Irvine, CA (October 31, 2006) – Meguiar’s®, Inc., the world leader in car appearance care, and Bissell®, the leader in home carpet-cleaning technology, have combined their industry expertise to create Quik Out™ Carpet Stain Remover, an innovative and easy-to-use carpet stain remover. The revolutionary formula, developed with technology by Bissell, delivers fast and easy stain removal and is perfect for use on all automotive carpets and trunk liners.

The oxygen-activated formula in Meguiar’s Quik Out Carpet Stain Remover penetrates carpet fibers to thoroughly dissolve stains.  Its colorfast formula quickly removes dirt, grime, food and beverage spills, and pet accidents from all types of carpeting. The unique oxygen-activated formula leaves carpets fresh and clean without the use of harsh chemicals or chlorine bleaches.

Meguiar’s is the only appearance care company with a comprehensive offering of fast and easy car care solutions for all automotive surfaces. Quik Out is just one the latest additions to this highly successful lineup that includes Quick Interior Detailer™ spray and wipes for interior surfaces, Quik Wax and Quik Detailer® for paint, now also available in the new Quik Detailer® Aerosol format, and its new Quik Wheel Detailer™.

Quik Out Carpet Stain Remover, available in a convenient 22-ounce spray container, will begin shipping on December 1, 2006 to major retailers and auto enthusiast/specialty retailers nationwide.  Visit the Meguiar’s booth at the SEMA Show (Booth #23342) to experience the complete line of new 2007 products.

Meguiar’s, the century-old leader in automotive appearance care, offers serious car care for car crazy people around the world. Its next generation of technology redefines quality and performance. Chosen by 22 out of 25 “Best of Class” winners at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Meguiar’s provides highly specialized products for every automotive surface, including paint, wheels, tires, and interiors. As part of its passionate support for the car hobby, Meguiar’s created “Car Crazy Television,” seen weekly on SPEED and “Car Crazy Radio,” which airs weekly in over 120 markets nationally. For more information, please call Meguiar’s at 800-347-5700, see Meguiar’s at www.meguiars.com or www.carcrazycentral.com, or join their online discussion forum at www.meguiarsonline.com.