What's the next aggressive polish after using Menz IP

Macruz19 · 03-20-07, 06:07

I have Menz IP. I think I need a little more aggressive polish/compound for use of my PC. What do you guys recommend? There's so many out there, but not sure which one. Thanks...

SVR · 03-20-07, 06:26

Any 1000 to 1300 grit compound or leveler is next in line.
If IP doesn't cut it, try Sonus SFX 1 (1200) with a medium cutting pad and up to a heavy if necessary

Others I use
Optimum compound or hyper with heavy cutter pad
States on the bottle 1500 grit but if you use a sonus das orange or LC yellow, it can really cut well

Macruz19 · 03-20-07, 06:31

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Originally Posted by SVR

Any 1000 to 1300 grit compound or leveler is next in line.
If IP doesn't cut it, try Sonus SFX 1 (1200) with a medium cutting pad and up to a heavy if necessary

Others I use
Optimum compound or hyper with heavy cutter pad
States on the bottle 1500 grit but if you use a sonus das orange or LC yellow, it can really cut well

Thanks for your help. Yeah I was looking at Optimum hyper compound....

docker · 03-20-07, 06:32

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Originally Posted by Macruz19

I have Menz IP. I think I need a little more aggressive polish/compound for use of my PC. What do you guys recommend? There's so many out there, but not sure which one. Thanks...

You could jump up to a more aggressive pad, of course. But assuming you've gone that route and still need more aggressive polish, if you want to stick to the same family of products, try Menz Power Gloss. Although I have not used it yet, it states it is good to 1000 to 1500 grit. Would be interested in hearing whether others like this product...

Macruz19 · 03-20-07, 06:54

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Originally Posted by docker

You could jump up to a more aggressive pad, of course. But assuming you've gone that route and still need more aggressive polish, if you want to stick to the same family of products, try Menz Power Gloss. Although I have not used it yet, it states it is good to 1000 to 1500 grit. Would be interested in hearing whether others like this product...

I thought IP is more aggressive than Menz power gloss???

David703 · 03-20-07, 06:59

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Originally Posted by Macruz19

I thought IP is more aggressive than Menz power gloss???

Nope. PG is more aggressive.

SpoiledMan · 03-20-07, 07:08

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Originally Posted by David703

Nope. PG is more aggressive.

By far. I think I remember that they both have the same abrasives but PG has twice as many of those abrasives.

Macruz19 · 03-20-07, 07:18

Thanks a lot guys.

So you think I should stick with the brand and get Menz PG, or should I get Opt Hyper Compound?

SuperBuick · 03-20-07, 07:52

PowerGloss is what you want, I've had alot of success using it with the "Menzerna System". It is more agressive than IP but finishes out very nicely with very very minor hazing. Power Gloss followed by Final Polish/SRC equivalent (PO85RD?) will do the trick very nicely.

gmblack3a · 03-20-07, 07:58

Did you try applying lots of pressure and making slow passes with the PC using IP? Have you got any reduction so far with IP?

velobard · 03-20-07, 08:12

This is handy.
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Also your problem might just be that you're trying to do more than is practical with a PC. For a lot of marring you really just need to use a rotary.

Macruz19 · 03-20-07, 08:23

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Originally Posted by gmblack3a

Did you try applying lots of pressure and making slow passes with the PC using IP? Have you got any reduction so far with IP?

Yeah I tried that. There's reduction on the deeper swirls. I'm going to do my moms green Blazer, and it's really bad. That's why I asked for a more aggressive product other than IP.

As for my car. It's in real great shape. A few swirls, but that's really it. I want to do my hood. I'm sure the IP will take care of it. It's not noticeable unitl you see it under a light. Just want to have a more aggressive polish handy.... just in case.