Mequiar`s speed glaze vs m205

[Marj]

I think the speed glaze is m80. I noticed that the abrasive level on both the M80 & the M205 is the same. What is the difference? I know the M80 is diminishing abrasive and the M205 is not, other than that what else is different?

[Accumulator]

I`d like to get Mike Phillips`s answer to this one!



IMO the #80 doesn`t finish out as well, not that it`s *bad* or anything, just not quite as high a gloss. I also somehow suspect that the #80 might have some different sort of (chemical?) cleaning ability, say, with regard to oxidation. And they leave different stuff behind; the M205 seems to leave a *LOT* of oils behind whereas the #80 leaves a sorta "cleaner" fresh-paint-safe polymer (IIRC).



Also, since the M205 doesn`t diminish, I can imagine some cases where it might be a little too "sharp"/abrasive compared to how #80 behaves during it`s whole work/breakdown cycle. It`s almost like the diff between small, sharp abrasives and larger, but slightly duller ones...or something like that :think:



But the above is just my layman`s take, based on how the two products behave on the things I`ve used them on. Others with far more experience (and greater knowledge) might have a better answer.

[imported_DJ Mayo]

I actually like the look of #80 over #205. Both offer a decent cut bot #80 fills a tad bit more than #205. #205 is also a bit more aggressive IME.

[Autogeek]

I think the speed glaze is m80. I noticed that the abrasive level on both the M80 & the M205 is the same. What is the difference? I know the M80 is diminishing abrasive and the M205 is not, other than that what else is different?



The amount of cut is the same in #205 and #80, but they use entirely different abrasive technology. #80 uses older technology with diminishing abrasives, while #205 uses newer Super Micro Abrasive Technology (SMAT). There are some very informative threads over on MOL regarding this exact topic:



SMAT vs DAT? - Car Care Forums: Meguiar`s Online (http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39106)



Aggressiveness Order for New Consumer Products - This will surprise you! - Car Care Forums: Meguiar`s Online (http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28407)

[Scottwax]

Other than on single stage paints, #205 is better than #80. More cut, sharper gloss, more reflective on clear coats. On single stage paints, #80 does a better job removing oxidation (but #205 is still pretty good) and the finish is a bit richer and more carnauba like.

[Rob Tomlin]

I actually like the look of #80 over #205. Both offer a decent cut bot #80 fills a tad bit more than #205. #205 is also a bit more aggressive IME.



Do we want M205 to "fill"? :think: