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2005Accord
10-05-2007, 07:39 PM
hello all...it`s been a long time :D:D
I`ve looked but didn`t find any `definitive` answers on this.
I am trying to polish my neighbors 1994 325i beamer and my PB ssr1 just aint doing the trick :( Should I order some SSR2 or maybe even SSR3? I know bmw paint is a lot stiffer than say, a Honda, right?
Any suggestions is greatly appreciated ;)
ps...what cutting pad for a Porter Cable should I purchace also?
SSR2.5 may be your best choice, especially with a PC. Although, you could try SSR3.
As far as pads for the PC, I can`t be of much help, as I only have Meguiar`s pads for that machine. They have worked fine for me, and I really don`t use the PC that often to try other pads on it. I prefer different pads with my rotary buffers.
A lot of folks here have had good luck with the LC and Edge pads. Hopefully, they can give you some suggestions.
clarks2ndwind
10-05-2007, 10:36 PM
I used the LC orange pads with the SSR 2.5 and it did wonders on orient blue! I hope to post some photos soon! I first started with the SSR 2 and ssr1, but it would not cut the swirl. 2.5 worked wonders with the orange LC pad! Plus I used a 5 inch pad rather than the 6 and I like that much better on my BMW 330XI.
2005Accord
10-05-2007, 11:06 PM
Thanks for the replies! I`ll put an order in shortly for the SSR 2 and 2.5
I can`t wait to see some pics!!!!
Thanks for the replies! I`ll put an order in shortly for the SSR 2 and 2.5
I can`t wait to see some pics!!!!
No problem. If PB`s stuff doesn`t get it done for you, consider getting some Menzerna polishes.
2005Accord
10-06-2007, 01:17 PM
I might get some Menzerna just in case ;)
blk45
10-06-2007, 04:44 PM
No problem. If PB`s stuff doesn`t get it done for you, consider getting some Menzerna polishes.
Speaking of, which SSR would 106ff Nano be equal to? 2.5?
blk45
10-06-2007, 04:48 PM
As others have suggested, get some 2.5 with a LC orange pad. Follow that up with the SSR1 on a white LC pad. Do not prime the pad with anything but product and you will get great results. I would stay away from the SSR3. It is very aggressive.
Speaking of, which SSR would 106ff Nano be equal to? 2.5?
Don`t have any of the 106ff (yet :D), but from the specs I`ve seen, I would guess it would be somewhere between SSR1 and SSR2 on the cut scale. However, the 106ff is a very different product than the SSR polishes.