I've seen reference to some having issues with having buffer swirls reappearing down the road after using Menzerna 106FF, or equivalent-based polishes. Some also feel that it isn't any good for removing defects, it'll only cover them up for a bit.
Personally, I'll have to say that I have had no such issues, in fact I never have trace buffer swirls or halograms show up down the road and I am quite successful at removing light to medium swirls with 106FF alone (obviously I'm going to use other products for heavier scratch removal).
I've tested for fillers in the past via prepsol or alcohol wipedown to make sure I wasn't just covering things up, and I've also simply applied the product via hand like wax to make sure I wasn't just covering things up too...but when I wiped the product off, the swirls and scratches were still there and I didn't notice any cover up (if it really covered things up, one would apply like a wax periodically, with no need to buff via machine, and the surface would look good).
Some cars I detail I get back every 3 or 4 months, some every 6 months, and some annually...and I can say quite happily that it's been a long time since I've got a car back and noticed trace buffer swirls or halograms. Usually, if there are any buffer swirls remaining I'll notice them right away and it's always been because I didn't polish enough to remove the wool/compounding buffer swirls from the prior step. It used to happen to me more often when I used other products and was less experienced to tell you truth; usually the customer would never notice, but when I'd inspect the car after washing, every once and a while I'd see an area with light buffer swirls remaining from the previous time I detailed the car...but I don't have these issues any more. And I've now detailed for many Autopians and part-time Autopians, and I've always made it clear that they can bring the vehicle back to me if any buffer swirls were to reappear - hasn't occured so far.
Of course, I'm open to others who politely disagree and who've had differing experiences. But I feel there are so many factors that play into this and the fact that others have had buffer swirls reappear...techinique, buffing sequence, lighting, etc.
Personally, I'll have to say that I have had no such issues, in fact I never have trace buffer swirls or halograms show up down the road and I am quite successful at removing light to medium swirls with 106FF alone (obviously I'm going to use other products for heavier scratch removal).
I've tested for fillers in the past via prepsol or alcohol wipedown to make sure I wasn't just covering things up, and I've also simply applied the product via hand like wax to make sure I wasn't just covering things up too...but when I wiped the product off, the swirls and scratches were still there and I didn't notice any cover up (if it really covered things up, one would apply like a wax periodically, with no need to buff via machine, and the surface would look good).
Some cars I detail I get back every 3 or 4 months, some every 6 months, and some annually...and I can say quite happily that it's been a long time since I've got a car back and noticed trace buffer swirls or halograms. Usually, if there are any buffer swirls remaining I'll notice them right away and it's always been because I didn't polish enough to remove the wool/compounding buffer swirls from the prior step. It used to happen to me more often when I used other products and was less experienced to tell you truth; usually the customer would never notice, but when I'd inspect the car after washing, every once and a while I'd see an area with light buffer swirls remaining from the previous time I detailed the car...but I don't have these issues any more. And I've now detailed for many Autopians and part-time Autopians, and I've always made it clear that they can bring the vehicle back to me if any buffer swirls were to reappear - hasn't occured so far.
Of course, I'm open to others who politely disagree and who've had differing experiences. But I feel there are so many factors that play into this and the fact that others have had buffer swirls reappear...techinique, buffing sequence, lighting, etc.
