Initial Thoughts on Sonus SFX

TW85 HHI · 11-09-04, 02:05

I'm using the Sonus SFX system on a perfect candidate, a heavily swirled/scratched and dulled Camry. I am still working with SFX1 and while it definitely gets the job done, the dust it produces is horrible. The dust clings to the car requiring a wipe down after each section.

I need to finish with SFX1, then follow up with SFX2 and if need be, SFX3. I'll post my impressions as I take breaks.

mtodde · 11-09-04, 02:26

Man...it was 6 when you posted...are you working in the garage?

Staying up until 3:30 to do schoolwork so you could work on a car all day...now that's Autopian!

TW85 HHI · 11-09-04, 02:28

Yes, I took my mom's stall. LOL

Here is a picture of the dust created by SFX1. I have not touched that particular door or window since I clayed the car. It'll take either a QD or water to remove the dust.

JDookie · 11-09-04, 02:55

You can also use a California Duster to get it off. It's pretty hard to find a very aggressive polish (light compound) that doesn't dust. I wouldn't worry too much about the dust of the SFX1, but I would like to know if the other polishes dust just as bad because that would just be a pain in the butt.

mtodde · 11-09-04, 03:01

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Originally posted by JDookie
You can also use a California Duster to get it off. It's pretty hard to find a very aggressive polish (light compound) that doesn't dust. I wouldn't worry too much about the dust of the SFX1, but I would like to know if the other polishes dust just as bad because that would just be a pain in the butt.

You are right about that...SSR 2.5 dusted like mad a few weeks ago when I used it...I'm still finding little spots of dust in crevices.

JDookie · 11-09-04, 03:04

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Originally posted by mtodde
You are right about that...SSR 2.5 dusted like mad a few weeks ago when I used it...I'm still finding little spots of dust in crevices.

Yep, that's the pain in the butt I'm talking about. When I was doing that black Honda over the weekend, I was using 1Z UPP and I had forgotten how bad it dusted and I was tempted to rewash the car after that step but ended up getting most/all of it off with the duster. Being a bit windy outside helped out a little too, but the only problem with that was that I had to dust off my Expedition afterwards!

TW85 HHI · 11-09-04, 03:15

I did a black truck with SSR2.5 and do not remember having a dusting issue. If SFX2 dusts as bad as SFX1, I will be tempted to use SSR1 to finish up the polishing.

I cannot remove the dust with a dry microfiber and slight pressure...how would a California Duster help? LOL

I'll do a complete review with pictures after I complete the car. Good thing I have the car for as long as I need it, as I do not think I'll get beyond SFX2 tonight. I'll be staying up until 3:30 or 4 again so I have all day tomorrow to work on the car.

Oh, one thing I question is if these products have fillers in them. There is a slightly oily residue left behind, even after the product fully hazes (my test). Misting a MF and then wiping the surface only spreads the residue.

David will get the review he asked for but as of now, I am preferring the SSR line.

JDookie · 11-09-04, 03:17

You mean the dust is actually *sticking* to the surface? The dusting I was referring to is actually like *dust* and wipes right off with minimal effort. High humidity may be playing a roll in this too and that will make it stick a little.

TW85 HHI · 11-09-04, 03:19

Humidity is pretty low right now at 44%.

JDookie · 11-09-04, 03:20

And the dust is actually *sticking*?

jaobrien6 · 11-09-04, 03:33

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Originally posted by TW85 HHI

Oh, one thing I question is if these products have fillers in them. There is a slightly oily residue left behind, even after the product fully hazes (my test). Misting a MF and then wiping the surface only spreads the residue.

In another thread, David said that these polishes do not have any fillers. I have my SFX test kit on the way, and will be posting results by the end of the weekend, if all goes well.

John

TW85 HHI · 11-09-04, 03:37

In the picture I posted of the dust, it is literally sticking to the paint and glass. It is not "sling."

If there are not any fillers, I would sure like to know what the residue is from. It is not marring as I can make finger marks in it.

I'll try SFX2 on the hood and see how it is. If it is anything SFX1, I will switch to Poorboy's. Poorboy's did not give me the trouble I am having with SFX.

Right now, all I can say is that the SFX line must be like SG in that it will work great for some and be a living hell for others.