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Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by gixerthou, Sep 14, 2011.

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  1. vino

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    Livin' the (passive aggressive) dream, man!
     
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  2. kpone

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    The fearlessness of the single man. LOL
     
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  3. dan.1moore1

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    LoL That is about the truth
     
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  4. Movistar

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    so out of these which do you guys recommend

    Meguires Ultimate Detailer or

    Meguires Speed Detailer
     
    #44 Movistar, Sep 19, 2011
  5. Remal

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  6. Movistar

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    cheers dude, whats the difference between them apart from £2 price?

    is the Meguiars Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner any good aswell ? I normally just use WD40 on my rims and then wipe it off with a microfibre. Worried this stuff might affect the gloss on the wheels, I am assuming not...?
     
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  7. kpone

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    Being a bear of very little brain I always struggle to differentiate how the different ranges of Meguiars actually differ. As a rule of thumb, I generally buy the stuff in the purpley blue bottles.

    As T&biscuits will testify, Blue is the safest colour to go with.
     
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  8. Sossige

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    Neither - IMHO, the smaller bottles of detailing spray are not cost effective.

    Pop online and buy a big bottle of "Last Touch" along with a spraying bottle to go with it.
     
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  9. Remal

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    No difference for the £2 but the red mist is a detailer and sealant. And is the mutts

    I also have Hot rims but don't use it much. I apply this: Swissvax UK

    expensive but makes cleaning the wheels much better. just apply tiwce a year. easy to remove crap from the wheels after. it's only a small pot but should last years
     
    #49 Remal, Sep 19, 2011
  10. Jamz

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    Speed detailer...
     
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  11. Jamz

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    Yes mate that wheel cleaner is really good, I have been using it on bike n car wheels a long time..does the job nicely
     
    #51 Jamz, Sep 19, 2011
  12. Movistar

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    will that scratchX stuff get light scratches out of plastic fairings ?
     
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  13. Sossige

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    I wouldn't like to try it mate, I suspect it will introduce smaller scratches.

    Might be worth trying something like this - Xerapol Plastic Polish & Scratch Remover
     
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  14. Movistar

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    cheers dude - although fairings have a coating on them don't they ? Hence the shine
     
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  15. Sossige

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    Sorry, forget everything I just said! ScratchX will be great for that kind of thing as they do have a lacquer.
     
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  16. Movistar

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    any meguires product you can suggest for a good waxing of the fairings ?
     
    #56 Movistar, Sep 19, 2011
  17. Sossige

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    Yep, this:

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  18. Movistar

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    nice - thanks for your help
     
    #58 Movistar, Sep 19, 2011
  19. Remal

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    There are some much better products out there. Megs is not bad, after I found Autogym then went to megs. Dodo all the way now. Swissvax is great but expensive

    Bought many items from here
    Clean Your Car - car care products UK

    always helpful

    Chemical Guys, Poorboys and Collinite also very good

    FinishKare #425 - Ultra Slick Polywipe another quality product
     
    #59 Remal, Sep 19, 2011
  20. Sossige

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    You and I both know that mate, but Movistar specifically asked for something from Meguiars. Presumably for ease of getting hold of it...?

    Personally Chemical Guys does it for me on the cost vs quality side of it. Happy to pay more than Meguiars prices, but not Swissvax prices ;)
     
    #60 Sossige, Sep 19, 2011
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