Light polish recommendation

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So, turns out the cable guy knocked my bottle of SSR1 behind the shelves when I switched from Comcast to Fios and the bottle cracked and leaked all over the floor. Looking for recommendations for a light polish since I have plenty of heavier polishes (SSR2, SSR2.5, Meg's UC, PB's PP).

I only do 2 cars (Subarus), one is Camilla Red Pearl and the other is Regal Blue Pearl, both darker colors. Have an original PC7424 and will be getting the smaller 5.5" LC flat pads (orange and white)with my next AG order (switching from 6.5" LC CCS pads, not getting the results consistently that I would like with 6.5" pads).

My toppers are usually PB's EX-P, boosted with DGAW. I am going to give Collinite 845 a try for one car, and probably stick with the EX-P but boost with giving OCW a try (both part of my next AG order, it is getting to be a big order....).

Any suggestions? I hear good things about Menzerna, not sure which to use (Super Finish Nano Polish?). Any other recommendations (OPT, etc)? I should also note that working in sun is a definite plus since in the summer I usually don't have a shady driveway until about 2 or 3 in the afternoon (although I try to avoid polishing in the blazing sun anyway, sometimes I need to get the car polished in the time I have).

Thanks,
Neil
 
Flash Gordon said:
Menzerna Power Finish via yellow pad :props:
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Isn't the LC yellow pad a cutting pad? I just looked and the Menzerna chart indicates a white LC pad. Will the LC yellow and Power Finish finish down to an LSP ready finish without any additional steps (not show car quality, but glassy smooth)?

Thanks,
Neil
 
rockford33 said:
Isn't the LC yellow pad a cutting pad? I just looked and the Menzerna chart indicates a white LC pad. Will the LC yellow and Power Finish finish down to an LSP ready finish without any additional steps (not show car quality, but glassy smooth)?

Thanks,
Neil
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Forget the charts and graphics and just trust me

Yes, it finishes down LSP ready. Your gonna love it
 
if that newer member uses the yellow pad flash are you goin to go over there and fix it?Im the MAN
 
TornadoRed said:
Flash, did you start drinking early tonight?
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Strongest thing I drink is rootbeer :cheers:

john b said:
if that newer member uses the yellow pad flash are you goin to go over there and fix it?Im the MAN
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Fix what? The only thing that will need fixin will be the OP's window blind from peeking outside gawking at his/her brilliant looking paint
 
I'm actually on board with Flash here.

Yellow really isn't as aggressive as people think
 
I have recently tried the Wolfgang Finishing Glaze and even on the Lake Country gray pad it's able to take out any hazing or micromarring and leaves a mirror finish, so that's very gently on the paint. Works great on dark colors.
 
M0nk3y said:
I'm actually on board with Flash here.

Yellow really isn't as aggressive as people think
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this is till more agressive than the orange pad correct? i mean that has been the understanding of everyone i believe. so if yellow will finish LSP ready then why not start him with something less aggressive and just use orange with his choice of finishing polish?
 
Wolglfgang finishing glaze with a 5.5" tangerine hydrotech pad. Bank on it. WGFG is made by menzerna and is both a finishing polish and a glaze. A killer combination in my view and it's dummy proof. I would know.
 
detailgod said:
this is till more agressive than the orange pad correct? i mean that has been the understanding of everyone i believe. so if yellow will finish LSP ready then why not start him with something less aggressive and just use orange with his choice of finishing polish?
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On LLC's page, yes it is considered a more aggressive pad.

In reality, the yellow pad just isn't aggressive with certain polishing choices.
 
Ditto the Wolfgang Finishing Glaze. I've used it with both a white and grey pad - white for a little more polishing, grey for less. Either way, excellent results.
 
detailgod said:
this is till more agressive than the orange pad correct? i mean that has been the understanding of everyone i believe. so if yellow will finish LSP ready then why not start him with something less aggressive and just use orange with his choice of finishing polish?
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M0nk3y said:
On LLC's page, yes it is considered a more aggressive pad.

In reality, the yellow pad just isn't aggressive with certain polishing choices.
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:iagree: Try it, you'll love it :hungry:
 
I think for the moment I will probably go with the WGFG. As mentioned before, I am also getting LC 5.5" flat white pads, plus maybe yellow also (already have black finishing pads). Cars are daily drivers, and I am only looking for a light polish to remove minor swirls, etc.

Only reason that I am going WGFG is because I can get a free sample :dblthumb2: and I am over my detailing budget already with my other products :cry:. That way, I can try it out and see if I like it and get more next order, or try another product such as the Menzerna or Optimum.

Suggestions/comments/experiences with all light polishes are still welcome and I appreciate everyones feedback so far.

Thank You,
Neil
 
Wow yellow pad and Menzerna power finish, never would have thought of that. This is proof you sometimes have to think outside the box. :)
 
fishnugget said:
Wow yellow pad and Menzerna power finish, never would have thought of that. This is proof you sometimes have to think outside the box. :)
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i have thought outside the box but never this far. i mean using what is suppose to be a companys most aggressive pad with a finishing polish is alot farther outside the box. i would have figured the pad would leave marring and never thought it would be LSP ready. for those of you that have used LC yellow foam with a finishing polish do you have any pictures? would really like to see the results
 
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