You knocked this one out of the park, Todd! I GREATLY appreciate your time and effort. This is my favorite comparison you have ever posted!! :yourrock
Also, I've worked on my brothers black tahoe(re-painted) and always thought those rainbow marks were micro-marring, but they're towel marks!!! Makes me feel A LOT better to know that it's not my polishing skills(or lack there of)! Ya learn something new everyday!
IMO, Blackfire SRC Compound would be the best choice for an all around, 1-step polish!
You are welcome Mark. SRC Compound is definitely a great choice because it combines the 2nd best cutting and finish making it seriously versatile. I don't care too much about filling on a 1-step (and most compounds are going to fill which is a non-issue since they are typically followed with a final step polish).
Great article Todd and an awesome way to present the results.
Thank you sir.
Thanks!
This was great. Good to see Poorboys is still holding its own against the best out there
Poorboy's was very impressive. Very unique polish that (more than) held its own.
Great job.. I'm sure as you well know the Pro Polish can be mad more agresive by steping up the pad....I'm sure it would make more maring in the case of this soft paint but it would make it more versatile.
I have heard. I wanted to keep the controls (pad, application, paint) as simple as possible, although changing pad, paint or technique could have skewed the results for many of the products in different directions.
Hence the choice to use, what in my opinion is, the ultimate 1-step machine and the semi-aggressive Hybrid White Pad (again ideal for 1-step polishing).
Wow! Incredible testing, comparison, presentation, everything! Great job and thank you!
Thank you for the compliments!
WOW over the top review!!! Thanks for doing this extensive testing for us Todd. Now we know which 1 step polish to get.
Marc, I hope this helps with your selection. Now make sure to order from Autopia-CarCare!
This is definitely a different kind of review. I sure hope more come. I guess from the reviews, I would go for the Blackfire for cut/finish ratio. Of the list, I have only used Menzena and Poorboys (not on paint though). I would have liked to have seen Four Star's compound.
Thanks Al. I think that there are number of great choices in this test depending on what you value most.
Nice write up Todd.....just for grins - I would have like to have seen Meg's UC added to the test...that stuff amazes me how versatile it is....
Meguiar's UC is/was a great choice. I had six spots and wanted to throw two "wildcards" into the mix so my space was limited.
Great test Todd! Love these types of reviews you do. Truly blow them out of the park!
Thanks Roshan!!!
A+ review, I'm glad to know that Poorboys doesn't use any fillers in Pro Polish
It didn't have any filling in this test.
I'm wondering if SRC Fininshing Polish would have finished as good as SPF?
In my experience on this paint, yes. It doesn't have quite the cut, but I have used SRC Finishing Polish to cut hard Mercedes Benz paint before.
Thanks for this honest review Todd, and also for including "filling" as a category. I don't always consider it a bad thing for a one-step product to fill a little, but at least you were candid about your findings. Much appreciated!:yourrock
Thanks Mike. Filling isn't a big deal for me, but that's why I wanted to include it. Some people may consider it an important factor.
Ironically, with all this talk of SPF filling, it seemed to fill near the bottom in this test. I'm confident Panel Wipe was strong enough to remove all fillers.
It didn't produce much filling (only noticeable during the cutting test, there was zero surface degradation on the finishing test). I was very impressed with the finish.
Paint hardness matters a ton! On hard paint, M105 can finish perfectly and be used as a 1-step! That's why using soft paint with this test was invaluable; you really get a chance to see finishing results under the toughest circumstances.
Thanks Mark. That was my thought process exactly. I could compensate for the soft paint by using a harsh-grade sand paper while really pushing the ability of these products to finish.
Todd, great comparison of these fine polishes. I'm glad you took the time to do this and share with everyone. :bigups
Thank you.
Next time I have a customer bring me a car that has alreasdy been freshly wetsanded and compounded, I may have to try this Scholls one-step polish you speak of :bubba
I bet M205 would've blown all 5 of the others away !!! :rockon
S3 Gold would be a great choice the situation you described. M205 would have done very well in this test, I agree.
I guess this shows what the LC Hybrid white pad can do as well.
Is it different construction than the standard LC pad?
Yes, it is more firm/dense then the standard white pad while finishing as well.
Stellar review Todd !!!!!
Thanks Pat!
Take it from a non - professional enthusiast...this review is exceptional.
Todd, I do appreciate and respect your occasional comment that some of your thoughts are subjective.
Thanks so much for your time and effort.
Tom
Thank you Tom. I did my best to remain unbiased and present the products as they performed, for better or worse. Luckily the products all did good so it was easy.
Wow, the finish from Sonax is amazing. I might have to pick me up some.
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It really did produce an excellent finish.
This is my favorite 2 am article!!!
Thanks!!
A true world hands on with one of the finest in the business.
is there a part two!??
Is very interesting to see at the right light how this products perform.
:yourrock amigo!!
Thanks Julio. I may do additional comparisons in this manner if the forum members would like them, although I think the 1-step polish comparo is done for now.
good stuff todd. very unbiased and hope you will do more in the future.thanks
Thank you.
Todd. Great review!!!!! Thank you very much. I was actually debating between Sonax and SRC. I guess I need them both. :yay
Then you cannot go wrong!
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?
I have heard this as well.
