Comments on Paint Cleaners and Fine Polishes

[jankerson]

Good post...




Just to comment...

If a person is going to take the time to hand or machine apply anything to paint in great shape to remove the previous LSP or to remove road film, then in my book you're better off to at a minimum use an ultra fine or fine cut polish.

At least by using an ultra fine or fine cut polish not only will you remove the previously applied LSP but you'll also remove any fine or shallow paint defects while maximize both clarity of the top coat and perfecting the surface to maximize gloss.

It takes just as long and requires just as much effort to apply a non-abrasive paint cleaner as it does to apply an ultra fine or fine cut polish and for most people, if your car sees any kind of use at all chance are good you'll do more to improve the quality of the finish by using a polish over a paint cleaner.


Just my own personal practice...

:iagree:


Yep, what I usually do also. :xyxthumbs:

Also sometimes a Glaze or AIO, Cleaner Wax or Sealants.... Depending...

 

[stilltipping3]

Nice article, currently I am using LC White CCS Polishing Pad with SF4000. Do you guys think this is a little too aggressive for just a "maintenance"(for a lack of a better word) polish or should I start using 4500 instead?

Try the 4500. I love it

 

[TundraPower]

Never tried it - but I have the wax. I'll get around to picking it up one day.

Also try Auto Finesse Tripple. It is classified as an "All In One" but really a superb "freshen up" product.

 

[theblob640]

One more question even thougj I am sure what the answer is, 4500 will remove sealants correct, with either white or black pad?

 

[Old Tiger]

One more question even thougj I am sure what the answer is, 4500 will remove sealants correct, with either white or black pad?

Yes it should.

 

[SonOfOC]

Love using SF4500, Reflect, Sonax PF, and Ultrafina to remove LSP, minor defects, and increase clarity all in one-step.

For me all the above products work better via rotary.

 

[HateSwirls]

How do these products compare to the m205?
I use the m205 pretty often in polishing my black SS paint.
Does it have to much cut to use often?

 

[TundraPower]

How do these products compare to the m205?
I use the m205 pretty often in polishing my black SS paint.
Does it have to much cut to use often?

Rupes Ultra Diamond on a Rupes white pad has so little cut you could polish your car every other day and not harm it. Sonax Perfect Finish on a Rupes white pad is a little stronger.