HD Speed struggle with marring?

**SSizzlin'** · 05-14-2012, 11:27 AM

I used UNO AC this weekend, and it left marring behind, even with a polishing pad. The marring was easily removed wit HD polish and a finishing pad. HD polish is THE BOMB!!! Anyhow, does HD speed have the tendency to marr, even on soft paint?

**imported_RZJZA80** · 05-14-2012, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

I used UNO AC this weekend, and it left marring behind, even with a polishing pad. The marring was easily removed wit HD polish and a finishing pad. HD polish is THE BOMB!!! Anyhow, does HD speed have the tendency to marr, even on soft paint?

I will say no, speed doesn`t have enough cut to mar anything unless it`s used with a very abrasive cutting pad. I`ve used it with both tangerine and crimson H20 pads and it`s fine, barely any cut at all and finishes down mar free.

**SSizzlin'** · 05-14-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by RZJZA80

I will say no, speed doesn`t have enough cut to mar anything unless it`s used with a very abrasive cutting pad. I`ve used it with both tangerine and crimson H20 pads and it`s fine, barely any cut at all and finishes down mar free.

Cool. I was thinking of using it with a tangerine pad, too. Does this combo have at least decent cut?

**imported_RZJZA80** · 05-14-2012, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

Cool. I was thinking of using it with a tangerine pad, too. Does this combo have at least decent cut?

I wouldn`t really say decent cut, although I`ve tried it twice and both had harder clears. I guess it would have decent cut on a softer clear, but I`ll find out this weekend.

**Ryoken0367** · 05-14-2012, 12:31 PM

HD Speed isn`t made to have all that much cut. It seems to be made to take out micro-marring and minor scuffs, while it polishes to a nice shiny finish and leaves behind a coat of even shinier protection. It finishes beautifully, but I wouldn`t expect a lot of cut, even with a heavier pad.

**SSizzlin'** · 05-14-2012, 12:49 PM

Well, if it`s only effective on soft clears with minor defects, I think I`ll pass. I mainly come across daily drivers that are heavily swirled, so I don`t think it would really benefit me. I`ve never been a fan of AIO`s, but I thought this one might be different. This is not a knock on SPEED, FWIW...

**Ryoken0367** · 05-14-2012, 01:26 PM

It should do ok on hard clears as well, with the right pad. However, you`re not going to get more than minor correction with it, no matter how you use it. It would probably remove heavy swirls, with enough time and effort; but you`re likely better off spending your time with something more aggressive, like HD Polish; though you could finish with Speed, if you really wanted to use it.

**Garry Dean** · 05-14-2012, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

I used UNO AC this weekend, and it left marring behind, even with a polishing pad. The marring was easily removed wit HD polish and a finishing pad. HD polish is THE BOMB!!! Anyhow, does HD speed have the tendency to marr, even on soft paint?

Hey Mark, its good to see you posting here.

**SSizzlin'** · 05-14-2012, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Ryoken0367

but you`re likely better off spending your time with something more aggressive, like HD Polish;

As far as I know, SPEED is more aggressive than POLISH.

**SSizzlin'** · 05-14-2012, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Garry Dean

Hey Mark, its good to see you posting here.

Hey bud, I`m really enjoying this forum! How r u? Sorry I missed you when you were in town. I`ve been very busy with everything!

**Ryoken0367** · 05-14-2012, 02:39 PM

I think you have that backwards. Polish should be more aggressive than Speed.

From the hdcarcare website:

Speed: Removes light to moderate surface scratches and swirl marks.

Polish: is the most effective way to remove light to moderate paint defects for the highest shine possible.

I believe Polish is going to be more aggressive, it uses the same type of abrasives as Uno, so should respond to pad choice a lot more than Speed is going to.

**SSizzlin'** · 05-14-2012, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Ryoken0367

I think you have that backwards. Polish should be more aggressive than Speed.

From the hdcarcare website:

Speed: Removes light to moderate surface scratches and swirl marks.

Polish: is the most effective way to remove light to moderate paint defects for the highest shine possible.

I believe Polish is going to be more aggressive, it uses the same type of abrasives as Uno, so should respond to pad choice a lot more than Speed is going to.

Whoops, my fault! I could have swore I read somewhere that speed is more aggresive, but I just spoke with Javier at 3D, and he said that polish is more aggressive. Poilsh finishes extremely well for being able to remove moderate defects, even on soft paint!

**Garry Dean** · 05-14-2012, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

Hey bud, I`m really enjoying this forum! How r u? Sorry I missed you when you were in town. I`ve been very busy with everything!

Im doing very well. Just got into my new shop and my product line is blowing up. I think you will find that this forum, its members and the parent company, 3D International are amazing in all ways. I have all but stopped posting on other forums.

**SSizzlin'** · 05-14-2012, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Garry Dean

my product line is blowing up.

:clap: :cooleek: :2thumbs:

**David Fermani** · 05-14-2012, 09:53 PM

HD Speed struggle with marring?

From the description of this thread it would come off as Speed having difficulty with removing marring? Which in my opinion hasn`t been the case. But, as we read further into this thread we learn that you are having problems with UNO on soft paint in regards to it leaving marring behind. I can say that this would probably be the case seeing that UNO (Advanced Cut) is no longer has a "1 product for all applications" designation. UNO AC, as a result, will tend to cut more and leave marring behind. That`s why they now created a finishing polish to handle the cleanup chore created by this extra cut. As you move forward with higher powered polishing compounds, you run the risk of loosing its finishing abilites.