The Ultimate 1-Step Showdown!

**Quickstrike** · 07-11-2013, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by SSizzlin`

I`m hearing that SPF needs to be used a with forced rotation buffer(3401, rotary) for the abrasives to work correctly. It may not deliver a 4 in cutting or a 6 in gloss with the 3401, but the results will be honest. With a rotary, that`s where it`s at with SPF. With a traditional random orbital(Rupes, PC, etc..), it may tend to fill a lot more. Not sure how true this is?

Can someone do some testing to determine whether this is in fact true?!

Just paid the $70 for a liter of this stuff and all I have is a GG6 buffer. Would rather sell it now when it is unopened

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**Trouble** · 07-11-2013, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Quickstrike

Can someone do some testing to determine whether this is in fact true?!

Just paid the $70 for a liter of this stuff and all I have is a GG6 buffer. Would rather sell it now when it is unopened

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Send me your bottle and I will test it for you free of charge

**ZL1Mark** · 07-11-2013, 11:20 PM

Todd, did you use the same speeds for cutting and finishing with all the products? If so, what speeds did you use?

**DeuceRon** · 07-12-2013, 05:38 AM

Wow, this is a great thread! These are what help beginners such as myself to achieve results like the pros! Thanks!

**Todd@RUPES** · 07-12-2013, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Quickstrike

Can someone do some testing to determine whether this is in fact true?!

Just paid the $70 for a liter of this stuff and all I have is a GG6 buffer. Would rather sell it now when it is unopened

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I wouldn`t worry too much about this! Abrasives NEVER care what type of machine they are worked with! They are not intelligent and self-aware, instead they respond to FRICTION OVER TIME.

A DA polisher, because it has less FRICTION, will require more TIME to fully break down the abrasives. Maintain pressure and operate at a higher speed to achieve the same results by breaking down the abrasives.

Also keep in mind that people who primarily use a rotary polisher for results are going to get better results with a rotary; people who primarily use a DA polisher for results are going to get better results from a DA. They are two different machines.

**Todd@RUPES** · 07-12-2013, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by SSizzlin`

Todd, did you use the same speeds for cutting and finishing with all the products? If so, what speeds did you use?

Speed six for cutting, speed five for finishing.

**Swanicyouth** · 07-12-2013, 11:50 AM

Great work Todd! Ive never used Pro Polish II, but I just used some Pro Polish and I was really impressed with it`s ease of use. It just goes to show, there is likely to be a compromise when using any product in 1 step

**ZL1Mark** · 07-12-2013, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by Todd Helme

Speed six for cutting, speed five for finishing.

**Todd@RUPES** · 07-12-2013, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Swanicyouth

Great work Todd! Ive never used Pro Polish II, but I just used some Pro Polish and I was really impressed with it`s ease of use. It just goes to show, there is likely to be a compromise when using any product in 1 step

I was very impressed with Pro Polish II. Honestly I was impressed with every product in this test, which made it fun to do and easy to write about!

**XxBoostinxX** · 07-12-2013, 03:04 PM

Todd, any chance you are going to update the polish comparison chart with some of these new products?

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**Custom Care** · 07-12-2013, 06:38 PM

Wow, Todd this is a great review. As an emerging enthusiasts I really enjoy comparisons like this and am looking forward to more in the future. It answers many of the questions I have when looking into new products and shows how different ones would suit different needs/styles as well as providing insight on how to match up the right product to different applications.

**imported_porta** · 07-16-2013, 10:22 AM

Awesome test, Todd! Well, Sonax Perfect finish is the most used polish in my arsenal since last summer, now you guys know why!

I have a very good contact with Sonax Sweden and it looks like I am going to Germany and visit the Sonax HQ and see the factory and some training as well.

**Todd@RUPES** · 07-16-2013, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by imported_porta

Awesome test, Todd! Well, Sonax Perfect finish is the most used polish in my arsenal since last summer, now you guys know why!

I have a very good contact with Sonax Sweden and it looks like I am going to Germany and visit the Sonax HQ and see the factory and some training as well.

Awesome hear from you, make sure to take pictures and post them here!!!

**Todd@RUPES** · 07-16-2013, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Custom Care

Wow, Todd this is a great review. As an emerging enthusiasts I really enjoy comparisons like this and am looking forward to more in the future. It answers many of the questions I have when looking into new products and shows how different ones would suit different needs/styles as well as providing insight on how to match up the right product to different applications.

You are very welcome, it was my pleasure!

**Gurge** · 07-16-2013, 06:18 PM

Just getting around to reading the results

Very indepth comparison. Thanks for posting Todd

Kinda disappointed how my Menz PF stacked up. That is such a go to for me on the 1 step corrections

You got me thinking about the blackfire compound. A bit pricey though

curious how m205 stacks up in this discussion.... I smell a REMATCH!