Megs Paint Protect

[MiVor]

Anybody used it?

Amazon.com: Meguiar's G36516 Paint Protectant - 16 oz.: Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G36516-Paint-Protectant-oz/dp/B00P9OEZR6/ref=sr_1_108?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1431303752&sr=1-108&keywords=Meguiars)

[ec90]

It`s relatively new. I feel like I`ve been seeing a lot of people trying to trade it away.

Here`s one review. (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/89008-review-meguiar-s-paint-protect.html)

[tropicsteve]

I`ve used it on several vehicles, but can`t speak for the true longevity yet. it`s easy to use and lays down a pretty slick finish, and the price point is great. shine and beading are good, but not outstanding. do one section at a time, let it dwell several minutes and easily buff off. a little goes a long way.

[The Guz]

Here`s my review on it.

Paint Protect 365 review (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?62699-Paint-Protect-365-review)

I thought it would be better. Ultimate wax or M21 are still a better product.

[MiVor]

Here`s my review on it.

Paint Protect 365 review (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?62699-Paint-Protect-365-review)

I thought it would be better. Ultimate wax or M21 are still a better product.

Thank-you for the link to your review and subsequent observations. I also find it interesting that the beads are so malformed (not that beading is `necessarily` the measure of protection and durability - but what we`ve come to expect after a good wax or polymer sealant). It also seems questionable that the stuff could really last 365 (or over a tough winter here in NY).

I have a couple of negatives to overcome. The first is the simple fact that my truck sits outside 24/7 in the weather as my wife`s Verano gets the garage. The second is our (too long) winters with slush, crud and SALT. I try and get to the coin-op pressure wash weekly, but detailing/waxing just can`t happen. So I need a product that can hold up over a tough winter.
But also, perhaps compared to some, I`m only slightly obsessed...I want to keep the truck like new as long as I can, but don`t really want to `wax` every other week! I want a good durable base, then I`ll use a spray wax topper (spring/summer/fall) after I wash.
I was thinking of Duragloss Total Performance Polish with an Aquawax topper after washes (which I may still do) but I saw this 365 stuff and was curious.

Footnote: Inasmuch as I want durability, I also want it to look decent too!!!

[tropicsteve]

since your truck your truck sits outside 24/7, you may want to think about paying a little more and using an exterior coating instead. Surface Coatings for Car Paint, Trim, Glass & Wheels (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/car-paint-coatings.html)

[MiVor]

since your truck your truck sits outside 24/7, you may want to think about paying a little more and using an exterior coating instead. Surface Coatings for Car Paint, Trim, Glass & Wheels (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/car-paint-coatings.html)

Have you tried it? Is it worth it? .... wax...polish....sealant...coating.... oh my

[ShaneB]

The coating takes the place of a sealant. They also require a little more prep work and some are more touchy to how you apply them than others

[tropicsteve]

if you want to do it once and be done with it, coatings are the way to go for durability and usually have a 2yr or more rating. do a search in the forum for coatings and you`ll see a host of outstanding results. I have used opti coat and duragloss enviroshield on friend`s cars and yes they definitely last a lot longer. i live in FL and I personally don`t mind detailing my ride more often so I like the wax over sealant combo BLACKFIRE Wet-Ice Over Fire Combo (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/blackfire-wet-ice-combo.html#.VVEDccYtGpo)., but like trying everything. just make sure you have your finish corrected to where you are happy with it before coating.

[Larry A]

On Utube someone did a test between Megs 365 and Turtle Wax Ice liquid. After 30 washes with Megs. shampoo the Turtle Wax side was still beading a lot , but the 365 was gone.

[Junebug]

If the Guz says that, "Ultimate wax or M21 are still a better product" then that`s all you need to know. I`ve used both and both are very short lived in terms of durability. Menz Power Lock is a much better choice, even Duragloss 105 is better and cheaper too.