Can you recommend a medium cut polish for production detailing?

[rodneypierce]

I just tried HD Polish + and am MORE than happy with its results. Had no issue getting rid of light swirls and scratches from improper washing, and finished out to a near perfect finish (90% or better IMO) using a Rupes 15 MKII and a white pad.

 

[Ceerokz]

AIO polish and do a test spot with your pads. Even with a aggressive pad it will turn out nice.
It might take longer but this will work great. AIO with a micro fiber pad or a agresive foam pad and do a 2nd step with the same polish with a finishing pad.

 

[mwoywod]

I just tried HD Polish + and am MORE than happy with its results. Had no issue getting rid of light swirls and scratches from improper washing, and finished out to a near perfect finish (90% or better IMO) using a Rupes 15 MKII and a white pad.

HD Polish+ is my most used polish by a long shot. It doesn't have quite the cut of m205 but it always finishes perfect even with more aggressive pads. Plus unlike m205 it is extremely easy to wipe away on all different types of paints, especially on soft sticky paint. It can be used over many times of rubber and plastic without staining and smells fantastic. It seems like not alot of people use it or talk about it anymore which is too bad because in my mind there isn't another polish that comes close really. glad you liked it!

 

[rodneypierce]

HD Polish+ is my most used polish by a long shot. It doesn't have quite the cut of m205 but it always finishes perfect even with more aggressive pads. Plus unlike m205 it is extremely easy to wipe away on all different types of paints, especially on soft sticky paint. It can be used over many times of rubber and plastic without staining and smells fantastic. It seems like not alot of people use it or talk about it anymore which is too bad because in my mind there isn't another polish that comes close really. glad you liked it!

Your talk of it actually is the reason I tried it. And it did not disappoint!

 

[Wknd Dtlr]

HD Polish+ is my most used polish by a long shot. It doesn't have quite the cut of m205 but it always finishes perfect even with more aggressive pads. Plus unlike m205 it is extremely easy to wipe away on all different types of paints, especially on soft sticky paint. It can be used over many times of rubber and plastic without staining and smells fantastic. It seems like not alot of people use it or talk about it anymore which is too bad because in my mind there isn't another polish that comes close really. glad you liked it!

I'm thinking of restocking my stash with HD Polish+. I had the old version which dusted but heard the "+" version doesn't. Which pad have you been using for light maintenance cleanup on something with medium hard paint and you just want to remove very light swirls? For this discussion, let's say the machine is a long throw DA. thanks.

 

[Jaretr1]

I second the performance of Wolfgang Uber compound. It finishes very well. The drawback is it is not economical for production detailing I dont think. Although with some good sales....

BTW, it not only finishes really well, it has great cut to!

 

[david b]

Thanks all for your feedback. I do have the older version of HD Polish and other products in the Pinnacle/WolfGang line. Have not tried Menzerna yet. Forum members rave about Griots BOSS Correcting Cream, another product I have yet to use?

Griots Garage BOSS Correcting Cream

 

[rodneypierce]

Thanks all for your feedback. I do have the older version of HD Polish and other products in the Pinnacle/WolfGang line. Have not tried Menzerna yet. Forum members rave about Griots BOSS Correcting Cream, another product I have yet to use?

Griots Garage BOSS Correcting Cream

Menzerna FG400 and SF4000 were my go to products before trying the HD Polish +.

Never tried the BOSS CC

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[mwoywod]

I'm thinking of restocking my stash with HD Polish+. I had the old version which dusted but heard the "+" version doesn't. Which pad have you been using for light maintenance cleanup on something with medium hard paint and you just want to remove very light swirls? For this discussion, let's say the machine is a long throw DA. thanks.

The new version is virtually dust free and has a much longer work time. It's really unique in the sense that it's heavily lubricated but also isn't oily at all which is why I reach for it over Menzerna's 2500 and Meguiar's m205 because it doesn't ever leave residual oils upon removal.
On medium/hard paint paired with either the boss 15 or the rupes 15 mkII, I have found the buff and shine uro-tec 6" yellow polishing pad to be in a league of it's own. It's incredibly smooth, perfect balance of firm yet soft, 10x more durable than the rupes yellow polishing pad, and less expensive. Although on hard paint the maroon uro-tec heavy polishing pad clearly cuts more, yet always leaves a perfect finish, so that may be your best bet.

With the new HD Polish+ I never prime the pad and I force myself to only use 3 pea size drops. That's all you need even with a long throw polisher where the extra heat and larger throw causes compounds and polishes to flash faster.

 

[mwoywod]

Thanks all for your feedback. I do have the older version of HD Polish and other products in the Pinnacle/WolfGang line. Have not tried Menzerna yet. Forum members rave about Griots BOSS Correcting Cream, another product I have yet to use?

Griots Garage BOSS Correcting Cream

I received a few samples of Correcting Cream and it is fantastic and is actually similar to HD Polish+ in the sense that it's extremely lubricated & offers a long buffing cycle, but isn't oily and wipes away clean. They both use non-diminishing abrasives and are 100% dust free. Personally, I think that correcting cream is a bit redundant considering how versatile Fast correcting cream is and even with a microfiber cutting pad tends not to leave much haze if any. The only problem i've found with the boss creams are that they can be EXTREMELY difficult to remove on soft sticky paint and I wish they would offer 32oz. bottles. Not sure why they only offer 16oz. and 128oz.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

The only problem i've found with the boss creams are that they can be EXTREMELY difficult to remove on soft sticky paint

Absolutely agree. I have another compound I use on soft paint.

On a side note, HD Polish does use non dimishing abrasives, but the BOSS creams do diminish at end of the buffing cycle(usually after 2-3 section passes).

 

[Ceerokz]

Here's a write up on the 205 and a mf pad

http://www.buffdaddy.com/files/1519...205 Professional Ultra Finishing Polish...pdf

 

[mwoywod]

Absolutely agree. I have another compound I use on soft paint.

On a side note, HD Polish does use non dimishing abrasives, but the BOSS creams do diminish at end of the buffing cycle(usually after 2-3 section passes).

As if abrasive technology wasn't confusing enough, the hot shots over at Griot's Garage just had to complicate everything further by introducing "non-diminishing, diminishing abrasives." lol

 

[AZpolisher15]

Absolutely agree. I have another compound I use on soft paint.

On a side note, HD Polish does use non dimishing abrasives, but the BOSS creams do diminish at end of the buffing cycle(usually after 2-3 section passes).

Is the "difficulty" in removal of BOSS creams on soft paint because it's literally difficult to remove (but the cc is fine after you get the polish off)? Or that it's difficult to not mar the soft paint when removing? (I Hope that question makes sense)

 

[AnilAli]

I am not sure if this was touched on, but I do mainly production detailing, and most times a coating is the LSP. The predicament can always be that alot of AIOs are silicone based and they are some what medium cut as well. I if found a few none or minimal silicone go to ones that work on at least Japanese and german paint well, however as we all know its a case by case. Meguiars D300, Meguiars M205 and Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2500... But dont look at the buffing liquid it self, the pads makes a difference as well, so you will have to "play" with different combos to suit the paint and of course machine. I would say maybe about 5% of customers will take a swirl finder light and look into the paint! Once stuff shines its all that matters. Unless you are doing a "showcar" and being compensated on such. Hope this helps!

 

[dlc95]

As if abrasive technology wasn't confusing enough, the hot shots over at Griot's Garage just had to complicate everything further by introducing "non-diminishing, diminishing abrasives." lol

The first I read on agglomerated abrasives, was Todd Helme's initial write up of FG400 vs M105. Probably why FG400 always cuts so well for me.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Is the "difficulty" in removal of BOSS creams on soft paint because it's literally difficult to remove (but the cc is fine after you get the polish off)? Or that it's difficult to not mar the soft paint when removing? (I Hope that question makes sense)

It's literally difficult to remove, and when any polish is difficult to remove, you will marr the paint, especially soft. I use another compound on soft paint, it's much easier to remove. As a result, the chances of marring are much less.

 

[derass]

I received a few samples of Correcting Cream and it is fantastic and is actually similar to HD Polish+ in the sense that it's extremely lubricated & offers a long buffing cycle, but isn't oily and wipes away clean. They both use non-diminishing abrasives and are 100% dust free. Personally, I think that correcting cream is a bit redundant considering how versatile Fast correcting cream is and even with a microfiber cutting pad tends not to leave much haze if any. The only problem i've found with the boss creams are that they can be EXTREMELY difficult to remove on soft sticky paint and I wish they would offer 32oz. bottles. Not sure why they only offer 16oz. and 128oz.

Does Correction Cream have any more cut than HD Polish+?

I've tried removing light scratches from my paint with HD Polish+ and it doesn't seem to have enough cut. That leads me to believe my paint is medium or hard, and so I think I'm looking for more of a medium polish, and Correction Cream seems like a good candidate.

I'm using a 7424XP, and 5.5" LC flat pads in white and orange.

 

[PaulMys]

Does Correction Cream have any more cut than HD Polish+?

I've tried removing light scratches from my paint with HD Polish+ and it doesn't seem to have enough cut. That leads me to believe my paint is medium or hard, and so I think I'm looking for more of a medium polish, and Correction Cream seems like a good candidate.

I'm using a 7424XP, and 5.5" LC flat pads in white and orange.

The PC may need a lot more passes to correct.

That said, if the HD or CC isn't cutting it (pun intended), then Griot's Fast Correcting Cream may be your answer. And it finishes down just like a medium polish. Great stuff.

 

[Reno]

The first I read on agglomerated abrasives, was Todd Helme's initial write up of FG400 vs M105. Probably why FG400 always cuts so well for me.

Fg400 finish very well. i use it with mf pads and results are very very good.