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    Updated: Polish Comparison Chart

    I am combing through ProperAutoCare.com and updated outdated information, such as our old comparison chart. Here is my idea for the new one, but please feel free to make any suggestions to make easier to read or understand.

    Keep in mind that these types of charts are for reference only, as they do not take into account pad variations, machine types, and paint types. They are guide as to how the polish will work in relation to other polishes when applied similarly on most paints.

    The Original Chart


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    wow, this is alot different than the one on that other forum...

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    Quote Originally Posted by PolishedandWaxed View Post
    wow, this is alot different than the one on that other forum...
    Is that good or bad?

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    its just different than the other one...

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    Excellent, Todd.... Very informative!:wink:
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    What about the polishes from Poorboy`s?

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    Todd you may find (Link Removed) to be of interest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by akimel View Post
    Todd you may find this new Autopia comparative abrasive chart and subsequent discussion to be of interest.
    I cannot view it. My IP address is blocked and I have no desire upon returning to that forum. I would like to see the chart however, is it any where else.

    BTW, I have to remove the link, it is against forum rules. :devil:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Termigator View Post
    What about the polishes from Poorboy`s?
    Only polishes that well sell are covered as it will be going on properautocare`s website.

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    Quote Originally Posted by th0001 View Post
    I cannot view it. My IP address is blocked and I have no desire upon returning to that forum. I would like to see the chart however, is it any where else.

    BTW, I have to remove the link, it is against forum rules. :devil:
    Here`s the jpg link

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    Thanks for all the help guys, Al, Bryan, and everybody who posted a link. Of course links aren`t allowed so you are all banned

    I see some differences in how polishes are rated, cut wise, but they are pretty similar. I rated the polishes based on my experience, and as such, some of them are a little higher or lower then what the product manufacturer recommends.

    For example, Meguiar`s rates M205 at a cut of 4. However, since it is a non-diminishing abrasive, it is really hard to rate. There is not cutting cycle; the longer it is applied for, the more it will cut.

    Of course any suggestions on making it easier to read, or changes I could make, please feel free to share!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by th0001 View Post
    Thanks for all the help guys, Al, Bryan, and everybody who posted a link. Of course links aren`t allowed so you are all banned
    Excellent! I always wanted to be part of such an elite group.

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    Quote Originally Posted by akimel View Post
    Excellent! I always wanted to be part of such an elite group.

    Thank you for your help Al!!!!

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    Re: Polish Comparison Chart

    Quote Originally Posted by th0001 View Post
    I am combing through ProperAutoCare.com and updated outdated information, such as our old comparison chart. Here is my idea for the new one, but please feel free to make any suggestions to make easier to read or understand.

    Keep in mind that these types of charts are for reference only, as they do not take into account pad variations, machine types, and paint types. They are guide as to how the polish will work in relation to other polishes when applied similarly on most paints.
    [SIZE="2"][SIZE="3"]Hi Todd and everyone
    I think Menzerna has got one of the best charts around, n yours too.

    Here you go: http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/public_file/59

    http://truthindetailing.com/Forum/sh...ighlight=chart

    Menzerna`s approach to the chart is very concise yet very user-friendly and informative. The choice of colors play a significant part in differentiating the compounding, polishing, finishing etc...

    I think you can use menzerna`s, tweak and make the best.:-? The Other Chart - TID`s own:-?

    we could have something like different columns for product code, its specifities/characteristics, a picture too, (the name i`ve missed :doh: or may be represented by the code) its color and along the abrasiveness and sanding grit scale, we coud have the most popular and most used pads represented in the correct column.

    This will help newbie like me greatly. I`m annexing somethin of the sort. Hope this will be useful to the whole TID family

    Btw i`ll need your advice :wizard: in choosing my first polishes.

    i can`t attach the Word file containing the table. says invalid file

    [http://s930.photobucket.com/albums/a...tproposal.jpg]

    Anyway, I can mail you the same.

    :

 

 
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