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First of all, since this is my first post, Hello! I have been lurking on this forum for sometime and would like to say "Thanks!" I have learnt quite bit about detailing my car.

I currently have been detailing my Acura MDX (black) and Lexus GS350 (silver) with Autoglym products (I can get those locally) for sometime and have been relatively happy. I decided to graduate to a DA polisher (7424XP) and decided to purchase Menzerna Polishes for some paint corrections and sealants.

I bought the Intro Kit (PO91E & FF3000) along with Jescar Powerlock. I was just planning to use a combination of the polishes along with different pads to get the results. My last step would be to put the Powerlock sealant.

After constantly researching, I have noticed that it might be worthwhile to pickup SF3800 as it is a better finishing polish than FF3000 and will yield better results and I should use that before the powerlock sealant. Can someone provide any opinion on this?

Thanks in advance!
 
Best finishing polish I have used is Scholl S40 on crimson Lake Country Hydrotech pad, especially on softer, stickier paints. I could never tell if 3800 was actually improving it any over 3500.

Menzerna 3500: Menzerna Nano Polish PO 106 FA, Menzerna Final Polish, Nano abrasives, finishing polish, professional polish
Menzerna 3800: Menzerna Polish PO85RD, Mernzerna 85rd, Menzerna finish po85rd, Menzerna Super Finish Plus

Lake Country Hydrotech: Lake Country Hydro-Tech 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads , hydrotech foam pads for water-based polishes, lake country foam pads, buffing pads

I know Autogeek used to list Scholl but not sure they carry the line anymore: Scholl Concepts S40 Anti-Hologram Polish

Jescar makes a nice polish as well, less oily than Menzerna: Jescar Micro Finishing Polish 8 oz.
 
Nodoller said:
First of all, since this is my first post, Hello! I have been lurking on this forum for sometime and would like to say "Thanks!" I have learnt quite bit about detailing my car.

I currently have been detailing my Acura MDX (black) and Lexus GS350 (silver) with Autoglym products (I can get those locally) for sometime and have been relatively happy. I decided to graduate to a DA polisher (7424XP) and decided to purchase Menzerna Polishes for some paint corrections and sealants.

I bought the Intro Kit (PO91E & FF3000) along with Jescar Powerlock. I was just planning to use a combination of the polishes along with different pads to get the results. My last step would be to put the Powerlock sealant.

After constantly researching, I have noticed that it might be worthwhile to pickup SF3800 as it is a better finishing polish than FF3000 and will yield better results and I should use that before the powerlock sealant. Can someone provide any opinion on this?

Thanks in advance!
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1st Welcome to AGO! As for Menzerna Products; they are AWESOME! IMO you can't go wrong with either of the Final Polishes FF3000 or SF3500 or SF3800. I have BOTH the SF3500 and SF3800 (have not used the FF3000). Might I suggest going with the SF3500. I really can't tell the difference (sf3500 vs. SF3800) in terms of finish even side by side comparison. Jescar Powerlock is the same as Menzerna Powerlock. Jescar is the US version of Menzerna or something like that. I have tried several different brands of compounds and polishes and just stick with Menzerna as they seem to be BEST FOR ME. So if it were me go for the SF3500. I am positive you will not be disappointed.

Menzerna compound and polish is my Go-to products for correcting. Powerlock is great too! PS: Pictures when you are done detailing your ride with whatever product you decide to choose!

This might help you a little more

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I've never used the 3000, but 3500 (SF4000 as it was once known) is incredible.

I love it with Lake Country Tangerine Hydrotech pads, and the PC 7424.
 
Thanks for the input, I think I will pick up SF3800 as well. I will most definitely put up pictures as I feel I have learnt lots and give another beginner a good starting point.

I did grab a couple of LC pads but they are the waffle type as all the vidoes that I was viewing were using those. (Lake Country 6.5 Inch CCS Pads 6 Pack - Your Choice!) I grabbed various colors and I can always grab more if need be.
 
dlc95 said:
I've never used the 3000, but 3500 (SF4000 as it was once known) is incredible.

I love it with Lake Country Tangerine Hydrotech pads, and the PC 7424.
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I still have my bottle of sf4000 or 3500 as it's now know. (why do these guys do this to us?) haha.

It's great on a car that doesn't need much work. Took out any little scratch, swirl and mark without an issue and still gave a great shine. I used CCS white pads and then I use the power lock. Results last all summer long on my DD.
 
Belo said:
I still have my bottle of sf4000 or 3500 as it's now know. (why do these guys do this to us?) haha.

It's great on a car that doesn't need much work. Took out any little scratch, swirl and mark without an issue and still gave a great shine. I used CCS white pads and then I use the power lock. Results last all summer long on my DD.
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I'm still disappointed in the label change.

But the stuff works great!
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
1st Welcome to AGO! As for Menzerna Products; they are AWESOME! IMO you can't go wrong with either of the Final Polishes FF3000 or SF3500 or SF3800. I have BOTH the SF3500 and SF3800 (have not used the FF3000). Might I suggest going with the SF3500. I really can't tell the difference (sf3500 vs. SF3800) in terms of finish even side by side comparison. Jescar Powerlock is the same as Menzerna Powerlock. Jescar is the US version of Menzerna or something like that. I have tried several different brands of compounds and polishes and just stick with Menzerna as they seem to be BEST FOR ME. So if it were me go for the SF3500. I am positive you will not be disappointed.

Menzerna compound and polish is my Go-to products for correcting. Powerlock is great too! PS: Pictures when you are done detailing your ride with whatever product you decide to choose!

This might help you a little more

Menzerna, Menzerna Polishing Compounds Products, Menzerna FMJ, menzerna polishes, menzerna car polish, menzerna nano polish, menzerna final polish,
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Can you share any thoughts about Menzerna 2500? I'm wondering if I can one-step a swirled our black Nissan with the 2500 in prep for McKee's Paint Coating?
 
I have never used Menzerna 2500 and I believe that IS NOT an AIO. Menzerna has an AIO and I would go that route if you are looking for a 1 Step. With the 2500 you will need to prep afterwards for a sealant, wax or coating. That is my Guess!
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
I have never used Menzerna 2500 and I believe that IS NOT an AIO. Menzerna has an AIO and I would go that route if you are looking for a 1 Step. With the 2500 you will need to prep afterwards for a sealant, wax or coating. That is my Guess!
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Nope, not looking for an AIO. Just don't want to do multiple polishing steps before the panel wipe + coating. And trying to do it with products already in my arsenal. I thought 2500 might get me there.
 
AZpolisher15 said:
Nope, not looking for an AIO. Just don't want to do multiple polishing steps before the panel wipe + coating. And trying to do it with products already in my arsenal. I thought 2500 might get me there.
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2500 is a medium cut polish. It should finish ok on light colors.
 
AZpolisher15 said:
Can you share any thoughts about Menzerna 2500? I'm wondering if I can one-step a swirled our black Nissan with the 2500 in prep for McKee's Paint Coating?
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2500 is one of my very favorite polishes. It does a great job removing defects, and finishes down beautifully on some of the more finicky finishes I've come across.

It is pretty oily, so if you're going to coat, you'll need to be thorough with your coating prep product.

I typically follow 2500 with Duragloss 101, which will remove whatever oils are left on the paint.
 
dlc95 said:
2500 is one of my very favorite polishes. It does a great job removing defects, and finishes down beautifully on some of the more finicky finishes I've come across.

It is pretty oily, so if you're going to coat, you'll need to be thorough with your coating prep product.

I typically follow 2500 with Duragloss 101, which will remove whatever oils are left on the paint.
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Thanks. I've noted similar sentiment elsewhere when reading about the PF2500. Thought I might get lucky and it'd be perfect product for what I'm trying to accomplish. One way to find out, I guess. I've had it on the shelf for a year and never got around to trying it. Thanks for the tip regarding the oily. You think Eraser followed by a panel wipe with N-914 would be sufficient before the McKees coating?
 
Also-- would DG 105 serve the same purpose as the 101 minus the abrasive component?
 
AZpolisher15 said:
Thanks. I've noted similar sentiment elsewhere when reading about the PF2500. Thought I might get lucky and it'd be perfect product for what I'm trying to accomplish. One way to find out, I guess. I've had it on the shelf for a year and never got around to trying it. Thanks for the tip regarding the oily. You think Eraser followed by a panel wipe with N-914 would be sufficient before the McKees coating?
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Eraser followed by N-914 might even be over kill, but it should ensure complete stripping.
 
AZpolisher15 said:
Also-- would DG 105 serve the same purpose as the 101 minus the abrasive component?
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Yep!

I'm not sure on the abrasive content of either, however 101 will remove towel marks for me.
 
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