REVIEW: Meguiars Cleaner Wax

[A1MobileDetailing]

Recently my father asked me If I would wash and wax his 2010 Lancer Ralliart Sportback. I agreed, saying I need the experience If I plan on detailing part time. I wish I had taken more pictures, but it was in the evening and I was trying to hurry so I could go to bed. So, here are some before pictures, (Keep in mind I used my Evo 3d phone to take the pictures).

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It had lots of tar and bugs on it that I didn't get pictures of. I used Stoners Tarminator which removed about 90% of the bugs and tar. I then clayed the car using Meguiars smooth surface clay kit. I wasn't sure what to wax it with at first, but then decided to try the sample of Meguiars Cleaner Wax that comes with the Smooth Surface Clay Kit.
I decided to see if it would remove some of the light swirls and scratches that were on his car. I used my PC 7424XP and started with a white Lake Country CCS pad. I wasn't getting the light scratches out like I wanted to so I bumped it up to the orange CCS pad and spent more time going over it. I really wish I had pictures of it but there was an area on the drivers side fender where there was a decent amount light sratches. I pad a few passes putting a good amount of pressure on it and then I started easing up on the pressure and did some more passes and after I allowed it to haze I wiped it off and to my amazement most of the light scratches were gone!! Parts of the car I went over the second time. I then topped it with lucas oil slick mist, dressed the tires, polished the exhaust tips, used Megs Natural Shine one the trim, etc.

Anyways here are the after pictures!!
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My phone didn't do it justice so sorry about that.

My dad was thoroughly impressed to say the least. He kept saying wow! and taking pictures with his phone. :props: He then left his car In the garage for nearly two weeks because he didn't want to drive it.:xyxthumbs:

Moral of the story is: Its easy to overlook older products like Megs Cleaner Wax, but it still produces good results. I was pleasently surprised to say the least.:dblthumb2:


Thanks for reading!!,
Austin

[FUNX650]

....Meguiars Cleaner Wax....
Thanks for reading!!
Austin


Thanks for sharing your detailing project!
Nothing like putting a grin on Dad's face!!

I think Meguiar's A12 Cleaner wax is an excellent product!

:)

Bob

[wgilles]

I've always been a fan of Megs cleaner wax. It was the first wax I ever used when I got my first car. Been restocking it ever since!

[James R.]

Looks really clean! My Meg's SSCK that I just bought last week didn't come with the cleaner wax :-(. Just 2 clay bars, case, towel, and a bottle of QD. Guess I should have gotten it from AG.

[timaishu]

I the bought the meguiars clay kit 2 years ago and it came with the sample wax, towel, and QD.

Maybe they simply dont put it in anymore?

[Slicer]

Megs was talking about making the clay bars larger, but I have not seen it locally yet. The sample is a Deep Crystal Cleaner Wax, I always thought you were not supposed to use a DA for it.

[RZJZA80]

I've never liked it personally. I found it hard to apply and remove, especially when better products are out there.

[A1MobileDetailing]

Thanks for sharing your detailing project!
Nothing like putting a grin on Dad's face!!

I think Meguiar's A12 Cleaner wax is an excellent product!

:)

Bob
You're welcome! Yea, putting a smile on his face made it all worth it!!


I've always been a fan of Megs cleaner wax. It was the first wax I ever used when I got my first car. Been restocking it ever since!
Same here, I believe it was the first or second wax I ever used.

Looks really clean! My Meg's SSCK that I just bought last week didn't come with the cleaner wax :-(. Just 2 clay bars, case, towel, and a bottle of QD. Guess I should have gotten it from AG.
I actually got mine over the counter a year a go. Here on there site it shows it still comes with a cleaner wax sample.


I the bought the meguiars clay kit 2 years ago and it came with the sample wax, towel, and QD.

Maybe they simply dont put it in anymore?

Here on the site it shows that they do, but I'm not sure, I know they were advertising to have more clay in there kits. Maybe they removed the sample to make up for it?


Megs was talking about making the clay bars larger, but I have not seen it locally yet. The sample is a Deep Crystal Cleaner Wax, I always thought you were not supposed to use a DA for it.

Mine wasn't the Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner, but just the Cleaner Wax. It didn't say that you can't use it with a DA. I didn't have any problems with it, maybe someone can clarify this?


I've never liked it personally. I found it hard to apply and remove, especially when better products are out there.

There are better products out there but It was the only one step I had on hand and it produced good results!!