D156 vs V7

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Thoughts? Probably typing to pick one of these up eventually. I don't want to pick up a glaze though, so let me know what you think as stand alone products.

Thanks! :)
 
What about OCW? I love OCW and find myself using it quite a bit now compared to my V7 especially for friends, family and clients.

Personal opinion V7 looks great for about a day at best. Usually use it as a temp LSP( great looks for the day) after washing as my car is currently topped with MENZ Powerlock

Seems to really add a little gloss and pop but durability seems rather poor. No worries thought since the protection is from my sealant




No experience with D156
 
ihaveacamaro said:
Thoughts? Probably typing to pick one of these up eventually. I don't want to pick up a glaze though, so let me know what you think as stand alone products.

Thanks! :)
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Is V7 like an Aquawax/Z-8 type thing?
 
Jrocket said:
What about OCW? I love OCW and find myself using it quite a bit now compared to my V7 especially for friends, family and clients.
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I haven't been impressed with OCW, but to be fair I haven't tried the spray on towel and apply method. It streaks too much for me because I'm always in the sun. Again, this isn't OCW's fault as it says use in the shade, but that's not possible for me all the time.

Thank you for the info on the V7! :)

Thoryamaha919 said:
Roshan found this for you.

I have used the consumer Megs Ultimate quick wax which is the same as D156 I have had no issue with it and liked it for after washes.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...d-meguiars-x-press-synthetic-spray-wax-2.html
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Thanks for the link Evan. I've used the Megs UQW too and really liked it, but I was wondering if someone has used both D156/UQW and V7 and could compare them for me.
 
You mentioned stand alone products, so I figured durability would be considered.
 
What about Reload? I find it last a pretty good amount of time as a stand alone. I get about 2months worth of nice beading on a car sitting outside 24/7
 
D156 is my all time go to product. V7 has a bit better protection (sort of a spray sealant) and better wow factor.

I still prefer D156. It beads really nice and sheds water better than V7 and has a deeper wet look

V7 more a candied look
 
I really think V7 is over-rated. Although I've only used it twice. With that being said, I love using D156. It's my go to spray wax after every wash. The look it gives is amazing and it's no slouch in durability too!
 
FivePoint.0 said:
You mentioned stand alone products, so I figured durability would be considered.
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I'm sorry I should have explained. Most people use V7 with blacklight so that's why I said stand alone, because I just want to compare V7 with D156 not V7/Blacklight with D156.
 
SlowWRX said:
What about Reload? I find it last a pretty good amount of time as a stand alone. I get about 2months worth of nice beading on a car sitting outside 24/7
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thanks but too expensive

silverfox said:
D156 is my all time go to product. V7 has a bit better protection (sort of a spray sealant) and better wow factor.

I still prefer D156. It beads really nice and sheds water better than V7 and has a deeper wet look

V7 more a candied look
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Thank you this is exactly the info I was looking for! I am leaning towards d156 now :props:

Marc08EX said:
I really think V7 is over-rated. Although I've only used it twice. With that being said, I love using D156. It's my go to spray wax after every wash. The look it gives is amazing and it's no slouch in durability too!
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Why do you say it's overrated?
 
D156 looks like an excellent after wash product. Also, the fact that it doesn't contain carnauba, means less dust attraction. You can also apply it to wet or dry surfaces.
 
FivePoint.0 said:
D156 looks like an excellent after wash product. Also, the fact that it doesn't contain carnauba, means less dust attraction. You can also apply it to wet or dry surfaces.
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And in direct sunlight! I think I'm going to go with d156 :)
 
any other thoughts from anyone who's used one or both?
 
I've used D156 but haven't used my V7 yet.

D156 always works for me. Whether its freezing out, 100 degrees, shade, full sun, it doesn't seem to care what the weather is IME. I've even applied while it was drizzling and still works well. Excellent gloss/shine, slickness, and depth. Beads really well and usually lasts about 3-4 weeks for me. Plus you can pretty use it everywhere, trim, glass, paint, etc.

3 week old D156 over 10 month old WGDGPS. Outside 24/7 and the truck washed maybe about 1.5 weeks before.

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I agree about D156 working in any temperature under any condition. v7 could never do that. I live in the cold northeast and I can't say enough good things about D156. Great product at a great price. Buy a gallon.
 
I haven't used D156, I've used UQW if that's indicative of anything.

V7's pros : SMELL (orange cream sicle), slickness (slicker than bfwd after curing for comparison's sake), how so little goes such a long way, looks great, trim/glass/everything safe

V7's cons : price, durability

not so much a con but I haven't used V7 in direct sunlight yet

UQW's pros : trim safe (glass safe?), availability, price, durability, ease of use/application

UQW's cons : smell - reminds me of cherry cough syrup, was pleasant at first but after half the car it's enough to make me want to stop... that coupled with V7 is enough to make me prefer the former

D156 is definitely on my to-try list but I've still got at least 4-6 oz of this bottle of V7 left and I purchased it in November.
 
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