Updated: Polish Comparison Chart

[Todd@RUPES]

I am combing through ProperAutoCare.com and updated outdated information, such as our old comparison chart. Here is my idea for the new one, but please feel free to make any suggestions to make easier to read or understand.

Keep in mind that these types of charts are for reference only, as they do not take into account pad variations, machine types, and paint types. They are guide as to how the polish will work in relation to other polishes when applied similarly on most paints.

The Original Chart

 

[PolishedandWaxed]

wow, this is alot different than the one on that other forum...

 

[Todd@RUPES]

wow, this is alot different than the one on that other forum...

Is that good or bad?

 

[PolishedandWaxed]

its just different than the other one...

 

[imported_Luster]

Excellent, Todd.... Very informative!:wink:

 

[imported_Termigator]

What about the polishes from Poorboy's?

 

[imported_akimel]

Todd you may find (Link Removed) to be of interest.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Todd you may find this new Autopia comparative abrasive chart and subsequent discussion to be of interest.

I cannot view it. My IP address is blocked and I have no desire upon returning to that forum. I would like to see the chart however, is it any where else.

BTW, I have to remove the link, it is against forum rules. :devil:

 

[Todd@RUPES]

What about the polishes from Poorboy's?

Only polishes that well sell are covered as it will be going on properautocare's website.

 

[LUSTR Detail]

It's here Todd...

http://craigdt.web.officelive.com/images/abrasives2.2.jpg

 

[SwirlBFree]

I cannot view it. My IP address is blocked and I have no desire upon returning to that forum. I would like to see the chart however, is it any where else.

BTW, I have to remove the link, it is against forum rules. :devil:

Here's the jpg link

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Thanks for all the help guys, Al, Bryan, and everybody who posted a link. Of course links aren't allowed so you are all banned

I see some differences in how polishes are rated, cut wise, but they are pretty similar. I rated the polishes based on my experience, and as such, some of them are a little higher or lower then what the product manufacturer recommends.

For example, Meguiar's rates M205 at a cut of 4. However, since it is a non-diminishing abrasive, it is really hard to rate. There is not cutting cycle; the longer it is applied for, the more it will cut.

Of course any suggestions on making it easier to read, or changes I could make, please feel free to share!!!

 

[imported_akimel]

Thanks for all the help guys, Al, Bryan, and everybody who posted a link. Of course links aren't allowed so you are all banned

Excellent! I always wanted to be part of such an elite group.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Excellent! I always wanted to be part of such an elite group.

Thank you for your help Al!!!!

 

[zckid]

Re: Polish Comparison Chart

I am combing through ProperAutoCare.com and updated outdated information, such as our old comparison chart. Here is my idea for the new one, but please feel free to make any suggestions to make easier to read or understand.

Keep in mind that these types of charts are for reference only, as they do not take into account pad variations, machine types, and paint types. They are guide as to how the polish will work in relation to other polishes when applied similarly on most paints.

Hi Todd and everyone
I think Menzerna has got one of the best charts around, n yours too.

Here you go: http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/public_file/59

http://truthindetailing.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=1541&highlight=chart

Menzerna's approach to the chart is very concise yet very user-friendly and informative. The choice of colors play a significant part in differentiating the compounding, polishing, finishing etc...

I think you can use menzerna's, tweak and make the best.:-? The Other Chart - TID's own:-?

we could have something like different columns for product code, its specifities/characteristics, a picture too, (the name i've missed :doh: or may be represented by the code) its color and along the abrasiveness and sanding grit scale, we coud have the most popular and most used pads represented in the correct column.

This will help newbie like me greatly. I'm annexing somethin of the sort. Hope this will be useful to the whole TID family

Btw i'll need your advice :wizard: in choosing my first polishes.

:huh: i can't attach the Word file containing the table. says invalid file

[http://s930.photobucket.com/albums/...ew&current=polishcomparisonchartproposal.jpg]

Anyway, I can mail you the same.

:rockon:

 

[zckid]

OOPs

Got a prob attaching the jpg file. Here it is.

Cheers :Car smiley: :Car smiley:

 

[imported_richy]

Todd...just a question. Do you find using both compounds that M105 is stronger than Menz power gloss? I don't. To me, the Menz PG is the strongest stuff I have. It has taken out marks that the 105 could not.