Question about Meguiar's Cleaner Wax

[Bimmerkid]

I've got some Meguiar's cleaner wax, as stated in the tinyimports.com painting tutorial. Will it work and have the same effect as the Tamiya paint as with a hardware store clear coat (laquer..)? I don't want to take any chances..

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

If anything, it will probably be more harsh with Tamiya clear vs. automotive clear lacquers. Tamiya lacquers are relatively soft, they're a bit easier to buff out than automotive lacquers. You should test it first, but it shouldn't be a problem. If you can afford Tamiya clear, it's the best/easiest for models, worth the extra $$ to me since I know it will work, I know it will come out smooth w/a minimum of hassle, I know it won't eat the paint or the plastic underneath. I've used the Meguiars cleaner/wax on my Tamiya black paint jobs, and it's amazing. Follow up w/Meguiars Quick Detail for even better shine.

[935k3]

All Meguair's products are good quality and wiil give a good shine. I personally do not clearcoat any colors except metallics. A good paint job with good wax shouldn't need a clearcoat and will look more in scale.

[Bimmerkid]

Originally posted by ZoomZoomMX-5
If anything, it will probably be more harsh with Tamiya clear vs. automotive clear lacquers. Tamiya lacquers are relatively soft, they're a bit easier to buff out than automotive lacquers. You should test it first, but it shouldn't be a problem. If you can afford Tamiya clear, it's the best/easiest for models, worth the extra $$ to me since I know it will work, I know it will come out smooth w/a minimum of hassle, I know it won't eat the paint or the plastic underneath. I've used the Meguiars cleaner/wax on my Tamiya black paint jobs, and it's amazing. Follow up w/Meguiars Quick Detail for even better shine.

Thanks, that's just what I needed to know.

[Vric]

Originally posted by 935k3
All Meguair's products are good quality and wiil give a good shine. I personally do not clearcoat any colors except metallics. A good paint job with good wax shouldn't need a clearcoat and will look more in scale.

I use it with very good succes... go it easy, if you rub too hard, the paint will come out.. but a small polishing with this make a great and shiny work.. BUT, I don't have good sucess with clear coat. when I apply this, the clear came dull and flat... Don't know why.. I usuly fix this with ArmorAll