SSR Polishes

Prometheus · 03-01-05, 08:04

So, I am stocking up on my polishes for spring, and was going to order some of Poorboy's SSR polishes. I'm going to order SSR1 and 2.5, but I'm wondering how often you use SSR 3 and 2? From the sounds of it 3 is some strong stuff, and I just wonder how often I would use it. Is it worth buying the whole line, or will I be ok with just 1 and 2.5? I also have some Meg's #9 lying around, and I'm wondering where that fits in. I am inclined to believe that its less abrasive than SSR 1, but I honestly dont know. Could I just substitute the two? Thanks in advance.

Prometheus

Eliot Ness · 03-01-05, 08:08

I think the SSR2.5 and SSR1 combo is pretty good unless you have some pretty serious defects.

As far as Meg's #9, I've never used it, but it seems rated about the same as SSR1. One thing to remember is that #9 does contain some fillers.

hftw Audi 6 · 03-01-05, 08:38

I only have used the SSR polishs so far. I have never bought SSR3 and never incountered a job where i needed it! Basically if i have a well swirled car i'll just do 2.5, 1, and AIO, then topper it up! I also have #9 i think i have used it like once. I feel it is def. less abbrasive then the SSR1, but it is more abbrassive then the AIO. So i use it in that line up..

ebpcivicsi · 03-01-05, 08:58

I never use SSR3, just me. Once I get to the point where a product of that magnitude is needed I go for the rotary and a less abrasive product.

I would go ahead and get the SSR1, 2, and 2.5. Especially if you are working with the PC or cyclo. There are cars that only need SSR2 and why use a sledge hammer to drive a ten penny nail.

FWIW, I find SSR1 to be a touch milder than #9.

hirosh · 03-01-05, 12:00

you should be fine with SSR 2.5 and 1. in my experience, i can sometimes work SSR 2.5 w/cutting pad and the surface is ready for the LSP. other times i'll get some light hazing with SSR 1 w/polishing pad cleans up.

i also have SSR 2 and haven't really used it much, maybe if the car has some light light swirls that only us Autopians would notice.

as far as Megs #9, it's like SSR 1. in fact, when there was one time when i couldn't get the SSR 1 to work well, so i used my Megs #9 instead and it cleared up any hazing.