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Old 09-17-05, 07:30   #13 (permalink)
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I'm impressed OCC took out those scratches so well, and with so little marring. Awesome job.
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Old 09-17-05, 09:12   #14 (permalink)
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Scott, you pwned that Benz :. Man, you really are the Bruce Lee of detailing.
 
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Old 09-17-05, 11:45   #15 (permalink)
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Great work as ever Scott, brilliant job on the Merc.

Always read the products/process you use with interest I see now you have been using the Optimun compound and in previous threads of late the DP Super Swirl remover. I have been buying up some polished to take full advantage of my PC, are the above much more aggressive than Poorboys SSR 2.5? If I was buying either one or the other Opt Compound or the DP SSR for PC use what would you suggest?

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Old 09-17-05, 12:02   #16 (permalink)
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So you're a big fan of Optimum and 845 then Scott?
 
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Old 09-17-05, 03:57   #17 (permalink)
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Great work as ever Scott, brilliant job on the Merc.

Always read the products/process you use with interest I see now you have been using the Optimun compound and in previous threads of late the DP Super Swirl remover. I have been buying up some polished to take full advantage of my PC, are the above much more aggressive than Poorboys SSR 2.5? If I was buying either one or the other Opt Compound or the DP SSR for PC use what would you suggest?

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Both products are very good with a cutting pad. I think the DP product is a touch more aggressive but it also dusts-about the same as DACP does. You might want to hold off until the Optimum DA compound is ready. It is specifically designed (like the DP SSE) to work with the PC. Since GM is going to use Optimum products on the line and they use Dynabrade buffers (a more aggressive air powered PC), they asked Dave to adjust the formula to work with it. I don't know exactly when it will be out though. In any event, I've had excellent results with both Optimum and Detailer Pride's compounds.

Picus-honestly, I was amazed too. I wasn't sure if the PC, no matter what combo, would be aggressive enough to take out the scratches. Sure, a few remain but the light has to hit them just right to see them. The owner was very pleased.

Sean-you are correct, sir! Collinite is very impressive on red.

Rob-I am happy with both products. I have a feeling I am going to like 845 best on solid colors since it deepens the color a little. On metallics, I prefer a more neutral product-which is why today, when I detailed a Jeep that was black and metallic green, I used Glanz Wax instead.

Pat-I've been taking care of the H2 for a little more than a year, and 845 gives me the best look of any LSP I've used on it (Poorboy's EX-old version and Long Haul). The other two looked really good, don't get me wrong but 845 gave it such a cool liquid look I was blown away.
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Scott, excellent work and thanks for confirming my believes that Collinite was the right product that I stand by. I have always had a nack for choosing quality products not based on hype or fancy packaging and my hunch for Collinite was right on the spot !

As a quality professional, quality can be defined as "a product or service that meets or exceeds a customer's expectations at the lowest possible cost" and the Collinite's 845IW and 476S fits that shoe like a glove.
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Cheers Scott - Will hold off for a little while and see what come about.
 
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Flawless work as usual Scott!! That H2 is awesome!!
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Scott, excellent work and thanks for confirming my believes that Collinite was the right product that I stand by. I have always had a nack for choosing quality products not based on hype or fancy packaging and my hunch for Collinite was right on the spot !

As a quality professional, quality can be defined as "a product or service that meets or exceeds a customer's expectations at the lowest possible cost" and the Collinite's 845IW and 476S fits that shoe like a glove.
Ed-definitely agree! I'm glad I gave it a try. Never really metioned much on Autopia until recently. Sure, there would be an occasional post about it but nothing like the last 6 months or so. No hype at all, just excellent results.
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When you say Glanz Wax - the Einszett stuff?

http://www.1z-usa.com/sys-tmpl/waxstep2/

What's the metallic polish wax like, any good?
 
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Awesome work Scott!!!
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Old 09-19-05, 08:33   #24 (permalink)
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Nice work scott. The optimum compound you used on the mercedes, would you compare that to like say ssr2.5? You sure seem to keep busy.
 
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