Also, check out this post on half moons with Optimum : http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-...91-hyper-compound-overrated-2.html#post923798
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PC Buffer trails!!???
- Thread starter dshreter
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xfire said:.. I am asking everyone to list a line of polishes that are more aggressive and much faster at breaking down then the Optimum line.
The discontinued 3M PI-III stuff might qualify. I haven't used any Optimum stuff except their regular polish so I can't say for sure. The PI-III stuff is getting hard to find but *is* still out there.
PI-III RC 05933 isn't all that aggressive but it *will* correct Audi clear with repeated passes if used with a PC and 4" pads (I just did it this weekend, used it on a few RIDS- took a while but did the job). It breaks down *just right* for me, not too fast/slow, but then I'm used to it. I followed with PI-III MG 05937 and then finished with 1Z Pro MP.
1Z's Ultra/Extra is pretty aggressive and works fine by hand/PC. It breaks down quickly also. This, even more so than the PI-III 05933, requires a follow up with milder products.
dshreter- Though I've never used them, IMO those Menzerna products would be a *very* safe bet. If I had to start from scratch (noting that we have two Audis) they would be my choice for use before sealants (I'd probably like 1Z for before waxes).
I have a couple dumb questions regarding OC via PC and the half moons as I've seen a couple of them on the hood of my Honda.
I've read before (and here too in this thread) that these half moons are likely from not working the polish long enough to break it down. Fair enough. How long does it take to break the polish down? And if this polish takes longer to break down via PC than other polishes, does this mean that more of the clear coat will be coming off than if another polish was used? Or does the break down time have little correlation with clear coat removal?
I've read before (and here too in this thread) that these half moons are likely from not working the polish long enough to break it down. Fair enough. How long does it take to break the polish down? And if this polish takes longer to break down via PC than other polishes, does this mean that more of the clear coat will be coming off than if another polish was used? Or does the break down time have little correlation with clear coat removal?