{"id":2669,"date":"2022-07-07T17:29:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T17:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=2669"},"modified":"2023-01-12T12:10:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T12:10:10","slug":"chemical-guys-vs-meguiars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/chemical-guys-vs-meguiars\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemical Guys vs. Meguiar\u2019s &#8211; Which One is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve made it to this article, you\u2019re probably a car enthusiast on some level and are very selective about the products you use. Your vehicle is one of your most prized possessions\u2014your baby. And you want to make sure you take care of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chemical Guys vs. Meguiar\u2019s: which one is better? Chemical Guys is your best option if you\u2019re looking for a one-stop-shop of products to fully detail your vehicle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Chemical Guys vs. Meguiar\u2019s\" class=\"wp-image-2670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/chemical-guys-vs-meguiars\/#Chemical_Guys_Review\" title=\"Chemical Guys Review\">Chemical Guys Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/chemical-guys-vs-meguiars\/#Meguiars_Review\" title=\"Meguiar\u2019s Review\">Meguiar\u2019s Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/chemical-guys-vs-meguiars\/#Chemical_Guys_Pros_and_Cons\" title=\"Chemical Guys Pros and Cons\">Chemical Guys Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/chemical-guys-vs-meguiars\/#Meguiars_Pros_and_Cons\" title=\"Meguiar\u2019s Pros and Cons\">Meguiar\u2019s Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/chemical-guys-vs-meguiars\/#Which_Is_Better_Chemical_Guys_or_Meguiars\" title=\"Which Is Better, Chemical Guys or Meguiar\u2019s?\">Which Is Better, Chemical Guys or Meguiar\u2019s?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Guys_Review\"><\/span><a><\/a>Chemical Guys Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1968, Chemical Guys began as a small company in southern California but has been a well-known name in the automobile care industry for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Who Is Chemical Guys?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical Guys is a company that specializes in quality vehicle care chemicals, wash accessories, buffing pads\/machines, and more detailing products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Who Owns Chemical Guys?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical Guys is owned by David Knotek and Paul Schneider, two men passionate about the industry who aim to foster a community rather than just a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus of Chemical Guys as a company is on education first; whether you want to clean or wax your vehicle or are a first-time motorcycle owner, you can find various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/chemicalGuys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">educational materials for free online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Products and Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical Guys has a wide range of products to help you achieve the perfect look for your vehicle. Some of these products include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cleaners\/shampoos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-wax cleaners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sealants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leather cleaner\/protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polishers\/pads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the product offerings, Chemical Guys offers classes for beginners or those who want to further their knowledge of detail work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DIY Basics of Detailing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master Detailing Class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Customer Reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at what others say about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/chemical-guys-gardena-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this company<\/a> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=chemical+guys+product+reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">products<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-2-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Chemical Guys vs. Meguiar\u2019s \" class=\"wp-image-2671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-2-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-2-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-2-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chemical-Guys-vs.-Meguiars-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meguiars_Review\"><\/span><a><\/a>Meguiar\u2019s Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An older company that has been around the block, Meguiar\u2019s was founded by Frank Meguiar, Jr., in 1901. He started the company as a furniture polish lab out of his garage. Later, Meguiar moved the company to Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Who Is Meguiar\u2019s?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meguiar\u2019s is a company over a century old that produces surface care products for vehicles, boats, and planes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Who Owns Meguiar\u2019s?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Frank Meguiar was the founder, his three sons, Maurice, Malcolm, and Kenneth, took ownership of the company when he passed away in 1950.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, Barry Meguiar, the son of Malcolm Meguiar, took ownership of the company after his father and uncles in the 1960s. In 2008, Fortune-500 company 3M acquired the 100-year-old family business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Products and Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Chemical Guys, Meguiar\u2019s doesn\u2019t provide any services. They do, however, offer an array of products, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cleaners\/shampoos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-wax cleaners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sealants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leather cleaner\/protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polishers\/pads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Customer Reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out what real people are saying about Meguiar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=meguiars+product+reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">products here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Guys_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span><a><\/a>Chemical Guys Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical Guys is a staple in the car enthusiast community and has provided quality vehicle care products for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Chemical Guys Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical Guys offers a wide range of products that are available in 50 countries, so you\u2019ll be able to find anything you need to detail your vehicle\u2014even foam cannons and polishing tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose from hundreds of products to wash and detail your vehicle from start to finish. If you\u2019re unsure where to begin, Chemical Guys created some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemicalguys.com\/interior-and-trim\/starter-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starter kits<\/a> to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical Guys has garages all over the US that offer courses on detailing if you\u2019re new to the industry. In addition to the high-quality product and course offerings, the Rides and Coffee events foster a sense of kinship among car enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is more than just a company; it\u2019s a community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Chemical Guys Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The wide variety of products can be overwhelming, especially if you\u2019re a newbie to detail work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also have a lot of products that do the same thing, so unless you\u2019re buying a kit, it can be challenging to know which of the products to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meguiars_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span><a><\/a>Meguiar\u2019s Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now part of a Fortune-500 company, Meguiar\u2019s is widely known because it\u2019s been around for over a century and it\u2019s an established brand amongst the car enthusiast community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Meguiar\u2019s Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meguiar\u2019s has been around for over 100 years providing customers with solutions to their detailing needs, and their products are available in 100 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to detailing your car and unsure where to begin, Meguiar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/meguiars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a> provides you with a ton of valuable information to help you get started. Or, if you\u2019re in Irvine, California, you can visit Meguiar\u2019s garage for some hands-on training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their product offering is much more limited than Chemical Guys\u2019, as each product serves a specific purpose. As a result, you won\u2019t find too many variations of the same product, which is beneficial if you\u2019ve never detailed your vehicle before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meguiar\u2019s doesn\u2019t just sell products to clean and detail your vehicle; you can also buy these detailing products for your RV, boat, or small plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Meguiar\u2019s Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As established as Meguiar\u2019s is, there are still some downsides to the line. For starters, none of the products come as a set, so it\u2019s up to you to know which products you need for each stage of detailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while Meguiar\u2019s offers educational content online to help you learn how to detail your vehicle, if you need more hands-on training, you\u2019ll have to look elsewhere if you\u2019re outside of Irvine, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_Better_Chemical_Guys_or_Meguiars\"><\/span><a><\/a>Which Is Better, Chemical Guys or Meguiar\u2019s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to the Chemical Guys vs. Meguiar\u2019s question is simple: Chemical Guys\u2019 products are more beginner-friendly, and you can buy every single product you need for each stage of <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/do-you-tip-car-detailers\/\">car detailing<\/a>. If your goal is to give your vehicle a full-service wash, <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/smells-clean\/does-clay-bar-remove-wax-sealant\/\">clay bar<\/a>, wax, and sealant, then Chemical Guys is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a hose and the space for your vehicle, Chemical Guys has the rest. And if you decide you can\u2019t figure out how to fully detail your vehicle on your own, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemicalguys.com\/storelocator?showMap=true&amp;horizontalView=true&amp;isForm=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">store locator<\/a> function on Chemical Guys website to find the nearest garage and sign up for a course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve made it to this article, you\u2019re probably a car enthusiast on some level and are very selective about the products you use. 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