Optimum vs. Menzerna Polishes

I'm glad I asked. There seem to be varying opinions -- I would like to get additional feedback on this. Thanks for your help!
 
My sister is visiting from the UK and brought me a 1 liter bottle of po85rd from the great guys at http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk. I really can't wait to try this thing out after all the stuff I have read on this thread and others :D Now maybe I can find some RMG to do a little mixing hee hee ;)
 
MENZERNA RULES! I have the Optimum and Menzerna Polishes. The Optimum line is collecting dust down in the basement. Although I will give some of the Optimum poilshes a few more chances in the next upcoming details, I keep going back to Menzerna!
 
Yal said:
Now maybe I can find some RMG to do a little mixing hee hee ;)
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*I* recommend NOT mixing them. The look is pure and beautiful and you might even find that you don't want to put anything over it.:D
 
01bluecls said:
As far as menzerna on single stage paints, here is the latest I did with Menzerna and black single stage.... http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/85972-detailed-94-supra-tt-black.html
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The Supra looks unbelievable. I don't know if it makes much difference on the choice, but the full sequence planned is:



clay

IP

FPII

Z-AIO

Z5 Pro

Z3 Pro (w/ZFX)

Z-CS

Z8



I have already purchased the IP and FPII, but will switch to Megs if that's the way to go. Jury seems split and that Supra looks amazing.
 
peterp said:
The Supra looks unbelievable. I don't know if it makes much difference on the choice, but the full sequence planned is:



clay

IP

FPII

Z-AIO

Z5 Pro

Z3 Pro (w/ZFX)

Z-CS

Z8



I have already purchased the IP and FPII, but will switch to Megs if that's the way to go. Jury seems split and that Supra looks amazing.
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Holy steps Batman!!!



I'd cut down on some of it..alot of redundancy..but that's just me



clay, IP, FPII or ZAIO, Z5 Pro (optionally), Z-CS, Z8
 
peterp said:
The Supra looks unbelievable. I don't know if it makes much difference on the choice, but the full sequence planned is:



clay

IP

FPII

Z-AIO

Z5 Pro

Z3 Pro (w/ZFX)

Z-CS

Z8



I have already purchased the IP and FPII, but will switch to Megs if that's the way to go. Jury seems split and that Supra looks amazing.
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I'm sure the above process wil make your car look great, but wow, what a chore!



I 'really' think a simple clearkote compound/glaze/wax or meg's 83/80/wax will look as good, if not better, and be WAY less expensive. Again, I'd skip the Zaino or any sealant on a ss black car.



Go to danase.com and buy the below kit. PM me if you want for a nice discount code. Option it out with the RM because it costs more, and then buy the VM separately. Just my opinion.



ClearKote Paint Care Package
 
Thanks for the feedback. I don't know if it makes any difference, by the SS paint is red rather than black. I am not even slightly concerned the time or effort required because I will do the extensive prep work only once for one car and this type of work is a hobby for me that I find relaxing -- it would be anything but relaxing if I planned to do a series of cars with this regimen. So time/effort is not a concern, but I do want to ensure that I get the best results from the process. I saw a red SS paint car at show once done with Zaino and it blew me away, which is why I elected to go that route. I've already purchased all the Menzerna/Zaino product mentioned in preparation for this, but I will change products if something is just wrong. Thanks again.
 
01bluecls said:
MENZERNA RULES! I have the Optimum and Menzerna Polishes. The Optimum line is collecting dust down in the basement. Although I will give some of the Optimum poilshes a few more chances in the next upcoming details, I keep going back to Menzerna!
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i'll take those OPT products of your hands...you know just to save you some space in the basement and all. ;)
 
SubyDude said:
i'll take those OPT products of your hands...you know just to save you some space in the basement and all. ;)
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LOL I bet you would! :) I keep them around just incase I run out of my Menzerna poslishes and forget to re-order. The biggest turn off I had/have with OPT is that I ordered the three polishes last year and the OP was clumpy as hell. I believe there a bunch of people with the same problem and you could send it back for a new bottle. Problem is im too busy to ship it back to be honest. A few months after I received my order they come out with the "new formulated" OPT polishes. Just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Not a big deal...I still have my Menzerna! The only benefit I see is that the OPT polishes dusts less then the Menzerna.
 
01bluecls said:
LOL I bet you would! :) I keep them around just incase I run out of my Menzerna poslishes and forget to re-order. The biggest turn off I had/have with OPT is that I ordered the three polishes last year and the OP was clumpy as hell. I believe there a bunch of people with the same problem and you could send it back for a new bottle. Problem is im too busy to ship it back to be honest. A few months after I received my order they come out with the "new formulated" OPT polishes. Just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Not a big deal...I still have my Menzerna! The only benefit I see is that the OPT polishes dusts less then the Menzerna.
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that sucks about the clumping. i would take a few minutes to get that crap back in the mail and get a fresh batch.



also, aside from dusting, the price of OPT is another benefit. helps out my margin and time spent.
 
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