Meguiars Wash Plus: Did it ruin my paint?

I am doing a review on Meguiar wash plus to see if it strips wax and or leaves swirl marks.

[@DripExplains]

I just got mine through amazon, I'll be doing a full detail soon using this soap to remove my wax and sealant. Thanks for the vid

[@GReviewz]

Thank you for watching. I have more car detailing videos on the way. The product works great however there were a few spots I had to go over more than once.

[@hakman239]

For anyone asking yes it will strip wax and sealant because it's an abrasive

[@GReviewz]

Prestige Valeting and Detailing thank you for watching. I may or may not have said it was abrasive but thank you for pointing it out. I definitely would not use the wash plus every wash just before a full wax job.

[@themachine8009]

What’s the difference between wax and sealant? Thanks in advance

[@mark98070]

Looks like a good product to use 2-3 times a year or however many times you apply sealant. But not for use with regular washings in between applications of sealant.

[@GReviewz]

mikey mike thank you for watching. I couldn’t have said it better myself. Lol. If you like our channel please subscribe.

[@jimdavidson5208]

Knowing that most clear coats are ultra thin, using anything abrasive should be avoided.

[@themachine8009]

jim davidson what should I use to strip off the old sealant? Dawn?

[@T4nkcommander]

honestly, I found that if you use normal mitt pressure, it doesn't make a huge dent in your LSP. Considering how great it is as a soap, I think I'm going to just use it for every water wash going forward, instead of just my 6 month deep cleans.

[@GReviewz]

It is a great soap but I noticed that when I used it for example in my video it stripped my old wax/sealant off pretty well. I was using normal mit pressure and not pressing hard at all. Thanks for watching.

[@aydentheninja877]

it actually contains polishing pollimas and abrasion and can be in a way a wash and polish in one all ready to rewax Seal or whatever floats your boat

[@GReviewz]

Scott Michale thank you for watching the video. Either way it did a great job of it’s intended purpose.

[@jimdavidson5208]

WOW Scott, thank you for requoting the label.

[@JoseSanchez-wb5rz]

Good video,This product does work for it's intended purpose,I did use it on a used SUV i purchased that had all of it's paint there but not shining by any means,washed it with wash plus which really cleaned it out good then clayed it and the waxed it it really made the old paint come to life,but this wash you will not use after waxing after waxing just some regular wash and wax soap will do .

[@GReviewz]

Jose Sanchez thank you for watching. The product does work well for its intended purpose. I will keep using it.

[@brandonkapana2453]

finally!!! another decon soap that'll work. thank you for the video

[@GReviewz]

Brandon Kapana thank you for watching. It’s a good product for a weekend washer. If you are a professional detailed there are other products that will strip old wax better.

[@kodai_fa5]

@@GReviewz what other products do you use to remove wax/sealants to prep paint for paint correction?

[@GReviewz]

Bubba Jerm thanks for watching. This product does do a decent job. On the absolute cheap end I’d say dawn dish detergent. It will get the job done. I’m in the process of testing the hydrosilex rewind. It is showing promising results. Stay tuned for that video.

[@J1Z06]

I've been detailing cars since I was 15. I'm 50 now and have never used a "strip wash"... I simply buffed or polished the paint to get it ready for wax or sealant. That's My way. There are no rules.

[@GReviewz]

Thanks for your input. Meguiars doesn’t even sell this product anymore. I save a polish or buff for extreme cases of the paint has swirl marks etc. I like like to keep as much clearcoat on as possible.

[@J1Z06]

@@GReviewz With clear coat getting thinner and thinner, we really have to be careful!!

[@tonyosullivan2382]

Jezz man that was hilarious when you stopped your little one from rubbing her hand on the car. Some people just don't know, ha.

[@GReviewz]

Thanks for watching. Lol what the camera did not show was my baby had a handful of gravel in her hand...I don’t play lol. Some people don’t care about their cars nor their paint. I care about both.

[@tonyosullivan2382]

@@GReviewz I know man. I think we all have a bit of ocd in us.

[@GReviewz]

You got that right. If that was my wife she would have let her rub that all into the paint...

[@ricbrn]

FYI... Longevity ratings for products has to do with UV protection not the longevity of hydrophobic effects.

[@GReviewz]

Ric Brown thank you for watching. I normally base the protection on the products hydrophobic property. If it’s not beading anymore I normally add another layer or strip it and add another product.

[@ricbrn]

I am speaking of manufactures specifications. If its just hydrophobic properties you seek it would be a whole lot easier to use Hydro or Wet Coat when you feel the need.

[@Bighotwheelhunter]

How do you wash it in the sun

[@GReviewz]

Steven c thank you for watching. In the video the 4Runner was washed in the shade of our garage. Also the outside temp was quite cold. You can wash any vehicle in direct sunlight if you make sure the paint surface stays cool and you dry quickly to avoid water sports.

[@evythefish21]

Sooo, you have no clear coat left? Full detail, inc compound/correction?

[@GReviewz]

evythefish123 when I say a full detail I mean what “I do” I first wash the vehicle, then I remove all the old product. In this video I used the wash plus to remove old wax. Then I clay bar. Once the car is virtually clean and down to clear coat I then apply what ever wax/sealant I want to it. If there are paint imperfections then yes compound/correction is needed. If your paint is free from blemishes then compounding is not needed. Compounding actually removes a small amount of clear coat.

[@evythefish21]

@@GReviewz yup, exactly. I was just noting the compound stage can be touchy, esp. With softer Japanese paint. The clear coat is extremely thin. Check out Apex Detail and Dallas auto's channels. They are about the only 2 guys who are addressing removal of to much clear coat. I was told by a local detailer that you could compound as much as you want without clear coat failure, now he's actually having issues with the clear coat on his personal car. Anyway, have fun, keep up the videos and be well!

[@bruceturner8904]

Meguiar's removed this product from their line of car washes, and it was not replaced with any of their other car washes

[@GReviewz]

Bruce Turner thank you for watching. I have not heard that. However after you told me I looked and sure enough...no wash plus! Any idea why they discontinued it. The product worked good for me.

[@sparsparkster]

@@GReviewz I suspect was poor sales

[@GReviewz]

@@sparsparkster Yeah you probably are right.

[@lakerfam]

I just received two bottles from Amazon so its still out there.

[@GReviewz]

Yes sir they still have it. I believe they just took it down from their site. Here is the amazon link ... www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G25024-Wash-Plus-Pack/dp/B0786RL325/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1546444493&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=meguiars+wash+plus&dpPl=1&dpID=413wKZOGWIL&ref=plSrch

[@THEG12EG]

Can you try it in a foam cannon

[@GReviewz]

LOL I will try it in a foam cannon if you let me try it out on your vehicle. Otherwise it is a good product if used like the instructions say.

[@THEG12EG]

GReviewz lol yea no problems. As long as you come to me... I'm based in UK

[@GReviewz]

THEG12EG lol I’ll have to pass. I can imagine what will happen. I’m glad to have someone watching from the uk!

[@jimdavidson5208]

I figured that. All the Brit's have is bad teeth and rusted our cars.

[@richardvacanti4265]

Your little girl is sooo cute. I wish I had a family. ☹️ nice video

[@GReviewz]

Thank you for watching. Also thank you my little girl is very cute. It doesn’t take a whole lot at all to start a family. It sure as heck takes a lot to keep one running.

[@richardvacanti4265]

GReviewz I can imagine.

[@richardvacanti4265]

GReviewz I can imagine. May God bless your hole family and especially your beautiful little baby girl. And may you have happiness for the rest of your life.

[@GReviewz]

Thank you! Same to you!!

[@datboibg21]

What about paint sealant

[@GReviewz]

Thank you for watching. This wash plus is something new I tried and will keep using when I want to strip off old wax so I can apply something new. I have a review video coming soon for Chemical guys Jet seal.

[@datboibg21]

GReviewz I just purchased some as well and understand that it will take off the wax but what about paint sealant?

[@GReviewz]

I think it depends how old the sealant is. Sealant in theory is more bonded to paint than wax. I know it worked well removing my old wax. I am about to upload my jet seal video. It will be the first time I apply a paint sealant to any of mt vehicles...so I cant really answer yes or no to wash plus removing the sealant. I do however feel it would remove the sealant since it does have a light polish in the wash plus.

[@datboibg21]

GReviewz gotcha thanks man..cant wait for the video

[@GReviewz]

here is the link to the video hope you enjoy. You probably are the first one to watch it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJjGcqeqrdWZmNE

[@itsathejoey]

Power Lock Plus > JetSeal

[@GReviewz]

Joey Crysel thanks for watching. I have no experience with the power lock plus. I will have to look into it.

[@Shahzad-Khan]

GReviewz Obsessed Garage has an awesome video on it. First use dish soap to remove the wax, or g25024 something not PH neutral. Decon the surface. Use wax and tar remover, use Iron-X to remove contaminants, and Clay bar. Apply Collinite 845, let the wax cure and then apply Jescar Power Lock Plus. It’s a perfect combo. The Powerlock plus seals the wax and the wax protects the clear coat. If your really want a show car finish, apply Sonax Perfect Finish to make the car look better than new. You can also use Meguars D301 which I use for new cars. Sonax is a bit pricey ($80) but dam is it worth it.

[@jimdavidson5208]

So you list a thousand dollars in products and 74 different steps. If you are an Arab, you personally won't be doing any of this. Arabs don't do physical labor.

[@evythefish21]

@@Shahzad-Khan dude, never use dish soap. Sonax first, then eraser pro, then jetseal, let it cure and then colonite. If you use jetseal, it's an AIO with abrasives and it would strip the colonite. Just trying to help. Lot of work, especially if your taking off your wax with an AIO

[@Shahzad-Khan]

evythefish123 oh yea i saw Obsessed Garage explain that, ive learned from my mistakes. I personally dont use jetseal.

[@matiasviera6]

How can you wash with sunglasses on smh

[@GReviewz]

My brother looks cool haha.

[@gunsmokezz]

This stuff marrs the paint. Any other safer way of removing wax and sealants? You tested on a silver car, which is very forgiving in showing slight marring. check under a light and you might see scratches.

[@GReviewz]

Eric thanks for watching. I guess we agree to disagree. I’ve used this product multiple times and never marred the paint. You watched my video right... did it look marred? I’m sure there are tons of products you can buy that claims to remove wax/sealants but I will keep using this one. Most other reviews of this product side with me on that it works.

[@THEG12EG]

EYC it will marr a dirty car

[@jimdavidson5208]

WHERE"S THE VIDEO?? LOL

[@jimdavidson5208]

WHERE"S THE VIDEO?? LOL

[@themachine8009]

What’s difference between marr, swirls, scuff Marcs the paint? Thank u

[@simmonds1978]

That's what its for

[@GReviewz]

simmonds1978 thank you for watching. Yes stripping wax is a use for this product.

[@StevenBradley-sq6kg]

I wonder who your daughter thinks you are talking to.

[@GReviewz]

Thanks for watching. That is a good question. My daughter gets to see the finished videos so maybe she understands by now?

[@Jeff_Seely]

Jetseal? 12 months??? What, in the garage? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Jetseal sucks.

[@GReviewz]

Thanks for watching. Yes jet seal is terrible lol. This was back when jet seal was the new “hotness”

[@Jeff_Seely]

Oh yeah I was a believer in the stuff until I used it. It's really good to know that there's a soap out there that can help you get wax off that you don't want on there. I thoroughly enjoyed your videos!

[@GReviewz]

I am really glad you enjoyed it. The only thing I use from chemical guys is the honey dew snow foam. There are a lot of chemical guys dam boys out there but it all seems to not compete with other that are even cheaper!

[@Jeff_Seely]

Wow! Sounds like me talking.😁 That's all I use from them too. Hard to beat for the price and it smells great. 👍