SSR 2.5 / Megs #80 / Alterntive?

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rmglynn

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Hi guys! Im still very new to detailing I've done 3 cars so far.



2 of which were about 10 years old and badily swirled, I've read this forum at length and im using the right amount of product (not too much as everyone has said a little goes a long way) then working the product in till its totally broken down.



I've found that the #80 is more aggressive than the SSR 2.5 (if that’s not the case please let me know! :bigups ) But to get rid of all the swirls on heavily swirled cars its taking 5 applications and passes per panel which is taking me ages to do a whole car!!!



Are there any other more aggressive products on the market that will do an initial deep cut on badily swirled cars, or Im i doing something wrong? (Im using both products with a lake county 6 1/2" yellow cutting pads) :rolleyes:
 
i thought #80 was kind of comparable to SSR2

while #83 is abit more aggresive than SSR2.5..



anyone care to shed some light?
 
just to give a bit more info :



I work the product in @ speed 3/4 then work it up to 6, Im applying enough pressure so that the orbital motion of the PC doesn't stop (I found when i first used the PC I was pressing too hard)



Im moving the PC @ about 1" per second or slower, Im using about 1 ring of product around the pad per 2sq ft of pannel.



I work each application of the product for about 10-15 minutes, until the product is pretty much totally broken down.



Does that sound about right?
 
15 mins is wayyyyy to long, a 2 foot section is taking me someting like 1-2minutes to break down #80, if its taking 5 passes then step up to #83,then #80



you do need to apply some pressure..so that you hear the motor change when you push on it
 
thanks for the info steveo3002 - gonna give those megs forums a look



Think I must be about right with the pressure as there's a distinct change in sound comming from the PC as soon as I apply.



Posted on a UK forum too and was told 15 mins is too long so im gonna try a more agressive product and a lot less time breaking the product down!



No wonder it was taking me ages to do a car!
 
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