I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not really into most of the consumer grade products Meguiars (or others) sell on the shelves of the local parts store. These are essentially their entry-level line of products – they’re intended for people that don’t eat, sleep, and breath detailing the way us weirdos do.

One of my earliest detailing experiences happened roughly 14 years ago. I wanted to revive the paint on my MR2, so I bought the Meguiars 3-step system from Canadian Tire.But just like the hobbyist level products from those other companies, there are more efficient options out there. It just so happens that Meguiars offers those too.

This is still one of the best spray waxes on the market. Although it’s not intended to be diluted like other products in the Detailer lineup, it does come in a one gallon jug. D156 X-Press Spray Wax is still a bargain because you can buy that gallon for only a few dollars more than a 16 oz bottle of another product. People complained about them relying too much on past successes and Meguiars listened. They’ve launched some really interesting new products for 2019. Possibly the most exciting is a new compound ( M110) and polish ( M210). Many people turn to companies like Chemical Guys and Adam’s Polishes when they want to take care of their car as a hobby. These two companies have done a great job of marketing, branding, and getting their products in front of the average car guy. The Meguiar’s polish, wax and shampoo “Classic Line” was officially introduced to the public in 1973 - and since then, the brand has seen constant demand and growth not only in America, but worldwide.There are a few Meguiars products that have been really popular among DIY detailers and professionals for a long time. That’s because they’ve been proven to work well by many people. Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash Douglas M. contributed this photo of his 2007 Shelby GT 4.6L, detailed with Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay, Meguiars Swirl Remover applied with a Cyclo, Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze and topped with Meguiars #26 Hi-Tech Paste Carnauba Wax. Once again we have another dilutable concentrate from the Detailer line. A gallon of Hyper Dressing might seem a bit expensive at first, but it too can be diluted and used for many purposes. Hyper Dressing makes a great tire shine but also works really well as an engine bay and wheel well dressing. For those that enjoy using iron and fallout removers that change color, Meguiars has come out with a new one. D1801 Wheel and Paint Iron Decon is the latest member of the Detailer family. It’s ph-neutral and is safe to use on both your wheels and paint. Not many other companies are marketing these products to be used on both (although many can be), so I think this one is pretty cool. So are Meguiars products really any good?

I want to make it clear that Meguiars isn’t paying me to write this. I just wanted to help set the record straight about this company and to explain why I continue to use a lot of their products. Meguiars vs. Chemical Guys and Adams PolishesMeguiars doesn’t do this. Rather than taking the same polish everyone else uses, changing the color to pink and calling it their own, they create, test, and manufacture their products themselves. Meguiars spends years testing and developing their stuff, so when they decide it’s ready to hit the market, they know it works without needing to update it every year. Once you're done making the outside of your car look like it's made a trip to the valet, it's time to get the inside looking beautiful too. This is another versatile product that Meguiars offers (notice a theme yet?) and can be used to boost the wax on your paint, as a drying aid, on wheels, and even as a protectant for interior plastic and vinyl. Meguiar’s Hyper Dressing