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1. Why does Meguiar's have so many products?

2. Which Meguiar's products should I use on my car?

3. What is gloss?

4. Which is type of wax is better, a paste wax or a liquid wax?

5. Are polymer sealants safe/good for my car's finish?

6. Are polymer sealants better than traditional carnauba waxes?

7. What is Carnauba wax?

8. Do colored waxes really work?

9. Do colored waxes hide scratches?

10. Is washing & surface prep the same thing?

11. How long does a coating of wax last?

12. Are multiple coats of wax beneficial? (Layering)

13. Can Meguiar's waxes be "Layered"?

14. Why must I wax my car's paint so often?

15. How often should I wax my car's paint?

There is no standard answer regarding how often you should wax. Many variables influence the life of the wax:

  • Type of paint
  • Condition of paint
  • Local environment (normal conditions and extraordinary events)
  • Number of hours exposed to outside conditions
  • Quality and type of wax applied
  • Quality of wash solution used to wash car

That's why Meguiar’s is the first to provide car owners with a personalized Car Care Rx Plus that takes into account all of these factors. What is right for a car kept outdoors all day in the Midwest is not right for a car kept 80% indoors in San Antonio.

Another factor to consider is your personal desires for how your car should look.

If you always want your car to look like it just won a car show,
then you can and should apply a pure polish or premium wax often.

Meguiar’s pure polishes can be applied as often as you like, even daily with no negative effect, and in fact will keep you car looking showroom new for the life of the car if you were in fact to polish it each and every day. Meguiar’s polish/waxes and pure waxes can also be used often for maximum protection and eye dazzling good looks.

Whichever product you decide to choose, the important point it is to begin a regular cycle of car care and stick to it.


16. How can I tell when I need to re-apply either a wax or a polish to my car's paint again?

17. Do car waxes provide real UV protection?

18. Are products that contain silicone bad for my car's finish?

19. Should I use a non-silicone product to maintain my car’s finish?

20. What's the best way to remove a polish or wax from my car's finish?

21. What is the shelf life of Meguiar's products?

22. How do I remove wax from vinyl trim, plastic cladding, and rubber parts?

23. How long do I need to let a wax dry before removing it?

24. I own a convertible, what should I use to clean and maintain the convertible top?

25. How can I get help choosing the right products for my car or boat?

26. Which Meguiar's products should I use for the vinyl & rubber trim components?

27. I have been told that products that contain petroleum distillates are bad for my car's finish. What does Meguiar's have to say about this considering some of your products list petroleum distillates in the "Caution Statement", on the back labels?

28. Now tell me again... Why does Meguiar's have so many products?