MER polish

wicksy_64 · 11th December 2007, 15:10

I had used this for years until told of its abrasive nature. Question is though, as a polish that "cuts" the paint and has a high percentage of fillers surely this is a one stop solution instead of using scratch x and SRP?

ragitty · 11th December 2007, 15:17

I always used MER on my mitsubishi Pajero every one used to say that it looked as though it had just come out of the showroom, but the people at my works called it the hairdressers car because of all the chrome and no dirt

tourerfogey · 11th December 2007, 16:41

I also used to use MER but found that it dried too hard too quickly and left a residue of white powder over everything when polished out. It always appeared to make a hard job even more difficult.

Greeners · 11th December 2007, 16:47

I remember seeing a demonstration of the red mini bonnet and I must admit I was impressed, especially when he set fire to it !!!!!

Bought a bottle used it once and vowed never to touch it again.

I've been an AutoGlym boy ever since.....

ragitty · 11th December 2007, 16:54

I just don't know how Tatts do'es it, he even managed to get a can of spam into this thread :lol:

Graham1961 · 22nd December 2007, 18:02

I have tried Mer a couple of times but i was not that impressed with it at all, too powdery and fairly hard work to buff up . I have tried Turtle Wax its alright, but Autoglym Supream takes some beating, Nielsson Chemical liquid gold is excellent to.

ragitty · 22nd December 2007, 18:05

The trouble people have with MER is that they rub it too hard, also it leaves white residue so takes longer to clean your vehice.:xmas-smiley-031:

AURORA MG · 22nd December 2007, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by tourerfogey

I also used to use MER but found that it dried too hard too quickly and left a residue of white powder over everything when polished out. It always appeared to make a hard job even more difficult.

I had this too & switched to Autoglym in the early 90's.

JP53 · 23rd December 2007, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragitty

The trouble people have with MER is that they rub it too hard, also it leaves white residue so takes longer to clean your vehice.:xmas-smiley-031:

So what you are saying is if you rub IT too hard IT leaves a white residue on your car. The (dirty) mind boggles. :lol:

11th December 2007, 15:10	#1
wicksy_64 Avid contributor Rover 75 connie se Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MER polish I had used this for years until told of its abrasive nature. Question is though, as a polish that "cuts" the paint and has a high percentage of fillers surely this is a one stop solution instead of using scratch x and SRP?

11th December 2007, 15:17	#2
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I always used MER on my mitsubishi Pajero every one used to say that it looked as though it had just come out of the showroom, but the people at my works called it the hairdressers car because of all the chrome and no dirt __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching Last edited by ragitty; 11th December 2007 at 15:20..

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11th December 2007, 16:54	#5
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I just don't know how Tatts do'es it, he even managed to get a can of spam into this thread :lol: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching

22nd December 2007, 18:02	#6
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Mer Polish I have tried Mer a couple of times but i was not that impressed with it at all, too powdery and fairly hard work to buff up . I have tried Turtle Wax its alright, but Autoglym Supream takes some beating, Nielsson Chemical liquid gold is excellent to.

11th December 2007, 16:41	#3
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I also used to use MER but found that it dried too hard too quickly and left a residue of white powder over everything when polished out. It always appeared to make a hard job even more difficult.

22nd December 2007, 18:05	#7
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The trouble people have with MER is that they rub it too hard, also it leaves white residue so takes longer to clean your vehice.:xmas-smiley-031: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching