View Full Version : What polishes do you use by hand?
imported_BigTinVA
09-15-2005, 05:04 PM
As the title asks, what polishes do you use by hand? The reason I ask is that I have 3 motorcycles to take care of and it would be nearly impossible to polish them out with a PC. I read a lot of discussion about breaking down the polishes while using a PC but, is it possible to break them down while polishing by hand?
Anyone use Optimum Polish by hand? Let me hear your suggestions please.
The new Zaino Z-PC can be used by hand/PC/rotary, if you need something a little more aggressive. Only used Optimum Polish by PC.
Wasatch
09-15-2005, 06:27 PM
1Z MP, 1Z PP, CG Revive, Adam`s Revive, Tropi-Care TC-3, and VM.
Sebony
09-16-2005, 12:41 AM
Ssr1....
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DJ Trackie
09-16-2005, 01:42 AM
ScratchX and Meguiars Deep Crystal 2
imported_rfinkle2
09-16-2005, 05:48 AM
I`ve used Scratch-X , PO85RD and Menzerna FPII...all with good results.
percynjpn
09-16-2005, 07:19 AM
1Z Paint Polish and Metallic PolishWax both work great by hand (as well as by polisher). I use a polisher on some jobs, but I actually prefer to do my own cars by hand. Both products stay wet for a long time and spread easily, which is a plus for hand polishing. They also don`t "dust up" IMO, and are a breeze to remove (especially the MP). In fact, they are the best polishes I`ve ever used by hand -that`s why I love them.
Accumulator
09-16-2005, 09:10 AM
I use everything that`s not "rotary only" by either hand, PC, or Cyclo. The 3M stuff I like is getting hard to find though...
Lowejackson
09-16-2005, 10:37 AM
I have found Sonus SFX-2 works very well by hand
imported_BigTinVA
09-16-2005, 02:11 PM
Thanks for the input everyone.
I use an air powered RA with 3" pads.
Glossmaster
09-17-2005, 06:01 AM
I`ve had success with CG Revive Glaze, Klasse All In One & Optimum Polish by hand. Hey, I admit it.......I`m an "old school do it by hand" guy & even I admit that you can`t produce the same results by hand as you can with a PC. Especially on black paint,
percynjpn
09-17-2005, 06:56 AM
I`ve had success with CG Revive Glaze, Klasse All In One & Optimum Polish by hand. Hey, I admit it.......I`m an "old school do it by hand" guy & even I admit that you can`t produce the same results by hand as you can with a PC. Especially on black paint,
Sorry to hijack this thread; I thought Optimum Polish was tweaked for machine polishing with various machine pads- does it work well by hand as well? Does the aggressiveness vary according to the applicator (ie, going from terry to MF to foam)?
Thanks!
Sonus SFX, Dinitrol 7020, Menz PO85RD and PO 87 MF
DP final finishing polish