Optimum vs. Menzerna Polishes

**Flish** · 01-31-2007, 06:16 AM

I`ve used Menzerna polishes and have been quite impressed by the results but have not tried Optimum products. Who`s got experience with both and what`s your impressions of the two when compared.

Flish

**Bigpoppa3346** · 01-31-2007, 07:06 AM

Both are excellent products. For correction, I much prefer Optimum over Menzerna, as the Optimum has a loooonnngg working time and is able to remove more defects. It also doesn`t dust. However, for final finishing, I prefer Menzerna because it can burnish the paint like no other.

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 01-31-2007, 07:58 AM

I use both.

Optimum for the prep/clean-up and Menzerna FPII for the finish.

I like the way Optimum works with a Makita, you can do serious correction with their products. They also finish excellent if you choose.

I like the way Menzernal FPII works with a Porter Cable and a Blue Edge 2000 pad.

That is my standard procedure these days. Optimum with a rotary to 99% perfect then Menzerna FPII and a Porter Cable to 110%. It really speeds things up.

**imported_topnotch** · 01-31-2007, 08:32 AM

I also like to use OHP or OC then followed by FP. One of my favorite polishing combos. As stated before Optimum give a long working time and does not dust.

**Scottwax** · 01-31-2007, 11:18 AM

I like both product lines but use Optimum because it doesn`t dust. Now that Poli-Seal is out, Optimum also has a great finishing polish like FP that also protects or makes an excellent base for your LSP.

**imported_Dave KG** · 01-31-2007, 11:32 AM

I have both ranges of products, but my personal prefernce is the Menzerna line for both defect correction and finishing, though both products are very good... When I talk about the Menzernas here, I am referring to the ceramiclear range whihc alo have a very long work time thanks to the good lube content of the polishes and I find them very effective on ahrd and soft finishes.

The Optimu polishes I also really like, again thanks to their long work time and good correction abilities. I really like a polishi with a long work time, so the Opimums fit the bill perfectly...

Its all going to be horses for courses at the end of the day - both the product lines are excellent... I have both, and personally I always find myself reaching for the Menzerna but thats just my personal preference.

**Flish** · 01-31-2007, 12:48 PM

Sounds like it`s spliting hair with these two in terms of performance and quality. I`m currently enjoying great results with Menzerna`s polishes so I think I`ll stay with them until something better comes along.

Thanks for all the help.

Flish

**Bioman** · 01-31-2007, 12:57 PM

Anyone know where I can order products from the Menzerna Ceramiclear Line shipped to the US? Not including Po106FF, which is already available here.

**EBPcivicsi** · 01-31-2007, 01:12 PM

IMO, nothing finishes better than 106FF, or FPII for that matter.

Optimum has a great line, but for final polishing, IMO *nothing* beats Menzerna.

**chutney** · 01-31-2007, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Bioman

Anyone know where I can order products from the Menzerna Ceramiclear Line shipped to the US? Not including Po106FF, which is already available here.

A little expensive maybe?:nixweiss

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**SpoiledMan** · 01-31-2007, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi

IMO, nothing finishes better than 106FF, or FPII for that matter.

Optimum has a great line, but for final polishing, IMO *nothing* beats Menzerna.

I completely agree.

**Envious Eric** · 01-31-2007, 02:05 PM

^^^^agree....I think the difference from OP an FPII are hands down better with FPII...

**joshtpa** · 01-31-2007, 02:17 PM

If you are on the fence and looking to fall to one side, this is a pretty good fence to be on. I Use FMJ almost exclusively now. But both Menzerna and Optimum make great products.

**Thomas Dekany** · 01-31-2007, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi

IMO, nothing finishes better than 106FF, or FPII for that matter.

Optimum has a great line, but for final polishing, IMO *nothing* beats Menzerna.

poli seal in my eyes matches 106ff. have you tried?

**porta** · 01-31-2007, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dave KG

I have both ranges of products, but my personal prefernce is the Menzerna line for both defect correction and finishing, though both products are very good... When I talk about the Menzernas here, I am referring to the ceramiclear range whihc alo have a very long work time thanks to the good lube content of the polishes and I find them very effective on ahrd and soft finishes.

The Optimu polishes I also really like, again thanks to their long work time and good correction abilities. I really like a polishi with a long work time, so the Opimums fit the bill perfectly...

Its all going to be horses for courses at the end of the day - both the product lines are excellent... I have both, and personally I always find myself reaching for the Menzerna but thats just my personal preference.

I second that.