Meg's #2: Rotary only?

kaos

kaos

6-Speeder
Picked up some Meguiar's #2 Fine Cut Cleaner. It was on clearance, so I figured I'd add it to my arsenal. However, I notice that the directions on the bottle say it is to be used with a rotary only.

Can this stuff be used with a PC? If so, how does it compare in abrasivness to DACP? Any drawbacks to using it with the PC vs a rotary? I've got one panel on the truck that's hologrammed, and was thinking that would be where it would come in handy.
 
The PC probably won't develop enough heat to break down the abrasives properly.
If it were me, I'd return it if possible, otherwise give it to someone with a rotary.

Charles
 
Though I'm a relative newbie, I did manage to use #2 and a PC to get out a couple of tough swirls. I also did this while being supervised by an experienced moderator from Autopia who was showing me the ropes. We tested #2 and found that we could use it -- carefully -- in a number of spots where DACP wasn't working or was working too slowly.

of course, YMMV.
 
My opinion is if they recommend it for the rotory, They have a reason for it. How can the #2 remove more things than DACP when it is 5 on the scale and DACP is 6. Maybe cause it is just a cleaner not cleaner/polish?
 
probegt said:
My opinion is if they recommend it for the rotory, They have a reason for it. How can the #2 remove more things than DACP when it is 5 on the scale and DACP is 6. Maybe cause it is just a cleaner not cleaner/polish?
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According to Mike Phillips from Megs the 5 rating on #2 is a mistake. It is actually more abrasive than DACP.
 
I use both DACP and #2 with the rotary and #2 definitely will remove defects quicker. It seems like it has a different type of abrasive and doesn't break down like DACP It also doesn't produce as much of a shine as DACP. I think using it on a PC could lead to some micro marring that could be difficult to remove with just a PC.
Just my thoughts :)
 
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