SON1C Synopsis 31 : Meguiars - #34 Final Inspection Quick Detailer Clay Lube IPA replacement Review

[SON1C]

I had the opportunity to work pretty extensively with Meguiars #34 Final Inspection yesterday

First off I used it as a clay lube for two vehicles, it worked very well providing great lubricity and no marring was induced, it was used in conjunction with meguiars blue mild professional clay and mothers fine clay. On one of the vehicles it was pulling off junk similar to this

This product has a great smell, similar to the meguiars consumer line detail spray

The burgundy bottle in the back left is what I am referring to its called their mist and wipe detail spray
I have to say Final Inspection seemes to be their mist and wipe detail spray 2.0, both smell great ( and similar ) one is blueish the other is redish however I found the final inspection to provide a higher lubricity and is a much better value.
I used it for quick detailing, works great, smells great, lubricated, what's not to like.
Meguiars also boasts anti-static properties for this, as we all value, since dust is on of our arch enemies.
When I was correcting with m205 and wolfgang total swirl remover I used this in place of ipa, and it performed just as well for my purposes, final inspection contains no real protecting agents so this can be a big plus or a negative depending on your needs and uses.
Would I recommend this? Yes. This is a great product, good value, great performance, many uses, if you're in need of this type of product pickup a 16 oz and see how you like it
Meguiars isn't the biggest name in the detailing industry for no reason!

:xyxthumbs:

 

[CM8 6MT]

Excellent review Sonic. I havent used #34 myself, but from what I understand its very similar to their consumer line Quik Detailer.

They sell the gallon size versions of #34 at certain parts stores. I have alot of Mothers Showtime left, once I run out I will probably try #34.

 

[dertoLearN.]

Re: SON1C Synopsis 31 : Meguiars - #34 Final Inspection Quick Detailer Clay Lube IPA replacement

I love to use ONR for clay lube and also for replacement of IPA:xyxthumbs: more cheaper i think and i love it smells!:dblthumb2:

 

[CM8 6MT]

I love to use ONR for clay lube and also for replacement of IPA:xyxthumbs: more cheaper i think and i love it smells!:dblthumb2:

^^^^ Ok?? What exactly does ONR have to do with this thread?

 

[Boudin]

Re: SON1C Synopsis 31 : Meguiars - #34 Final Inspection Quick Detailer Clay Lube IPA replacement

I use final inspection to prime pads, works great for that too.

 

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Re: SON1C Synopsis 31 : Meguiars - #34 Final Inspection Quick Detailer Clay Lube IPA replacement

Thanks for the review and the time to do it, great information about a product I was wondering about.

Chris aka Italian Guy

 

[SON1C]

Re: SON1C Synopsis 31 : Meguiars - #34 Final Inspection Quick Detailer Clay Lube IPA replacement

Excellent review Sonic. I havent used #34 myself, but from what I understand its very similar to their consumer line Quik Detailer.

They sell the gallon size versions of #34 at certain parts stores. I have alot of Mothers Showtime left, once I run out I will probably try #34.

thanks!
yeah those were my immediate impressions from it, yeah it can be found easily otc, my buddy found it on sale and picked up 2 gallons of #34 and 2 bars of megs pro blue mild clay for less than a dollar... crazy. I love mothers but I would take 34 over showtime everytime -- and I have ~ a gallon of showtime lol

I love to use ONR for clay lube and also for replacement of IPA:xyxthumbs: more cheaper i think and i love it smells!:dblthumb2:

understandable onr gets a lot of positive press, I've never used it

^^^^ Ok?? What exactly does ONR have to do with this thread?

lol hes just offering some input

I use final inspection to prime pads, works great for that too.

I used it for that too* I agree worked great!

Thanks for the review and the time to do it, great information about a product I was wondering about.

Chris aka Italian Guy

thanks chris! its definitely a quality product.

 

[FUNX650]

It's nice seeing Meg's #34 being headlined in your excellent review...
Thanks for doing so! rops:

I've been using it for many, many years...and have
always thought of it as an excellent product.



Bob

 

[SON1C]

It's nice seeing Meg's #34 being headlined in your excellent review...
Thanks for doing so! rops:

I've been using it for many, many years...and have
always thought of it as an excellent product.



Bob

thanks bob! I have several other meg's products in que for a review :xyxthumbs: glad you enjoyed it
I agree -- I haven't been using it for long but it will definitely stick around I was pleasantly surprised with this one

 

[CM8 6MT]

Sonic im interested to see why you prefer #34 over Mothers Showtime?

 

[SON1C]

Sonic im interested to see why you prefer #34 over Mothers Showtime?

Price is enough for me, I like the smell better, toted to have more uses, show time iirc has some fillers and iirc 34 does not, just some off the top of my head

 

[SON1C]

Sonic im interested to see why you prefer #34 over Mothers Showtime?

Just looked at your sig, we just became the ultimate team haha, perfect since your car is red, name change time?

 

[Pumaeu]

How does #34 works as an IPA replacement? does it really remove any oils after polishing/compounding?

 

[SON1C]

How does #34 works as an IPA replacement? does it really remove any oils after polishing/compounding?

it left a clean surface after using it for me, and the lsps have shown to negative effects in regards to bonding and performing

 

[CM8 6MT]

Just looked at your sig, we just became the ultimate team haha, perfect since your car is red, name change time?

LoL nah im not worthy enough

 

[SON1C]

LoL nah im not worthy enough

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[mg6045]

SON1C, Final inspection is not at all comparable to IPA. Also, it does have gloss enhancers in it, so it does change the look of the paint. Its a simple quick detailer, the only difference is that its body shop safe.

 

[SON1C]

SON1C, Final inspection is not at all comparable to IPA. Also, it does have gloss enhancers in it, so it does change the look of the paint. Its a simple quick detailer, the only difference is that its body shop safe.

You're actually completely wrong.


We've used this on multiple vehicles after polishing to remove residue etc and then apply wax and sealants with no negative bonding issues, so in our case it was an ipa replacement -- it is not a direct replacement however it was in the cases where we used it. rops:

So as I originally said, it has many uses.

 

[CM8 6MT]

I think both of you are right respectively. You can use IPA & a QD to "remove" polish residue, but only an IPA or similar product like CarPro Eraser/Griots PreWax Clenser and such have the ability to actually dissolve polishing oils to reveal the true nature of the paint post polishing.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I've used #34 as a QD/Clay lube and it worked great. As far as I know, #34 does have gloss enhancers. It is not an alternative to IPA as far as removing polishing oils.

I agree with Mike's(mg) reply above.