Menzerna vs Optimum lines for UDM

HeavyB · 06-29-07, 08:49

I will shortly be investing in a RO machine polishing set-up and would like some advice on which product line to go with. I recently read someone say that the Optimum compound/polish line doesn't work well with a RO polisher. Is this one man's opinion or a consensus view? Other considerations are...

1. I have a silver and dark blue car (the dark blue car is in really rough shape and will be my guinea pig)
2. I will need to be able to work out in the sun as my garage is too small for a comfortable detail session.

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Cheers,
HeavyB

porta · 06-29-07, 10:16

Get the Menzerna SIP and PO16FF from autogeek. Works great with both rotary and DA machines.

EDIT:

Sry, did miss that you where going to detail outside. IMO Menzerna is NOT sun friendly. Maybee some other can chime in?

dshreter · 06-29-07, 10:25

The answer is "depends"

What kind of cars are you working on? For cars with harder clear coats, I found optimum impossible to use with PC. I know that optimum has worked for a lot of people with PC though, but it just won't do the trick for some.

As far as detailing in the sun goes, this kind of depends on where you're located. Optimum is known for its very long work times, so its easy to use in the sun compared to Menzerna polishes. But if it isn't that hot out, I've had no problems at all polishing with SIP and 106FF in the sun.

My advice is get SIP and 106FF and work in the afternoon or morning if you have to. These polishes are a major step ahead of optimum for use with a PC. They cut faster AND finish better, what more could you want.

landcruiser · 06-29-07, 11:00

+2 for Menzerna.

phamkl · 06-29-07, 11:12

I don't think that Menzerna in the sun will be any good. FPII perhaps but I had enough trouble with IP in my garage that I imagine it'd wholly suck in the sun.

And by the way, is there any distributor for Menzerna on the west coast?

SpoiledMan · 06-29-07, 11:16

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Originally Posted by phamkl

I don't think that Menzerna in the sun will be any good. FPII perhaps but I had enough trouble with IP in my garage that I imagine it'd wholly suck in the sun.

And by the way, is there any distributor for Menzerna on the west coast?

If you're having trouble using IP in the garage you may be using too much.

No, no distributor on this end that I know about.

HeavyB · 06-29-07, 01:09

I'm in Wisconsin, and the paint on the silver RAV4 never gets too hot. I'm not so sure about the blue 98 OUtback. That car hasn't seen any love in years since my wife started driving it.

Cheers,
HeavyB

dshreter · 06-29-07, 02:05

Get the SIP and 106FF from Autogeek and never look back. The working time on these is very good as long as you use a little bit of consideration about when you work. They both come with a very good orange pad and squeeze bottle.

BlueZero · 06-29-07, 02:11

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Originally Posted by dshreter

Get the SIP and 106FF from Autogeek and never look back. The working time on these is very good as long as you use a little bit of consideration about when you work. They both come with a very good orange pad and squeeze bottle.

Autogeek is sold out of SIP. I emailed them and they are expecting it back in stock in 6 weeks. Reading all these great SIP posts I decided to order some... Bummer

SpoiledMan · 06-29-07, 02:24

I must have picked up the last bottles.

BlueZero · 06-29-07, 02:40

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

I must have picked up the last bottles.

lol

I was ordering at home the other night but realized I left my wallet with my credit card in my truck. So rather than go get it I figured I would just order it the next day at work. When I went to order it they where sold out. So good thing I didn't get my wallet, or you wouldn't have that bottle..

Djmigs · 06-29-07, 03:08

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

If you're having trouble using IP in the garage you may be using too much.
No, no distributor on this end that I know about.

I do

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SpoiledMan