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I am about ready to try some Optimum polishes as I am hearing great things about them.

I have noticed that they make Hyper Polish and non hyper polish which is noted by the roman numbers II.

Are the hyper polishes all sprays vs. the non hypers being typical liquids?

Does one version work better than the other ?
 
Good question and you are correct the hypers are sprays while the others are traditional liquids. And you can't go wrong with either.
 
While I havent tried the liquid version I will be using the Hyper Polish as soon as my weather clears up in my area. Ive read good things on it also and cant wait to use it.
 
I never ordered hyper because I have not had much success using OPT spray compounds and a number of people complained about the spray polish. I like Polish II and Finish
 
I like the hyper "liquid' polishes...low dust and long work time as well as quite easy to prime the pad with the spray.
 
I have them all and the newer Hyper Spray polish is probably what I use most. The newer sprayers work like a champ too compared to the old ones. I usually let the paint decide which I use though....
 
Which newer sprayers are they using now?
My opt hyper compound always clog
 
604_Snooze said:
Which newer sprayers are they using now?
My opt hyper compound always clog
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Not sure what's different about them but the one a purchased a little over a month ago has worked flawlessly with a very nice spray pattern. Next time I'm at the shop I'll try and snap pics of the old and new....or maybe Chris will just chime in. ;)
 
Everyone seems to get mixed results with the sprayers. Mine have always worked fine and if they clog, I just take them apart and wash the parts in warm soapy water then I'm back in business. Dr. Olds contributed that when he is finished for the day, he unscrews the sprayer and pumps the trigger while aiming the nozzle into the bottle. That's a great tip that will prevent it from drying in the tip if you don't use it often. It does need to be shaken well initially and a little between panels.
 
Chris@Optimum said:
Everyone seems to get mixed results with the sprayers. Mine have always worked fine and if they clog, I just take them apart and wash the parts in warm soapy water then I'm back in business. Dr. Olds contributed that when he is finished for the day, he unscrews the sprayer and pumps the trigger while aiming the nozzle into the bottle. That's a great tip that will prevent it from drying in the tip if you don't use it often. It does need to be shaken well initially and a little between panels.
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Hi Chris... Do you have to prime the pad with a pad conditioner when using hyper polish?
 
I prefer to prime with product. Actually working some into the pad with my fingers initially.


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Chris@Optimum said:
I prefer to prime with product. Actually working some into the pad with my fingers initially.


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I do the same. I intend on trying some Hyper Compound soon. I love the Hyper Polish!
 
While I am not Chris.....there is no need to prime any pad(foam or MF) with anything other than the compound or polish sprays.

I use the Hyper Twins very often and are basically my go to's.

If I may add some tips on using these...

1) Spray away from vehicle. Spray directly onto pad.
2) Spray forcefully and use the full range of the trigger
3) These are very rich products......meaning that after priming the pad, you usually only need one spray per section.
4) Clean buffing media after each and every section
5) enjoy long working times and easy wipe off
6) Shake often
7) Remove spray head and empty sprayer into the bottle.

I have been using the "old" style sprayers and have pumped a gallon or so of both compound and polish thru them. I believe the above may help you guys with any issues you are having.
 
No exceptions for me...but complications arise from polishing in the sun. You may want to plan your polishing during a time of day you can find shade.


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Haven't used hyper compound...but I love the hyper polish!!
 
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