Let's discuss how strong SSR3/yellow pad/PC combo is

[jstn]

Does the SSR line have that really naysty chemical smell like death in a bottle. ?

i just smelled ssr1 and ssr2. ssr1 smells fruity and it doesnt smell like chemicals. ssr2 has more of a chemical smell, but not strong at all.

 

[elortt]

Does the SSR line have that really naysty chemical smell like death in a bottle. ?

NOT AT ALL, Im not sure what it smells like but it is not at all bad..

Eric

 

[kimwallace]

wifehatescar
The main reason not to use SSR 3 everytime is that it removes paint more rapidly than a less abrasive product ... more chance to buff through the clearcoat and even the base color, especially on the ridges and edges of panels. I always start out with the least abrasive product to try and achieve the results I am looking for ... Removes less paint and it is safer.
Just one mans opnion.

 

[wifehatescar]

Hmm, I guess I'm making the assumption that most modern cars with no major damage (cc failure, paint chipping off, etc) that have never been polished can take at a minimum of a few coats of SSR3 no problem.

I'm also making the assumption (maybe prematurely) that I'm getting fairly proficient at deciding how bad swirls/scratches are to be able to decide to go to SSR3 right away.

I do understand most people push for "use the least aggressive first" method.
I just hate wasting time with say, SSR2 for example on a panel and after 15 min finding I need SSR3.

 

[awd330]

I just hate wasting time with say, SSR2 for example on a panel and after 15 min finding I need SSR3.

I agree with kimwallace's above responses.

My goal is always to find the optimal blend of products for a particular car. If a surface issue can be addressed with a milder abrasive, then why use a stronger one? When you consider that it takes hours (or even days) to complete a full detail, an extra 15 minutes really doesn't seem like a waste of time. Just my 2 cents.