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    Menzerna v Meguiars

    I've been debating these two types of polishes. I have a new car without too many swirls and a couple of hard-to-see RIDS. My other car is a grey Subaru Outback. It's hard to see swirls (I think because of the color??) and quite a few scratches. This car has been machine washed since day one and probably needs a lot of work.

    I'm not very compelled to get every scratch perfect on the Subaru because I have no intention of sanding. On the other hand, I want the Tesla near perfect.

    So, I'm looking at a work horse polish combination. I could get both, but since I'm just myself doing my family cars, I don't have a need for a variety of polishes.

    Either http://www.autogeekmobile.net/menzerna-intro-kit.html or Megs m105/205. The Megs sound like it might be for more serious defects. I was leaning toward the Menzerna.

    Any thoughts? Thank you!

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    I have only used the Menzerna Power Lock (which I got it for it's durability)

    This is just my opinion:

    When it comes to polishes it's just liquid sand paper. Per Se

    So if it's just DD then go with the Meg's combo,

    I got to try the 105 and I it felt and worked really nice. Compared to the 3M stuff I am used to. (Smelled nice too)

    I have the poor boys medium and light swirl removal so I'll stick with those until I run out and then switch to the 205 (I imagine it's just as good as the 105)

    However when it comes to sealants then invest in some Menzerna IMO

    The 105/205 are just to remove swirls on you DD.

    Skill and Technique is more important than product.

    All this is just my opinion.

    Good luck!

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    Re: Menzerna v Meguiars

    I have Meguiars 205 I use on our 2 new cars. Meguiars 205 lets you polish until it gets to the level you need, they have a longer work time, many other polishes their particles diminish and only last so long before you have to reapply more polish to the da. The Meguiars 105 compound and the 205 polish makes a great combo IMO and there`s a lot of people that love these

    Menzurna products are great also I use their Power lock that`s a sealer. They have polishes for all levels of finish you will need to determine how serious your scratches are and use the appropriate compound/polish you need. Some here may chime in on these products I won`t because I don`t use their polishes. Menzurna has a abrasive list for their polish on this forum I believe it`s on the Menzurna products in the store here.

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    Re: Menzerna v Meguiars

    Sub'd

    Reading contrasting statements about these two
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    Reading up on the line of Menzerna polishes is helpful.

    I guess I have two different cars with two different needs and I want a easy solution. I guess that's why I should take my cars to a pro to decide!

    It would seem to me that the Megs combo would be better for the Subaru in my case and the menzerna for the lighter work required by my Tesla.

    I have the griots 1-4 line, and this may be fine, but I don't read about too many people talking about those polishes here. Mostly Megs and Menzerna.

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    Re: Menzerna v Meguiars

    I just used the Menzerna SI 1500 and SF4500 on my 2013 F150. You can see pics here right before the power lock was applied:

    http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...tml#post888761

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    Re: Menzerna v Meguiars

    I'm sure I'll get lambasted for this, but comparing Megs to Menzerna is like comparing a Pinto to a Porsche. Get yourself some Menzerna Power Finish 2500 and be done with it.
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    Re: Menzerna v Meguiars

    Quote Originally Posted by TundraPower View Post
    I'm sure I'll get lambasted for this, but comparing Megs to Menzerna is like comparing a Pinto to a Porsche. Get yourself some Menzerna Power Finish 2500 and be done with it.
    No lambasting here . I actually wrote a review on the PF2500.

    REVIEW: Menzerna PF2500

    In contrast, I've used the Megs products and have been satisfied but since using PF2500.... I haven't looked back.

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    I went from 3M to Meg's

    I wonder if 3M is like a horse that you ride.

    "3M the Caveman Line" hahaha

    No lambasting here as well.

    Especially since I have never used the Menzerna polishes. But

    3M, Meg's, Menzerna can all get the job done. IMO

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    Re: Menzerna v Meguiars

    Quote Originally Posted by kevincwelch View Post
    I'm just myself doing my family cars, I don't have a need for a variety of polishes.

    IMO...
    You really don't know if this is true unless, or until, you have performed:
    The "Test Spots" on the vehicles.
    -It is nice if you can limit yourself to just one brand's line-up of products, though.

    -I've found that Meguiar's UC and 205 will take care of the majority of the paint blemishes
    on my vehicles...With an occasional spot-buff here and there with 105.
    Something about SMAT-abrasives, coupled with a DA, that is very likable for me.

    -I've also found that Menzerna's polishes are also very capable in defect removal.
    Also...Only one thing on par with Menz 4500, and that is 3M Ultrafina...
    especially when used for jeweling/freedom-from-buffer-trails.
    (Too bad I don't find "the need" to use a rotary too much, any more, on my vehicles.)


    Either way:
    Can't wrong with Meguiar's, Menzerna, or both.



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