Abrasiveness of s100 cleaner

[Bill87GN]

I just picked up S100 cleaner/polisher and S100 carnuba.

I am curious as to how abrasive S100 cleaner is. How does it compare to say: #9, DACP, Finesse It II etc etc



Also, if I am going to be applying it by hand (no PC), what should I use to apply it?



TIA

[94BlkStang]

Originally posted by Bill87GN

I just picked up S100 cleaner/polisher and S100 carnuba.

I am curious as to how abrasive S100 cleaner is. How does it compare to say: #9, DACP, Finesse It II etc etc



Also, if I am going to be applying it by hand (no PC), what should I use to apply it?



TIA



S100 SEC is a very mild polish that would be similar to Vanilla Moose and a little bit lighter than #9. Probably more like Meguiars speed glaze. It will take care of some mild imperfections and some light swirling, but it`s really intended to be a final polish before wax. I`ve used it and it does a pretty good job, but I prefer Vanilla Moose as my final polish.:D

[ZaneO]

Yes, it is a very mild polish. DavidB used a similar product every day for 30 days with no reduction in paint thickness.

[bigpoppa]

Originally posted by ZaneO

Yes, it is a very mild polish. DavidB used a similar product every day for 30 days with no reduction in paint thickness.



That`s interesting, and I`d love to read more. Do you have a link?

[ZaneO]

I can`t seem to find the thread it was mentioned in.

[mnbv]

wow, how would you mesure the paint thickness (clear coat)?

[ZaneO]

Using a paint thickness meter...I don`t know the specific name of it.

[shaf]

Originally posted by Ds01C5

That`s interesting, and I`d love to read more. Do you have a link? The topic isn`t the use of this cleanser, but here is one instance where he menitons it: http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=48



I`m not sure if he mentions it elsewhere.

[ZaneO]

That`s exactly what I was looking for:



"To prove this to be true, I polished a single panel on my car every day for 30 days using P21S Paintwork Cleanser. At the end of the month I could not detect a reduction in paint thickness using an electronic paint thickness meter."

[Bill87GN]

Stupid question here, but after looking at that "article" and seeing the bottle of P21S, is this and S100 the same product? The bottles look identical sans the name.

thanks

[Accumulator]

As best anybody can tell, the S100/P21S stuff is the same product.



BTW, it`s a *lot* milder than #80 Speed Glaze,let alone DAP, FI-II, etc. and IMO even milder than VM (I tested them side-by-side on single stage lacquer). It`s truly nothing to worry about.

[Bill87GN]

So basically, if I have a few swirls, I may want to use something a bit stronger, then the S100 and then top it with whatever?

[paco]

I really only use S100 SEC for the "pop". I can help with very minor swirls (marring) but for me, it`s a last step before waxing product. It helps bring out that extra bit of shine.



It`s very mild.



Much less than No. 9 .. let alone speed glaze (which technically starts out more abrasive then DACP but breaks down much quicker) or DACP.



You`ll need something No. 9 / Swirl Free Polish / 1Z MP to help with swirls.



Paco

[ZaneO]

Bill, I think you might like Vanilla Moose topped with S100. Vanilla Moose if mild, yet works wonderfully.



I did the GNX with Vanilla Moose and Wolfgang (another option):



http://zaneo.cz28.com/gnx.html

[Bill87GN]

Nice X Zane, is that yours?



I`ll definitely have to check out some VM. Thanks for the recommendation!