View Full Version : Po85RD Vs Optimum Polish
Taubs
10-02-2006, 03:11 PM
What are the experts opinion on PO85RD vs OP?
Which has more bite?
Which has more gloss
Which is the most flexible?
Which dusts the least?
And any other thoughts?
I`ve just ordered some OP following the thread on the forum about the favorite products. Would like to know if there is any best known methods.
I plan to use OP on a white polishing pad to remove some minor marring on my hood.
Thoughts?
joyriiide1113
10-02-2006, 03:22 PM
OP will remove it better via PC.
gmblack3
10-02-2006, 03:30 PM
Po85RD is a finishing polish and has "just about" no bite.
Bigpoppa3346
10-02-2006, 03:40 PM
OP has decent bite and corrects well for what it is. OP will not dust at all, and is probably more flexible, as it cant be used as a finishing polish, light polish or light compound depending on the pad. PO85RD doesn`t have as much cut, but most will agree that it finishes down to the highest gloss of any finishing polish, period.
Taubs
10-02-2006, 04:02 PM
Thanks for the guidance
How does OP compare for instance to Megs #83?
Bigpoppa3346
10-02-2006, 05:05 PM
OP is much less agressive than #83, more like #80 minus the fillers.
SpoiledMan
10-02-2006, 05:40 PM
#80 is NOT a filling product when worked properly.
qadsan
10-02-2006, 09:19 PM
#80 is NOT a filling product when worked properly.
Exactly :2thumbs:
Black240SX
10-02-2006, 10:59 PM
#80 is NOT a filling product when worked properly.
What does that mean?
In my experience, #80 leaves something (call it filler, glaze, or whatever term you like) behind that helps to hide defects.
SpoiledMan
10-02-2006, 11:02 PM
It means that if you break down all the abrasives in the polish that it will leave a nicely finished glossy surface that is squeaky clean.
maesal
10-03-2006, 03:21 AM
The Menzerna PO85RD and PO106FF finish is superb. I get better results using them via rotary, but they work well via PC. PO85RD has Cut=1.5, Gloss=5. PO106FF has Cut=2.5, Gloss=5. You can have enough bite with PO106FF via rotary working it at 1500 rpm until it goes clear.
I didn`t tried Optimum polishes.
DM101
10-03-2006, 04:54 AM
I never tried Optimum. But PO85RD is the ULTIMATE in creating a super finish ready for a lsp. 85 has a very little bite and will not remove but the smallest of flaws in your paint. If you need paint correction try something with more bite.
Anthony O.
10-03-2006, 08:35 AM
I like, use and recommend FPII all the time and I use to use it alot as a final polish with my Cyclo, I never liked it with a rotary for dust issues but with the Cyclo I loved the results. I have found recently though that the new OP formula, even though it has a better bite than the old formula, finishes out even finer than the old formula and darn near close to FPII.
Ron, Kevin and myself have been using the new "Opti-Seal" one step which is still in testing and Kevin has found that it corrects via rotary and leaves a super nice finish. I have yet to try it via rotary so it will be interesting to see how it compares with the benchmark Menzerna finishing polishes.
Anthony