PBs vs DACP?

[CarGlow]

Which PBs polish is closest to DACP?

[Nickc0844]

SSR2 is very, very similar--but easier to remove!

[jstn]

nick, is dacp harder to remove than SG? i am very familiar with SG and it is a pain to remove!

[Nickc0844]

DACP isn`t TOO bad if you make sure you use a PC at 5-6 and let it buff in until it is really clear. SG is a pain--especially in the sun!

[jstn]

gotcha, why many companies never thought about the elements (like the sun) when creating detailing products is beyond me. gotta love poorboys for that!

[CarGlow]

Thick I`m going to try SSR2. I have a heavily oxidized black Tacoma to do next week.

Hope I can make it shine with my PC and SSR2 + PwC + EX + S100.

[Nickc0844]

Carglow, you will probably need a step down polish that does a bit better than PwC. Do you have SSR1 or Pro Polish? SSR2 is strong and good stuff, but I would suggest a final polish of some sort before PwC as your base.

The Regimen looks good that you have---definitely post some pics!

[CarGlow]

Originally posted by Nickc0844
Carglow, you will probably need a step down polish that does a bit better than PwC. Do you have SSR1 or Pro Polish? SSR2 is strong and good stuff, but I would suggest a final polish of some sort before PwC as your base.

The Regimen looks good that you have---definitely post some pics!

Thanks for the tip Nickc0844.

I`ll pick up some SSR1 and SSR2.

Presently I have PwC and EX.

I`m surprised SSR2 is as aggressive as DACP. Thought SSR3 might be similar, but I`ve never tried either ... so I`ll go with SSR2 first.

[awd330]

Originally posted by CarGlow
I`m surprised SSR2 is as aggressive as DACP. Thought SSR3 might be similar, but I`ve never tried either ... so I`ll go with SSR2 first.
DACP is in between SSR2 and SSR3 in terms of abrasiveness. My guess would be that the prototype SSR2.5 would be closer to DACP.

[Nickc0844]

Start with SSR2 on your typical polishing pad....if this isn`t cutting it, bump up the abrasiveness on your pad, then hit it again after buffing off with SSR2 on the polishing pad. Revere down to SSR1 (gives a wet look, where as Pro Polish is more clear), then to PwC.

You`ll have yourself a killer car afterwards!!

[CarGlow]

Originally posted by Nickc0844
Start with SSR2 on your typical polishing pad....if this isn`t cutting it, bump up the abrasiveness on your pad, then hit it again after buffing off with SSR2 on the polishing pad. Revere down to SSR1 (gives a wet look, where as Pro Polish is more clear), then to PwC.

You`ll have yourself a killer car afterwards!!

Assuming SSR2 is abrassive enough to get the job done, and I start "stepping down", e.g. SSR1, then PwC. Will I have to change pads each "step down" or can I use the same polishing pad?

[Nickc0844]

Good question, what pads do you currently have or plan to use.

P.S. I`ll be here for a bit, so I`ll get back to you!

[CarGlow]

I have 7.5 LC pads:

1 yellow
3 white
1 black
1 orange

[EBPcivicsi]

FWIW, these pics were taken after using SSR2 by hand and a foam applicator, then EX. I have never had to follow up SSR@ with anything. I find that if it is worked correctly, it leaves a nice clean high gloss look. It maybe different when working with heavy oxidation.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d631b3127cce8c32939d8c930000000610

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d631b3127cce8c3290cecc590000000610

[Nickc0844]

Here is my suggestion:
Try SSR2 on the White pad first, if it isn`t cutting it, bump up to the yellow

Yellow--SSR2 on PC speed 5.5
White--SSR1 on PC 5.5
White--SSR1 4.5-5
Orange--PwC on 4-4.5
Black--EX on 3.5-4
S100 by hand

Go by your conscience, but the 2nd SSR1 might yield better results for you, especially on black! I`ve seen the amazing work it`s done.

Good luck, and good talking to you, and definitely post some pics when your done!