Polish...help me decide

**nonwelder** · 02-27-2011, 02:05 PM

I`ve got 2009 Jetta in Platinum Grey. Daily driver and just some basic wash induced marring, a few RIDS, nothing major. I`m looking at either HD Uno or the new optimum spray polishes. Going to be used with a PC. Suggestions on product/pad?

I appreciate the help.

Brett

**gmblack3** · 02-27-2011, 02:42 PM

Brett, I am going to suggest the new Meguiars MF compounding pad and D300 DA compound. Don`t be concerned with the term compound, it has the ability to finish out very well. You could also go with the finishing pad and the D300. Very nice for a one step especially on your hard clear.

**nonwelder** · 02-27-2011, 04:24 PM

So the finishing pad can be used with the "compound?" Interesting....thanks for the tip

**Thomas Dekany** · 02-27-2011, 09:08 PM

UNO for sure, over the Optimum. I`ve used both.

**nonwelder** · 02-28-2011, 12:26 AM

Hmmm...between the UNO and Megs Microfiber now.....

**Thomas Dekany** · 02-28-2011, 02:08 AM

Either way you`ll be alright - I prefer the look of UNO over Meg`s. Darker and a thick kind of look.

**Accumulator** · 02-28-2011, 12:34 PM

Thought the Meg`s MF system was still on "pre-order" :think:

The Optimum spray compounds/OHC is nice on hard clear, if a little on the mild side. *VERY* user-friendly, more so than any compound I can recall using. Might almost finish out ready-to-wax in some situations so only a very quick/easy follow up is needed.

tdekany- If we`re talking about corrective products, could you please expand on that "diff in looks"?

How does the UNO compare with the OHC with regard to user-friendliness?

**Thomas Dekany** · 02-28-2011, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

tdekany- If we`re talking about corrective products, could you please expand on that "diff in looks"?

How does the UNO compare with the OHC with regard to user-friendliness?

105 does look very nice but kind of cold? Not sure if that is the right word.

UNO to me has a very "thick" & "creamy" looking finish.

This is the best example I can provide as I am not a good photographer.

**Thomas Dekany** · 02-28-2011, 01:40 PM

Since the reformulation of UNO, it is as user friendly as Optimum while the cutting ability is day and night.

**Accumulator** · 02-28-2011, 01:43 PM

tdekany- OK, thanks for the added info. I might have to try Uno some time, but I keep thinking "just this one more car..." like I`ll never be doing any significant correction again (hope springs eternal).

**Thomas Dekany** · 02-28-2011, 01:48 PM

You are welcome Acc.

I am really surprised that it isn`t more popular with the pros.

I must be a very bad "spokeperson" for it.

**Accumulator** · 02-28-2011, 01:55 PM

tdekany- Well, there are just *so* many good choices out there these days, and I suspect that a lot of people tend to go with the "old reliable" brand names and/or stuff they`re used to (even if those products keep getting updated).

**flashyrides** · 02-28-2011, 11:18 PM

Blackmax by Britemax with their pro finish black pad. Great stuff for minor wear and tear, will give it a mirror finish for sure. I use that on my baby to the left with their spray and shine easy stuff to use and does a great job, and if you want to really extend the durability of the job, use their extreme elements, I use it on my snow mobile, seals it so well i ride through brush and not a scratch. Dont even need a machine for the stuff...

**Alexshimshimhae** · 03-01-2011, 04:32 PM

I suspect I`m just suffering from buyers remorse--but I`m starting to think that MEg`s new MF system isn`t so much a game changer as is is just a supplement--or the inbetween...but I`m hoping once i test it out, it`ll prove to be a great product...

I`m thinking it`s 105, D300, 205, and the other mf prodiuct(assuming htis is pretty much an aio?)someone please fill me in please? I haven`t received mine yet--but hype? or actually worth it`s weight?

haven`t seen longevity of the `wax` but if it lasts at least 3-4 months then I guess I can just leave it as lsp--but was thinking if it`s the 1 month-ish of most aio`s, then maybe i`ll strip wash and put on another lsp anyways?" help?

**Scottwax** · 03-01-2011, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by tdekany

You are welcome Acc.

I am really surprised that it isn`t more popular with the pros.

I must be a very bad "spokeperson" for it.

:nixweiss

Just so pleased with the new Optimum polishes I haven`t felt the need to try anything else. Today, I was able to remove pretty much all the dealer installed swirls in one step using OHP, a 6.5" Optimum orange cutting pad and a rotary from a metallic black Sebring without leaving any holograms behind. Since the owner of the car wasn`t paying for the detail (her boss was), I was told to do what I could in one step. I don`t know of a lot of polishes that finish down that well with a rotary and actually correct at the same time.

On the other hand, I am impressed with the bottle of HD Proxy I got, and I agree, it gives the paint a "thick" look. I know exactly what you are talking about.

Brett-honestly, whether you go with Optimum, Meguiars or 3D, I am sure if you use the proper technique, you will get excellent results. For me personally, if I was going to use a rotary, I`d go with Optimum`s new polishes for sure. I will say that I was very impressed with the cutting power of OHC and a yellow LC CCS cutting pad and my PC 7424XP, ripped right through spider swirls on a customer`s 335 and my own Maxima. I haven`t used the new Meguiars system or 3D`s polishes so I can`t comment on them.