It works so well that many professional detailers will recommend their customers use it to maintain their paint’s finish after paying for a paint correction and even a ceramic coating. They recommend it because it’s readily available, gentle on waxes and sealants, and since it doesn’t leave any waxes or protective polymers behind, it’s also ceramic coating friendly. Meguiars liquids are all formulated and developed at their Irvine, California headquarters and manufactured at their plant in Memphis, Tennessee. Some of the equipment they sell like polishers for example, might be made in China to save on costs. Their general rule is “if it comes in a bottle, it’s made in the USA”. Why does Meguiars still sell the same old products? There’s a lot more to Meguiars as a company than you might realize. The truth is, they’ve created a few lines of products that many professionals continue to use on a regular basis. Once you're done rinsing off those gold-class suds, grab Meguiar's Polishing Pads and get your wax on. Well known detailers like Larry Kosilla, Kevin Brown, Jason Kilmer, and Andy Ward have all been fans of Meguiars. Jason Rose (now with Rupes USA) used to work for Meguiars and played a big role in developing some of these compounds and polishes. Even Jim White can be seen reaching for a bottle of M100 in some of his videos when the European compounds just don’t have enough cut.

Once the body of your car is squeaky clean, it’s time to give those tyres a clean - and what better to clean them with than Meguiar’s High Gloss Tyre Protection.If you use these products as intended, you should at least get a decent result though. For example, don’t expect their Hot Rims wheel cleaner to be a touch-free solution for neglected wheels – you’ll have to agitate it with a brush and might need to repeat the process a few times. In the end, it’ll work.

But just like the hobbyist level products from those other companies, there are more efficient options out there. It just so happens that Meguiars offers those too. Meguiars Mirror Glaze Mold Release Wax No8 - Used by more boatbuilders than any other mould release wax. This blend of special waxes, including Carnauba wax, provides the maximum number of releases per wax application. Are any of these products the same as traditional ceramic coatings? No. Think of them more as a spray wax that you can use to boost the protection on your coated vehicle. An SI-02 spray like Hybrid Ceramic Wax should also work well on uncoated vehicles too.

They spent years developing and testing these to offer lots of cut, a great user experience, and the ability to finish down better on soft paint. Being a fan of their existing polishes, I’m really looking forward to trying this duo out. Meguiars doesn’t do this. Rather than taking the same polish everyone else uses, changing the color to pink and calling it their own, they create, test, and manufacture their products themselves. Meguiars spends years testing and developing their stuff, so when they decide it’s ready to hit the market, they know it works without needing to update it every year. Once again we have another dilutable concentrate from the Detailer line. A gallon of Hyper Dressing might seem a bit expensive at first, but it too can be diluted and used for many purposes. Hyper Dressing makes a great tire shine but also works really well as an engine bay and wheel well dressing. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not really into most of the consumer grade products Meguiars (or others) sell on the shelves of the local parts store. These are essentially their entry-level line of products – they’re intended for people that don’t eat, sleep, and breath detailing the way us weirdos do.

For those that enjoy using iron and fallout removers that change color, Meguiars has come out with a new one. D1801 Wheel and Paint Iron Decon is the latest member of the Detailer family. It’s ph-neutral and is safe to use on both your wheels and paint. Not many other companies are marketing these products to be used on both (although many can be), so I think this one is pretty cool. So are Meguiars products really any good? Despite being marketed as professional grade products, both the Detailer and Mirror Glaze lines are great ways for new detailers to build up their arsenal without breaking the bank. Aside from some of the heavy cutting compounds, these are safe for everyone to use. Where are Meguiars products made? Are their products the best on the market? Not even close. But they get the job done, come in colorful bottles, and smell good. People enjoy using them and they’re proud of the results when they’re done. At the hobbyist level, detailing products are more about the experience and less about efficiency or effectiveness – and that’s ok.

About Meguiars

People complained about them relying too much on past successes and Meguiars listened. They’ve launched some really interesting new products for 2019. Possibly the most exciting is a new compound ( M110) and polish ( M210). Renowned for its superb glimmering finish, #7 Show Car Glaze is legendary among those who swear by the hand-rubbed philosophy. But it achieves splendid results when applied by orbital buffer or dual action polisher, also. This is a true showman's glaze originally developed for the avid collector, serious enthusiast and show-car exhibitor. The depth of shine is nothing short of stunning! Autogeek.net is proud to carry on the tradition of Meguiar’s specialized car care supplies. Their product lineup can be broken into distinct categories aimed at different groups. The main lineup of Meguiar’s Car Care Products features their traditional exterior detailing supplies, including the well-known Mirror Glaze, Gold Class and Hot Shine series. Choose Meguiar’s Ultimate polish and wax for world-class shine or NXT Generation if you want long-lasting results fast.

I’m a big fan of D300 compound. I tend to use it on cars that only suffer from swirl marks and moderate scratches because it’s so user friendly, keeps heat down, and creates very little dust. Out of curiosity, I’ve put it to the test and removed heavy sanding marks from a poorly finished aftermarket paint job, even with a short throw polisher! That’s no joke for such an easy to use product. Interesting new productsOnce the body of your car is squeaky clean, it's time to give those tyres a clean - and what better to clean them with than Meguiar's High Gloss Tyre Protection. Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo can take the pain out of this somewhat mundane task and produce an incredibly clean car you'll be proud of. This rich and luxurious two-in-one shampoo and conditioner creates luxurious suds and cleans your car without compromising the paint and detailing on your vehicle.