Questions on Meguiars #5 and#7 Glaze

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What is the differences between Meguiars #5 and #7 mirror glazes? Is #5 more idea for newer vehicles with good finishes, whereas #7 is for older vehicles with more neglected finishes? Does either one contain abrasives, or are they strictly fillers? Do they both work well hand applied? I'm just looking to fill some light swirling and marring along with providing a deep wet look, but am undecided on which one of these products to use.
 
#7 is oilly, #5 is dry. They both are mainly used for ss paint, although they can be used on clear coat. #5 is easer because it dries , but is dusty and stain trim, you have to be careful. #7 is a little harder to use because it doesent dry. You will use more towels to wipe it off, but I think that it looks better. In both cases apply thin.
 
lawrencea said:
#7 is oilly, #5 is dry. They both are mainly used for ss paint, although they can be used on clear coat. #5 is easer because it dries , but is dusty and stain trim, you have to be careful. #7 is a little harder to use because it doesent dry. You will use more towels to wipe it off, but I think that it looks better. In both cases apply thin.
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Which Meguiars mirror glazes should I be looking at that are designed for clear coat finishes?
 
#9 Swirl Remover has a ton of fillers in it...if you are applying by hand this is really your best option in my opinion...u wont remove many u need a DA or rotary for that but this is ur best option..but seriously give it a try its cheap and will do well w/ what you are trying to accomplish hope i could help
 
I recently tried the #5 and #7 glaze to apply to a repainted hood. Yes, the #5 is fairly easy but dusts up a storm. However, the #7 wasn't oily at all and in fact dried nearly as quickly as the #7. I thought the #7 merely "skinned" and never completely dries. The removal was easy and not finnicky as some have written.



Is this a new formula Meguiar's is putting out? It's olive green in color.



Confusing no?



You have to apply both very thin and wipe away in sections for easy removal.



Boy, I can't wait to wax again...
 
Yes, #7 is green.



Both are designed for s/s paints decades ago but still work well on c/c. #5 was created for use in humid climates, that's why it dries so quickly and dusts.



Probably the easiest to use in the Megs range is DC2 in the consumer line. You won't see much difference (if any) on c/c paint.



As far as which fills the most...not sure. At a guess, I'd say #7. It's the oiliest and feels *heavier*. :nixweiss
 
Ive never had a problem removing #7 with either a PC w/bonnet or a MF. Just be sure to fold it so you can turn it many times.
 
I've used these "pure polishes" since the '70s, and my family used #7 for a long time before that!



My favorite is the #5 just because it's so user-friendly. The #7 will usually look a bit better on single stage. #3 is somewhere in between the two (and works fine by hand despite its name). The DC#2 is similar but never really wowed me.



Doesn't matter if your paint is b/c or ss when choosing which to use. But I've never seen a benefit from using these products on *perfect* condition b/c paint, it's like the product completely wiped off the paint's surface. I suspect it's because there were no pitts/marring/micro-fissures in which the product could gain a toe-hold. If the paint's not in perfect shape it'll be a different story, but I really only use these on still-curing repaints and single stage (but hey, that's just me).



None of these "pure polishes" (e.g., #3/#5/#7/#81/DC#2) are functionally abrasive, that's where that "pure" part of their description comes from. All work fine by hand or machine. Only the #5 should be allowed to dry (completely) on the paint before buffing off.
 
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