ssr3 vs. megs products...

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03k20a2

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well i have a bottle of ssr3 and megs #83. im gonna be doing some wetsanding in the next few weeks, most likely 2500 grit, maybe 2000 grit. but my question is should the ssr3 or megs #83 with a yellow cutting pad be abrasive enough to remove the marks? also, how does ssr3 compare to meg's #83? thoughts on both questions please
 
Rotary or DA? Either way you might want to do both the 2000 and then follow with the 2500 to make it easier to remove the sanding marks. I felt that the SSR3 left a bit of hazing but you could use it first and then follow with the #83 and a polishing pad.
 
SpoiledMan said:
Rotary or DA? Either way you might want to do both the 2000 and then follow with the 2500 to make it easier to remove the sanding marks. I felt that the SSR3 left a bit of hazing but you could use it first and then follow with the #83 and a polishing pad.
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Are you saying you like the DACP better? Or that it is an easier product to use? (I am just wondering as I am contemplating buying a bottle)
 
I have mixed emotions about #83. It works well and fairly easy if using a rotary but by PC you tend to get that "polishing line" that gets hard and is difficult at best to remove. By rotary the product breaks down faster and ends up being pretty easy to use. I have removed 2000 grits marks with #83 and a Meguiars cutting pad on a rotary. By PC it can be done BUT it's going to take much longer and the product can be fickle.
 
SpoiledMan said:
I have mixed emotions about #83. It works well and fairly easy if using a rotary but by PC you tend to get that "polishing line" that gets hard and is difficult at best to remove. By rotary the product breaks down faster and ends up being pretty easy to use. I have removed 2000 grits marks with #83 and a Meguiars cutting pad on a rotary. By PC it can be done BUT it's going to take much longer and the product can be fickle.
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THanks very much. Im glad I bought the SSR2.5 and 3M FI2, instead.
 
SSR3 would remove it no doubt but if by rotary I'm sure will leave some hazing .

So as #83 is a diminishing abrasive product , it might be wise to follow up with #83 and a green pad .

Then maybe SSR1 or whatever and a blue pad .
 
SpoiledMan said:
I have mixed emotions about #83. It works well and fairly easy if using a rotary but by PC you tend to get that "polishing line" that gets hard and is difficult at best to remove. By rotary the product breaks down faster and ends up being pretty easy to use. I have removed 2000 grits marks with #83 and a Meguiars cutting pad on a rotary. By PC it can be done BUT it's going to take much longer and the product can be fickle.
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Old post i know but i just ran into this problem last night. I was using it with a orange lc pad and around where i buffed it left an impossible to remove line. It took me a while with #80 ona white to get rid of it. What is that??
 
I think I read that #83 is water based and also contains some polishing oils. With that in mind my thinking is that they both dry up or something along that "polishing line" and become hard and difficult to remove. I've tried using QD and water sprays but neither were any help.
 
SpoiledMan said:
I think I read that #83 is water based and also contains some polishing oils. With that in mind my thinking is that they both dry up or something along that "polishing line" and become hard and difficult to remove. I've tried using QD and water sprays but neither were any help.
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interesting. I think i'm done with this product. Doesn't seem to cut really well anyways. haven't tried it on a yellow pad yet but after spending that much time trying to remove a stupid polish line i don't want to risk it. What would be a direct/good replacement for DACP??
 
To replace #83 I would try IP (superior to #83 in every way - stronger yet finished down better). Or you might want to try Optimum Compound, which has a tad less cut than #83.
 
RAG said:
To replace #83 I would try IP (superior to #83 in every way - stronger yet finished down better). Or you might want to try Optimum Compound, which has a tad less cut than #83.
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What pad is best used for IP?
 
You can use either an orange or white for best results. With the orange you'll need to finish with the white and IP or FPII.



In my experience IP is milder than #83, probably a 5 on the Megs scale.
 
Alfisti said:
You can use either an orange or white for best results. With the orange you'll need to finish with the white and IP or FPII.



In my experience IP is milder than #83, probably a 5 on the Megs scale.
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If i need a more aggressive combo can i use it with a yellow?
 
You can, but it tends to break down too fast, dusts more, and leaves a hazier finish. I suggest maxing out at orange and letting the polish do more of the work.



The most common mistake people make is not using enough IP when polishing. I know. i was one of them. If it dusts too much then use more polish. there should be minimal dusting. Don't polish till it dries. Polish till its becomes translucent, then wipe off.
 
Alfisti said:
You can, but it tends to break down too fast, dusts more, and leaves a hazier finish. I suggest maxing out at orange and letting the polish do more of the work.



The most common mistake people make is not using enough IP when polishing. I know. i was one of them. If it dusts too much then use more polish. there should be minimal dusting. Don't polish till it dries. Polish till its becomes translucent, then wipe off.
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very cool. thank you. So this stuff breaks down pretty fast then? I'm just wondering if it won't be aggresive enough to fix some of my problems.
 
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