meguiers 3 step crystal system!

usscrp · 07-23-2006, 01:59 PM

ok just a quick ? for those of you who have used it. i just bought it and was reading the instructions on how to use it, and i guess you wipe the 1st on in i would say a 2x2 ft. square and wipe off immediatly or lets say a body panel? and then i guess after the 1st you would use the 2nd in the same way? a piece at a time and wipe off immediatly until you get to the 3rd and final stage. this you treat just like any wax and let sit and haze up then buff off for a brilliant shine? thanx for any info for i am just starting to get into the detail thing now having a garage and can afford to spend some time on a beatiful shine.

MattJ · 07-23-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by usscrp

ok just a quick ? for those of you who have used it. i just bought it and was reading the instructions on how to use it, and i guess you wipe the 1st on in i would say a 2x2 ft. square and wipe off immediatly or lets say a body panel? and then i guess after the 1st you would use the 2nd in the same way? a piece at a time and wipe off immediatly until you get to the 3rd and final stage. this you treat just like any wax and let sit and haze up then buff off for a brilliant shine? thanx for any info for i am just starting to get into the detail thing now having a garage and can afford to spend some time on a beatiful shine.

Ive always done the whole car and wiped it off when im done. Im pretty fast though. Ill do the whole car, buff off quick with a microfiber and then go back over the whole car with another clean microfiber to get anything I missed.

Theres a sticky at the top of this forum for automotive detaling links that proved information and great how-tos to help you get started.

Stan · 07-23-2006, 02:39 PM

for step 1 and 2 i pick a part of the car and do that say the car door then move on to another section until the whole car is done and for step 3 i do the whole car wait till it hazes and wipe clean very good product meguiars is the best!

usscrp · 07-23-2006, 02:47 PM

roughly how long we talkin for the 3 step program, not that i want to rush it was just curious as to how long to do it properly i guess

PureStang · 07-23-2006, 03:05 PM

i take my time...it takes me about 3-3.5 hours to do my car (washing included)

ChrisGT · 07-23-2006, 03:46 PM

I spent about 10 hrs last time I did it. All by hand but the car was really dirty.

Stan · 07-23-2006, 04:03 PM

well i usually do the whole car step 3 then go back and buff it were i started at step 3 and its usually dry by then..

Blk02stang · 07-23-2006, 10:09 PM

I did mine in about 4 hours. I'de do like the fender, then the door and so on in sections untill that step was completed. Once i did everything i continued the same process on the next step.

MattJ · 07-23-2006, 10:24 PM

I can wash, clay, wash, cleaner wax, two coats of polish, and top coat wax in under 3 hours.

Blk02stang · 07-23-2006, 10:29 PM

I prefer to take my time on it considering it's a black car and if you have any flaws you will notice right away. Last time I rushed i had streaks in the hood and had to go back and redo it.

*Lances03SVT* · 07-24-2006, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PureStang

i take my time...it takes me about 3-3.5 hours to do my car (washing included)

:stupid: If I start early on a Saturday morning with nothing really planned for the day I might even take longer.I like to take my time and see how good of a job I'm doing.

I take at least an hour almost every night just wipeing it down with my detail spray.And yes in the summer I do it almost every night.My car alway's look's JUST waxed and looking like I'm heading to a car show

I enjoy doing it,it kinda relaxes me after a crappy day at work.I have people every day say something about how shiney my Stang is

todd03blown · 07-24-2006, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lances03GT

:stupid: If I start early on a Saturday morning with nothing really planned for the day I might even take longer.I like to take my time and see how good of a job I'm doing.

I take at least an hour almost every night just wipeing it down with my detail spray.And yes in the summer I do it almost every night.My car alway's look's JUST waxed and looking like I'm heading to a car show

I enjoy doing it,it kinda relaxes me after a crappy day at work.I have people every day say something about how shiney my Stang is

Rock on bro!! When my cobra was my DD I would do the same thing. My neighbors would walk by saying "you are going to rub the paint off your car:bash: ...I was like you need to wash your car more than 2 times a year. I love driving around in clean cars; represents the image that you carry for yourself. No need to have nice things and treat them like crap.

mcmmotorsports · 07-24-2006, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by todd03blown

Rock on bro!! When my cobra was my DD I would do the same thing. My neighbors would walk by saying "you are going to rub the paint off your car:bash: ...I was like you need to wash your car more than 2 times a year. I love driving around in clean cars; represents the image that you carry for yourself. No need to have nice things and treat them like crap.

I should be ashamed of myself.

todd03blown · 07-24-2006, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports

I should be ashamed of myself.

you keep your car spotless!!

mcmmotorsports · 07-24-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by todd03blown

you keep your car spotless!!

Yes, but not 24/7 like it should be. More like 7/24

todd03blown · 07-24-2006, 09:17 AM

Mike - your car is not your daily driver is it?

mcmmotorsports · 07-24-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by todd03blown

Mike - your car is not your daily driver is it?

It is now......again, since loosing my job.:censored:

todd03blown · 07-24-2006, 04:20 PM

you will be able to put it in the garage again soon!!

mcmmotorsports · 07-24-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by todd03blown

you will be able to put it in the garage again soon!!

It stays in the garage whenever it is home.

*Lances03SVT* · 07-24-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by todd03blown

Rock on bro!! When my cobra was my DD I would do the same thing. My neighbors would walk by saying "you are going to rub the paint off your car:bash: ...I was like you need to wash your car more than 2 times a year. I love driving around in clean cars; represents the image that you carry for yourself. No need to have nice things and treat them like crap.

I think my neighbor's think I'm nut's for sure.Temp's at 100 and I'm out there cleaning an already clean car

*Lances03SVT* · 07-24-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports

It stays in the garage whenever it is home.

Same here.

07-23-2006, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
usscrp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 111	meguiers 3 step crystal system! ok just a quick ? for those of you who have used it. i just bought it and was reading the instructions on how to use it, and i guess you wipe the 1st on in i would say a 2x2 ft. square and wipe off immediatly or lets say a body panel? and then i guess after the 1st you would use the 2nd in the same way? a piece at a time and wipe off immediatly until you get to the 3rd and final stage. this you treat just like any wax and let sit and haze up then buff off for a brilliant shine? thanx for any info for i am just starting to get into the detail thing now having a garage and can afford to spend some time on a beatiful shine. __________________ 2003 GT Magnaflow True-X X-Pipe, Slp Loudmouth 1 Catback

07-23-2006, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stan Beantown Stang Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,349	for step 1 and 2 i pick a part of the car and do that say the car door then move on to another section until the whole car is done and for step 3 i do the whole car wait till it hazes and wipe clean very good product meguiars is the best! __________________ 2002 Black Mustang GT 5 speed Mods BORLA Stingers SLP Catted-X MGW Shifter Roush Front bumper Chrome 03 Cobra's 17x9 H&R Supersports FOR SALE!! SLP LM1 Catback, Magnaflow O/R X PM ME!

07-23-2006, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
usscrp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 111	roughly how long we talkin for the 3 step program, not that i want to rush it was just curious as to how long to do it properly i guess __________________ 2003 GT Magnaflow True-X X-Pipe, Slp Loudmouth 1 Catback

07-23-2006, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 5,162	i take my time...it takes me about 3-3.5 hours to do my car (washing included) __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

07-23-2006, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stan Beantown Stang Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,349	well i usually do the whole car step 3 then go back and buff it were i started at step 3 and its usually dry by then.. __________________ 2002 Black Mustang GT 5 speed Mods BORLA Stingers SLP Catted-X MGW Shifter Roush Front bumper Chrome 03 Cobra's 17x9 H&R Supersports FOR SALE!! SLP LM1 Catback, Magnaflow O/R X PM ME!

07-23-2006, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 150	I spent about 10 hrs last time I did it. All by hand but the car was really dirty.

07-23-2006, 10:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blk02stang I 8urvtec!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Va Posts: 815	I did mine in about 4 hours. I'de do like the fender, then the door and so on in sections untill that step was completed. Once i did everything i continued the same process on the next step. __________________ New toys '07 F-150 black on black and completely blacked out! '96 Mitsu eclipse RS: 'jus your average 2nd gen with a small block 331c.i. and a few bolt-on goodies(175shot) and rwd...1st one to be done! SOLD 2004 GT Annv. edition. Custom Exhaust: o/r X pipe: Eibach Sportline full suspension: Clutchmasters stage 4 clutch: K&N filter: Steeda Tri-ax shifter: Mach 1 shift knob: BFG Drag radials: Compucar "nitrous-n-a-bag" 80-shot Stage I, Compucar Wet kit 125shot stage II

07-23-2006, 10:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	I can wash, clay, wash, cleaner wax, two coats of polish, and top coat wax in under 3 hours. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-23-2006, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blk02stang I 8urvtec!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Va Posts: 815	I prefer to take my time on it considering it's a black car and if you have any flaws you will notice right away. Last time I rushed i had streaks in the hood and had to go back and redo it. __________________ New toys '07 F-150 black on black and completely blacked out! '96 Mitsu eclipse RS: 'jus your average 2nd gen with a small block 331c.i. and a few bolt-on goodies(175shot) and rwd...1st one to be done! SOLD 2004 GT Annv. edition. Custom Exhaust: o/r X pipe: Eibach Sportline full suspension: Clutchmasters stage 4 clutch: K&N filter: Steeda Tri-ax shifter: Mach 1 shift knob: BFG Drag radials: Compucar "nitrous-n-a-bag" 80-shot Stage I, Compucar Wet kit 125shot stage II

07-24-2006, 09:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
todd03blown Blowns the only way!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 785	Mike - your car is not your daily driver is it? __________________ 2008 Nissan Maxima SE Black on Black baby!!

07-24-2006, 04:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
todd03blown Blowns the only way!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 785	you will be able to put it in the garage again soon!! __________________ 2008 Nissan Maxima SE Black on Black baby!!

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