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    Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Menzerna GmbH& & Co. is a German manufacturer of high performance polishing compounds. Menzerna`s lineup of automotive polishing compounds are equally regarded for their ease-of-use, veristily, and exceptional performance. Autopia-CarCare.com carries the complete line of Menzerna`s polishing compounds and protective waxes.

    Menzerna Polishing Compounds are numerically labeled according to their intended use. The lowest number (400) represents the most aggressive liquid to the highest number (4500) which represents the finest grade liquid. The remaining range of polishes fit within the scale according to their number.

    Menzerna Polishing Range "New Label" Product Chart

    Menzerna Polishing Compounds are formulated for use in OEM assembly plants, body shops, and detail shops. When used by detailers and enthusiasts the most common polishing pads of choice are made by Lake Country Manufacturing. The following charts are designed with the most common Lake Country Pad/Menzerna Polishing Compound combinations.

    Note: These charts are for reference only. The process of machine polishing removes trace amounts of paint and leaves behind very fine scratches on the paint`s surface.

    The total amount of paint removed would be referred to as the cut. In this chart, this is known as the Polish Aggressiveness. The higher the number at the top of the bar (pad), the more aggressive the pad and polish combination.

    The paint condition key works the same way. The higher the number, the more damaged the paint, in terms of the depth of the defects. This allows these charts to show which polish and pad should be capable of removing the defects (top of the bar) but also the resulting finish of using that combination.

    EXAMPLE: The paint is in condition 10. This would be heavily scratched, with deep penetrating defects or even sanded with 2500 grit. These defects have considerable depth. If we are working on medium paint we could use a Lake Country Purple Foamed wool pad in combination with Menzerna PG1000.

    This would leave the paint in a condition of roughly 6. Menzerna PF2500 and a Tangerine H20 Pad should remove any marks from the previous step while leaving the finish at roughly a 3. 3 would represent very very fine (sometimes invisible) marks that could benefit from a final polish.

    From here we could choose Menzerna SF4500 and a Lake Country Black Finishing pad to bring the car to the highest gloss possible.



    Menzerna FG400 Fast Gloss Compound


    Menzerna FG400 Fast Gloss Compound is appropriately named for its ability to quickly restore a high gloss shine to paint finishes. Menzerna FG400 uses a highly refined abrasive agglomeration that allows it cut quickly and then quickly polish the surface to a high luster.

    Cutting Action: High and Quick
    Maximum Scratch Grade Removal: P1200
    Finish: High gloss, minimal haze/holograms
    Dusting: Low
    Filling Potential: Moderately low
    Ease of Use: High
    Use With: DA Polisher, Rotary Polisher, Hand

    Best Results: Menzerna FG400 Fast Gloss Compound works exceedingly well in a number of applications. Use it to remove severe defects from all paint systems, or moderate paint defects from extremely hard paints. You can use Menzerna FG400 with a variety of polishing pads on a variety of machines for best results. The majority of the cutting action takes place quickly, although the polish stays wet and continues to work for a long time after. FG400 works exceptionally well with foam and wool pads via rotary and foam pads via a DA polisher.



    Menzerna PG1000 Power Gloss Compound

    Menzerna PG1000 Power Gloss Compound (aka PO S34a) uses a clustered aluminum oxidize to deliver a fast cutting action to severely neglected paints. PG1000 will quickly eliminate sanding scratches (to 1500 grit), oxidation, and deep imperfections.

    Cutting Action: High
    Maximum Scratch Grade Removal: P1500
    Finish: Moderate haze/holograms
    Dusting: Moderate
    Filling Potential: Low
    Ease of Use: High
    Use With: Rotary Polisher, Hand

    Best Results: PG1000 has a gritty feel to the touch and works best when applied with a high-speed rotary polisher. (It can be used with a DA polisher although significant surface hazing may occur). PG1000 has a heavy leveling action that makes it an ideal choice when removing sanding marks and acid rain etching from paint. Use with a wool or aggressive foam pad and clean pad frequently.



    Menzerna SI1500 Super Intensive Polish

    Menzerna SI1500 Super Intensive Polish is an amazing medium-grade polish which can remove moderate to severe defects and finish to a high-gloss finish with very little swirl. Super` Intensive Polish features a thick lubricant which can act finicky in certain climates/condition. S1500 has a long working time and the ability to finish paint to a near flawless shine when used with an appropriate pad.

    Cutting Action: Moderately high
    Maximum Scratch Grade Removal: P1800-P2000
    Finish: Good
    Dusting: Low
    Filling Potential: Moderate
    Ease of Use: High
    Use With: Rotary Polisher, DA, Hand

    Best Results: Menzerna S1500 Super Intensive Polisher works exceedingly well in a number of applications. Use it to remove moderate defects from all paint systems, or severe paint defects from soft paints. You can use Menzerna S1500 with a variety of polishing pads on a variety of machines for best results. The combination of highly refined abrasives and a thick lubricant give S1500 an extremely long working time. S1500 often delivers the best results (cut and finish) by taking your time and making sure to fully exhaust the polish.



    Menznera IP2000 Intensive Polish


    Menzerna IP2000 Intensive Polish (PO91E) is one of the original polishes introduced to the retail market in 2002. While no longer the class leader in cutting or finishing ability, IP2000 Intensive Polish still has many desirable attributes. It will work well on all paint types, delivering consistent results without any unwanted reactions. The dusting of the polish acts to keep spent paint from contaminating the pad, making Menzerna IP2000 ideal for oxidized or heavily weathered paint, as well as single stage enamels and lacquers.

    Cutting Action: Moderate
    Maximum Scratch Grade Removal: P2000 (fresh paint)
    Finish: Moderate
    Dusting: Moderate
    Filling Potential: Moderately low
    Ease of Use: High
    Use With: Rotary Polisher, DA, Hand

    Best Results: Menzerna IP2000 is a class leader when it comes to bang-for- the-buck offering Menzerna`s legendary performance in an affordable package. Compared to SI1500, IP2000 is a drier compound which doesn`t cut quite as much nor finish quite as well. It is, however, a remarkably consistent polish that delivers results on all varieties of automotive paint. The moderate dusting makes this polish ideal when working on oxidized or weather-worn paint as well. Use with wool or a variety of foam pads on any type of machine polisher.



    Menzerna PF2500 Power Finish Polish

    Menzerna P2500 Power Finish Polish (PO203S) has two personalities. It has the power to remove moderate paint defects and then finish the paint to a swirl-free, high-gloss shine! Menzerna PF2500 uses highly refined abrasives and a thick lubricant for a long working time that refines the paint surface as you polish it.

    Cutting Action: Moderate
    Maximum Scratch Grade Removal: P2500 (fresh paint)
    Finish: Very good
    Dusting: Low
    Filling Potential: Moderate
    Ease of Use: High
    Use With: Rotary Polisher, DA, Hand

    Best Results: To get the best performance from PF2500 you want to use a long working time with a moderate polishing pad. The thick lubricant and fine abrasives can take some time to fully exhaust. Use Menzerna PF2500 can be used as a 1-step polishing solution to remove minor/moderate defects from all paint systems.



    Menzerna FF3000 Final Finish Polish

    Menzerna FF3000 Final Finish Polish (PO85U) is an evolution of the original "Final Polish II- PO87mc". It is an industry standard finishing polish because of both its finishing ability and low-cost point. It is often paired with PG1000 for a quick two-step process designed to perfect fresh/refinished paints.

    Cutting Action: Light
    Maximum Scratch Grade Removal: <P3000 (fresh paint)
    Finish: Very good
    Dusting: Low
    Filling Potential: Moderate
    Ease of Use: High
    Use With: Rotary Polisher, DA, Hand

    Use Menzerna FF3000 Final Finish Polish as a low-cost alternative to other body shop finishing polishes. Menzerna FF3000 works well with either machine type (rotary or DA) and works with a variety of finishing/polishing pads. The lubricant in this polish gives this polish exceptional working time. It can be difficult to discern when FF3000 has broken down. Make sure to work it for at least three passes in each direction.



    Menzerna SF4000 Super Finish Polish


    SF4000 (PO106FA) was Menzerna`s finishing polish answer to modern scratch-resistant coats. This polish has enough cut to eliminate light swirl marks and leave behind an absolutely swirl-free shine. The thicker lubricant system in SF4000 can cause light filling and pad hop on extremely soft paints. It should be noted that these polishes use the finest abrasive of any Menzerna polish.

    Cutting Action: Light
    Maximum Scratch Grade Removal: <P3000 (fresh paint)
    Finish: Exceptional
    Dusting: Low to moderately low
    Filling Potential: Moderate
    Ease of Use: High
    Use With: Rotary Polisher, DA, Hand

    Best Use: Use Menzerna SF4000 Super Finish Polish to create a high-gloss finish with no visible scratches or swirl marks. SF4000 produces the best finish possible when used with a soft finishing pad and long work times. SF4000 works equally well on rotary and DA polishers.



    Menzerna SF4500 Super Finish

    Menzerna SF4500 Super Finish is an extremely-fine finishing polish that is engineered to create the highest-gloss finish possible on automotive paint. SF4500 uses precisely milled polishing minerals that smooth away any ultra-fine imperfections and leave the surface mirror-smooth. This polish is generally used as a "jeweling polish" after all paint imperfections have been removed in subsequent steps.

    Cutting Action: Very light
    Maximum Scratch Grade Removal: N/A
    Finish: Exceptional
    Dusting: Low
    Filling Potential: Low
    Ease of Use: High
    Use With: Rotary Polisher, DA, Hand

    Best Use: Menzerna SF4500 should only be once all paint imperfections have been removed OR to clean and shine paint that considered to be in a great condition. The ultra fine abrasive minerals in SF4500 will burnish the paint to an unrivaled shine. Use with light polishing to finishing pads with a long work time for the best results.

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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Awesome work Todd! What Menzerna Polish cuts and finishes similar to Blackfire Finishing Polish?
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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Quote Originally Posted by dd1101 View Post
    Awesome work Todd! What Menzerna Polish cuts and finishes similar to Blackfire Finishing Polish?
    Something that would cut like SF4000 and finish like SF4500.

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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    thank you for this precious info, great work as always Todd

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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Thank you!!!! Todd.

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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Outstanding job on the charts Todd. Thank you very much for putting these together.

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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Quote Originally Posted by psynx View Post
    thank you for this precious info, great work as always Todd
    My pleasure!


    Quote Originally Posted by psnt1ol View Post
    Thank you!!!! Todd.
    Your welcome!

    Quote Originally Posted by Wors View Post
    Outstanding job on the charts Todd. Thank you very much for putting these together.
    I love doing these types of charts/graphics. The pleasure is mine!

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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Thanks...these are excellent reference guides

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    Some great charts here.


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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Used to love the charts back from TID. These new updated ones are very nice. Great work!
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    Phenomenal work as always Todd!!

    Professional through and through....


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    Re: Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW!

    Taping this on my bay wall as we speak...

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    Thanks so much Todd, super helpful.

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    Great chart Todd!

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    Printing this out for my garage. Thanks Todd!

 

 
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