New SSR1 and SSR2?

**Setec Astronomy** · 05-13-2009, 05:45 AM

I was reading about the upcoming Poorboy`s Detailing Weekend and saw a mention by a poster about wanting to try the "new SSR`s". So I went to the Pb`s site and they have a "new and improved" SSR1 & 2 (and they aren`t pink and blue anymore!

). Anybody know what the difference is and/or have any usage reports? I usually skipped SSR2 since 2.5 had more cut yet finished down better (although 2.5 has something in it, in the same way Laser Buff does).

**Big Leegr** · 05-13-2009, 07:27 AM

From his newsletter, the main difference seems to be: "We have new and improved micro and nano polishing powders, which do deeper cleaning and leave an incredible smooth and glossy shine. " (But then again, it says this on the PB home page too, so you probably already know this.)

I don`t have these new versions, so I don`t know the scents nor do I have any hands on experience.

**Setec Astronomy** · 05-13-2009, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by BigLeegr

(But then again, it says this on the PB home page too, so you probably already know this.)

Oops

I didn`t even notice the blurb on the home page, I went straight to the SSR page that had more limited descriptions

**TGates** · 05-13-2009, 08:50 AM

Autogeek has the old versions BOGO. They already have the new in stock but are waiting to liquidate the old versions.

**termigator** · 05-14-2009, 08:08 AM

Just ordered the old versions BOGO on AG. At that price, I might as well try them out. I`ll be using them on my brother`s cars. He has a garage, but it`s full of junk, so I`ll have to use the stuff outside. Looks like I`m going to find out how accurate Poorboy`s claims are about using their stuff in full sun.

**TGates** · 05-14-2009, 08:44 AM

They work in the sun alright, but they dust like crazy IIRC.

**HappyWax** · 05-14-2009, 10:33 AM

I just ordered the BOGO off of autogeek too- I think 50% off is a little too good to pass up, even if they are "improving" it. -It`s worked well enough over the last couple years.

**termigator** · 05-14-2009, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by HappyWax

I just ordered the BOGO off of autogeek too- I think 50% off is a little too good to pass up, even if they are "improving" it. -It`s worked well enough over the last couple years.

I`ve never tried it, but it`s good to know that somebody liked it before. I never hear too much about them. How do they compare to Menzerna? I`m talking strictly in terms of cut, not quality or anything like that. I`ve used quite a few Menzerna polishes and I would like to know which ones they would compare to in terms of the level of cut.

**HappyWax** · 05-14-2009, 12:21 PM

I just ordered a few of Menzerna`s most poplular but I have not had a chance to give `em a whirl. I`ll let you know. Or more likely there are a few people on here that have much experience with both. Chime in guys...

**blk45** · 05-14-2009, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by termigator

I`ve never tried it, but it`s good to know that somebody liked it before. I never hear too much about them. How do they compare to Menzerna? I`m talking strictly in terms of cut, not quality or anything like that. I`ve used quite a few Menzerna polishes and I would like to know which ones they would compare to in terms of the level of cut.

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...ves-chart.html

**holland_patrick** · 05-14-2009, 02:37 PM

I have used the new SSR 1 and it finishes with great gloss... I only did a small section of a hood with it.. but I was told it would replace my old stand by of FPII on black cars. (it`s the only thing i`ll finish black with) I can`t wait to try a whole car with it..

**termigator** · 05-14-2009, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by blk45

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...ves-chart.html

Awesome! Thanks.

**craigdt** · 05-14-2009, 10:36 PM

did you really have to post this link? My detailing budget cant afford this!

wait... maybe...

I have really enjoyed the SSR line in the past. Even though these are the "old" ones, I think I`m going to have to get a couple of these to add to the collection.

Thanks for the heads up!

**backwoods_lex** · 05-15-2009, 12:25 AM

I like PB polishes a lot (the old ones anyway). SSR 2.5 had great cut but finished down well, and SSR 1 finished with very nice gloss. I also like their work time since I dont have to read an entire book waiting for the polish to breakdown.

Just a heads up to buyers of the old SSR 2.5 that a problem of "pitting" has been sometimes associated with it.