Megs #80...tips please

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03k20a2

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well im thinkin of adding #80 to my aresenal of products, more so for on dark colored cars. what would u say #80 if equivelant to with a polishing pad? does it contain lots of fillers or a few? any tips for applications? thanks guys
 
few fillers, and take a little longer to work in IMO compared to other glazes/cleaners...it works well on light scratches, but on lots of swirls, hit it with something more aggressive, then 80, then wax of choice...i like nxt on top....
 
I believe it does have fillers, but it does remove swirls. I use mine with a lighter polishing pad..such as a Sonus DAS Green
 
I am also looking for the answer to this question..I use it with both a finishing or polishing pad to remove hazing/micromarring...I dont believe it has fillers, more like oils to add to it's look - Many argue that it contains fillers - - Hopefully someone else can chime in I would like to know if its more like Prime...Prime Strong...FPII - I have all of these as well as 05937 (3m) and its hard for me to tell the cut which they all have...I use FPII/Megs 80/ and 05937 all for the same purpose (haze and micromarring removal) It just depends what I feel like using at the time - - havent had a chance to test out Prime Carnuba or Strong yet
 
I have no complaints with #80. Some say that it's loaded with oil but I don't find that at all. I find a squeaky clean surface after polishing properly.
 
Supposedly it has "trade secret oils" as opposed to "fillers". Whatever they call it, the stuff #80 leaves behind can hide some marring. I've used #80 until a surface looked perfect, then used a nonabrasive paint cleaner on it, and "uncovered" left-over marring- the same marring it had before I started, only somewhat improved.



#80 *does* remove marring mechanically, and I like it. But it can do some concealing too. Not a problem IMO, but something to be aware of.
 
^^^^ on cars where the person just wants it shiny, not perfect, I think 80 is perfect....also, when doing light color cars it works best for me because when you have to look hard for swirls on white, the 80 hides them the best, so it makes it look like its all gone....



that is why I am using megs line for light color cars, and menzerna for darks/metallics!
 
Slickery said:
Is it better than 83, I'm looking for a change after today gummy-gummy-gummy.
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80 isnt going to give you the cut of 83...You might want to look into Optimum Polish/Compound/Hyper Compound - Very user friendly
 
Slickery, #83 is the gum king...you're right about that.



Is 80 better? They can't really be compared. #83 is a light compound whereas #80 is a polish. Personally, I rarely find that #83 leaves the surface LSP ready...basically never! It should be followed. If you follow #83 with a polish, you will see the surface gloss improve.
 
Joshua312 said:
80 isnt going to give you the cut of 83...You might want to look into Optimum Polish/Compound/Hyper Compound - Very user friendly
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I just ordered one thanks, I've been thinking about trying this one. Todays detail was the worst so I think I'm tossing the DACP. I have had good luck with it in the past but I'm tired of the extra work.
 
John Styrnol said:
Just do not try to remove it by hand, it will come off with alot of work though.
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Hmmm? I use #80 quite a bit and have never had a problem removing it with a microfiber. I like to work it in to the paint really good before I remove. Maybe it's a case of not working it in enough and/or using to much product. I like to follow it with VM or RMG to enhance the paint even more but have also gone straight to my LSP with good success. :buffing:
 
94BlkStang said:
Hmmm? I use #80 quite a bit and have never had a problem removing it with a microfiber. I like to work it in to the paint really good before I remove. Maybe it's a case of not working it in enough and/or using to much product. I like to follow it with VM or RMG to enhance the paint even more but have also gone straight to my LSP with good success. :buffing:
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I could have put alittle too much on, and/or not worked it in enough. All I know is that I will never buy/use it again.
 
Scottwax is the one who recommended that I use terry cloth to remove 80, and I haven't had any problems with it ever since.
 
I read this post earlier today and decided to open up my bottle of #80 this evening and try it for the first time.. Worked it in until almost clear then removed it with a microfiber without any problem. I followed it with Mothers step2 sealer/glaze and topped with Collinite IW. The Collinite was harder to remove than the #80 (applied a little too thick). Only did the hood but it came out nice and smooth. The #80 removed some light scratches and water spots.
 
#80 has been a "go to" staple product in my kit, for years. it simply works great for me, and would recommend it.



its cheap, easy to find, and easy to use.



i can crank the PC to '6' and w/ polishing pad and put some weight into it at first, then back off the pressure to finish up. leaves dark paint real nice...
 
TH0001- Yeah, #80 *does* remove marring through mechanical/abrasive action, just gotta watch that it doesn't conceal something too (ifyou care). On really hard paint that test with the IPA could've turned out differently, voice of first-hand experience here ;)
 
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