Weekend Detailer
Jul 18th, 2005, 06:04 PM
I just wanted to give my rave on another fantastic Meguiar's product, #21 - Synthetic Sealant. :bigups :bigups
Last weekend, I was able to apply #21 after waiting two weeks for the rain to come to an end here in South Florida. As you can see with the photos, I am MUCH pleased with the result of my paint's finish. Since I just recently detailed my car 3 weeks ago, and also being short in time, I was only able to Apply #80 - Speed Glaze before using #21. (NOTE: Just got #80 last week and this too rocks. If there was a "sure" item to have in anyone's arsenal of detailing products, #80 would be it. :bigups Now it is time to get my hands on #83 and give it a run. Perhaps the few minor swirls left over after #80 will diminish after using #83)
Anyhow, after #80 came #21 and I could not explain how clear, and crisp the finish became after wiping it down with the Meguiar's Ultimate Wipe. I HAD to apply the wax in the hot sun (garage was occupied), and for the short time I allowed the sealant to work itself on the finish, I was most pleased with the results. When most people said that #21 would be similiar to applying NXT and #26, I knew I had to get my hands on this product. And after seeing it with my own eyes, I too agree with everyone else's comments. :iagree: My paint was smooth as glass (similiar to NXT), with rich depth and amazingly clear crisp reflections. I even tried applying NXT paste wax on top of the #21 just to see what the finish may become, and under the conditions I was in (hot sun, no shade, HIGH humidity) I did see a minor difference between the panels (sorry no photos).
I, however, will say that topping NXT over #21 enriched the darkness of my black finish by a tad. It was almost unrecognizeable at first, but after getting a friend's opinion, topping with NXT enriched the depth of the paint, BUT my mirrorlike reflections seemed to not be as clear and crisp (once again, a tad bit) when compared to the panel that I did not use NXT on.
Whatever the end result, I was pleased with both of the finishes I received, with and without NXT. I most likely would try applying two coats of #21 in my next detail. That or trying applying NXT first and top off with #21. I would be curious of the final result. With so many options that Meguiar's offers us, the possibilities are endless.
Meguiar's continues to impress me with each product that I purchase from their vast line of products. With so many combinations to choose from, I now have the ability to chose the finish I'd like to have in my next detail. Rich deep gloss with a smooth as glass feel, or a sheen enriched reflective paint with crisp mirrorlike reflections. Which to choose next?
Once again, thanks Meguiars. :dp: :db: :dp:
Sincerely,
Julius
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/4062Synthetic_Sealant_21_2-med.jpg http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/4062Synthetic_Sealant_21-med.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/4062Synthetic_Sealant_21_3-med.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/4062Synthetic_Sealant_21_4-med.jpg
Last weekend, I was able to apply #21 after waiting two weeks for the rain to come to an end here in South Florida. As you can see with the photos, I am MUCH pleased with the result of my paint's finish. Since I just recently detailed my car 3 weeks ago, and also being short in time, I was only able to Apply #80 - Speed Glaze before using #21. (NOTE: Just got #80 last week and this too rocks. If there was a "sure" item to have in anyone's arsenal of detailing products, #80 would be it. :bigups Now it is time to get my hands on #83 and give it a run. Perhaps the few minor swirls left over after #80 will diminish after using #83)
Anyhow, after #80 came #21 and I could not explain how clear, and crisp the finish became after wiping it down with the Meguiar's Ultimate Wipe. I HAD to apply the wax in the hot sun (garage was occupied), and for the short time I allowed the sealant to work itself on the finish, I was most pleased with the results. When most people said that #21 would be similiar to applying NXT and #26, I knew I had to get my hands on this product. And after seeing it with my own eyes, I too agree with everyone else's comments. :iagree: My paint was smooth as glass (similiar to NXT), with rich depth and amazingly clear crisp reflections. I even tried applying NXT paste wax on top of the #21 just to see what the finish may become, and under the conditions I was in (hot sun, no shade, HIGH humidity) I did see a minor difference between the panels (sorry no photos).
I, however, will say that topping NXT over #21 enriched the darkness of my black finish by a tad. It was almost unrecognizeable at first, but after getting a friend's opinion, topping with NXT enriched the depth of the paint, BUT my mirrorlike reflections seemed to not be as clear and crisp (once again, a tad bit) when compared to the panel that I did not use NXT on.
Whatever the end result, I was pleased with both of the finishes I received, with and without NXT. I most likely would try applying two coats of #21 in my next detail. That or trying applying NXT first and top off with #21. I would be curious of the final result. With so many options that Meguiar's offers us, the possibilities are endless.
Meguiar's continues to impress me with each product that I purchase from their vast line of products. With so many combinations to choose from, I now have the ability to chose the finish I'd like to have in my next detail. Rich deep gloss with a smooth as glass feel, or a sheen enriched reflective paint with crisp mirrorlike reflections. Which to choose next?
Once again, thanks Meguiars. :dp: :db: :dp:
Sincerely,
Julius
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/4062Synthetic_Sealant_21_2-med.jpg http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/4062Synthetic_Sealant_21-med.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/4062Synthetic_Sealant_21_3-med.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/4062Synthetic_Sealant_21_4-med.jpg