Hot Weather Polish Suggestions Needed

UFgatorEE · 06-05-07, 08:47

I'll give you fair warning, I'm a noob with a PC...lol.

Here's what I have.
Sonus SFX-1, -2, -3 pads (1 is a medium cut, 2 is a light cut, 3 is a finish pad)
Sonus Polish SFX-1, and -2. (#1 is a medium swirl remover, and #2 is a light swirl remover and gloss enhancer)

Here's the deal, I tried out my PC today on my trunk lid, and I wasn't impressed with the results. I still had swirl marks, although much less noticable then when I started, but it looks like I added some too when I tried to use the #1 (I was expecting that). I can still see some light scratches and swirls in the shade, and definately can see swirls in the sun. The problem I have is that the polish is breaking down to fast. I could only use it for about 30-40 seconds, or maybe 2 passes, until it became transparent. From what I've read about the polishes in general, and the video guide on Autogeek, I should be able to use it for 3-5 minutes. I would spread the polish around evenly using speed 1, then I would bump up to 4 (pass 1), then 5-6 (pass 2).

What I suspect is happening is that the ambient heat is getting to the polish. It was 90* today, and even in the shade, I think it was just too hot for the polish. I don't have a useable garage, so the shade is all I have. So I was thinking about trying different polishes.

I have been looking at two companies.

1) Poorboy's SSR. According to the Autogeek site, they are formulated to work in the sun. I always work in the shade, but I figure if it is designed to work in the sun, it should last longer in general.
2) Optimum Polish. According to the Autogeek reviews, it has a very long work time, but I saw no mention of temperature conditions. I also like that it would be the only one I would have to buy.

I don't want to spend money on a polish I won't be happy with. I am open to other polishes as long as they are known to work well in hotter temperatures, I just found these on a quick search. I'm going to try the Sonus one more time in the morning to see if it will last any longer, but since the majority of my time will be in the warmer part of the day, I am fairly certain I will be finding a new polish. Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to explain everything as well as I could. Thanks in advance for the help. I am determined to get this right.

EDIT: It's late, if I put this thread in the wrong section, I apologize.

Greg Nichols · 06-06-07, 06:10

Simply I would use the Optimum of the two, I really like how it finishes and works. I also like to use the Lake County Pads with OP and OHC. While Optimum works well with a PC, using a rotary it really comes alive.

UFgatorEE · 06-06-07, 07:47

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm not experienced enough to feel safe with a rotary, but it's definately in my plan...lol.

On another note, since the OP has a long work time, would I be able to use it for 2 minutes, use a MF in a small spot to check the results, and if I didn't like it, continue for anouther 2 minutes?