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  • Body Shop Safe or Not?

    We are often asked if a particular product is safe to use in a body shop environment, or even what that means in the first place. "Body Shop Safe" or "Paintable" refers to whether or not a product contains anything that might interfere with the painting process in a body shop. Some ingredients can cause real problems if used where paint is being sprayed, but are otherwise harmless. Certain silicones and other ingredients that are used to enhance one characteristic or another of a product, or make a product easier to use, should not be used in a body shop environment. This reference chart will tell you if a Meguiar's product is suitable for your body shop environment.

    For the general consumer or professional detailer these ingredients are really of no consequence whatsoever.

    Part Number
    Product NamePaintable

    A-Line


    A1214

    A1216

    A1616

    A2116

    A2212

    A2216

    A2516

    A3016

    A3316
    Cleaner Wax Paste

    Cleaner Wax Liquid

    Quik Wax

    Deep Crystal System Step #2 Polish

    Deep Crystal System Step #3 Carnauba Paste Wax

    Deep Crystal System Step #3 Carnauba Liquid Wax

    Soft Wash Gel

    Deep Crystal System Step #1 Paint Cleaner

    Quik Detailer Mist and Wipe
    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    YES

    NO

    G-Line

    G10307

    G10464

    G10624

    G10716

    G10810

    G10900

    G10916

    G11016

    G1116

    G11116

    G11210

    G11332

    G11500

    G11600

    G11700

    G11816

    G12024

    G12032

    G12115

    G12210

    G12310

    G12515

    G12664

    G12711

    G12718

    G12824

    G12924

    G13005

    G13115

    G13124

    G13224

    G13324

    G13415

    G13600

    G13616

    G13815

    G13919

    G14024

    G14124

    G14324

    G14422

    G14512

    G14922

    G15922

    G16108

    G17216

    G17416

    G17516

    G17748

    G17914

    G18010

    G18110

    G2316

    G4000

    G4016

    G4100

    G4116

    G7014J

    G7016

    G7116

    G7214

    G7416

    G7516

    G9224

    G9524
    Scratch X

    Deep Crystal Car Wash

    Gold Class Vinyl & Rubber Protectant

    Gold Class Bug & Tar Remover

    Gold Class Trim Detailer

    Gold Class Rich Leather Wipes

    Gold Class Rich Leather Spray

    Gold Class Rich Leather Aloe Cleaner

    Quik Clay Detailing System

    Gold Class Rich Leather Aloe Conditioner

    Gold Class Rich Leather Foam Cleaner/Conditioner

    Gold Class All Wheel Cleaner

    Gold Class Protectant Wipes

    Gold Class Heavy Duty Shop Wipes

    Gold Class All Purpose Cleaning Wipes

    Color X

    Hot Shine Tire Spray (Trigger Spray)

    Hot Shine Tire Spray (Trigger Spray)

    Hot Shine Tire Spray (Aerosol Spray)

    Gold Class Dash & Trim Foam Protectant

    PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish

    NXT Generation Tire Cleaner

    NXT Generation Car Wash

    NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 Paste

    NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

    NXT Generation Spray Wax

    NXT Generation Tech Protectant

    NXT Generation Metal Polysh

    NXT Gen Insane Shine Tire Spray

    NXT Gen Insane Shine Tire Spray

    NXT Generation Speed Detailer

    NXT Generation Glass Cleaner

    Exterior Trim Detailer (aerosol)

    Quik Interior Detailer Wipes

    Quik Interior Mist & Wipe Detailer

    Hot Shine Tire Coating

    Hot Shine Tire Foam

    Hot Rims Chrome Wheel Cleaner

    Hot Rims Multi Piece Wheel Wash

    Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner

    Ultimate Quik Detailer

    Ultimate Protectant

    Quik Out Carpet Stain Remover

    Quik Out Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (Aerosol)

    Hot Rims Chrome Polish

    Ultimate Compound

    SwirlX

    Ultimate Quik Wax

    Ultimate Wash & Wax

    Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner & Conditioner Gel

    Clear Coat Safe Rubbing Compound

    Clear Coat Safe Polishing Compound

    Odor Eliminator

    Supreme Shine Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner Wipes

    Supreme Shine Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner

    Natural Shine Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner Wipes

    Natural Shine Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner

    Gold Class Carnauba Plus Wax Paste

    Gold Class Carnauba Plus Wax Liquid

    Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo/Conditioner

    Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner & Conditioner

    Gold Class Endurance Tire Gel (Original)

    Gold Class Endurance High Glass Tire Gel

    Gold Class Instant Wheel Cleaner

    Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner
    NO

    YES

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    Yes

    Yes

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    YES

    NO

    NO

    YES

    YES

    M-Line

    M00

    M01

    M02

    M03

    M04

    M05

    M06

    M07

    M09

    M10

    M16

    M17

    M18

    M19

    M20

    M21

    M23

    M26

    M28

    M34

    M39

    M40

    M43

    M44

    M45

    M46

    M47

    M49

    M50

    M52

    M54

    M56

    M57

    M58

    M59

    M60

    M62

    M63

    M64

    M65

    M66

    M67

    M68

    M69

    M80

    M81

    M82

    M83

    M84

    M85

    M87

    M88

    M91

    M94

    M95

    M96

    M97

    M98

    M105

    M135

    M205
    Hi- Tech Wash

    Medium Cut Cleaner

    Fine Cut Cleaner

    Machine Glaze

    Heavy Cut Cleaner

    New Car Glaze

    Cleaner/Wax

    Show Car Glaze

    Swirl Remover 2.0

    Clear Plastic Polish

    Professional Paste Wax

    Clear Plastic Cleaner

    Clear Plastic Detailer

    Professional Cleaner/Wax Paste

    Polymer Sealant

    Synthetic Sealant 2.0

    Odor Eliminator

    High Tech Yellow Wax

    All Metal Polish

    Final Inspection

    Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner

    Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner

    Boat Wash

    Color Restorer

    Boat/RV Polish

    Gold Teak Oil

    Hard Water Spot Remover

    Heavy Duty Oxidation Remover

    One Step Boat & RV Cleaner Wax

    Quick Clean Marine

    Boat/RV Gel Wash

    Boat/RV Pure Wax

    Boat/RV Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner

    All Purpose Marine Cleaner

    Boat/RV Spray Wax

    Bilge Cleaner

    Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner

    Flagship Premium Marine Wax

    Flagship Premium Vinyl & Rubber Protectant

    Flagship Premium Marine Wash

    Quick Detailer

    One Step Compound

    Non-Skid Deck and Hull Cleaner

    Quik Wax Marine (Aerosol)

    Speed Glaze

    Hand Polish

    Swirl Free Polish

    Dual Action Cleaner Polish

    Compound Power Cleaner

    Diamond Cut Compound 2.0

    High Temp Mold Release Wax

    Universal Mold Release Wax

    Power Cut Compound

    Flagship Ultimate Detailer

    Speed Cut Compound

    Medallion Premium Leather Care

    Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner

    Medallion Premium Paint Protection

    Ultra Cut Compound

    Synthetic Spray Detailer

    Ultra Finishing Polish
    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    NO

    YES

    YES

    YES

    NO

    YES

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    YES

    YES

    YES

    NO

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    YES

    YES

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    NO

    YES

    NO

    YES

    YES

    YES

    NO

    YES

    NO

    YES

    D-Line

    D10101

    D10501

    D10801

    D11001

    D11101

    D12001

    D13001

    D14001

    D15001

    D15101

    D15501

    D15519

    D16001

    D16101

    D17001

    D18001

    D4610
    All Purpose Cleaner

    Safe D-Greaser

    Super Degreaser

    Hyper-Wash

    Shampoo Plus

    Glass Cleaner Concentrate

    Body Solvent

    Wheel Brightener

    X-Press Liquid Wax

    Paint Reconditioning Cream

    Last Touch Spray Detailer

    Last Touch Foam Detailer

    All Season Dressing

    Silicone-Free Dressing

    Hyper Dressing

    Leather Cleaner & Conditioner

    Accent Dressing
    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    YES

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    NO

    YES

    NO

    NO

    NO
    Michael Stoops
    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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    Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

    cool

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    • #3
      Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

      Sorry, Mike, it took us only 18 months to reply to your write-up.

      No more guessing about body shop friendly products.

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      • #4
        Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

        Originally posted by greg0303 View Post
        Sorry, Mike, it took us only 18 months to reply to your write-up.

        No more guessing about body shop friendly products.
        LOL Yeah, and the first response was a spammer!!!
        Michael Stoops
        Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

        Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

        Comment


        • #5
          Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

          I find these intriguing:

          M87 High Temp Mold Release Wax YES
          M96 Medallion Premium Leather Care YES
          D13001 Body Solvent NO

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          • #6
            Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

            Thanks Mike... this is so useful for us here in the philippines..
            XTREME AUTO SPA more than a carwash...
            MEGUIAR'S PHILIPPINES Cabanatuan City Detailer

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            • #7
              Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

              Important Info.......

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              • #8
                Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

                AH...so Ultimate Compound is safe for fresh paint...
                and I'm waited for a month seeing my car full of swirls and too afraid to use UC because i think it's not Fresh Paint Friendly...

                i belief i have read this post in the past, but i think i misread it...
                boo me ...
                Proud to be part of Meguiars Family

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                • #9
                  Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

                  A bottle of Ultimate Quik Detailer G#14422 I bought two months ago was coded with the green "body shop safe" decal, while the bottles bought this week do not reflect that. Has this product recently changed formulations? Supplier advised that this was from a new shipment, and not old inventory.

                  Thank you

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                  • #10
                    Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

                    nice & handy, Thx!
                    "STRIFE" aka Phil
                    2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (IP/ aka White) the Toy
                    2011 Subaru Impreza (SWP/ aka White) the DD
                    2017 Subaru Forester (CWP/ aka White) Wifey's

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                    • #11
                      Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

                      Originally posted by FormulaBoater View Post
                      A bottle of Ultimate Quik Detailer G#14422 I bought two months ago was coded with the green "body shop safe" decal, while the bottles bought this week do not reflect that. Has this product recently changed formulations? Supplier advised that this was from a new shipment, and not old inventory.

                      Thank you
                      I think it's wrong label, because as far as i know, UQD never was never body shop safe from the start ...CMIIW..
                      Proud to be part of Meguiars Family

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                      • #12
                        Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

                        Originally posted by FormulaBoater View Post
                        A bottle of Ultimate Quik Detailer G#14422 I bought two months ago was coded with the green "body shop safe" decal, while the bottles bought this week do not reflect that. Has this product recently changed formulations? Supplier advised that this was from a new shipment, and not old inventory.

                        Thank you
                        That is really weird. UQD has never been a body shop safe product and the formula has never changed since it was introduced a few years ago. Further, not even our products that are body shop safe carry any extra label indicating that they are. Someone, somewhere along the line, must have accidentally stuck some labels on when they shouldn't have.
                        Michael Stoops
                        Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                        Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

                          The product description on the website says UQD IS body shop safe..??........ Is body shop safe refering to wether or not you can apply it to curing paint? I know waxing is bad, is detail spray ok?

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                          • #14
                            Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

                            Our corporate website is still in beta mod so there are some inaccuracies still to be found, and we do apologize for that. Ultimate Quik Detailer is most definitely not a body shop safe product and should not be used in an environment where fresh paint is being sprayed.
                            Michael Stoops
                            Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                            Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Body Shop Safe or Not?

                              Michael can you please clarify the definition of body shop safe.

                              Does it refer to whether or not a product can be used on fresh paint, or simply where fresh paint is being sprayed?

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