SFX3 vs Sonus Paint Cleanser

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99torchredvette

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What is the difference between these two products? I would like to try a light polish on my Corvette before applying carnuba. Any suggestions? Scott
 
Hi Scott,



They are both fine polishes, with Sonus Paintwork Cleanser (SPC) being the finest. Sonus SFX-3 does not have chemical cleaners, whereas SPC does. The chemical cleaners in SPC will remove light oxidation and the grime that gets deep into the pores of your paint that clay cannot reach. For hand application, SPC is a better final polish than SFX-3.



Of the two, I like SPC the best because it is easier to apply and the final finish is squeaky clean.



db
 
Thanks David. Given that info I plan to detail my Corvette for World of Wheels. The Paint is in very good condition. I just bought a PC 7336. I've read the many articles about it's use..thanks to autopia. What do you think of this game plan?



1. Clay Bar

2. SPC

3. PS21



I assume the SPC can be applied with the PC. I plan to purchase the DAS (SP?) pad and backing plate along with the polish and wax today. Any advice would be appreciated! Scott
 
Scott,



I like using the SFX-3 pad with SPC. It creates a much nicer final gloss. Run your PC at about 4.5 and load the pad with enough force to compress 50%.



You can also use the SFX-3 pad to apply your P21S wax... A good slap into your hand will get the wax out. Rub it on the pad and start waxing. You'll be amazed at how fast it goes on, and you'll use less wax. I keep my "P21S only" pad in a baggie and never wash it.



db



Have fun at WoW and snap some pics for Click and Brag!



db
 
DavidB said:
For hand application, SPC is a better final polish than SFX-3.
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What is a good applicator for SPC? the yellow side of the SFX Pro? Or should a microfiber applicator be used instead?
 
The yellow foam does more work than microfiber. So if you paint needs cleaning + polishing, use the foam.



Microfiber and SPC are a very gentle combo. So if you need cleaning, but no polishing, that's the way to go.
 
DavidB said:
The yellow foam does more work than microfiber. So if you paint needs cleaning + polishing, use the foam.



Microfiber and SPC are a very gentle combo. So if you need cleaning, but no polishing, that's the way to go.
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Thanks David!
 
DavidB said:
Hi Scott,



They are both fine polishes, with Sonus Paintwork Cleanser (SPC) being the finest. Sonus SFX-3 does not have chemical cleaners, whereas SPC does. The chemical cleaners in SPC will remove light oxidation and the grime that gets deep into the pores of your paint that clay cannot reach. For hand application, SPC is a better final polish than SFX-3.



Of the two, I like SPC the best because it is easier to apply and the final finish is squeaky clean.



db
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David,



If using the Klasse system, would using SPC along with KAIO being overkill? If so, I assume drop SPC rather than KAIO? Or would the one two punch of both products be the perfect way to prep paint for KSG?
 
lbls1 said:
I think they're great. I use sfx 3 and paintwork cleanser together all of the time.
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That I can understand but what about using Sonus Paintwork Cleanser with Klasse All In One. Since KAIO has plaint cleanser in it I was wondering if using both would be redundant or a good combo to prep for KSG.
 
I would say that if Klasse possesses some mechanical (abrasive) polishing properties, then sonus pc should be ideal to come right after it.



I have found (believe it or not) sonus paintwork cleanser to exhibit just a hint of polishing power in my usage with it. I think it is one of the best specific paint cleaners I've come across so far.
 
lbls1 said:
I would say that if Klasse possesses some mechanical (abrasive) polishing properties, then sonus pc should be ideal to come right after it.



I have found (believe it or not) sonus paintwork cleanser to exhibit just a hint of polishing power in my usage with it. I think it is one of the best specific paint cleaners I've come across so far.
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Never thought of doing that. That kinda goes against the norm of using KAIO and KSG one right after the other. Wonder if Davidb has tried that in his experimentations?
 
DavidB said:
Hi Scott,



They are both fine polishes, with Sonus Paintwork Cleanser (SPC) being the finest. Sonus SFX-3 does not have chemical cleaners, whereas SPC does. The chemical cleaners in SPC will remove light oxidation and the grime that gets deep into the pores of your paint that clay cannot reach. For hand application, SPC is a better final polish than SFX-3.



Of the two, I like SPC the best because it is easier to apply and the final finish is squeaky clean.



db
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David, I was under the impression that SFX 3 is a finer polish than SPC from both my experience with the product and this chart Polish Chart. :think: I've used SPC first then followed up with SFX 3.
 
detaildoc said:
David, I was under the impression that SFX 3 is a finer polish than SPC from both my experience with the product and this chart Polish Chart. :think: I've used SPC first then followed up with SFX 3.
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Looks like the chart is wrong on this one. ;)



Lynn
 
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