Mequiar's speed glaze vs m205

[Marj]

I think the speed glaze is m80. I noticed that the abrasive level on both the M80 & the M205 is the same. What is the difference? I know the M80 is diminishing abrasive and the M205 is not, other than that what else is different?

 

[Accumulator]

I'd like to get Mike Phillips's answer to this one!



IMO the #80 doesn't finish out as well, not that it's *bad* or anything, just not quite as high a gloss. I also somehow suspect that the #80 might have some different sort of (chemical?) cleaning ability, say, with regard to oxidation. And they leave different stuff behind; the M205 seems to leave a *LOT* of oils behind whereas the #80 leaves a sorta "cleaner" fresh-paint-safe polymer (IIRC).



Also, since the M205 doesn't diminish, I can imagine some cases where it might be a little too "sharp"/abrasive compared to how #80 behaves during it's whole work/breakdown cycle. It's almost like the diff between small, sharp abrasives and larger, but slightly duller ones...or something like that :think:



But the above is just my layman's take, based on how the two products behave on the things I've used them on. Others with far more experience (and greater knowledge) might have a better answer.

 

[imported_DJ Mayo]

I actually like the look of #80 over #205. Both offer a decent cut bot #80 fills a tad bit more than #205. #205 is also a bit more aggressive IME.

 

[Autogeek]

I think the speed glaze is m80. I noticed that the abrasive level on both the M80 & the M205 is the same. What is the difference? I know the M80 is diminishing abrasive and the M205 is not, other than that what else is different?

The amount of cut is the same in #205 and #80, but they use entirely different abrasive technology. #80 uses older technology with diminishing abrasives, while #205 uses newer Super Micro Abrasive Technology (SMAT). There are some very informative threads over on MOL regarding this exact topic:



SMAT vs DAT? - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online



Aggressiveness Order for New Consumer Products - This will surprise you! - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online

 

[Scottwax]

Other than on single stage paints, #205 is better than #80. More cut, sharper gloss, more reflective on clear coats. On single stage paints, #80 does a better job removing oxidation (but #205 is still pretty good) and the finish is a bit richer and more carnauba like.

 

[Rob Tomlin]

I actually like the look of #80 over #205. Both offer a decent cut bot #80 fills a tad bit more than #205. #205 is also a bit more aggressive IME.

Do we want M205 to "fill"? :think: