My experience w/ PNS isn't nearly as bad as you described either. I've applied it both ways, a bit on an MF towel and wipe on, and the lazy light spray, smear around, let dry and buff off. I have noticed it leaves smears/haze that takes some time to dry and come off MUCH easier with some quick detail spray. Pretty much smack in the middle of Nick and Clyde's experience.
I find the Zaino ZFX product very similar to your experience w. Meguiars. A super light spritz per panel, wipe on and let dry. 10 mins tops to do a car. I do all the glass w/ it too because it really helps with rain beading. I then go over it with Zaino Grand FInale and the shine gets deep and the sheeting lasts a few months.
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'19 X5
'17 991.2 C2 Cab
'11 135i Convertible
'11 328xiT
'09 X3
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