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How 2 tell good wax/paint sealant from a bad one
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Yes, well said - but I'm still curious about the other statement that doesn't make a bit of sense to me:
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>paint needs to have some contact with oxygen<hr></blockquote>
While I agree about the gassing, etc (seems like more often than not they recommend waiting 60 days before waxing) it seems to me that the above comment is contrary to reality, especially after that 60 days (or whatever is recommended).
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>paint needs to have some contact with oxygen<hr></blockquote>
While I agree about the gassing, etc (seems like more often than not they recommend waiting 60 days before waxing) it seems to me that the above comment is contrary to reality, especially after that 60 days (or whatever is recommended).
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Just a little trivia ...
I remember seeing the first claybar system being sold through auto paint shops in the early 80's. It wasn't advertised for prepping paint for wax but for removing overspray.
I agree that the Meguiars will streak if not well lubed but the 'stickyness'is what removes the contaiminents ... perhaps it works better?! I have also used the Griots clay bar which does a fine job.
BTw, I designed the Meguiars bottle with the little finger grips about 8 years ago. So next time you are in the auto store you can say you know the guy who designed it! (I know ... big whoopie!)
The old bottle (only used on professional series products) was too small on the base and would tip over causing a domino effect with the other bottles on the shelf. The new design has a wider base along with the debossed logo and finger grips.
meguiars bottle
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John
I remember seeing the first claybar system being sold through auto paint shops in the early 80's. It wasn't advertised for prepping paint for wax but for removing overspray.
I agree that the Meguiars will streak if not well lubed but the 'stickyness'is what removes the contaiminents ... perhaps it works better?! I have also used the Griots clay bar which does a fine job.
BTw, I designed the Meguiars bottle with the little finger grips about 8 years ago. So next time you are in the auto store you can say you know the guy who designed it! (I know ... big whoopie!)
The old bottle (only used on professional series products) was too small on the base and would tip over causing a domino effect with the other bottles on the shelf. The new design has a wider base along with the debossed logo and finger grips.
meguiars bottle
Cheers,
John
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by John Loftus:
BTw, I designed the Meguiars bottle with the little finger grips about 8 years ago......<hr></blockquote>
I'm impressed!....you're, like the "Raymond Loewy" of wax bottles....cool!
Of course, I'm sort of "into" industrial design, because of my job.
If I ever see you in person, I'll buy a bottle of the stuff and *insist* on having you autograph it!
As for waxing cars, I'm on a different planet from the rest of you guys.....I usually just power-wash the Spridget and spritz it with some Pledge.
(I better leave now before someone throws a claybar at me.....I actually don't even know what a "claybar" is.)
BTw, I designed the Meguiars bottle with the little finger grips about 8 years ago......<hr></blockquote>
I'm impressed!....you're, like the "Raymond Loewy" of wax bottles....cool!
Of course, I'm sort of "into" industrial design, because of my job.
If I ever see you in person, I'll buy a bottle of the stuff and *insist* on having you autograph it!
As for waxing cars, I'm on a different planet from the rest of you guys.....I usually just power-wash the Spridget and spritz it with some Pledge.
(I better leave now before someone throws a claybar at me.....I actually don't even know what a "claybar" is.)
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John, great bottle! I don’t need to go into an auto store I’ve got a big collection of them in the garage.
aeronca65t, You’ll have to come out to Orange County. You can get John’s autograph and I can smack you silly with a wash mitt. Power-washer and Pledge?
Here’s some info on clay detailing - https://www.clay-magic.com/
PC.
aeronca65t, You’ll have to come out to Orange County. You can get John’s autograph and I can smack you silly with a wash mitt. Power-washer and Pledge?
Here’s some info on clay detailing - https://www.clay-magic.com/
PC.
John Loftus
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by aeronca65t:
I'm impressed!....you're, like the "Raymond Loewy" of wax bottles....cool!<hr></blockquote>
Ha! ... What's surprising is the longevity of the design. Most of the computer related design that I have done (emachines, gateway, etc.) is produced for a year or two before being replaced. The Meguiars bottle and label design just keeps going and going. I've been working on a slew of new stuff for them but we'll see if it ever makes it into production.
Regarding the 'bottle signing', you won't have to twist my arm. You know what they say, I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than .....
Cheers,
John
I'm impressed!....you're, like the "Raymond Loewy" of wax bottles....cool!<hr></blockquote>
Ha! ... What's surprising is the longevity of the design. Most of the computer related design that I have done (emachines, gateway, etc.) is produced for a year or two before being replaced. The Meguiars bottle and label design just keeps going and going. I've been working on a slew of new stuff for them but we'll see if it ever makes it into production.
Regarding the 'bottle signing', you won't have to twist my arm. You know what they say, I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than .....
Cheers,
John