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

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

The best combination of surface care products for your car depends on a number of factors such as:

  • Your vehicle's condition
  • Environmental exposure (For example, is your car garage kept, parked undercover or exposed 24/7)
  • Local climate conditions
  • Proximity to airports, high traffic regions, and other contributors of transportation related fallout
  • Proximity to active industrial manufacturing companies and their related emissions
  • Your personal car care and appearance goals
  • Type of paint and color, age of car etc.

Because Meguiar's manufactures a wide variety of products, (see question 1 in this FAQ), chances are very good we have the exact products for your particular situation. To help you determine which Meguiar's product will best suit your needs we would prefer to have you call our Customer Care Hotline to speak with one of our experienced and highly trained Meguiar's Surface Care Specialists. All of our Surface Care Specialists who answer Meguiar's Hotline phone calls are not only experienced with Meguiar's products but are in fact, certifiably CAR CRAZY.

These folks are the best in the industry and they will be more than happy to go above and beyond the call of duty to answer your questions and to help you get the results you deserve for your time, money, and efforts.

You can also fill out Meguiar's exclusive online Car Care Rx Plus , which will instantly create a free, customized recommendation for you.

If you prefer, you can post your question in one of the many Meguiar's discussion forums where one of our Specialists will answer your questions - or perhaps one of the hundreds of Certifiably Car Crazy Meguiar's members will chime in to offer some of their own experience. Whichever method you're most comfortable with, Meguiar's goal is to answer your questions and insure your success.

You can reach our discussion forum by clicking here, www.meguiarsonline.com


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?

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?