Meguiar's 26 on a Black Chevy Colorado

[2black1s]

Just finished polishing and waxing my 2015 Black Chevy Colorado. No before shots because it really wasn't that bad, just about a year's worth of very minor swirling and marring that is nearly inevitable with black.

Since it wasn't that bad to begin with I opted for an AIO in lieu of a straight polish for the defect removal. I used Meguiar's OTC Cleaner Wax with a Meguiar's Soft Buff finishing pad on my MT300. Removing the defects was a breeze and the Cleaner Wax did a great job at that.

The plan was to stop there. But I found the Cleaner Wax difficult to wipe off completely streak free. Not difficult to wipe off, but difficult to get it completely streak free. On any other color besides black this would be a non-issue. It was only slightly evident under bright inspection lighting and on any other color I doubt that it would be detectable at all.

So I decided to top it with M26. Two coats applied by hand.

The first allowed to haze, then wiped, according to the label directions. Under my inspection light I could see scattered, random, trace, speck-like residues of dried wax left behind that would not wipe away easily. Again, if it wasn't black, I don't think you'd ever see it.

So I decided to apply a second coat and wipe it immediately without allowing time for the wax to haze. I applied the second coat quite liberally to dissolve the dried residuals from the first coat, then immediately wiped with light strokes to thin the liberal application while it was still wet. Then with a clean microfiber, immediately continued to buff to a clean finish.

I found that immediately buffing the second coat, from a wet, liberal application to finish without allowing anytime for the wax to haze provided a nicer finish. More brilliant, deeper, and wetter in appearance. And all the wiping can be done with very little pressure, less than if you allow it to haze, so there is very little risk of wipe-induced blemishes, even in black.

So... The next time I use M26 I now have a new process based on the results from today's little experiment.

It came out really nice.

I'll get some outside photos tomorrow.

[acuRAS82]

Truck looks awesome. Nice experiment with the application process.

[JDGolden]

Looks great. Last time I used M26 I did not have the same experience. I also used it on black paint. Next time I break it out I'll look for that.

[2black1s]

And some outdoor natural light photos...

[Sizzle Chest]

WET deep black!! Nice!

[2black1s]

Yesterday I hand applied another layer of M26 on my truck using my "experimental" process described in my first post back in December of 2020. No claying, polishing, or anything else. Just a quick waterless wash followed by the M26 as no real prep work was necessary this go-around.

Looks great!

In the past my truck has always been finished with M21 Sealant but these last two go-arounds I opted to try something different. The M26 definitely gives the truck that "warm" waxed appearance whereas the M21 gives it a more stark appearance. I like both but the warmth and the glow of the wax is what's appealing to me currently.

One thing on the negative side that I've noticed with the wax vs. the sealant, is that the paint texture (orange peel) appears a bit more prominent with the wax. Obviously it's exactly the same, but the wax gives the appearance of it being a little more prominent.

Now I'm wondering... Has anybody else ever noticed a change in the appearance of the paint's texture with different LSPs? Not the brilliance or the gloss changes between different LSPs, but an actual change in the appearance of the paint texture.

Being an old painter I have a pretty discriminating eye when it comes to paint finishes and I know what I'm seeing is real, it is not imagined. Have any of you ever noticed this phenomenon?

[Rsurfer]

That M26 definitely gave it that warm glow, rather than a plastic looking shine. Nice job.

[FUNX650]

In so far...as is determined upon/by
my introspective of wax-based LSPs...
Meg’s M26’s D.O.I. remains unrivaled.


Bob

[BHC101]

That wet shine is awesome. Beautiful job.
Always loved a black truck polished.
Great job and thank for sharing.


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