Meguiar`s product question please

[roadster]

Can some one tell me what the difference (if any) is between the:



M0916 #9 swirl remover



and the



m8232 #82 swirl free polish





?



From the pictures of the scales on the bottles, the both seem to read a number 3 on the scale?



Thanks,



Nic



:usa

[SVR]

Meguiars #9 has fillers in it whereas #82 does not

There is no point using #9 at all

[roadster]

Thanks for the reply. I am getting ready to order now and will leave #9 alone. Out of curiousity, what are fillers that you speak of please?



This forum Rocks :clap: !!



Thanks again,



Nic

[todd@bsaw]

Fillers are [typically] silicone that fills in the swirls so it appears swirl-free with a mirror finish. However, silicone will wash out over time to reveal the swirls again. The swirl-free polish will actually correct the paint and remove the swirls.



Since it does not contain silicone, #82 is also considered *Body Shop Safe* because silicone can cause havoc in a body shop setting.

[roadster]

The education is greatly appreciated Todd....have a great evening sir.....



Nic



:usa

[Wolf-Strong]

Fillers are [typically] silicone that fills in the swirls so it appears swirl-free with a mirror finish. However, silicone will wash out over time to reveal the swirls again. The swirl-free polish will actually correct the paint and remove the swirls.



Since it does not contain silicone, #82 is also considered *Body Shop Safe* because silicone can cause havoc in a body shop setting.



I`m not sure where you got that information, but M9 IS body shape safe. M82 was designed along with M80-85 as a `dedicated line` to make it easier for body shops to know which products to pick from. M9 is an older formula but still works fantastically well.



I have used M9 on many occasions, and it will in fact remove surface defects, not just hide them. I love the way M9 works and how easily it works in, the long duration, and easy wipe off. M82 is a more advanced formula, and is `just that little bit easier` type of thing. The big advantage of M9 is that you can buy it in small 16oz bottles in local retail stores making it readily available. Overall, M82 is probably a better polish, though I personally like having the smaller bottle size of M9 and I love how oily it is making it very easy to work with. M9 does have more polishing oils which will tend to give the surface a deeper look, though if you are finishing with a hand glaze anyways, it really doesn`t matter and you could use M82 as well.



This is obviously some paint in dire need of polishing:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/wolfstrong/detailing/waxtest/IMG_0439.jpg



This is the paint after being polished out with M83; there is still some light swirls if you look. Not the greatest picture, so forgive that:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/wolfstrong/detailing/waxtest/IMG_0444.jpg



And finished up with M9 and a Isopropyl alcohol wipe down; much better picture to show just how well it finishes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/wolfstrong/detailing/waxtest/IMG_0443.jpg

[imported_fishbonezken]

Just to be sure if you achieved the finish you desired, do a Isopropyl Alcohol (diluted with water 1:1) or a solvent (e.g. Prepsol) wipedown after polishing and evaluate the finish.:heelclick

[kh765]

And finished up with M9 and a Isopropyl alcohol wipe down; much better picture to show just how well it finishes.




Just to be sure if you achieved the finish you desired, do a Isopropyl Alcohol (diluted with water 1:1) or a solvent (e.g. Prepsol) wipedown after polishing and evaluate the finish.:heelclick



I think he covered that. :up