Meguiars mirror glaze professional vs. higher end products

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Just something that hit me the other day as I was polishing a car with (meguiars 205) and I got to thinking. How does meguiars professional line stack up to the competition?

I've used or use griots,chemical guys,poor boys,collinite and others those are some of my main ones.


So shoot me some feedback I wanna see if I am making the right choices or just throwing money out the window.
 
Shane4225 said:
I've used or use griots,chemical guys,poor boys,collinite and others those are some of my main ones.
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Do you consider the above products to be more "higher-end" than Meguiar's Mirror Glaze "Pro"-products?

Bob
 
I used Meg's #26 (I think) once. It was a yellow liquid wax and it was pretty crappy IMO. I like most of Meg's products, but it was just an absolute train wreck to use. Could have been a bad batch of it, but who knows?
 
FUNX725 said:
Do you consider the above products to be more "higher-end" than Meguiar's Mirror Glaze "Pro"-products?

Bob
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You hear those names really often through out the other forums but seems like meguiars stays under the radar
 
I'm guessing you mean more expensive when you say higher end? The pro line in Meguiars (especially the 105/205 duo) is always my first reach as it is effective across such a wide range of paints. There are always unique situations that call for unique products, but little else out there can match the universal effectiveness of the Megs Professional line, especially for the price.
 
I'm always amused at threads that contains the words "high end" which means what exactly?

I'm assuming you mean cost? I think we all know that cost doesn't necessarily relate to something being high end. Getting what you pay for may be true for most things but not for detailing products. In this business it's about what the market will bare, not the quality of the result. Technique trumps cost every time.

Meg's products are not only great products but they are well within everybody's budget. Few car care companies can share that honor.
 
silverfox said:
I'm always amused at threads that contains the words "high end" which means what exactly?

I'm assuming you mean cost? I think we all know that cost doesn't necessarily relate to something being high end. Getting what you pay for may be true for most things but not for detailing products. In this business it's about what the market will bare, not the quality of the result. Technique trumps cost every time.

Meg's products are not only great products but they are well within everybody's budget. Few car care companies can share that honor.
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:iagree:I have been a Megs user for years and have always achieved great results.
 
Think this way...Meguiar's has been around for 100 years. How many of the 'high end' products will be able to say the same thing in 2113?

When in doubt, I've generally found a Meg's product that will fill the bill.

Yes, I am defending Meguiar's.

Bill
 
otruba_843 said:
I used Meg's #26 (I think) once. It was a yellow liquid wax and it was pretty crappy IMO. I like most of Meg's products, but it was just an absolute train wreck to use. Could have been a bad batch of it, but who knows?
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I've used yellow for years, I'm guessing a bad batch or maybe too thick of an application? Stuff gives a tremendous glow on black. Durability is questionable.

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IMHO, when it come to polishing and compounding, Meg's defines the high-end products.

Who brought us SMAT?
Who brought us Microfiber pads that revolutionized the DA polishing arena?

I define high-end based on performance, not cost.
 
I've yet to try anything that works better than Meg's 205, is it the best?
Well IMO it is, others may not think the same.
I don't think anyone has the answer as what's the best because of preference.
 
Honestly, I'm not a huge Meg's fan. It seems they have some good products, but some of the old stuff could be phased out or revamped. The thing with the Mirror Glaze line I always wonder is, since it's mainly targeted at body shop guys, and some of them are in the Stone Age with regard to detailing, is the incentive not to phase out old products just to maintain the stays quo for users of the old products? Like couldn't they get rid of M80 whatever?
 
parttimer said:
I've used yellow for years, I'm guessing a bad batch or maybe too thick of an application? Stuff gives a tremendous glow on black. Durability is questionable.

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No, I applied it thin and found it barely spread. While I was applying it in my garage, it turned all crusty and would form these booger like things. I will say it was super easy to remove, but that was about it.
 
Shane4225 said:
You hear those names really often through out the other forums but seems like meguiars stays under the radar
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-I always attempt to understand where some folks might equate "higher-end" detailing products
as those that are being heard about more frequently on some internet forums.

Alas...Most of the time I'm unsuccessful in doing so.


-I do, however, wonder if it has something to do with the psychological effects, if any,
that social media and internet-marketing has (or may have) on peoples' psyche.


-I'm glad there does exist forums that allows (and sometimes: "assists") people in their efforts when they're
positing 'points-of-view or tactics' that they think is beneficial to their particular forum's audience.

This just may be where social media and internet-marketing "assists" marketers in their quest of:
Connecting with customers....in what's now acceptable to be believed: In a very personal way.
I'm curious if this could be deemed as one of the social-triggers that is responsible for converts...


-Since what I see, then, is a correlation between the "high-end products" subject at hand;
and the latest crush on certain facets of the latest available "high-end/high-tech" electronic devices...

I'll reflect on what Steve Jobs once said, (and said it best):
"People don’t know what they want until you give it to them".



:)

Bob
 
Other companies try to emulate but no one can seem to duplicate. Meguiars seems to set the bar for compounds and polishes but I think they are lacking in other areas like with waxes, coatings, tire protectants, and 5.5" buffing pads, can't believe an industry leader like Meguiars doesn't offer a 5.5" foam pad.
 
silverfox said:
I'm always amused at threads that contains the words "high end" which means what exactly?

I'm assuming you mean cost? I think we all know that cost doesn't necessarily relate to something being high end. Getting what you pay for may be true for most things but not for detailing products. In this business it's about what the market will bare, not the quality of the result. Technique trumps cost every time.

Meg's products are not only great products but they are well within everybody's budget. Few car care companies can share that honor.
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Valid point I should have been more lest on what I meant I was referring to the more expensive products.


I am very happy with the products of theirs I have tried especially the 205 polish
 
tuscarora dave said:
Other companies try to emulate but no one can seem to duplicate. Meguiars seems to set the bar for compounds and polishes but I think they are lacking in other areas like with waxes, coatings, tire protectants, and 5.5" buffing pads, can't believe an industry leader like Meguiars doesn't offer a 5.5" foam pad.
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I totally agree with you there as far as wax and sealants I think they could improve but as far as the product to get the best appearance from your paint meguiars has it.
I've noticed myself lately leaning towards companies who've been in the business for many years like meguiars collinite and others
 
Besides my 205 I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have my Meg's NXT. Liquid Wax.
Just lately I bought the Black Wax and find it to be good as well, just not sure how long it will last though.
 
HateSwirls said:
Just lately I bought the Black Wax and find it to be good as well, just not sure how long it will last though.
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I believe if all variables could be created equal, there would be an interesting durability-contest
between the following Meguiar's Cleaner-Waxes/Sealants.
(I know what my durability-pick would be...Doesn't mean it's my favorite though)

-Good ol' A12 Cleaner Wax
-G61 White Wax
-G62 Black Wax
-M20 Polymer Sealant
-M66 Quick Detailer

:)

Bob
 
If I was to try a "higher end wax" I'd lean towards Pete's 53, I hear mostly good things about it.
 
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