Meguiar’s G110v2 vs. Porter Cable 7424xp… Are You Kidding?

This morning I received an email from Michael in Huntington Beach, California asking me for my advice on which car polisher he should buy. He said "I really wanted the Meguiar's G110v2, but it has not been available and the price rocketed up. Is the Porter Cable 7424xp just as good?" It's interesting to me that this question would even come up. I suppose that all of the marketing Meguiar's has done on their polisher has had a very positive effect. Maybe it's the pure lack of marketing by … [Read more...]

Meguiars new G110v2. PART 3 / A review by Superior Shine Auto Detailing

Superior Shine review on the Meguiars G110 v2 dual action polisher. PART 3. … [Read more...]

Meguiars new G110v2. PART 2 / A review by Superior Shine Auto Detailing

Superior Shine review on the Meguiars G110 v2 dual action polisher. PART 2. … [Read more...]

Part 1 – How to remove swirls, scratches and water spots using a Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher

Mike Phillips shows you how to remove swirls using a Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher on a black car. This includes removing swirls, polishing to a high gloss and even applying the wax or paint sealant by machine. These techniques will also work with a Meguiar's G100 G220 G110 G220 G110v2 G220v2 Griot's Garage ROP Flex 3401 Cyclo Polisher UDM Shurhold Bosch Fein. … [Read more...]

Part 2 – How to remove swirls, scratches and water spots using a Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher

Mike Phillips shows you how to remove swirls using a Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher on a black car. This includes removing swirls, polishing to a high gloss and even applying the wax or paint sealant by machine. These techniques will also work with a Meguiar's G100 G220 G110 G220 G110v2 G220v2 Griot's Garage ROP Flex 3401 Cyclo Polisher UDM Shurhold Bosch Fein. … [Read more...]

Part 1 – How to remove swirls, scratches and water spots using a Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher

Mike Phillips shows you how to remove swirls using a Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher on a black car. This includes removing swirls, polishing to a high gloss and even applying the wax or paint sealant by machine. These techniques will also work with a Meguiar's G100 G220 G110 G220 G110v2 G220v2 Griot's Garage ROP Flex 3401 Cyclo Polisher. … [Read more...]

Extreme Makeover Detailing

Meguiar's G17216 Ultimate Compound Before and After

Have you seen the new Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and SwirlX bottles?  The labels proudly display actual cars, in horrible condition, that Meguiar's reconditioned with their new polishes.  Have a look at this quick video showing extreme makeover before and after shots.  After you watch, we'll discuss how it was done. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsV0Uan55VQ Pretty amazing transformations on those cars, wouldn't you agree? Here's the product label images I was referring … [Read more...]

Flawless Paint Finish How-To Video Guide

Let's face it, for most of us car nuts, perfect, flawless paint makes us smile. You have a hot ride, a perfect paint finish shows it off. Unfortunately, time, the sun, weather, pollution, and real world driving conditions quickly beat the "perfect" out of your paint. So, what do you do? Let's watch the video and see what Meguiar's has to say. Video Copyright(c), Meguiar's, Inc. -- All Right Reserved. Sure enough, Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax 2.0 does a fine job of masking fine swirl … [Read more...]

Will 2010 Be Meguiar’s Best Year Ever?

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound

Let's face it, last decade wasn't the best in Meguiar's history. A series of events and strategic mistakes put the number one name in car detailing products nose to nose with near disaster. Starting with a risky succession financing deal with the Shansby Group in 2003, a move Barry Meguiar railroaded through in order to buy out the remaining family members, the company made cuts and ventured into new areas with wild abandon. One of those new ventures was entertainment media in the form of … [Read more...]

Meguiar’s G110v2 Professional Dual-Action Polisher for Cars

Meguiars G110v2 Dual Action Car Polisher

Not long ago the car polisher to own was the Porter Cable 7424. Today, there's another option, the Meguiar's G110v2 Dual Action Car Polisher. In 2007, Meguiar's commissioned a toolmaker in China to manufacture a car polisher in the same format as the original Porter Cable 7424, with several notable improvements: More power Urethane backing plate with Velcro Power cord with 45-degree up angle D handle for easy, smooth operation Combined, these changes made the Meguiar's … [Read more...]