CM8 6MT
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Whats up guys, CM8 here with another review. This time i'll be reviewing Meguiars Ultimate Protectant. The most common protectants people talk about on here are usually 303 Aerospace or WolfGang Cockpit Trim, lets take a look at what Megs has to offer.
The Product
Meguiars Ultimate Protectant is the latest polymer fortified water based protectant, its designed to protect both interior & exterior surfaces. You might of seen different variations of this product. In this review, ill be reviewing the product that came in the original spray bottle. Megs changed the bottle design to a squeeze bottle due to the fact that average joes thought the spray bottle was intended for interior surfaces only. The fact of the matter is, its strong enough to be used for both. You can use it for vinyl, rubber, tires & plastics. Although as far as tires are concerned, I havent tested it on that and cannot give an accurate durability time.
Price
Meguiar's Ultimate Protectant: $8.99 +/-
Directions
The directions state to apply a thin layer with a soft foam or microfiber applicator. I find that its best to "massage" the product in. If your using the spray, or the new squeeze bottle you will find that the product is a white cream substance that is not runny, and a little goes a very long way. Massage the product in, and wipe off any excess. That's it. Lets see it in action.
The Application
I went ahead and applied the product in my garage to my driver side door trim. I taped off half my trim you so can see the 50/50 difference.
As you can see, the results look fantastic. This was only 1 application. It left my trim a matte dark finish, exactly how my trim looked like when the car was new. No greasy look, and the best part of all, it was DRY to the touch. If your into a "shinier" look, you can apply a second application.
Durability
Now that we have some excellent results, and a great rich dark finish, how long will it last? This is a big one when it comes to protectants as most of us want the best long lasting protection. Below is a snapshot of my door trim exactly 2 Months ago as of today. I had this product in my detail stash since last year, and if your like me you buy products and store them, only to use them months later. I wasnt expecting this product to last this long, but then again its Meguiars, whats not to expect but excellence?
As you can see, my trim is still nice and black. You can tell its barely starting to wear off, for 2 months IMO it looks GREAT. The car stays outside for 8-10 hours a day when my wife takes it to work, hows that for durability. I can honestly say it will probably last another 2 weeks before its completely gone.
Overview
The fact that this product is water based makes it great. It will not crack or damage your trim, plastics or rubber. Its ability to control the level of "gloss" is also a huge plus. It has a fresh scent, and as stated before a little goes a very long way. At the current durability rate, I would be applying this to my trim only 6 times a year. Not bad.
Conclusion
If your in the market for a long lasting protectant, I would highly recommend this product. For 15.2 oz at $8.99, its very hard to beat in looks, durability & price.
Other similar products:
303 Aerospace Protectant 16 oz- $12.99
WolfGang Cockpit Trim Sealant 16 oz- $49.95
Let me know what you guys think!
The Product
Meguiars Ultimate Protectant is the latest polymer fortified water based protectant, its designed to protect both interior & exterior surfaces. You might of seen different variations of this product. In this review, ill be reviewing the product that came in the original spray bottle. Megs changed the bottle design to a squeeze bottle due to the fact that average joes thought the spray bottle was intended for interior surfaces only. The fact of the matter is, its strong enough to be used for both. You can use it for vinyl, rubber, tires & plastics. Although as far as tires are concerned, I havent tested it on that and cannot give an accurate durability time.
Price
Meguiar's Ultimate Protectant: $8.99 +/-
Directions
The directions state to apply a thin layer with a soft foam or microfiber applicator. I find that its best to "massage" the product in. If your using the spray, or the new squeeze bottle you will find that the product is a white cream substance that is not runny, and a little goes a very long way. Massage the product in, and wipe off any excess. That's it. Lets see it in action.
The Application
I went ahead and applied the product in my garage to my driver side door trim. I taped off half my trim you so can see the 50/50 difference.
As you can see, the results look fantastic. This was only 1 application. It left my trim a matte dark finish, exactly how my trim looked like when the car was new. No greasy look, and the best part of all, it was DRY to the touch. If your into a "shinier" look, you can apply a second application.
Durability
Now that we have some excellent results, and a great rich dark finish, how long will it last? This is a big one when it comes to protectants as most of us want the best long lasting protection. Below is a snapshot of my door trim exactly 2 Months ago as of today. I had this product in my detail stash since last year, and if your like me you buy products and store them, only to use them months later. I wasnt expecting this product to last this long, but then again its Meguiars, whats not to expect but excellence?
As you can see, my trim is still nice and black. You can tell its barely starting to wear off, for 2 months IMO it looks GREAT. The car stays outside for 8-10 hours a day when my wife takes it to work, hows that for durability. I can honestly say it will probably last another 2 weeks before its completely gone.
Overview
The fact that this product is water based makes it great. It will not crack or damage your trim, plastics or rubber. Its ability to control the level of "gloss" is also a huge plus. It has a fresh scent, and as stated before a little goes a very long way. At the current durability rate, I would be applying this to my trim only 6 times a year. Not bad.
Conclusion
If your in the market for a long lasting protectant, I would highly recommend this product. For 15.2 oz at $8.99, its very hard to beat in looks, durability & price.
Other similar products:
303 Aerospace Protectant 16 oz- $12.99
WolfGang Cockpit Trim Sealant 16 oz- $49.95
Let me know what you guys think!
