SSR line vs. 3M SMR

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I just ran out of my SMR and I've heard lots of good things about SSR. I tried using my PC and a yellow pad to get rid of my swirls/scratches but even after 3 coats quite a few were still left. I ordered Four Star SMR but I think I'm going to need something more aggressive. Should I try SSR 2 or SSR 2.5? Is there a big difference between the 2? Should I use the 4* SMR afterwards or just go straight to the 4* UPP? Sorry if these are n00b questions, I couldn't find anything by searching and its only my second post :)
 
I think you'll be better off with the extra abrasiveness of 2.5, which does not leave micromarring for most people. Just follow it up with a glaze or a LSP and you're set. I don't see much about SSR2 or even SSR1(seems useless, imo) around here.
 
LSP?

Any idea where I can pick up Poorboy's stuff?

I remember finding a post with all the abbreviations...you don't happen to have a link do you?
 
Autogeek sells both, but IMO the SSR's kick 3M's ***. I've never really gotten results from 3M SMR, but Poorboy's SSR2.5 + SSR1 combo is pretty damn good. You might also want to check out the DP Swirl Removers as well as Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover - they work in forever and barely dust at all!
 
I'll second the SSR line over 3M. My first polishes were 3M (becasue I could find them locally), and I recently switched to SSR2 & SSR1. Much easier to work with. I even did SSR2 on a black car, 90 degrees out, in direct sun. I figured it would just flash in seconds, but I was able to work it fine. SSR2 took out the majority of swirls, but there were places I could have used 2.5.
 
ok I ordered the SSR 2.5 and some other goodies as well. What should I use after the SSR? I have 4* SMR, should I use that with the white(least aggressive) pad? Or should I not even bother with the 4* smr and just jump to the wax?
 
I think it would be a good idea to step down to a lighter polish after SSR2.5 before applying your LSP. I'm not sure how abrasive the 4* SMR is, but if it's a light abrasive SMR, then use it...else if you can adjust your order, pick up SSR1 if you want to stick with 1 product line. Lots of people have had luck with going straight to their LSP from SSR2.5, but since you've never used it before, it may be wise to step down to a lighter polish before applying your LSP.
 
If you use SSR2.5 with a polishing pad and work it in long enough, the finish will be completely free of hazing. You can then jump directly to your LSP of choice.
 
What speed should I be setting the PC on?

Thank you so much for all of your replies. I had no idea this board moved so fast.
 
MattZ28 said:
Autogeek sells both, but IMO the SSR's kick 3M's ***. I've never really gotten results from 3M SMR, but Poorboy's SSR2.5 + SSR1 combo is pretty damn good.
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Completely agree!



As for using another SSR after 2.5, I find that I get a slightly better "wet" look if I finish with SSR1 before the LSP, but it isn't a huge difference.
 
Another question here, I am ging to be using the PC for the first time on something other than spot work. I have a friend who has swirl all over a red Sport Trac. I was thinking of going with ssr 2.5 with white pad, ssr 1 with black, aio wowo, vanilla moose wowo, s100. Are those the right pads to use with those products, also can I skip the aio and vm and go straight to s100?
 
After SSR2.5 with a polishing pad, use SSR1 with a finishing pad for extra gloss. I did this last weekend on my black bimmer and it turned out great. Really take your time and work the 2.5 in. I think you'll be happy with the results. Hope this helps! ;)
 
Another vote for SSR over 3M, if for no other reason than the dusting. I've only used the latest incarnation of the 3M SMR with the pc (the PI3000 line), but MAN talk about DUST! 2.5 dusts a good bit, but considerably less than the 3M SMR - and it's a more aggressive product.



I had the opportunity to use the SFX1/2/3 line as well (free samples) and I'd say that SFX1 dusted about the same or maybe less than SSR2.5 and did about as nice a job. I'm keen on the SFX line, having never tried it before, but have always been keen on the Sonus pads. Only the SFX1 dusted substantially.
 
FrontierCrewCab said:
I was thinking of going with ssr 2.5 with white pad, ssr 1 with black, aio wowo, vanilla moose wowo, s100. Are those the right pads to use with those products, also can I skip the aio and vm and go straight to s100?
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DISCLAIMER: I have not used the SSR products.



The white polishing pad/SSR 2.5 should be OK unless you have marring that is severe enough to require a light cutting pad. I'd probably consider using a white polishing pad instead of the black finishing one for the SSR1 also, but it depends on how the product behaves and how your paint is. On most of my vehicles, I usually use a mild polishing pad for even the very last, burnishing-only passes, but I have pretty hard clear.



I would choose between the AIO and the VM, using one or the other but not both, they're just too similar in overall effect. I would probably use one of them before the S100 though. I like to use *something* between my last polish step and a wax-type LSP.
 
Accumulator said:
DISCLAIMER: I have not used the SSR products.



The white polishing pad/SSR 2.5 should be OK unless you have marring that is severe enough to require a light cutting pad. I'd probably consider using a white polishing pad instead of the black finishing one for the SSR1 also, but it depends on how the product behaves and how your paint is. On most of my vehicles, I usually use a mild polishing pad for even the very last, burnishing-only passes, but I have pretty hard clear.



I would choose between the AIO and the VM, using one or the other but not both, they're just too similar in overall effect. I would probably use one of them before the S100 though. I like to use *something* between my last polish step and a wax-type LSP.
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I agree with all of these points. I have used the SSR line (and love it) and agree that the SSR1 can and probably should be used with the polishing pad.
 
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