4 Compounds/Polishes to last you a lifetime??

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If you could only have 4 polishes/compounds to tackle anything that comes your way, including single-stage paint, during production detailing what would they be?

Preferably if you would list them in order from most aggressive down to least aggressive that would be a huge help. In other words what products would you have lined up for your test spot?

Reason I'm asking is I am running low on my compounds and polishes and my current supply consists of WTSR Meg's UC and UP. Although I am not unhappy with these products I would like the best bang for my buck on future purchases. I have two single stage paint corrections coming up and need to purchase some stuff before I tackle them. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If it helps at all my buffer I will be utilizing is the Flex 3401 w/ hybrid pads. Thanks in advance.
 
M105
Ultimate Compound
V34
Meg's Swirl and haze remover.
M205
Ultimate Polish
M9

Really it's all I need to keep my SS paint paint on my RAV and my GMC pickup looking its best.
 
I just finished a '93 Ford Ranger with Single stage paint. I used Meg's UC and UP with my Flex 3401 with great sucess. I used the Hydo-tech pads though, don't think it would make that much difference. I also used M205 on the door jambs and they came out looking great.
If I were to choose another set of compounds, I have had really good luck so far with the Menzerna SF-4000. but would recommend the FG-400, SF-4000 then Power lock combo. The Menzera seems to have a little longer working time and does not seem to dust as much.
I am sure that everyone has their favorites, but I have just been starting out and this is what I have found.
I hope this helps you a bit.
 
Compound: FG-400 and M101 and Wolfgang Uber Compound
Polishes: M205 and PO85RD (SF4500) and HD Polish

*the newest finishing polish is CarPro Reflections, you could try that out
another you can add to the list is Sonax Perfect Finish
 
Compound: Meguiars M101, HD Cut
Polishes: Sonax Perfect Finish, M205, HD Polish
 
My new go to is d300 for correcting then m205 for finishing. D300 doesn't dust and has given me some great results.


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Compound: Scholl Concepts S3.
Polishes: Menzerna Power Finish, Sonax Perfect Finish, Rupes Diamond Ultra Fine Gel.
 
FG400 and m101. M101 does everything better than m105.
PF2500 and Sonax PF
 
Very good recommendations from everyone. I appreciate it. It has definitely given me something to think about. I wish I could just try them all! haha but the way the wallets looking that isn't going to happen anytime soon... Thanks for all the recommendations so far. If anybody else reading this by all means go ahead and post your recommendations too.
 
goodinblack said:
Buy samples. That way you can try them all
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Good point, I should be watching that thread closer...



And also a lot of people are recommending the M105/M101 & M205 Combo. My one complaint about using Meg's UC (derived from M105 if I'm not mistaken) is that it seemed to dry out and was hard to remove. Whether or not the weather conditions were affecting that or not, i don't know. I guess my question is is there any reason to choose one or the other in regards to M105 or M205?? Pros and cons to each??

I did watch part of the round table discussion video but it sort of threw me off when they said it was designed for rotaries. Thanks
 
I never had an issue with UC. On the other hand M105 has been a great pain for me to use. I still need to try that fix that was posted he a while back about priming the pad with mineral oïl before using M105. The article said it fixes all the issues with it: Greatly increase working time, reduces dusting a lot.
 
Lot of you guys love Menzerna. It's so expensive though, I haven't brought myself to try it. Once I am out of M105 I will definatelly try M101, it sounds like a much better product.
 
Calendyr said:
Lot of you guys love Menzerna. It's so expensive though, I haven't brought myself to try it. Once I am out of M105 I will definatelly try M101, it sounds like a much better product.
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I to jumped on the bandwagon with menzerna. FG400 finishes damn near perfect, with good cut and little dusting. When comparing it to 105, I think 105 cuts a little faster and on a light colored car it might be LSP ready. When it comes to the dusting, I try to keep the pad very clean and don't use to much product. But it seems like my go to's are always 105/205.
 
M105
M205

And if you want that really special final finish,

SF-4500 with LC blue pad.
 
The two M's. Meguiars and Menzerna. No need for anything else really.
 
I have read good things about 3D/HD products. I have not tried it yet... I need more time in my week... grrrrrr.
 
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