S100 vs. #26 for solid red?

[drew.haynes]

Doing a full exterior job on a 94 red Z28 this weekend. I will finish with AIO topped w/ either S100 or #26. What do you all recommend? Any pics?

[carnut00]

I would use 26. Has nice darkening effect.

[drew.haynes]

I would use 26. Has nice darkening effect.



Hmm. Yeah I liked #26 on my black trans am and a navy Liberty we did. But then again I thought S100 looked amazing in person on a white BMW we did. I have yet to try S100 on anything but that one white car.



EDIT: also.. I have #26 liquid... is the paste any better? I know I`ve heard the Souveran paste > Souv. liquid. I wanted the #26 paste, but the liquid was quicker to find.

[imported_themightytimmah]

S is probably gonna give you a brighter shine, #26 is a bit darker/wetter. I`m not sold on 26 though, I`ve got a tin of it and I`ve maybe used it twice. The S100 is going to be significantly more eye-catching, I`d use it unless you`re looking to avoid tickets :).



Edit: I just saw your post that you`re using liquid 26. In that case I`d *definetly* go with S100. I just find 26 to be a little bit dead, on a well prepped surface either of them will look great but the S100 is going to give you just a little bit more "wow". Plus, it`s easier to use. Knowing the shade of Camaro Red, I`d go for gloss over darkness anyways.

[drew.haynes]

S is probably gonna give you a brighter shine, #26 is a bit darker/wetter. I`m not sold on 26 though, I`ve got a tin of it and I`ve maybe used it twice. The S100 is going to be significantly more eye-catching, I`d use it unless you`re looking to avoid tickets :).



Well I`m not experienced enough to know the difference between wet, deep, shiney. All I know is... swirled vs swirl-free, looks right vs. doesn`t look right. :eek:



As far as avoiding tickets... not my fault if I guy in red Z28 gets a ticket... can`t be the first time it`s happened :2thumbs: . Maybe he`ll have to drive careful.



Any more opinions?



EDIT: Just saw that you just saw my edit. Haha. What is the diff between liq and solid #26?

[drew.haynes]

Another question also.. I`m gettin some pre-VOC 845 from a member on here. If it is here in time... would you still use #26 or S100, or use the 845?

[TGates]

I agree that #26 will give a nice, deep, wet and dark appearance and S100 will be more shiny. I prefer to save S100 for lighter colors and metallics. I use 26 (liquid) on my black motorcycle and on my old red Dodge Ram and I absolutely love it. It wipes off very easy for me, I have never had any problems with it at all.



If you can`t get your hands on some Souveran, I`d say #26 over S100 on that color for sure, but you really can`t go wrong with either and chances are, most people won`t even notice the difference.

[drew.haynes]

You guys are making this tough! Lol. Still.. what varies between #26 paste and liquid?

[TGates]

You guys are making this tough! Lol. Still.. what varies between #26 paste and liquid?



Never used the paste, but it may be more durable than the liquid. You can easily apply #26 in liquid form via PC with a finishing pad at speed 3. I always just do it by hand, though.

[drew.haynes]

AH! Almost forgot to mention... I will be using RMG for the first time also this weekend... first on black acura on saturday, then on the red Z on sunday!



Does that affect your opinions? What should I expect out of the RMG? I plan to apply it around speed 4 on a 4" grey finishing pad... sound right?

[atticdog]

I would use either the #26 or the #845 if you get it

It will last much longer than the s100 and have awesome beading

any of them will work fine over rmg

[justin30513]

#26 does do a great job getting it wet.

Dear Lord.....I`m sorry!

[EBPcivicsi]

#26 for sure, not only does it look better (obviously opinions vary), but it will be *much* more durable than s100. I don`t find s100 to be anything special myself.

[drew.haynes]

Cool cool. I`ll prolly rub in some RMG on a 4" grey pad, then follow up w/ #26 liquid. Should the RMG go over AIO or replace it entirely?

[coupe]

I use my P21S on my personal vehicles and #26 on my customers and family`s cars.



This weekend im doing a 99 mazda miata emerald mica and cant decide between the 2 however.