is M105 & 205 really the Right Products?

[MagRed Mike]

I've been doing the cleanup using M105 & 205 with better results than any of the other stuff I had on the shelf.....

But is there something better? I'm really seeing good results so far... less & less spots in the paint, fewer scratches etc. no swirls....
but is there more?? Something else that will "really" make it shine....
I'm using a new pc 7424xp, lc backing plate & orange, white, black & blue pads at my disposal....

I'm working a 2001 base coat, clear coat, tint coat.

All maintenance records show she was born in Texas, washed/detailed at the dealership for 3 years, then moved to California for 5 more years and now in Oklahoma. So you see a common thread of heat & sun. So, I've got rock chips & a few scratches... shes a daily driver that I want more shine for the show!











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[top189h]

I use menzerna a lot, but 105 and 205 work great as well. If anything, I would recommend you get an ultra fine polish. Any time I want a little extra pop, I use Dodo Juice lime prime after i polish if I'm going to use a Dodo juicewax, if not I use menzerna 4500.

[jaymz]

M101 is a lot easier to use than #105, and finishes out better, too.

Jim

[dschia]

I prefer menzerna for the consistency but if you are sure you are using the meg twin to the fullest potential, then I think any other polish will bring little if not no significant shine after a wipe down. Flattening the surface with sanding should be the next thing that could give significant 'shine'. However, there is limitation to what you can improve if the paint job is really bad.

[2old2change]

I have found not one single brand that I use exclusively on all cars. As Mike Phillips branded into my brain at the first Meguiar's Roadshow I attended , do a test spot. Not all paints are the same and the amount of correction needed is usually different from car to car. The exception may be those of you that only do your personal car. For those of us that see many different cars the possibilities are endless. Hard paint , soft paint , sticky paint , oxidized or faded paint and so on. This is where a "test spot " pays for itself. Having multiple products on had when dialing in a process is priceless IMO.

[Corey@OptimalDetailing]

Glad to see another Okie in here! If you ever wanted to try out some Menzerna stuff, let me know and I can get you some samples. I started off with 105/205 and worked my way from there. After purachasing the Meg's MF system, I rarely ever reach for 105 anymore, but 205 always seems to my back up plan if needed.

[A.P.A.D.]

The Megs combo is great and gets the job done. I encourage folks to try M100 instead of M105. M100 dusts less, finishes nicer, and is actually cheaper.

[RPM94]

I use Meguiar's M101 & 205 and Menzerna 4500 with great results.

[cartract]

I use Meguiar's M101 & 205 and Menzerna 4500 with great results.

Awesome! Are using a rotary or a DA for the 4500. Thanks

[MagRed Mike]

well, it seems the menzerna 4500 is a sample i'd like to see results with on mine. will it work well with a DA?