how does megs #26 compare to megs gold class? what are benefits of each, or more importantly, which is better?
how does megs #26 compare to megs gold class? what are benefits of each, or more importantly, which is better?
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Two different products for two different uses.
A brief summary:
#26 is a wax with no cleaning ability. It is meant to be used on a finish that has been cleaned and polished.
The Gold Class is a cleaner/wax that will do some cleaning and leave some protection.
Charles
so in that case, id want to clean it and then apply #26 for a high shine..leads to my next question, what kind of product is good to clean before applying #26?
Depends how you paint looks...how olds the paint..how oxidize`d is it..swirls???
jeff
If you want the best shine possible you have to polish first. You can`t go wrong with Poorboys Pro polish because it has no silicones or fillers so it`s going to be compatible with anything you want to put on top.
I would add that the #26 is a bit more durable than the GC....... at least it looks better longer. However, IMHO the GC has a bit better shine, and clearer appearance. The #26 always strikes me as being a little "cloudy"........ still a very nice carnauba though.
Hey!
As already pointed out, Meguiar`s #26 is a pure wax in that it contains no cleaners and is meant for an already cleaned/polished surface.
Meguiar`s Gold Class will provide a deeper and darker shine IMHO than #26. It also contains a polymer which means that it needs to be applied differently than the #26. Moreover, as someone already said, it does have very MILD cleaners that are more for assisting the bonding process rather than cleaing the paint like a typical and dedicated cleaner wax.
In terms of durability, that is a tough call. A beading surface is not an indicator that the wax has been eroded away. I find that with GC that after a wash or two, the beading decreases dramatically. But as I said that does not mean the wax is now gone. I would still give the edge to the #26 for durability overall.
I personally prefer #26 over the Gold Class. But for darker paints, GC is very hard to beat!
Tim
Why not start with clay then use Gold Class, in a couple of days or after a week top with #26. If you have swirls you may need a s.m.r., if not just use Gold Class and #26.
ok thanks..this is what i have planned for my car next week when the rain is gone..
clay
3M scratch/swirl remover
Megs gold class
megs final inspection
If your using GC, dont bother with the FI. Fi is going to give you a rather different look than the design of GC. Go with a QD that has some carnauba in it.
http://tassadar.ezekial.net
Jsut about any QD will ahve SOME carnauba in it. Meguiars QD is readily available just about anywhere, as well as Showtime.
http://tassadar.ezekial.net
yeah i have megs QD, i`ll give that one a try instead
Just trying to save you a little money. FI is not going to net you a much better increase in light reflection and clarity on that GC.
Also, when you QD the car, try to do it with a MF cloth. The thinner the better.
http://tassadar.ezekial.net
yeah thanks, i was planning on buying the FI but since i have the QD and if it works the same why not..definetly going to use the MF towels...bought some recently and fell in love..since reading on this site for the past 2 weeks or so i`ve learned an incrediable amount..THANKS
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