Menzerna 3in1 vs. HD Speed

i've done 4 cars using speed. 2 were in direct sunlight with zero issues.

i also do the whole car then wipe off. and even in direct sun it's easy off!
 
7.3powerstroke said:
What kind of durability are you seeing with Opti Seal? I just cant find a LSP that I like. Either it is hard to apply or easy to apply and wont last.
And what do you use to apply?

Agree that it defeats the purpose of an AIO to top it.
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Try UPGP
 
Usually 2-3 months on the opti seal, more if the vehicle is well taken care of.

Pretty nice for a 10 minute or less sealant application.
 
DaveT435 said:
Try UPGP
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+1. I have Opti Seal and UPGP, UPGP is a lot better IMHO. Very easy to spread and level it, very slick after it is cured (one to two hours or so).
It is the sealant I've been using the most lately.
 
RPM_BR said:
+1. I have Opti Seal and UPGP, UPGP is a lot better IMHO. Very easy to spread and level it, very slick after it is cured (one to two hours or so).
It is the sealant I've been using the most lately.
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My mother's car is a garage queen. Washed on the average every 2 weeks. When out it had the Texas sun to deal with. I did a full correction on the car followed by 2 coats of UPGP 12 hours between coats. It lasted 2 years...not months...years. this was on a SS paint. I don't know if that made a difference or not.
 
According to the polish chart Speed has a cut of 2 and Menzerna 3-1 a cut of 6. I use the 3-1 and it's fantastic. You get the cut of 2500 plus the protection of power lock in one.
 
That was an interesting video, David. At first, I thought my computer slowed and it was buffering. Then I realized the machine was still spinning (I watched with no sound). Neat effect and gets the point across.
 
Are there any pros & cons to diminishing vs non diminishing abrasives?
 
Can menzerna 3 in 1 be topped with anything for more protection. If so what is a good recommendation.
 
I'm in the Speed camp as well. My 2 cents on topping AIO. Why not! Once you use the AIO,you have the perfect surface to top it and it goes on & comes off so easily & quickly so why not take 10 min to apply, let it dwell for a bit & wipe it off. To me,that last coating seems to greatly extend the beading & shine. I top my truck with Poxy in 10 minutes,dwell time is about 1 beer,maybe 2 if first one goes down quickly,then wipe,another 5-10 minutes & done. Time well spent for the extra results. I keep hearing good things about the McKees 360 durability here,I may give it a try when my Speed runs out.
 
rmcnamara said:
Can menzerna 3 in 1 be topped with anything for more protection. If so what is a good recommendation.
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Yes, it can. I would say Menzerna PowerLock. Or any sealant or wax of your preference.
 
Thanks for the responses. My alien green Kia has some swirls and lights scratches. Hoping to use an AIO to get most of them. then top it for extra durability. It's my DD, so it doesn't have to be perfect.
 
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