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Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? #652612 26/07/2008 14:13 26/07/2008 14:13
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,855 Birmingham B benje OP My life on the forum
benje OP My life on the forum B Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,855 Birmingham	I was just wondering those of you who have one of these / used one could you give me your opinion on them? Are they really worth £150? The paintwork on my Sprint Blue is shabby to say the least, and I seem to think if I buy one of these its going to come up like new. Am I seriously deluded here, or are they really that good? I've tried many different hand waxes/polishes/3 stage treatments, and it's still covered with swirls and light scratches! Thanks all Ben

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: benje] #652627 26/07/2008 14:43 26/07/2008 14:43
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,123 Cumbria stan Dr. Frankenstan
stan Dr. Frankenstan Forum Demigod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,123 Cumbria	Click

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: benje] #652638 26/07/2008 15:07 26/07/2008 15:07
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,244 18 Liphook Road H Hyperlink Forum is my life
Hyperlink Forum is my life H Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,244 18 Liphook Road	Originally Posted by benje I was just wondering those of you who have one of these / used one could you give me your opinion on them? Are they really worth £150? The paintwork on my Sprint Blue is shabby to say the least, and I seem to think if I buy one of these its going to come up like new. Am I seriously deluded here, or are they really that good? I've tried many different hand waxes/polishes/3 stage treatments, and it's still covered with swirls and light scratches! Thanks all Ben Yes they are pretty good mate. I think it will take practice and experimentation for me to get perfect results but if you look at my other thread that Stan linked to you can see some of my results. Some of the deeper scratches etc are still visible but much less defined. I think I can get them out with more work be for a first attempt I am well happy.

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: Hyperlink] #652808 26/07/2008 22:47 26/07/2008 22:47
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sprintsteve Unregistered S	i have a porter cable which the g220 is based on,wouldnt be without mine now, no way you will get rid of swirls without hours and hours by hand even then you may not remove swirls. machine polish is the way to go,with the right polish you should get good corection. get yourself over to www.detailingworld.co.uk and have a look at a few before and afters on cars.

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: ] #652835 26/07/2008 23:33 26/07/2008 23:33
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 453 Dubai, U.A.E Jumeirah Enjoying the ride
Jumeirah Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 453 Dubai, U.A.E	Here is a pic of the effects of using meguiar on a highly scratch and dull paint car. http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/coupe99/maguiar.jpg ...................

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: Jumeirah] #652853 27/07/2008 00:22 27/07/2008 00:22
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,650 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia
Kelv27 Club member 7239, Regional Rep., Malaysia Forum is my job Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,650 Malaysia..Glasgow at heart	Wow thats quite a difference! How long does it take to get it to that level on that panel? If anyone knows, whats the difference between the G220 and say the cheaper ones like Silverline?..other than the price ofcourse!

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: Kelv27] #652856 27/07/2008 00:36 27/07/2008 00:36
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,244 18 Liphook Road H Hyperlink Forum is my life
Hyperlink Forum is my life H Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,244 18 Liphook Road	the potter cable or meguiars G220 are random orbit rather than rotary. to full correct the whole car to that standard your are probably looking at several days work

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: Hyperlink] #652919 27/07/2008 10:23 27/07/2008 10:23
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 453 Dubai, U.A.E Jumeirah Enjoying the ride
Jumeirah Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 453 Dubai, U.A.E	Yeah several days work to get a perfect standard finish. ...................

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: Jumeirah] #653339 28/07/2008 11:16 28/07/2008 11:16
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cosmograph Unregistered C	Originally Posted by Jumeirah Here is a pic of the effects of using meguiar on a highly scratch and dull paint car. http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/coupe99/maguiar.jpg This picture has been hoisted from www.cleanyourcar.co.uk It was undertaken with a Porter Cable NOT a Meguiars G220. The G220 results should be similar though. I've got a G220 and I'm pleased with it but you will need seriously time and dedication to get results like this.

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: ] #653410 28/07/2008 13:24 28/07/2008 13:24
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sprintsteve Unregistered S	easier to burn through your paint with a rotary i.e silver line as a beginner i would start with a dual action ia a porter or g220,i spent about 8 hrs polishing mine it can take a couple of days if really bad.

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: ] #653495 28/07/2008 15:39 28/07/2008 15:39
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 453 Dubai, U.A.E Jumeirah Enjoying the ride
Jumeirah Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 453 Dubai, U.A.E	Very Strange! I got the pic from a UAE auto Forum. It must be a sample pic where all detailers use to show their results. thanks for the Link. Very informative. Last edited by Jumeirah; 28/07/2008 15:42. ...................

Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: benje] #654122 29/07/2008 14:04 29/07/2008 14:04
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Re: Meguiars g220 - Are they really that Good? [Re: ] #704859 09/11/2008 15:35 09/11/2008 15:35
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,855 Birmingham B benje OP My life on the forum
benje OP My life on the forum B Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,855 Birmingham	Well to update this thread, I have found there is a cheaper alternative available now, the Kestrel DAS-6. Initial reports are it's as good as the G220 so I've ordered it (£140!! The polisher is £90 on its own ) So hopefully next weekend I should have some before / after shots. I'm going to do the Bonnet first and see if it's any good! Ben Last edited by benje; 09/11/2008 15:36.

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