Interesting quote on Meguiars new 205 - Page 3

howareb · 12-07-08, 07:54

I will be standing in line for it as well. Rick from ADS will probably be the first to have it.

Kevin Brown · 09-04-09, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Cleaning Fool

I was browsing the net, minding my own business. I saw this quote in reference to the new 205 "Its the real deal..Best polish ever made...Bar none" That quote was from someone affiliated with Meguiars for what thats worth..I guess the "hype" has begun! Are you going to try it?

Was the declaration very far off the mark? I am interested to hear whether you believe M205 to be:

1. A favorite of yours.

2. A product you are still "on the fence" about.

3. An evil, evil foe!

Scottwax · 09-04-09, 11:05

#205 is a superb polish, love the hell out of it.

DJBAILEY · 09-05-09, 12:06

I like it, but I still think that Menz 85RD, 106FF and even FPII finish out with a wetter glossy looking finish.

toyotaguy · 09-05-09, 12:55

^^^^ agreed....menzerna takes the cake for best finish for me...

Picus · 09-05-09, 06:17

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Originally Posted by DJBAILEY

I like it, but I still think that Menz 85RD, 106FF and even FPII finish out with a wetter glossy looking finish.

I agree, but 205 has much more cut than any of those three. Like, easily 4-5x as much cut, in my experience. In terms of cut:finish I'd say 205 is right up there with 105. I use it a lot and like it, it's easy to work with, finishes very well on most paints and still has enough cut to get rid of 105 marring, which FP, FPII, 106/8rd do not. I still use the menz's to finish a lot of the time, but I expected that.

Jakerooni · 09-05-09, 06:25

I'll admit I'm a 205 fanboy myself. Skepticle at first but gave it a try and oh boy! it does the job. bar none. Finish 205 with some UF and you have a finish that is extreamly hard to beat.

PresdntialDtail · 09-05-09, 07:58

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Originally Posted by Kevin Brown

Sounds familiar... Where have I seen this before?

I tried it... and I agree!

I dont think its only your mouth these words have come from! There is no hype with this product, IT SIMPLY WORKS!

PresdntialDtail · 09-05-09, 08:03

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Originally Posted by Picus

I agree, but 205 has much more cut than any of those three. Like, easily 4-5x as much cut, in my experience. In terms of cut:finish I'd say 205 is right up there with 105. I use it a lot and like it, it's easy to work with, finishes very well on most paints and still has enough cut to get rid of 105 marring, which FP, FPII, 106/8rd do not. I still use the menz's to finish a lot of the time, but I expected that.

Exactly, I find that I can now do a full correction in two steps MOST of the time, using M105 via rotary and M205 via DA. While this has its place, like you mentioned UF can leave a slightly better and glossier finish, but I leave that "jeweling" step to the people who want to pay for it. Otherwise it is not necessary most of the time.

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Originally Posted by Jakerooni

I'll admit I'm a 205 fanboy myself. Skepticle at first but gave it a try and oh boy! it does the job. bar none. Finish 205 with some UF and you have a finish that is extreamly hard to beat.

Just my thoughts!

Accumulator · 09-05-09, 09:31

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Originally Posted by DJBAILEY

I like it, but I still think that Menz 85RD, 106FF and even FPII finish out with a wetter glossy looking finish.

Yeah, add me to this camp too. Yeah, I know, I'd previous posted some *strong* skepticism about this.

But then I played around a little bit following M205 with Menzerna, and yeah...OK, I'm convinced. I just can't quite get the same level of gloss with M205. It's not *bad* or anything, but the Menzerna just pops it up a little bit. Never thought I'd say that, but seeing is believing.

No it's not *necessary*, but the diff *is* there, at least IME. Not something I'll always bother with (or even *want* in every case), but the option will always be in the back of my mind now.

This, BTW, is via Flex/Cyclo/PC, confirming everything with Prep Wash/IPA wipes.

akimel · 09-05-09, 09:48

Now that this thread has been resurrected, perhaps it would be timely to resurrect Dave KG's review of M205.

Scottwax · 09-05-09, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Jakerooni

Finish 205 with some UF and you have a finish that is extreamly hard to beat.

That is my current rotary go-to after compounding. Amazingly wet and swirl free finish is the result.