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I mainly detail as a hobby but I'm starting to do more jobs for friends, family, neighbours etc and I'm looking to upgrade to a more effective machine. I just find the PC kind of taxing to use. While it was great to learn with, it's loud, not particularly smooth, and just isn't very ergonomic in...

Like I said, 3 in 1 has the same cut as 2500, so interpret what I said as you will. Having said that, 2500 with a white pad will probably finish down lsp ready as it is. Depending on what level of perfection you're after, following up with 3500 may not be necessary. If you have to use an orange...

I recently did a black 2015 Accord with menzerna 3 in 1 (comparable to 2500 in terms of cut) and a flat white pad. It came out great but the paint wasn't in that bad of shape to begin with. You might have to step up to an orange pad to get the correction you're after. Do a test spot first.

The poorboys and menzerna products you have are more or less going to act like a wax/sealant if applied by hand. And lmao who would prefer hand over a machine??!! To give you the answer you're looking for, 3 in 1 is about a 6/10 and poorboys pwc is maybe a 3/10 in terms of cut but neither will...

I know what you mean. A dedicated polish and lsp will outperform an AIO for sure. But for me the benefit of an AIO is that I don't have to polish and apply lsp all at one time. I can apply the lsp the next time I wash the car knowing that it will be protected in the meantime. Plus if I just want...

I just used it today so I can't comment on durability. If it doesn't last very long I'd still be happy with it. Even without the sealant its still a super easy to use mild polish/cleaner. Going forward I plan to use some D156 after every wash or two to keep the car protected. PWS and D156 is...

I scored a bottle of poorboy's polish with sealant super cheap (<$10) and tried it out for the first time today. I used it for exactly what you are describing, a quick cleanup of any towel marks and/or marring since the last time I did a full correction. Gotta say, it worked great and it's one...

3 in 1 is already pretty glossy on its own. It's more or less equivalent to 2500 mixed with color lock.

So you are suggesting that essence fills well enough and/or finishes down nicely enough that you can prevent any hazing or holograms you might get from stepping up to a more aggressive pad? I have essence, though I haven't used it yet so I wasn't sure about negotiating the learning curve on a...

Thanks guys. I don't have speed but I know its less aggressive than the menzerna product I have. Think I'm leaning a bit more towards the white pad right now to be safe. I'm guessing that would be comparable to using an orange pad with speed. I'll have to do a test spot to be sure. Soft black...

Going to be doing a one step on black 2015 Accord soon. From what I've read the paint is super soft and finicky. I plan to use Menzerna 3 in 1 with a PC polisher. I have orange, white, and black LC pads. The goal is to correct as much as possible without leaving any haze or holograms. Any tips...

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Question: with the correcting compound is it advised to wipe it off asap? I ask because the only other compound I have used is ultimate compound, which is a total pain to remove if it dries. If I could do half the car or at least a few panels before wiping it off it would be such a time saver.

How about the blackfire trim sealant? its 2 for 1 right now.

Currently have an old bottle of back to black thats getting low. Is it worth trying something new this time around? Looking for something: -cost effective -easy to apply -durable -non greasy (not into the really shiny look, just a nice deep matte or semi gloss black) -usable in the sun Bonus...

Good idea to check for clear coat failure. I didn't see anything when I had a quick look at it but then again its white and I didn't really look that closely. Can anyone confirm whether or not its single stage? I think I read somewhere that non metallic e30s are single stage and metallic...

Going to be a doing a white e30 convertible (1990, I believe) for a friend soon. Paint is in decent shape for the age. Moderate swirling. No severe oxidation or contamination or anything like that. Just wondering if there is anything different I should be doing, with the paint being single stage...

No experience with speed but I can see what you're saying regarding 3 in 1's user friendliness. I do find it is somewhat smeary on removal; similar to FG400 but not as bad. I usually go over the car with a QD when I am finished wiping it off. I could see myself using HD Speed as maintenance...

I was looking at HD Speed but went with Menzerna 3 in 1 because it has more cut. You'll get the job done quicker if you don't have to work the product as long to get the results you're after, especially if you're like me and don't have a "big boy" polisher like a flex or rupes. That's not to say...

If anyone could chime in about how these products perform over a LSP that would be great. I'd be totally fine if it didn't last as long because even if I don't get the full 3 months protection it seems like it would be even easier to use than something like D156 which doesn't last 3 months...