Menzerna... top notch?

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Hello Everyone,

I'm jumping the gun and after doing detailing by hand I'm getting a Flex 3401.

I have a car that I need to detail and get ready sell so I was wondering what people thought on the this small list.

Menzerna FG400, SF4500, and PowerLock
w/ Orange- White- Gray Pads.

What do people think of the those three Menzerna products? It's being used on an '02 Honda S2000 that's red.

Thanks!
 
Sounds good to me.

I really enjoy using the 3401 and LC interchangeable bp system the 5 inch hybrids and Menzerna products.
 
smack said:
Sounds good to me.

I really enjoy using the 3401 and LC interchangeable bp system the 5 inch hybrids and Menzerna products.
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:iagree:

It's a match made in detail heaven!
 
is it okay to go from the FG400 straight to the SF4500 ? or do I need a step inbetween?
 
zacreth said:
Hello Everyone,

I'm jumping the gun and after doing detailing by hand I'm getting a Flex 3401.

I have a car that I need to detail and get ready sell so I was wondering what people thought on the this small list.

Menzerna FG400, SF4500, and PowerLock
w/ Orange- White- Gray Pads.

What do people think of the those three Menzerna products? It's being used on an '02 Honda S2000 that's red.

Thanks!
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I like the first two but have not been inpressed with the powerlock, I like Wolfgang 3.0 and Klasse Sealant much better. I did my hood this weekend with my new Rupes and used 4500, Powerlock and finished up with Color Lock Caranuaba. I did my other ride with Wolfs' Jeweler, Wolgang 3.0 and Fuzion, imho no comparison. And it rained a couple hours later and my wifes car had the Klasse twins done a month ago and the beading was still better than the Menzerna. I think the Klasse is way more durable. I had done her car with the powerlock a couple months back and no way did it hold up as well. Florida is the testing ground for sure for longevity, the heat from the sun for the duration and the every day tropical rains put products to the test for sure.
 
custmsprty said:
I like the first two but have not been inpressed with the powerlock, I like Wolfgang 3.0 and Klasse Sealant much better. I did my hood this weekend with my new Rupes and used 4500, Powerlock and finished up with Color Lock Caranuaba. I did my other ride with Wolfs' Jeweler, Wolgang 3.0 and Fuzion, imho no comparison. And it rained a couple hours later and my wifes car had the Klasse twins done a month ago and the beading was still better than the Menzerna. I think the Klasse is way more durable. I had done her car with the powerlock a couple months back and no way did it hold up as well. Florida is the testing ground for sure for longevity, the heat from the sun for the duration and the every day tropical rains put products to the test for sure.
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So it's okay to use the FG400 and 4500 but I should look for a better sealant. I used to use Zaino and loved that 6 months later the surface was still slick and smooth but need to grow into bigger shoes and there has to be something better.

I like the reviews of the wolfgang... is there better than that?
 
This is Wolfgang 3.0 1 coat, Fuzion two coats after a light polish with the new Wolf's "Jeweler". IMHO it doesn't get much better. Nice wet gloss.
Mirror like shine! My new AG tee from the give away.

 
Thanks custmsprty. I'll look into those products.
 
zacreth said:
Thanks custmsprty. I'll look into those products.
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Fuzion is kind of $$$$$$, I got mine on sale. I will tell you it really didn't need it, the Wolgang Sealant looked great on it's own. If you pass on the Fuzion, I'd go with two coats of 3.0 a day apart giving it time to fully cure. You'll be very happy with the results. What I really liked was after letting it set for 45 miutes it buffed off with zero effort!
 
Yea I just saw the price and I don't like to spend that much on a wax... unless it had a lot of gold (which I could melt down and sell..haha)

But I like the 3.0 and think I'll use that after the 4500. Thanks for the recommendation!
 
Just finished my Mom's car a few weeks ago with Menzerna. You'll like the FG400. Cuts great and leaves a great shine as well. I then used SF4000 (SF4500 is fine as well) and then PowerLock. Turned out great!

I can't speak for the durability of the Power Lock however since it is my first time using it. I believe Menzerna states 6 mos. I've read some disheartening comments just recently though about others not being satisfied however with the longevity of Power Lock.

I used Klasse before Menzerna and can tell you that it is VERY durable. The trick with it is to put it on very, very thin or it will be a bear to buff off.

Good luck with your project! I think you'll be pleased overall with your Menzerna products.
 
zacreth said:
Hello Everyone,

I'm jumping the gun and after doing detailing by hand I'm getting a Flex 3401.

I have a car that I need to detail and get ready sell so I was wondering what people thought on the this small list.

Menzerna FG400, SF4500, and PowerLock
w/ Orange- White- Gray Pads.

What do people think of the those three Menzerna products? It's being used on an '02 Honda S2000 that's red.

Thanks!
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TBH our cars have super soft paint i think fg400 would be overkill unless your car is in terrible shape.
instead of 4500 i would get sf4000
also Menz powerlock is the same thing as WG 3.0

This car was in bad shape and i used
FG400
D300
all with Megs MF Cutting disc
Followed up with
Sonax PF 4/6





You can check out the full write up here
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/69347-2006-lb-ap2-s2000-1-2-step-correction.html
 
I've only used SF4500 and it is the perfect finishing polish, especially on soft paint (like my soft black Porsche). After using this polish and realizing just how great it is compared to everything else on the market (I have yet to try SONAX polishes, but I think that many are finding that Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6 is becoming a "go-to" polish, especially on one steps.)

I have seen FG400 finish well enough to jump straight to SF4500 or SF4000; I don' think you'd need an intermediate step. A lot of it is going to be dependent on pads. I've used the LC HydroTech pads and had great results with Menzerna polishes. Since I'm just an enthusiast, I don't have the experience of many professionals but I think you will find that they share my opinion on both the pads and the polishes.

To answer your main question: Menzerna... top notch?

To that, I would have to say a resounding, "Yes!" :xyxthumbs:
 
MajinAl said:
TBH our cars have super soft paint i think fg400 would be overkill unless your car is in terrible shape.
instead of 4500 i would get sf4000
also Menz powerlock is the same thing as WG 3.0

This car was in bad shape and i used
FG400
D300
all with Megs MF Cutting disc
Followed up with
Sonax PF 4/6
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Yea the car was my younger brother and he pretty much neglected the car. I don't think he even knew what the word car wash meant. Regardless the car is in dire need and I can tell he took it somewhere and they sprayed the car to cover rock chips.... needless to say it really needs some TLC.

Thank you to everyone that was able to help me with the decision!
 
Ha I used to own an '06 LBP as well as an '02 Spa Yellow S2k. :) Moved on and waiting for my new toy next year.

2 people have rec'd the Sonax so I'm going to be looking into that as well. I haven't pulled a trigger on a sealant quite yet and am going to order something today. :)
 
zacreth said:
Ha I used to own an '06 LBP as well as an '02 Spa Yellow S2k. :) Moved on and waiting for my new toy next year.

2 people have rec'd the Sonax so I'm going to be looking into that as well. I haven't pulled a trigger on a sealant quite yet and am going to order something today. :)
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thats actually a customers car, i own a 06 GPW AP2.
Im also waiting for my next toy next year lol
NSeeeexxxx!
 
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