GMP/Meguiar’s Model Care Kit

I know a few people on this board have this kit. I always found it a bit funny that there were no instructions included. George Bojaciuk from diecast.org sent these to me and I asked if I could post them here. Apparently he wrote these up for inclusion in the kits but they never made it in for some reason. Hope it helps - I'm going to give it a try.

Congratulations! Two leaders in their respective fields, GMP and Meguiar's, have teamed up to produce a definitive model care kit. The products contained in this kit are the finest quality and will make your models look like new for years to come.

Your kit contains the following:

Large Soft Brush - This is designed for general exterior dusting of a model. It is soft and will not scratch the surface. You still want to exercise caution around photo-etched parts and other delicate details.

Medium Soft Brush - Also designed for dusting tasks like the dash and interior surfaces.

Small Soft Brush - Bristles are shorter and are somewhat firmer. The softness will prevent scratches and the firmness allows reach into tight spaces like embedded dust in corners and seat joints. This firmness is also perfect for getting excess wax out of panel seam lines.

Cotton Swab Applicators - Used to apply product to your model. By using the applicator, you in a sense apply scale pressure to the surface of your model and this further limits scratching.

Micro-fiber Polishing Cloth - The "new tech" way to polish a model. Designed to pick up and embed any particles into the cloth and keep it away from the finish. Deemed better than 100% cotton cloths by detailing professionals. Can be washed and used repeatedly.

Gloves - Used while cleaning and polishing your models. Limits additional fingerprints.

#34 Final Inspection Liquid - Used to initially clean and then maintain your waxed model. Contains deep luster enhancers that leave a high gloss shine. High lubricity formula removes dirt without scratching. Use cotton swabs to apply - do not spray product directly onto the model. Instead, place the tip of the swab to the spray nozzle and saturate the swab. Then apply to the model finish, buff off with the Micro-fiber cloth.

#7 Show Car Glaze Liquid - This is a pure polish for show car finishes. Surface needs to be clean before application. Each application adds more gloss. Does not dry white or build up. Should be applied with a cotton swab and wiped off promptly. Any streaking or "caking" of signifies that too much is being used. This can be easily removed using #34 Final Inspection

#26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax - Used as a final protectant. This product contains no cleaners or abrasives. It glides on easily with a cotton swab and buffs off easily with the Micro-fiber cloth, as well.

Suggested Cleaning Sequence:

1 - Dust Model with assorted brushes.
2 - Start with #34 Final Inspection wipe down as an initial "wash" to remove dirt.
3 - Apply on #7 Show Car Glaze and buff off. Apply additional coats if desired.
4 - Apply #26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax, let dry to a haze and buff off.
5 - Maintain the finish with #34 Final Inspection, especially to remove fingerprints.

Additional Professional Detailing Tips:

1 - Apply product with Cotton Swabs carefully and in a circular, overlapping motion.
2 - Micro-fiber cloth can be washed and reused.
3 - Always use a clean area on the cloth when working with a specific product. Mixing product on one area of the cloth can cause streaking.
4 - Streaking or "caking" of product may also signify too heavy of an application.
5 - Wrap the metal area on the brushes with masking tape. This is a detailer's trick that prevents accidental scratches from the brush.
6 - Avoid waxing flat black surfaces.
7 - Avoid working over waterslide decals. Age and deterioration may make decals brittle and any handling may cause damage. Paint tampos can be waxed.
8 - Store gloves and Micro-fiber cloth in a plastic bag so as to avoid workbench contamination.
9 - Additional product can be purchased at any fine automotive store that carries Meguiar's products. Cotton swabs can be purchased at any drug store or supermarket.

Thank you for purchasing this fine GMP/Meguiar's product.