Meguiars Products....EXcellent
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As long as we are on the subject, I started a thread here but it may have gotten lost.
An excellent product to polish and put a shine on the glass to go along with the polished look you get from Meguiars waxes. https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/product-recommendation-rain-clear%AE-gel-154234/
Now what is this I hear about NXT being more of a sealant, and some using Gold Class as the wax followed by a layer of NXT as a sealer/wax?!?
An excellent product to polish and put a shine on the glass to go along with the polished look you get from Meguiars waxes. https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/product-recommendation-rain-clear%AE-gel-154234/
Now what is this I hear about NXT being more of a sealant, and some using Gold Class as the wax followed by a layer of NXT as a sealer/wax?!?
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^^^^Indeed! I got that from the meguiars forums, I was talking about that here: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/comparison-meguirres-nxt2-techwax-vs-zymol-wax-155410/
#129
I was looking at the Deep Crystal Polish, and it says that it's "specially formulated for darker cars". Will I have a problem using it on Lightning Yellow? My initial thought is no, that seems silly, but you never know.
#132
Nxt did an excellent job on my rx8 ( which I just got 4 days ago!!) but I live in a town with many gravel and sand deposits so after washing and using nxt ,a day or 2 later, I give it a wipedown with the ultimate quick detailer and it just sparkles and sparkles ... I use black magic titanium wheel cleaner on my wheels though ...
#133
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Just bought my first Meguiars Clay Bar Kit...going to try it today!! ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Comes with 16 oz Quik Detailer, 2 clay bars, 4oz of cleaner wax, supreme shine microfiber cloth... Will be back with before and after pics...![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Done...approximately 3hrs later...
VIDEO: In this video you can hear the sound difference...
Just check it out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIFgvANF4QY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCzQurI6E64
After:
![](http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/Leesha_023/Clay-Bar-RX8-014sm.jpg)
Before:
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Comes with 16 oz Quik Detailer, 2 clay bars, 4oz of cleaner wax, supreme shine microfiber cloth... Will be back with before and after pics...
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Done...approximately 3hrs later...
VIDEO: In this video you can hear the sound difference...
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIFgvANF4QY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCzQurI6E64
After:
![](http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/Leesha_023/Clay-Bar-RX8-014sm.jpg)
Before:
![](http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/Leesha_023/Clay-Bar-RX8-015.jpg)
Last edited by Leesha; 04-24-2009 at 01:15 PM.
#134
Leesha .. howd that work out for you? I bought the same exact kit 3 days ago.. took 6 hours to get the whole car done but ... i must say.. that kit i wouldve payed 50 for what it did.
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holy shiny car batman. i will admit that i have never used a clay bar and always wanted to but i'm not quite sure why i never did it. i finally went over to pep boys since they had their $10 off $30 and bought the meguiars clay bar kit and a bottle of NXT and walked away only $21 dollars lighter after tax.
i have to say i am now completely sold. my car has never felt so smooth and never looked so shiny. i can't say that it's solely due to meguiars since i haven't used another product but i don't know that i will anymore since the price is so good (even without the coupon). i wanted to take some pics but finished as i was losing light so i didn't get a chance to do so.
noob question but i'm assuming that the clay bar i used is now done and should be thrown away, right? i still have the other one since it came with two but wanted to ask before i tossed the one that was used today.
i have to say i am now completely sold. my car has never felt so smooth and never looked so shiny. i can't say that it's solely due to meguiars since i haven't used another product but i don't know that i will anymore since the price is so good (even without the coupon). i wanted to take some pics but finished as i was losing light so i didn't get a chance to do so.
noob question but i'm assuming that the clay bar i used is now done and should be thrown away, right? i still have the other one since it came with two but wanted to ask before i tossed the one that was used today.
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holy shiny car batman. i will admit that i have never used a clay bar and always wanted to but i'm not quite sure why i never did it. i finally went over to pep boys since they had their $10 off $30 and bought the meguiars clay bar kit and a bottle of NXT and walked away only $21 dollars lighter after tax.
i have to say i am now completely sold. my car has never felt so smooth and never looked so shiny. i can't say that it's solely due to meguiars since i haven't used another product but i don't know that i will anymore since the price is so good (even without the coupon). i wanted to take some pics but finished as i was losing light so i didn't get a chance to do so.
noob question but i'm assuming that the clay bar i used is now done and should be thrown away, right? i still have the other one since it came with two but wanted to ask before i tossed the one that was used today.
i have to say i am now completely sold. my car has never felt so smooth and never looked so shiny. i can't say that it's solely due to meguiars since i haven't used another product but i don't know that i will anymore since the price is so good (even without the coupon). i wanted to take some pics but finished as i was losing light so i didn't get a chance to do so.
noob question but i'm assuming that the clay bar i used is now done and should be thrown away, right? i still have the other one since it came with two but wanted to ask before i tossed the one that was used today.
I kept my clay in the same small blk case. It may dryout by the time I'm ready for it again as my car wasn't really dirty and is garaged.
I would think that it wouldn't be good anymore as I kneaded mine a few times to remove the dirt...
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holy shiny car batman. i will admit that i have never used a clay bar and always wanted to but i'm not quite sure why i never did it. i finally went over to pep boys since they had their $10 off $30 and bought the meguiars clay bar kit and a bottle of NXT and walked away only $21 dollars lighter after tax.
i have to say i am now completely sold. my car has never felt so smooth and never looked so shiny. i can't say that it's solely due to meguiars since i haven't used another product but i don't know that i will anymore since the price is so good (even without the coupon). i wanted to take some pics but finished as i was losing light so i didn't get a chance to do so.
noob question but i'm assuming that the clay bar i used is now done and should be thrown away, right? i still have the other one since it came with two but wanted to ask before i tossed the one that was used today.
i have to say i am now completely sold. my car has never felt so smooth and never looked so shiny. i can't say that it's solely due to meguiars since i haven't used another product but i don't know that i will anymore since the price is so good (even without the coupon). i wanted to take some pics but finished as i was losing light so i didn't get a chance to do so.
noob question but i'm assuming that the clay bar i used is now done and should be thrown away, right? i still have the other one since it came with two but wanted to ask before i tossed the one that was used today.
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i took some this morning just before running out to work so i'll upload them tonight. of course in doing this and having it so clean and shiny i now realize i really need to get some of the scratch x remover too for the swirls.
EDIT: so i uploaded the pictures i took this morning. none of them really showed the shine but i'll post anyway. i would take more but my car is covered in pollen from today and i don't have the patience to wipe it down before it gets dark. please ignore the 4x4 status and lack of rear.
![](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-show-shine-26/137903d1240873377-meguiars-products-excellent-clay1.jpg)
![](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-show-shine-26/137904d1240873377-meguiars-products-excellent-clay2.jpg)
![](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-show-shine-26/137905d1240873377-meguiars-products-excellent-clay3.jpg)
EDIT: so i uploaded the pictures i took this morning. none of them really showed the shine but i'll post anyway. i would take more but my car is covered in pollen from today and i don't have the patience to wipe it down before it gets dark. please ignore the 4x4 status and lack of rear.
![](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-show-shine-26/137903d1240873377-meguiars-products-excellent-clay1.jpg)
![](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-show-shine-26/137904d1240873377-meguiars-products-excellent-clay2.jpg)
![](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-show-shine-26/137905d1240873377-meguiars-products-excellent-clay3.jpg)
![](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-show-shine-26/137906d1240873377-meguiars-products-excellent-clay4.jpg)
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thanks for the comments guys. i know there is still a decent amount of work left to do but i really like how it's coming along so far. and now that i know how to get it so nice and shiny, it should look that much better.
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WoW .. I just bought Meguiars Ultimate Compound ... I transformed my 1.8T Gti from trash to perfection ( well almost) !! lol.. my paint was Horrible when my dad bought it but this compound took all swirl marks and oxidation away .. i think i may have to run some NXT over it to get some decent shine because i must say this paint is worse then some cars i have had from 198-'s
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WoW .. I just bought Meguiars Ultimate Compound ... I transformed my 1.8T Gti from trash to perfection ( well almost) !! lol.. my paint was Horrible when my dad bought it but this compound took all swirl marks and oxidation away .. i think i may have to run some NXT over it to get some decent shine because i must say this paint is worse then some cars i have had from 198-'s
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I agree Meguiar's works very well here's what I use on my car.
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed005.jpg)
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed006.jpg)
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed007.jpg)
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed008.jpg)
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed009.jpg)
and the result well check out this thread and see for yourself.
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed005.jpg)
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed006.jpg)
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed007.jpg)
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed008.jpg)
![](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss11/bdgreat1/Rx8polishedandwaxed009.jpg)
and the result well check out this thread and see for yourself.
Last edited by Bdgreat1; 06-06-2009 at 06:55 AM.