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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?

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?

The best way to remove wax from vinyl or rubber is to use Meguiar's #39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner. #39 will emulsify and breakdown the dry wax residue. If you have a tough time locating #39, any all-purpose cleaner should also do the job. Agitating the cleaner by gently scrubbing the surface with a soft bristle brush, like a toothbrush, can help break up the wax

Once you have cleaned the vinyl and/or rubber surface, bring back the natural color and help protect it with an application of a vinyl/rubber conditioner and protectant like NXT Tech Protectant^TM, Natural Shine, Gold Class Vinyl/ Rubber Protectant, M-40 Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner, or Gold Class Trim Detailer.

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?

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