Meguiar's Mirror Bright

[THOMSOAD]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

Im having difficulty in understanding where this product fits and who its exactly designed for? You say its inbetween Gold Class and Ultimate...what makes it inbetween exactly? Ease of use...fewer steps....not as durable...not as impressive? I love the look of the bottle but i have no idea who this product is designed for. I am a detail nut so im assuming this product is not for someone like me but for more of the "get it done quick and only twice a year" type?

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

I haven't seen these at our autozone or anywhere else that sells Meguiars products yet. I bought the other wheel cleaner and ultimate spray detailer. What's the difference with the new mirror bright product from the old ones?

Im having difficulty in understanding where this product fits and who its exactly designed for? You say its inbetween Gold Class and Ultimate...what makes it inbetween exactly? Ease of use...fewer steps....not as durable...not as impressive? I love the look of the bottle but i have no idea who this product is designed for. I am a detail nut so im assuming this product is not for someone like me but for more of the "get it done quick and only twice a year" type?

Mirror Bright is a new line of products inspired by our long standing traditions, utilizing all new technology. Taking back to our traditions, but re-crafted. 5 key items for interior & exterior, and mutli-purpose, easy to use, modern formulations. All of the formulations are ground up, clean slate formulas, and not based off existing products, and to say the least these have some pretty special chemistry! Even some of the fragrances in MB mimic the scents of products from the old days. Mirror Bright Automobile Shampoo is a Wash & Wax and Mirror Bright Polishing Wax cleans, polishes, and waxes in one step. Mirror Bright Detailing Spray is safe for inside and outside use. MB Leather Lotion is also a multi purpose product, cleans, conditions, and protects in one step. Lastly MB Wheel Cleaner is safe for all wheels.

These products can help a new car guy easily choose a line of products that will address virtually every aspect of basic car care, while providing premium performance. For users experienced with car care, this line offers some unique performance characteristics that you will find not only appealing, but highly effective.

Our new Mirror Bright products perform above the standards of our Gold Class line where applicable, and our Ultimate Line of products remain the best in performance characteristics.

We hope this information was helpful! We can't wait to see what you guys think!

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

Nicholas,

Is there a chart that show the different product line and where each product is as aggression level for compound/polish.
What about waxes durability?
Cleaners?

We don't have an aggressive level chart for our consumer line of products. Sorry! This is mainly because most of the products in our consumer line with cleaning ability are pretty mild, unless it is a Scratch remover or Compound.

[02Rodeo]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

So what your saying is the Ultimate line is still the best bet..

[Mr. Slick]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

They finally have this product at our Autozone! I got the wheel cleaner today and can't wait to try it on the next customer's car!

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

Hey Bandit,

There is no Wax properties in Mirror Bright Detailing Spray.

Nick here's another question for you. I saw some water beading and sheeting characteristics from Mirror Bright detail spray, as part of a side by side test with another new detail spray that hit the market that claims a layer of protection.

A little bit of background to give you an idea of what I did.

I have an aftermarket hood on my car, so that leaves me with my factory hood as a test panel. What I did to prep the surface was that I used a polish on my DA to remove anything that was on the surface. I then proceeded with an IPA wipedown and then following up with the Mirror Bright Detail Spray. I left the hood out overnight as it was going to rain the next day.

This is what I saw the next day.




From what I can tell it appears to leave something on the surface even if it may not be as durable as ultimate quik detailer/M135. Just wondering if Mirror Bright does alter the surface tension other than added slickness and gloss.

Thanks.

[Low83]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

They finally have this product at our Autozone! I got the wheel cleaner today and can't wait to try it on the next customer's car!

Nothing at my local AutoZone or Oreillys, checked NAPA also, but I did find it at Lemoore Naval Air Station at their gas station. Being Navy retired I go on base monthly, surprised they carry a lot of Meguiars product

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

From what I can tell it appears to leave something on the surface even if it may not be as durable as ultimate quik detailer/M135. Just wondering if Mirror Bright does alter the surface tension other than added slickness and gloss.

Thanks.

By simple virtue of the fact that it adds slickness and gloss, it alters the surface tension of the paint, yes. But it's a quick detail spray, and not a spray wax. Durability is not something you should be looking for in a quick detailer, including UQD/M135. UQW/D156, on the other hand, are surprisingly durable but they are also full on polymer spray waxes and not quick detailers.

Nothing at my local AutoZone or Oreillys, checked NAPA also, but I did find it at Lemoore Naval Air Station at their gas station. Being Navy retired I go on base monthly, surprised they carry a lot of Meguiars product

For the time being, the only national auto parts chain that has picked up the Mirror Bright line is AutoZone (distribution timing will vary slightly from store to store, however) although it is widely available online and of course there are those independent stores that will stock it. That it's in the gas station at Lemoore Naval Air Station is interesting, but there's an awful of really smart people in the Navy so it kinda makes sense.

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

By simple virtue of the fact that it adds slickness and gloss, it alters the surface tension of the paint, yes. But it's a quick detail spray, and not a spray wax. Durability is not something you should be looking for in a quick detailer, including UQD/M135. UQW/D156, on the other hand, are surprisingly durable but they are also full on polymer spray waxes and not quick detailers.

Thanks Mike. I was just curious as to whether or not there was something left behind. It was surprising to see such nice beading and sheeting from it. I am in agreement that D156 is a better alternative to any detail spray as the beading and sheeting characteristics from Mirror Bright detail spray were short lived.

[02Rodeo]

Re: Mirror Bright Polishing Wax

Will this remove light swirl marks..

[Brian Hann]

Re: Mirror Bright Polishing Wax

The Mirror Bright Polishing Wax does have some light defect removing capability. Keep in mind that paint hardness, not just the depth of the defect, always plays a part in the process. You should also understand that many scenarios will prove the need for a dedicated paint cleaner like Ultimate Compound before waxing.

This really raises the age old question of a one-step cleaner/wax versus a multi-step process. The right solution is heavily dependent on the specifics of your situation and personal goals.

[The Guz]

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Nick how is the correction ability with a burgundy cutting disk? We know that cut is also pad dependent as well as paint hardness as you stated.

[Nick Winn]

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Nick how is the correction ability with a burgundy cutting disk? We know that cut is also pad dependent as well as paint hardness as you stated.

Hey Guz,

I actually have not tried this combination. I know Stoops has had success using White Wax on our DFC5 5 inch Foam Cutting Disc with our MT300 in some situations as a one step, but White Wax has much more cleaning ability than Mirror Bright Polishing Wax.

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

Hey Guz,

I actually have not tried this combination. I know Stoops has had success using White Wax on our DFC5 5 inch Foam Cutting Disc with our MT300 in some situations as a one step, but White Wax has much more cleaning ability than Mirror Bright Polishing Wax.

Thanks Nick for the honest feedback. I have experienced the same correcting ability with a DFC5 foam cutting disc as Mike. White wax excels in that effort. I was just curious if the polishing wax would still do a pretty good job, not expecting it to be on the same level as White Wax. But to also take advantage of the longer durability of the polishing wax over white wax. There is all this talk lately on other forums about all in one type products that can correct well but leave a longer lasting protection. Basically a cleaner sealant. If I get the chance I will give the polishing wax a try to see how this combination fairs.

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's Mirror Bright

I have one other thing to mention about the wheel cleaner as I used it the other day once again. Is there a way to increase the clinging ability of it? I found zero clinging of it the last time I used it on a set of wheels. It ran right off the wheel and didn't do anything. Even with the foaming sprayer. I would much prefer this to be in a gel type format versus the liquid.