Review: Meguiar's D166 Ultra Polishing Wax by Mike Phillips



Meguiar's D166 Ultra Polishing Wax





First - Frequently Asked Questions

Or at least questions I think some of you may have..



Meguiar's D166 Ultra Polishing Wax

Question: What is it?

Answer: D166 is a one-step cleaner/wax. It will do 3 things in one step,

1: Remove paint defects - both above surface and below surface.

2: Polish the surface to a clear high gloss.

3: Leave behind a durable layer of protection using a blend of polymers, silicones and carnauba wax



Question: Who is D166 for?

Answer: D166 is in Meguiar's Professional Detailer's Line of products, this means it's formulated and primarily targeted at the commercial detailing industry, i.e. detail shops and mobile detailers as well as dealerships and car auctions. Basically anywhere cares are reconditioned to look new again. Because Meguiar's has a strong and loyal following among car enthusiasts and do-it-yourselves, it will also be very popular with this segment of the market. The good news is it's available in both one-gallon jugs for those that use and prefer to purchase their products in bulk and also in 16 ounce consumer friendly bottles.



Question: What kind of cars is this product designed for? N

Answer: New or used cars, trucks, suvs. Historically speaking, a one-step cleaner/wax is for restoring neglected paint in a single step. That said, high quality one-step cleaner/waxes are also great products for refreshing the paint on new cars to remove light wear-n-tear and/or maintain that factory new finish.



Question: How should D166 be applied?

Answer: By hand, orbital polisher or rotary buffer.



Question: Which type of buffing pads are recommended to apply D166 by machine?

Answer: Meguiar's recommends a very wide range of their own brand of pads from soft foam polishing pads to more aggressive foam cutting pads and also their microfiber pads. The most important factor when choosing the right pad is to,
A: Use the least aggressive pad and in this case the least aggressive pad to get the job done.

B: Before buffing out an entire car, do some testing first and choose the that pad that does the best job of removing defects while at the same time does the best job of leaving customer pleasing results. Paint and paint systems are different and a pad that works great on one car may not perform the same on another car simply because the paint can react differently. A professional knows this important aspect of exterior car detailing and has an assortment of different pads to choose from when dialing in a process for each car they detail.



Question: Can D166 be applied by hand?

Answer: Yes. For best results, use either a clean, soft microfiber applicator pad like the Meguiar's Even-Coat Applicator or a clean, soft foam applicator pad.



Question: Should D166 be wiped-off immediately or can it be wiped off after applying to the entire vehicle?

Answer: D166 uses Meguiar's easy-wipe-off technology which means you can apply to the entire car and then wipe off all at once if you like.



Question: What type of abrasive technology does D166 use?

Answer: Meguiar's D166 Ultra Polishing Wax uses Meguiar's SMAT or Super Micro Abrasive Technology for it's defect and polishing removal ability.


Question: Can Meguiar's D166 Ultra Polishing Wax be used to restore the paint on severely neglected vehicles?

Answer: It's formulated for moderately neglected vehicles but you could always try buffing the worst panels a second time.



Question: Is this product safe for clearcoat paints?

Answer: Yes.



Question: Anything else I should know about this product?

Answer: Meguiar's has been the world's leader in surface care technology for over 100 years. They have a reputation of making best-in-class car care products.