Colorx + Meguiars 21

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This question is to Mike Phillips but anyone can chime in.

I have tested in spots this combo and it produces a rich lustrious shine. Is there any problem with this combo would use it three times a year to keep our vehicles detailed.

If I were to sandwich a Megiuars poish on top the Colorx would it be #3. #7, or #81 have used 7and 81 before will be using products by hand.

thanx much:)
 
Actually by staying inside a single product line there is Synergistic Chemical Compatibility.

This is because you're working with products all formulated by the same chemists.

So yes you can top ColorX, (a strong cleaner/wax), with M21 or any of the Meguiar's waxes. You're in essence using the ColorX as a paint cleaner.

As far as sandwiching a polish in-between the ColorX and the M21 you can certainly do this but it's not recommended by Meguiar's. The issue is that because ColorX or any wax or paint sealant will seal the surface that it will be harder for the polishing oils to do their job as the wax or paint sealant is now in the way since it's coating over the surface.

A better approach would be to use a dedicated paint cleaner or swirl and scratch remover that doesn't contain any wax or paint sealant to first prepare the paint and then apply your choice of polish and then apply your choice of wax or paint sealant.

That said, you can never 100% seal a surface and the act of pushing a creamy liquid over a waxed surface will tend to remove some of the coating which will then allow the polishing oils to do their job, so while it's not an official recommendation some people will use a cleaner/wax, follow this with a pure polish and then the wax or paint sealant of your choice.

Best thing to do would be to do a Test Spot, that is apply the product in your chosen process to one small area and check your results and if you like what you're seeing then simply duplicate this process over the entire car.

If you want to go further you could do two test spots, and compare the results of the test spots to see if there's a huge difference between the end-results and use these results to choose which approach to use.

What are you working on?
What are you trying to accomplish?

:)
 
Thank you Mike I am just a home detailer doing the family cars have used various products from Meguiars and other companies.

I have some #9 and a sample of #81 polish will try that next topping with Meg's 21 v1.

Its an older car but I was trying to a method down that I could just use but once the paint is cleaned that goal could be met.

thanx m4bama
 
m4bama said:
Thank you Mike I am just a home detailer doing the family cars

Its an older car but I was trying to a method down that I could just use but once the paint is cleaned that goal could be met.

thanx m4bama
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ColorX by itself or topped with something else is a popular approach for daily drivers, the key to good results with a paint cleaner or a cleaner/wax on a neglected surface is to work the product thoroughly over a small area and then when moving on to the next section be sure to overlap a little into the previously worked section.

With a paint cleaner you wouldn't let the product dry; with a cleaner/wax you would normally let the product dry before removing the residue but if you're using the cleaner/wax as a paint cleaner with the intention of applying another wax or paint sealant over it then you can either let the cleaner/wax dry or wipe it off as you move around the car. Personal preference.

:)
 
Any time you read "Synergistic Chemical Compatibility" you know you are getting an education. LOL. Thanks for sharing Mike :righton:
 
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