Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Products - what's the "right order" to use them?

**vjaneczko** · 03-06-2015, 01:26 PM

I have a car that really needs some TLC and in my research, I've gotten a little confused with all of the available Meguiar's products - even their website gets me confused. I'm aware that I can't ask anyone to tell me the exact products, tools or pads to use for this specific car without an inspection, so I'm just looking for general guidance. I do have a Porter Cable DA so I'll use it as much as possible, keeping any hand applications to a minimum. Also, I'm not looking to be sold other brands so I'd like to focus on Meguair's, specifically their Mirror Glaze line.

So here's my question; If I were to spend a few days turning the car into a masterpiece, my thought is to use the following products (after a wash & clay, of course) in this order:

Compound
Polish
Glaze
Sealant
Carnauba Wax

Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks in advance!

**Setec Astronomy** · 03-06-2015, 01:41 PM

I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you simply asking if that is the order you would use the products? If that is the question, the answer is, well, no.

The traditional wisdom is that a sealant will not bond over a traditional glaze. Although Meguiar's states that their sealants can be used over their glazes. In most instances, a glaze doesn't really do much for you on clearcoat, particularly a glaze like Meg's #7.

Or are you asking what Meg's products you would use for each of those categories?

**FUNX650** · 03-06-2015, 01:43 PM

(after a wash & clay)...IMO:
The order of your products is in order:

Compound (M105; Ultimate Compound)
Polish (M205)
Glaze (probably not necessary)
Sealant (M21 2.0)
Carnauba Wax (M26)

•But you need to perform a "Test Spot" first and foremost!

Bob

**vjaneczko** · 03-06-2015, 01:46 PM

Maybe it'll help; the car is a red 2006 Volvo S60R. My thought is that the glaze would improve the color.

**vjaneczko** · 03-06-2015, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Are you simply asking if that is the order you would use the products? If that is the question, the answer is, well, no.

Yup, that was my question. So what you're saying about M7 is that it's really for single stage paints?

**HateSwirls** · 03-06-2015, 06:59 PM

Not sure of the condition of your paint but I'll assume it needs a paint correction?

If so and the defects are severe I'd use the following.

DA Microfiber Cutting Disk
M300 Correction Compound
DA Microfiber Finishing Disk along with m205
Last step would be Meguiar's m21

This combo listed about gives me great results every time.

I don't use foam pads these days as the microfiber disk is the best pads I've ever used, close as you can get to rotary results but without holograms.

**The Guz** · 03-07-2015, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by FUNX725

(after a wash & clay)...IMO:
The order of your products is in order:

Compound (M105; Ultimate Compound)
Polish (M205)
Glaze (probably not necessary)
Sealant (M21 2.0)
Carnauba Wax (M26)

•But you need to perform a "Test Spot" first and foremost!

Bob

Can't go wrong with this. You are probably better off starting off with ultimate compound if oyu need to compound. M105 has a slight learning curve and can be frustrating for a newbie. See my ressponse below on another option.

Originally Posted by vjaneczko

Yup, that was my question. So what you're saying about M7 is that it's really for single stage paints?

M7 is not really needed on clear coats. M205 has enough polishing oils to give you gloss.

Originally Posted by HateSwirls

Not sure of the condition of your paint but I'll assume it needs a paint correction?

If so and the defects are severe I'd use the following.

DA Microfiber Cutting Disk
M300 Correction Compound
DA Microfiber Finishing Disk along with m205
Last step would be Meguiar's m21

This combo listed about gives me great results every time.

I don't use foam pads these days as the microfiber disk is the best pads I've ever used, close as you can get to rotary results but without holograms.

Another good recommendation but I am going to recommend this combo. It works very well.

Compound - D300 Correction Compound (detailer line)

Polish - M205

Sealant - M21 or ultimate wax (UW is slightly more durable than M21)

Carnauba Wax - M26

For pads I am going to recommend the new Meguiar's thin foam discs. I just gave them a whirl today.

These are the results of using D300 with the new DFC5 burgundy cutting disc. D300 has a longer working time than M105 and doesn't dust as much as M105. As you can see by the 50/50 it correct very well.

Followed up with M205 on the new DFP5 yellow polishing disc using a porter cable 7424XP.

**HateSwirls** · 03-07-2015, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by The Guz

Can't go wrong with this. You are probably better off starting off with ultimate compound if oyu need to compound. M105 has a slight learning curve and can be frustrating for a newbie. See my ressponse below on another option.

M7 is not really needed on clear coats. M205 has enough polishing oils to give you gloss.

Another good recommendation but I am going to recommend this combo. It works very well.

Compound - D300 Correction Compound (detailer line)

Polish - M205

Sealant - M21 or ultimate wax (UW is slightly more durable than M21)

Carnauba Wax - M26

For pads I am going to recommend the new Meguiar's thin foam discs. I just gave them a whirl today.

These are the results of using D300 with the new DFC5 burgundy cutting disc. D300 has a longer working time than M105 and doesn't dust as much as M105. As you can see by the 50/50 it correct very well.

Followed up with M205 on the new DFP5 yellow polishing disc using a porter cable 7424XP.

I'll have to give the DFP5 pads a try.
I read that a lot of detailers love them, right now I'm enjoying the DAMF pads.

**vjaneczko** · 03-07-2015, 11:37 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions, especially the pads. I'm so jealous of you guys that either have a heated work space or don't have any snow outside! I'm going crazy with cabin fever here in Chicago as I wait for a warm day to work on my paint!

Here's a shot of my other red Volvo. This one is a '97 in the final stages of my first real paint restoration effort a few years ago. Although I only did a wash, clay, compound & wax, I think I did pretty good with a car that had over 250K miles on it.

**The Guz** · 03-07-2015, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by HateSwirls

I'll have to give the DFP5 pads a try.
I read that a lot of detailers love them, right now I'm enjoying the DAMF pads.

The DAMF pads are great. I like them too. You will like the new thin foam pads. I was impressed with the results using them.

Originally Posted by vjaneczko

Thanks for all the suggestions, especially the pads. I'm so jealous of you guys that either have a heated work space or don't have any snow outside! I'm going crazy with cabin fever here in Chicago as I wait for a warm day to work on my paint!

Here's a shot of my other red Volvo. This one is a '97 in the final stages of my first real paint restoration effort a few years ago. Although I only did a wash, clay, compound & wax, I think I did pretty good with a car that had over 250K miles on it.

Looks pretty good. Doesn't look like it has 250K miles on it.