Myth 7: Machine polishers damage the paint finish. Even novices can quickly master the use of a dual action polisher or orbital buffer without any risk of burning the paint finish, however rotary buffers, which operate at much higher RPM's, are best left to trained professionals.
Myth 8: Diapers, t-shirts and flannel make good cleaning cloths. Always use 100% cotton, terrycloth towels, like Meguiar's Soft Buff Terry Towel or premium microfiber towels, like the Meguiar's Supreme Shine Microfiber, to eliminate uncertainty and reduce the time and effort required for wipe downs.
Myth 9: Wax protection can be guaranteed to last up to 1 year. There is no integrity in guaranteeing the protective time because every car and every car owner is different, along with the environment in which the car is in.
Myth 10: Paste wax offers greater protection than liquid wax. There are now liquid and paste car waxes on the market that offer equal ease of use and performance qualities. Two examples are Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 Liquid and NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 Paste, both of which redefine quality and performance with their next generation water-repelling "hydrophobic polymer" technology.
Myth 11: Lighting a hood on fire, without damaging the paint finish, proves the protective qualities of a car wax. Regardless of whether or not the paint finish is protected with a coat of some magic formulation, it is unaffected by flaming alcohol. When you place your hand directly where the flame has been the moment the flame goes out, you will discover that the surface is barely warm. It is simply a demonstration of physics.
Myth 12: Once a car is waxed, regularly protecting the paint finish becomes unnecessary. The best long term protection for your vehicle is to remove contaminants with a mist and wipe product before they have time to bond to your paint's finish.
In recognition of April Car Care Month, Meguiar's customers that purchase $20 worth of Meguiar's automotive retail or marine products from April 1 - June 30, 2008, will receive a $5 rebate. This offer applies to products purchased from Meguiars.com or at retailers nationwide.