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Old 01-24-2009, 01:52 PM   #1
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meguairs or rain x

I have been using meguiars deep crystal car wash and i noticed i had a few jugs of rain x wash. Is there a big difference or advantage to using either of these? I know the rain x has Carnauba beads and ther meguiars doesnt. Do the beads do anything for cleaning, or are they acting as a protectent to the paint? Heres some links to what i am currently using and the rain x.

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G10464

http://rainx.com/Products/Washes/Wash_Wax.aspx
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Re: meguairs or rain x

i use the rain-x... i defienitely like it.. i like it better than the meguiars gold class
Old 01-24-2009, 07:04 PM   #3
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Re: meguairs or rain x

Use the Meguiars, though theres a lot better soaps out there.
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Re: meguairs or rain x

i've used both but with the rain x you get a better base for waxing...
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Re: meguairs or rain x

Quote: Originally Posted by z-ck
i've used both but with the rain x you get a better base for waxing...
How do you think?
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Re: meguairs or rain x

I doubt you can go wrong with either.
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Re: meguairs or rain x

I will try the rain x, I got the deep crystal because thats all the local store had. I was going to get gold class next time but i thought i would try the rain x and if I like it I may stick with it. What exactly do the carnauba beads do in the wash?
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How do you think?
honestly i dunno...just waxes easier when i use it...th other makes it a lil' harder for me to get all the excess wax off...
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tried both no real difference between both i seen...
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Re: meguairs or rain x

i use meguiers 3 step process, after i buffed and clay barred the truck.....i jus use regular car wash stuff, evne tho my truck is stock n the paint on it never shined so go in its life...its almost like new
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Re: meguairs or rain x

Ive used the meguiars clay bar, and i have some meguiars mirror glaze hand polish from my other paint jobs. I am really happy with both. at the body shop we use 3m compound polish and glaze, I have thought about switching from meguiars but i have to goo dluck with it.



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