My Test results for (Menz PF vs Megs 205) (Flats vs CCS) Lots of pics

So as some of you know I was attempting to do some testing of Megs 205 vs. Menz Pf. I was also testing the difference between the LC flat pads vs. the LC CCS pads. I was going to do some testing of poli seal vs. XMT 360, but was short or time due to a late start. Sorry for the AIO guys, I will still do something about this later. I was also supposed to be doing a 99 black Crown Vic, but that car fell thru and got my hands on this “GEM”. It’s a 95 Ford Escort.
Equipment/Product Used:
Meguiars Shampoo Plus Car Wash
Meguiars Clay (blue)
Meguiars Quick Detailer
Meguiars ACP and APC+
Meguiars 205 polish
Meguiars Glass Cleaner
Menzerna Power Finish
Lake Country CCS pads orange/Flat pads orange and Yellow 5.5”
Flex 3401
Tornador Black (APC+ 10:1)
Bissell Little Green Machine
Observations:
Most know that I’m a big fan of menzerna, but after using the megs 205 I now know what the fuss is about! To start as you can see in my “temp” pic that the humidity was above 60% which I already knew it was going to be a bad day for menzerna. I remember reading that the megs didn’t care what the weather was. Well it truly didn’t!
Now I’m not saying that I’m converting to meguiars, but I will say that it has just earned a spot in my front line. This is truly a case where the two polishes have their places and I feel every detailer should own both. The thing I liked the most about the megs vs. the menz is the working time. I think I could clock the working time with a calendar! I know with the humidity that the menz would dry up quickly… and it did.
With regards to the cut, I feel that menzerna is the better, but it’s still close. If the weather wasn’t so humid out I would have finished the car with the PF on a yellow flat pad. Since the weather was a factor I ended up using the megs on a yellow flat and for what it is I’m happy with the results.
With regards to the finish I don’t who wins here? I like how easy the megs was to wipe off, but again I feel the weather was a factor for the menzerna.
Quick note on the pads… I did like how the flats didn’t “load up” with product as fast as the CCS pads do. I think from this point on I will be moving toward the flats from here on out.
Final thoughts:
Like I already stated, I feel both these have their places in detailing. If I get a car and the paint is in good condition I’ll be reaching for the Megs 205 all day, but if it looks like it needs a little more TLC I’ll be reaching for the Menzerna. Here are the pics:
Ok I'm sorry I suck! I don't know why the pics didn't come up in order? It looks like if you go to the bottom and work your way back it makes sense?

Vegas Transplant said:

Good job on the detail. rops:
Great to see what these two products can achieve on something that's been ridden hard and put out to pasture wet.

Tornador black on the interior also ?

I appreciate the time and effort spent posting this review. Actually the photo order wasn't even a consideration as I went throught the thread several times, back and forth.

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Thanks and yes the tornador did awesome inside the car. I'm glad I gave the 205 a shot knowing how much I favor menzerna. I definately have a place for it in how I detail!

dwlinc23 said:

How about more pics of the garage? Looks awesome! Oh, this thread is about the car......

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I do have some before and after pictures of the garage. I got tired of looking at the bare walls. It looks better for customers if they stop in for a quote and it looks good for when I'm taking pictures!

inyadreems said:

Nice write up. I have both Megs and Menzerna too and notice that depending on paint,year,condition etc one works better than the other sometimes. Best to have both on hand.

I also notice the same thing about the LC flat and CCS. Once I am finished with my CCS, I am sticking to flat and MF pads.

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Going one step further...I starting to get use to the 6.5" pads. I didn't care for them at first, but on trucks and stuff I like the bigger pads.