean the areas to be treated with a good vinyl cleaner like our M39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner and a terry cloth towel, or even with some glass cleaner. Then apply either of these two products sparingly, working then in thoroughly almost like you would with a paint cleaner. If you have excess product to remove, you've used too much. Either product should dry to the touch in a matter of minutes, and the durability will be greatly increased after a good cleaning.

Interestingly, on old, neglected and faded plastic and vinyl trim the durability is downright amazing. This is because there is nothing on those panels that impedes the bonding of the product to the surface. In fact, the products have a tremendous ability to restore the look of these badly faded pieces and keep them looking almost like new (depending on how far gone they are, obviously) for many months, even through rain and multiple washings.