So how would rate these products/combo?

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Evenflow

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I was dissapointed in my Optimum and don't really want to use it again. Also I think I needed something more aggressive. Id like to keep my RMG, EX, and CMW. So right now im just looking for a polish that will leave a nice swirl free finish, and shiny. So im thinking..



SSR2.5 Orange LC cutting pad via PC

SSR1 White LC polishing pad via PC

RMG Black LC finishing pad via PC

EX Black LC finishing pad via PC

CMW by hand



How does that combo look? Look good for a moderately swirled car? Should I use a more aggressive pad with the SSR2.5?



Would you guys recommend Meguiars pro line over the SSR line for polishers?
 
That looks like a decent process to me. As for the pad for the 2.5, I wouldn't even use that cutting pad. It works a lot better with polishing pads IMO. SSR2.5 won't work as easily with the cutting (possible more dust and dry quicker) and the pad itself will marr the paint which can cancel out the work of the polish. If the polishing pad and 2.5 aren't strong enough, do another pass with it if you think it needs that. If not go to your next step :xyxthumbs
 
So it would be....



SSR2.5 w/ white polishing LC pad

SSR1 w/ white polishing LC pad

then the other steps? How will it cut with a polishing pad??



Would you guys recommend the Meguiars pro line over the SSR line for polishing? If so which products from Meguiars would I need? Also what kind of finish can I expect from the SSR's?
 
evenflow said:
Would you guys recommend the Meguiars pro line over the SSR line for polishing? If so which products from Meguiars would I need? Also what kind of finish can I expect from the SSR's?
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As long as you have shade to work in, yes. DACP and #80 would work great. They'd give you a richer look than Poorboy's more clear shine-so whichever of those looks apeal to you more, go with that combo.



You can't go wrong with either though.
 
lex89 said:
You'll have to clean the pad before switching to SSR1. How to do that.. I'm not sure.
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I have switched between the two all the time and never had a problem, I never "clean" the pad when going from 2.5 to 1



Also, look into the Mezerna polishes they are my favorite.
 
Are DACP and #80 more aggressive? It seems as though the OP didnt bust my swirls/scratches at all, so thats really what im looking for.



What pad would I use for the two?
 
Recently few of our fellow memebers here have great result with the IP/RMG mixed combo, since your already have RMG, you might want to consider using the Menzerna polish. I would recommand IP and PO106FF.
 
Polishing pad with both. DACP is more aggressive than OP, pretty close to Optimum Compound. #80 is a touch less aggressive than OP.
 
Scottwax said:
Polishing pad with both. DACP is more aggressive than OP, pretty close to Optimum Compound. #80 is a touch less aggressive than OP.
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ok im COMPLETELY changing my mind here. Did some research and I think I am going to go with the SSR2.5 and an orange cutting pad in hopes of removing most of my defects/swirls/scratches/spider webs.



After the SSR2.5 with the orange pad, can I clear up the hazing with OP and a white polishing pad, or will I absolutely need to do SSR1?



Since I still have quite a bit of swirls, which LC pad would I need for the SSR2.5?
 
Get a picture of the swirls that you are talking about. Sure the cutting pad will remove the swirls quicker but you are going to have hazing from the pad, hence why I say use a polishing pad- let the product to the defect removal, not the pad.



OP is a mild/ finishing polish IMO, and doesn't give easily achievable results with the PC, the rotary is a different story though. I would also use a clean, fresh pad with whatever product you are following up with as well
 
#80 works great with the Meguiars W-8006 pad, just have to slow your arm speed down.

I have the DACP and it works awesome too, but after watching Mike Phillips video, I tried using the #80 and it is all I need to take out the swirls and scratches. :woohoo:
 
budman3 said:
Get a picture of the swirls that you are talking about. Sure the cutting pad will remove the swirls quicker but you are going to have hazing from the pad, hence why I say use a polishing pad- let the product to the defect removal, not the pad.



OP is a mild/ finishing polish IMO, and doesn't give easily achievable results with the PC, the rotary is a different story though. I would also use a clean, fresh pad with whatever product you are following up with as well
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I see what your saying. If I were to use a cutting pad with the SSR2.5 and get hazing, couldn't I just use the OP with a polishing pad to get rid of it? If I do use a cutting pad with the SSR2.5 should I use an orange LC light cutting pad, or a yellow LC cutting pad?



But if from the beginning I use a polishing pad with the SSR2.5, will I have any hazing? Or will the SSR2.5 with the polising pad be more than enough to bust the swirls, and leave me with a nice LSP ready finish?
 
Theres a good chance that with the 2.5 and a polishing pad that you can go to an LSP if you want- that is if you work it in long enough (until you can't see the product on the surface) and speed 5.5 - 6 and use the right amount of product (thin bead around the outside of the pad). If you think you need the cutting pad then go for it, but make sure you know that it'll haze more and that it wasn't the SSR2.5's fault. If it needs it so be it, and then follow up with whatever polish. It's hard to tell someone what to use and do because I don't know the surface, what products you have, what types of experience and stuff like that. Nonetheless, it seems like you are very close on choosing the products. Good luck.
 
budman3 said:
Theres a good chance that with the 2.5 and a polishing pad that you can go to an LSP if you want- that is if you work it in long enough (until you can't see the product on the surface) and speed 5.5 - 6 and use the right amount of product (thin bead around the outside of the pad). If you think you need the cutting pad then go for it, but make sure you know that it'll haze more and that it wasn't the SSR2.5's fault. If it needs it so be it, and then follow up with whatever polish. It's hard to tell someone what to use and do because I don't know the surface, what products you have, what types of experience and stuff like that. Nonetheless, it seems like you are very close on choosing the products. Good luck.
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Thanks for all the help. Im going to try the SSR2.5 on a polishing pad, and if I dont see any correction, I will bump it up to the cutting pad :)



I think I prepped the car correctly. I washed, then clayed the entire vehicle, followed by OP, RMG, and CMW. I got a nice deep shine, but I really wasnt satisfied as there was still MANY swirls left. Right now, the only products I have are OP, RMG, EX, and CMW. Im adding SSR2.5 to the list in hopes of eliminating all the swirls and scratches, or atleast 90% of them. Im a beginner with the PC, but I believe I am getting the hang of it.



So im really hoping for the SSR2.5 to correct all my defects, from there I will go with the OP, RMG, EX, and CMW.
 
AHh im so confused on what to order here



Its either SSR2.5 w/orange cutting pad, or OHC w/ orange cutting pad and or white polishing pad.



SSR2.5 or OHC I cant decide. I've heard that SSR2.5 only removes LIGHT swirling, so that might be a reason to bump it up to ohc? Though I dont really know as to whether or not to classify my swirls are light or heavy.
 
evenflow said:
AHh im so confused on what to order here



Its either SSR2.5 w/orange cutting pad, or OHC w/ orange cutting pad and or white polishing pad.



SSR2.5 or OHC I cant decide. I've heard that SSR2.5 only removes LIGHT swirling, so that might be a reason to bump it up to ohc? Though I dont really know as to whether or not to classify my swirls are light or heavy.
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Have you thought about Menzerna?
 
DocHoliday said:
Have you thought about Menzerna?
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Definitely but im on a budget right now and I can get the OHC/SSR2.5 for a VERY good price. Just deciding which one I need. I want to get it right this time lol.
 
I like to use the SSRs for PC use and Optimum for the rotary. SSR2.5 isn't a mild swirl remover, it'll get a lot of swirls out. As I said above, I don't have a picture to go by. I did a mustang that had moderate swirls (from improper wash techniques) with (I think) the 2.5, (maybe PwC or SSR1 too the polishing was done in Nov. and Natty's a few weeks ago when it was taken out of storage) finished up with EX-P and then topped with Natty's and here are the results:

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I think I have some before and after pictures of using the SSR2.5 somewhere too which may help. I also have some of OHC before and afters but that is with the rotary.
 
Thanks. Could ya post some up? I think I am going to go with the SSR2.5 and a cutting pad, followed by OP and a polishing pad.
 
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