Any good? Easy to apply? What does the polish component rate say compared to Scratch-X? Anyone use it with the NXT wax? How about some testimonials and feedback and manner of use instructions?

Thanks!!!

 

I got my 2004 BRG used, so I wanted to really clean up the paint.
Washed with Dawn, Mequiars clay bar, Mequiars Deep Crystal polish (just to be safe) and NXT. Waited a day and put on a second coat of NXT.
It looks great. I'm not sure what contributed what to the look, but it was all easy and great results.
NXT was one of the easyest sealers/wax I have ever used.

 

I use Meguiar's 3 step Deep Crystal system. I've yet to see Meguiar's clay bar in the store, so I use Mother's clay. In doing that (comes with their detail spray), I discovered I actually like Mother's quick detailer over Meguiar's. As for Scratch-X, I only use that for fixing scratches, or dealing with spots (water, other-wise). Despite the MINI's small size, I still manage to turn a complete wax job into a two day project... either the whole weekend, or take a couple days off from work. I pretty much just follow the directions on the bottle. I'll wash, clay and polish. Let that sit overnight and put on at least two coats of wax the next day. My MINI is a daily driver, so I find absolute perfection impossible (stone chips on the front end, etc.), but I manage results I am happy with.

 

I'm an admitted Meguiar's junkie. I use their products, almost exclusively. My brother-in-law used to own an auto detailing business and turned me on to them around 15 years ago. You can get any of their products at their website, including the stuff the 'pros' use.

The one wax I occasionally use that isn't Meguiar's is Zymol - I love the way it makes the car look and it smells a lot like coconut!

Recently, I purchased one of their new Versa-angle wheel brushes and had a problem with the brush head falling off. I contacted them via email and they promptly shipped me out a replacement - GREAT customer service!

I had asked them a couple of questions about how to take a wax job 'to the next level'. They replied back with a five step process. I've included it below for you all to read...Hope this helps!

[SIZE=2]The best way to get your car to the next level is to always follow the five steps to car care and then look into using a Dual-Action Polisher, which will give you far better results than doing anything by hand. Another key is to always break down the steps. For instance, the cleaner wax is a cleaner, polish and wax, if you use this product you will achieve decent results, but if you focus on each step individually you will achieve far greater results. Following I have included the 5 steps to car care...

The Five steps to proper car care is as follows,
Step 1 - Wash
The first step is washing the vehicle. Be sure you are using a PH balanced car wash. Meguiar's manufactures several washes depending on what features you prefer. While they are all extremely safe, some have tremendous suds (Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner,) while others are designed for sheeting water (NXT Generation Car Wash) off of the vehicle to reduce dry time. When finished washing, be sure to use a towel that is safe for the vehicle's paint. These can include the Water Magnet Drying Towel, Super Suede Drying Chamois, or the Natural Chamois.
Step 2A - Clay
Claying your vehicle will restore smoothness and begin to restore clarity to the paint. If you run your hand over the finish and have a gritty feel from any dried-on tree sap, over-spray, road tar, industrial fallout, or rail dust after you wash, you will need to use the clay bar, before any other step. If your surface feels smooth already, you most likely do not need to clay. (Quik Clay System)
Directions for using the clay bar:
Take the clay bar and break it in half. Take one half of the clay and flatten it to a patty the size of your palm. With the spray lubricant, like Quik Detailer, lubricate the paint surface as well as the patty, then glide the clay over the paint surface, back and forth in a 2 square foot area, with your middle three fingers like a hockey puck. Before moving on to the next section, be sure to kneed the clay in order to find a clean surface to work the next section with, then repeat section by section moving around the entire vehicle.
Step 2B - Clean
The cleaning step is where you will remove any in-surface contaminants by using a paint cleaner. In-surface defects can include oxidation, marks from bird droppings, hard-water marks, swirl marks, and light scratches. Use a quarter dollar's size of product and work it in a 1-2 square foot section, then wipe off the product before it dries. You can repeat this step multiple times if it does not pull everything out the first time. (Scratch-X or Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner)
Step 3 - Polish
Polishing will feed and nourish the paint and provide a deep-gloss and shine. It is similar to putting lotion on skin. Use this product the same way as the cleaner, working it in and wiping it off before it dries. Now, if you stop with this step, your high gloss will only last a few days. That is why we recommend following the polish up with a good wax protection. (Deep Crystal Step Two Polish or #7 Show Car Glaze)
Step 4 - Wax Protection
Wax protection will help seal in that brilliant high gloss and sustain the shine for a longer period of time. There are too many variables however to say exactly how long a wax will last. As a rough estimate, we recommend waxing every 3 months for maximum protection of the vehicle's paint. With the wax, apply a thin even coat to the entire paint surface and then allow 15 minutes to dry, at which time you can remove the dried excess. With wax, thicker or more will not add more protection. As a general rule, by the time you return to where you started, the wax should haze to a "clear-haze" and you can buff it off from there. (Gold Class Clear Coat Car Wax or NXT Tech Wax)
Step 5 - Maintain
Maintaining your vehicle includes either Quik Detailer, NXT Generation Speed Detailer, or Final Inspection. All are mist & wipe products designed to remove light dust in between washes to keep your vehicle looking like it was just washed. Mist and wipe product can be handy for safely removing fresh bird droppings and fresh water spots. Other products you may find interest in are booster waxes (NXT Generation Tech
Wax) or Spray Wax, which will assist in maintaining a high level of wax protection.
These 5 steps will help you achieve the best possible finish for your vehicle.
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Excellent info KC MCS.

I have never polished the paint on my '03. Since day one it has received monthly claybar and wax jobs with Gold Class or NXT. Recently, however, flourescent light revealed minor scratches on the hood (can't see them in natural light), probably due to recent inclement weather and blowing "schmutz". My hope is the additional step of adding the Deep Crystal Polish to the routine will level these clear coat scratches out before the next wax job. I don't think the paint is oxidized or dirty so I think I can forgo paint cleaner. Am I overly optimistic?

 

I've used the Meguires 3-step on my green 2003 Ford Escape with excellent results. I've yet to try it on my black mcs.