finishing polish

**jwgarrison** · 02-26-2008, 05:15 PM

Can anyone tell me what the best kind of finishing polish there is and what pad to use w\ it? Thanks. I`m currently using optimum polish w\ either green "score" pad for light cutting and blue final finishing "score" pad.

**MrNorwall** · 02-26-2008, 05:24 PM

Menzerna 106ff, MC87, or FPII

I using Wolfgand Fininshing Glaze right now

all can be applied with Blue or White LC pads

**imported_DetailDan** · 02-26-2008, 06:19 PM

106FF, 85rd, Ultra Fina SE, with a finishing pad.

**imported_themightytimmah** · 02-26-2008, 06:33 PM

My money`s on Ultrafina SE with the blue 3M Ultrafina pad. The difference between OP and UF in terms of ease of use is unbelievable.

**gmblack3** · 02-26-2008, 06:37 PM

UF and 106ff are nice. ZPC if you are using zaino sealants.

**jwgarrison** · 02-26-2008, 08:01 PM

any advice on the steps of paint correction. Do I cut, polish, glaze then wax? need help, new to this.

**MrNorwall** · 02-26-2008, 08:08 PM

yea and maybe throw a sealant in there

**jwgarrison** · 02-26-2008, 08:11 PM

which products have you found work best?

**RikBakke** · 02-28-2008, 03:09 PM

I`ve been using Finish Kare 336NG micropolish with LC white and black/gray pads lately. Both with a PC and a rotary. Very nice stuff!

And it`s a lot less money than Ultrafina and 106FF.

My first experience with it was on a Infinti G35 loaner car in black. And the swirls were tasty. 336NG worked very well and you could feel it working and do a final breakdown.

But, keep the pad clean. Use an old toothbrush. The driver`s side of the hood looked like new when I brought it back to the dealership.

**TTWAGN** · 02-29-2008, 12:55 AM

Some people are listen 106FF thats a pretty strong cutting compound

Some people are listing a glaze that has no cut but just filling abilities.

Compound: Heavy abrasives removes heavy scratches, heavy swirls

Polish: Medium abrasives removes Swirls

Finishing Polish: Light abrasives removes marring, holograms and buffer trails

Glaze: No abrasives just oils and fillers, removes marring not covered from the finishing polish.

Sealant: Long lasting protection

Wax: Wet look shine

Alot of products cover multiple steps. Some wax`s have glaze like abilities. Some sealants have finishing polish sized abrasives.

Most people only use 2 or 3 of the above steps as the more steps you add you begin to produce very little gain.

**kh765** · 02-29-2008, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by TTWAGN

Some people are listen 106FF thats a pretty strong cutting compound

Finishing polish according to Autogeek.

Menzerna Polishing Compounds Products, menzerna polishes, menzerna car polish, menzerna nano polish, menzerna final polish, menzerna compound,

**TTWAGN** · 02-29-2008, 02:38 AM

Yes but 106FF cuts the surface stronger than any finishing polish i`ve seen.

It doesn`t always finish perfectly on soft black paint. Alot of people here have mentioned this but really thats a user error as they are expect something with such strong cut to finish perfect all the time.

106FF is a good all round light swirl/ finishing polish. It is definitely not a good finishing polish if it cant finish all paints.

Ultrafina is much better as a finishing polish. I have seen on more than one occasion someone who used 106FF finish with UF for a flawless finish.

I would only consider 106FF a finishing polish on hard ceramic clear paint.

**imported_Bence** · 02-29-2008, 08:23 AM

Menzerna and Scholl make excellent finishing polishes. 106FF/FA is similar to S30+ which are powerful to remove a bit deeper marring when PO85RD or S40 are not aggressive enough. This is great because you won`t have to upgrade to a (maybe unnecessarily) more aggressive product. This ensures healthy CC thickness; long term, of course.

This year I want to try the UF, 336NG and the upcoming Optimum finishing polish.

**imported_rydawg** · 02-29-2008, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Bence

Menzerna and Scholl make excellent finishing polishes. 106FF/FA is similar to S30+ which are powerful to remove a bit deeper marring when PO85RD or S40 are not aggressive enough. This is great because you won`t have to upgrade to a (maybe unnecessarily) more aggressive product. This ensures healthy CC thickness; long term, of course.

This year I want to try the UF, 336NG and the upcoming Optimum finishing polish.

I have tried them all and UF blows them all away in final results and workability. UF just sings a perfect tune on a rotary.

A MUST have!