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Ordered 1 32oz bottle of Menzerna PowerGloss Compound (S34A) directly from Menzerna USA on MON. It arrived on TUE. Great service. Thanks to Jeff Silver at Menzerna. Cost is about $20. Tried it in cooler weather on SAT.
The PGC is a semi-thick white creme. Does not feel too abrasive to the touch. Meguiar's #2 feels more abrasive. Contains Water, Aluminum Oxide, Naphtha, Mineral Oil, Glycerin, making it similar in content to some 3M products. It is silicone and wax free. Again, 3M-like. I know some folks want to know the MSDS sheet. Well, its right on the label.
According to the label, it removes 1000-1500 grit sanding scratches on fresh and aged paints and clearcoats leaving a hi-gloss finish. It says it recommends a followup with IP and FP.
On the front of the bottle it shows an abrasives chart but does not give a number. On Meguiar's scale of 0-10 I am estimating that PGC would be listed somewhere at 7.5. A notch above DACP.
I used it like I used the MIP and MFP. Layed down one 6 inch strip of compound on the body panel. Used the PC pad to blot it over a 2X2 foot area. I did just the hood. Used PC & Yellow Pad. Instructions say to mist the pad or surface with water if need be. It does not break down quickly so one can work it longer than the twins. A spritz of water extends its lifespan. IP broke down the quickest for me. Then FP. Then PG. Instructions say to wipe off with damp MF, which I did. I will complete the rest of the car next week. Its that good.
Mama Mia!!! High gloss finish to say the least. No hazing whatsover for me. I could have gone directly to a non-abrasive polish and a carnauba wax. I was shocked because this IS a rubbing compound. Still followed up with IP & FP per jgv advice. Thanks jgv. Results are a diamond like surface. Right now 96% of my clearcoat scratches are gonzo (will definitely need a rotary for the last 4%, maybe next year). I started my scratch removal process 2 weeks ago with SR #9, then went to #2 (not made for PC use I found out), then Menzerna IP & FP, then DACP then PGC. I did not find PGC to be that aggressive. Just work it thoroughly to a fine haze. Use PC speed 3.5 then bump it up to 5 until you get the almost-gone look. What's left after the wipedown is a hi-gloss finish. I then went to IP (Orange pad) and FP (White pad) and then finished up with 3M's Carnauba-Based Show Car Finishing Glaze (39013) by hand and then Harly's wax by hand using 3 CMA's Magic towels for cleanup. My neighbor almost fell down when he saw the hood. My brother came over 1/2 hour later and asked me to do his car next week (a 2002 Long Beach Blue Pearl NSX). Business is good.
I was looking for a little more oomph in a polish. I found it. Someone said that the shine is in the polish. That person is 100% correct. Very impressive product. No hazing. I could not believe it. Use it with confidence.
Right now the only place selling it is Menzerna USA 845-352-5850 (dealers only) and maybe www.grizzly.com under a different label.
Ordered 1 32oz bottle of Menzerna PowerGloss Compound (S34A) directly from Menzerna USA on MON. It arrived on TUE. Great service. Thanks to Jeff Silver at Menzerna. Cost is about $20. Tried it in cooler weather on SAT.
The PGC is a semi-thick white creme. Does not feel too abrasive to the touch. Meguiar's #2 feels more abrasive. Contains Water, Aluminum Oxide, Naphtha, Mineral Oil, Glycerin, making it similar in content to some 3M products. It is silicone and wax free. Again, 3M-like. I know some folks want to know the MSDS sheet. Well, its right on the label.
According to the label, it removes 1000-1500 grit sanding scratches on fresh and aged paints and clearcoats leaving a hi-gloss finish. It says it recommends a followup with IP and FP.
On the front of the bottle it shows an abrasives chart but does not give a number. On Meguiar's scale of 0-10 I am estimating that PGC would be listed somewhere at 7.5. A notch above DACP.
I used it like I used the MIP and MFP. Layed down one 6 inch strip of compound on the body panel. Used the PC pad to blot it over a 2X2 foot area. I did just the hood. Used PC & Yellow Pad. Instructions say to mist the pad or surface with water if need be. It does not break down quickly so one can work it longer than the twins. A spritz of water extends its lifespan. IP broke down the quickest for me. Then FP. Then PG. Instructions say to wipe off with damp MF, which I did. I will complete the rest of the car next week. Its that good.
Mama Mia!!! High gloss finish to say the least. No hazing whatsover for me. I could have gone directly to a non-abrasive polish and a carnauba wax. I was shocked because this IS a rubbing compound. Still followed up with IP & FP per jgv advice. Thanks jgv. Results are a diamond like surface. Right now 96% of my clearcoat scratches are gonzo (will definitely need a rotary for the last 4%, maybe next year). I started my scratch removal process 2 weeks ago with SR #9, then went to #2 (not made for PC use I found out), then Menzerna IP & FP, then DACP then PGC. I did not find PGC to be that aggressive. Just work it thoroughly to a fine haze. Use PC speed 3.5 then bump it up to 5 until you get the almost-gone look. What's left after the wipedown is a hi-gloss finish. I then went to IP (Orange pad) and FP (White pad) and then finished up with 3M's Carnauba-Based Show Car Finishing Glaze (39013) by hand and then Harly's wax by hand using 3 CMA's Magic towels for cleanup. My neighbor almost fell down when he saw the hood. My brother came over 1/2 hour later and asked me to do his car next week (a 2002 Long Beach Blue Pearl NSX). Business is good.
I was looking for a little more oomph in a polish. I found it. Someone said that the shine is in the polish. That person is 100% correct. Very impressive product. No hazing. I could not believe it. Use it with confidence.
Right now the only place selling it is Menzerna USA 845-352-5850 (dealers only) and maybe www.grizzly.com under a different label.
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