Meguiar's G191700 Smooth Surface Clay Kit, Safe and Easy Car Claying for Smooth as Glass Finish

Brings Old Paint Back to Life with a Deep Mirror Shine Meguiar’s Ultimate Polish is one of those car care products that actually earns its name. I used it after a full wash and clay bar treatment on a 12-year-old sedan that hadn’t seen a proper polish in years—and the results were remarkable. The paint went from flat and tired to glossy and rich, with that “wet look” depth that’s usually only seen on freshly detailed show cars. Application is straightforward: a small amount on a foam pad, work it in evenly, then buff off with a clean microfiber towel before it dries. It goes on smoothly and wipes off easier if you do smaller sections at a time. For best results, I paired it with Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound first to remove deeper oxidation and swirl marks, then followed with this polish to refine the finish before waxing. Even on dark paint, the reflections looked dramatically sharper and clearer afterward. What stands out is how forgiving it is—gentle enough for beginners yet effective enough for enthusiasts. It’s safe on clear coats, doesn’t stain trim, and leaves the surface prepped perfectly for wax or sealant. Used by hand, it takes a bit of elbow grease; with a dual-action polisher, it’s a breeze and produces a truly professional finish. Bottom line: an outstanding finishing polish that restores depth and gloss to aging paint and preps perfectly for wax. For under ten dollars, this is one of the best DIY detailing upgrades you can make—turns dull paint into a head-turner with minimal effort.

I’ve used several different clay bar kits over the years, and this is the only one I buy now. I’ve been clay barring my cars for years, and when done properly, it makes a massive difference in your paint. If you clay bar twice a year and follow up with a ceramic wax or coating, it does wonders for maintaining your finish. I live in the Desert Southwest where the sun is extremely hard on cars. I clay bar twice a year and apply a ceramic coating 3–4 times per year to keep the paint protected and smooth. This kit is easy to use and comes with everything you need. The clay bars are sturdy and a good size, making them easy to grip, fold, and work with. You can instantly tell how effective clay barring is by touch. Run your hand over a section before and after treatment — the difference is night and day. This clay bar, when used properly, removes dirt, grime, and embedded contaminants, leaving the surface smooth and ready for polish or wax. The included spray is highly lubricated and makes the process easy and safe for your paint. When you maintain your car consistently, clay barring becomes even easier because contaminants don’t have time to build up heavily. The kit provides excellent value. You get multiple clay bars, a full bottle of spray (which covers about two full treatments on my Camaro), and a quality microfiber cloth that’s useful even after the clay process is complete. My process is simple: wash and dry the car first, then clay using plenty of lubricant. I work in straight lines, section by section. I don’t chase perfection in one pass — I prefer consistent maintenance over time. Clay doesn’t polish your paint; it preps it. Once the surface is smooth, I follow immediately with wax or ceramic protection. Clay barring is not a step to skip if you care about your paint. In my experience, Meguiar’s makes one of the best kits available. Highly recommend.

There are a million detailing products out there, and Ultimate Polish is one that I keep coming back to. If you're a do-it-yourself / hobby / weekend detailer, this is one of the best finishing polishes. It won't correct deep scratches, but that's not what it's meant for. A finishing polish is meant to add that final clarity, depth of color, and gloss for paint that is already in decent or good condition. Especially if you have dark colored paint, this step is necessary for that perfect finish. If you do have deeper scratches / defects / oxidation, you will need to use a compound first, such as Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish are the "consumer" versions of their M105 and M205 products. The key difference is that the consumer versions are slightly less aggressive (meaning that they take off less clear coat) and have a longer working time (meaning if you polish too long or with too little product you're at less risk for damaging the paint). For most of us who aren't preparing show cars and who do not want to risk ruining their paint, the choice is easy. Be sure to pair each with an appropriate pad. Foam pads are easy to work with, but the colors / aggressiveness varies between brands. If you're new, look for a light to medium cut pad for the Compound, and a finishing pad (usually black) for the Polish. Run slower speed and less pressure with the polish - especially on black paint. And if you're new, definitely use a dual action (a.k.a. random orbital) polisher instead of a rotary - less risky and easier to use. Meguiars has a TON of different polishes in their pro line for specific use cases, body shops, etc (such as M200, M205, M210). I've researched the heck out of these but it boils down to the fact that I don't want to buy all of them and fuss with it. I've read that M210 is specific to finicky black paint and works well, but it may interact poorly with trim pieces and other non-paint materials (plus it's sold in a big/expensive bottle). One thing I like about Ultimate Polish is how it barely leaves residue on trim so I don't waste time with painter's tape. Basically - if you want to get into polishing but are overwhelmed by all of the options and information - Ultimate Polish is arguably your best place to start. And if you're like me - you just keep using it.

Bought a used car and it had some light swirl scratches on the hood. Was about to use this to remove them. Some other deeper scratches, it wasn’t about to completely remove them but was about reduce it a bit

It’s the best. Easy to apply, mirror finished, last on my truck a year or two.

Meguiars Box was opened / damaged, 1 clay bar missing and detailer cruahed. Awesome

Ótimo produto. Voltou o brilho original da pintura.

Ho acquistato questo prodotto per lucidare la mia auto Nera dopo ben 3 passate devo dire che ha tolto l80 percento dei difetti sono soddisfatto del risultato migliora anche la lucentezza della vernice ovvio che non fa miracoli !! Ma migliora la situazione.. in ogni caso vi consiglio di fare una prova su una piccola porzione di vernice o quello che si vuole lucidare per vedere eventuali reazioni strane.. per grosse superfici ad esempio cofani e portiere di auto vi consiglio di procedere a piccole aree alla volta e di farlo in un luogo chiuso perché il prodotto tende a seccare presto rovinando il lavoro questo poi dipende se lo passate a mano o con uno strumento meccanico io che sono inesperto ho provato a mano, il risultato è buono ma ovviamente non sostituisce un lavoro fatto da un bravo carrozziere, concludo dicendo che se la vostra auto presenta ossidazione macchie d'acqua o di resina o graffi di piccola entità non profondi allora il prodotto è ottimo ma per problemi più gravi.. rivolgetevi a professionisti.

Das Produkt eignet sich sehr gut zur Aufbereitung leicht angewitterter Lackoberflächen. Nachdem auf dem Lack meiner Ducati nach über 10 Jahren Gebrauchsspuren (Haarlinienkratzer, Oxidation) sichtbar waren, habe ich ihn gründlich mit der Ultimate-Serie gepflegt. Zuerst wurde eine kleine Menge Ultimate Compound auf den Schwamm der Poliermaschine aufgetragen. Mit leichtem Druck wurden so jeweils Teilflächen behandelt. Anschließend habe ich den Lack mit einem Mikrofasertuch poliert. Alle Haarlinienkratzer waren verschwunden und die Oberfläche war glatt (eine ultimative Steigerung des Glanzgrades ist durch eine weitere Behandlung mit Ultmate Polish möglich). Nach einer abschließenden Behandlung mit Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax war der optimale Glanzgrad erreicht und ein schöner Wetlook erzielt. Aus meiner Sicht ist Meguiars Ultimate Compound eine besonders schonende und gleichzeitig effektive Möglichkeit für die Lackaufbereitung. Für neue Lackoberflächen benötigt man dieses Pflegemittel selbstverständlich nicht.