Consumer Vs. Professional Products

[ChrisMessier]

Hey guys, looking to get some input on product differences.

Having seen many of you list products such as M105/205 in your go-to products, I am contemplating on buying each for myself. This will be an upgrade from the consumer line Meguiar`s Rubbing Compound, Ultimate Compound, and Polishing Compounds that I use now (with great satisfaction).

Before I spend $40-45 on the pair of 105/205, my question to you all is:

-What are the main differences between the products?

-Should I invest in these if the OTC products already seem to do the job?

Thanks in advance,

Chris



P.s. Scottwax, if you are reading this, you mention in click`n`brag that you prefer Armor All Original for trim and tires, etc... Very curious as to why you chose this over some Internet exclusive products. Any insight is greatly appreciated.

[tom p.]

-Should I invest in these if the OTC products already seem to do the job?







Probably not. It`s really going to boil down to your objective.



Welcome aboard, Chris!

[ChrisMessier]

Thanks Tom!

[Dan]

Do you have a DA? That makes the biggest impact.

[Fallz]

I agree , get yourself a nice dual action (DA) polisher like a Porter cable commonly referred to as a (PC) and you can get excellent results with consumer products . IMO do not fall for all the hype of these products and boutique products products. TRUST ME you can spend a fortune and not see a difference in most things. Consumer products have come a long way since the years past and produce some outstanding results. Some may be better than others a little bit but i was told once find what you like and use it often. Results are in the eyes of the beholder. If you like the results thats all that matters .

[ChrisMessier]

I have used the PC for two years, very pleased with results every time.

[imported_Quenga]

Stick with the OTC, or get ready to spend a lot of money. Once you start, you can`t really stop. I wanted a nicer finish on my cars, thousands of dollars later I operate a detailing business. :)



I use Ultimate Compound many times when I`m running low on M105 or, like usual, forget my polishes. You can count how many times I forget my polishes, by the number of UC bottles I have...currently at 3, and I gave 2 away to friends...

[IHA Mark]

Stick with the OTC, or get ready to spend a lot of money. Once you start, you can`t really stop. I wanted a nicer finish on my cars, thousands of dollars later I operate a detailing business. :)



I use Ultimate Compound many times when I`m running low on M105 or, like usual, forget my polishes. You can count how many times I forget my polishes, by the number of UC bottles I have...currently at 3, and I gave 2 away to friends...



You need a detailer`s bag for your polisher/products. I have one from AG and it is one piece of equipment I use every single day and would not want to do mobile detailing without.