Sonus <NEW> SFX Line of Polishes

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jonw440

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Here is my view on the polishes.







I had to try these polishes on my Silver Ram (Wife had her Black Durango) But will be able to evaluate these polishes on hers tomorrow.







The SFX-1 is a really aggressive but safe polish if that makes sense. I was kind of apprehensive to use such a âہ“grittyâ€Â� polish on my truck as the paint has been kept up by an âہ“Autopianâ€Â�.







I used the yellow SFX pad and set the PC to 4.5 and with light pressure started working the polish for about 2 minutes on a 2â€â„¢x2â€â„¢ area. Then I cranked the speed up to almost 6 and with no pressure just the pc weight kept polishing until it started to dry. I then wiped off the remaining residue and was amazed there where NO polishing marks at all!! Instead the paint was very reflective! (I even looked from all angles in the sun and could NOT find a single polish mark.



The defect I was working on is a deep scratch and the SFX1 rounded the scratch to the point I could barely see it unless I looked from the side.







Now I switched to the SFX-2 and the White pad. Working the same area I set the PC on 4 and buffed the same way I did with the SFX-1. This time like before the end of the polishing resulted in a very shiny finish. I wiped the remaining polish off and could NOT believe the gloss!







Now on to the final product, the SFX3. This polish didnâ€â„¢t really enhance the shine as much as the SFX-2 did, but it did make a slight difference.



I also polished three areas. One polished with just SFX1, the next with SFX-2,and SFX3 and the third with just SFX-3. The SFX-3 seems very very mild as a polish and didnâ€â„¢t do much for bringing the gloss up any compared to an un polished area. (The reason might be because of the Klasse SGx3 on the truck)







The SFX-1 PROS:



Very aggressive polish



Wonâ€â„¢t swirl the hell out of the paint



A Little goes a long way



Stays workable (wet) long enough for deep polishing if needed



No Haze when finished (Remember this is on Silver)



Washed out of pads easy



SFX-1 CONS:



Smells bad. Can you say âہ“Cat Pissâ€Â�? WOW it really does smell like âہ“Tom Cat sprayâ€Â�







SFX-2 PROS



Enhances the shine really well



Stays workable for a long time



A Little goes a long way



Did I mention it really makes the paint shine?



No polishing marks



Washed out of pads easy



SFX-2 CONS



None so far



SFX3 PROS



Washes out of pads easy



Very gentile



Polishes paint to a nice shine.



Stays workable



No residue when done polishing







The SFX Pads are FANTASTIC!! I used my Sonus DAS backing plate with these pads. WOW are they stiff! I wasnâ€â„¢t sure I I liked the stiffness at first but once I started to use them I really like them! They also wash out great using the Sonus Der Wunder wash.



The Velcro looks like it bonded for a long time.



The only complaint I have with the pads is if I ever change the storage bag they come in I wont have a reference to which pad goes with what polish



Could you some how have the pads made with âہ“SFX1â€Â�, or âہ“Compoundâ€Â� or something to reference the pad to the polish printed on the pad it self?



Thatâ€â„¢s about it for my review. I will report on these polishes and also the Autoglym on the Black Durango tomorrow night.



I will recommend this to one of my customers who is waiting to hear how I liked these pads and polishes.



I can honestly say THESE THREE Polishes are NOW MY FAVORITE POLISHES to use and to recommend!!!!



Thanks for a great new set of products.



I can honestly say, to date I have NEVER used a Sonus product I didnâ€â„¢t think was the best in itâ€â„¢s class!!]
 
Great report Jon. I can't wait to try them myself!!! I bet they will be incredible on the Durango!!! Thanks for the info.
 
Well, it just confirms that I need to try the products on a different vehicle. No idea why I had such problems and I tried everything I could think of to make them more user friendly. :nixweiss
 
David B. Said in the next batch they wil adress the smell of SFX-1. It's supposed to smell like lemons............
 
I've got the SFX System, also, and will be trying it soon. I just tried the Menzerna line and was slightly dissapointed; didn't get out all of the swirls even on speeds 5-6.....that's with IP followed by FPII. Was a dark blue Audi, maybe it was the car? Any tips?



Carl
 
Run DO NOT WALK and try the SFX polishes.

Try the SFX2 first as it may be enough to remove the swirls.

I put the PC on 4 and really work it around 1/2 of a panel. Then once you have worked it in well crank the PC up to 5.5 or 6 and just let the pad and polish buff out to a shine. Make sure not to overload the pad with polish. I put a line from one side of the pad to the other.

The magic is when the PC is at speed and you will start to see the polish disappear and the gloss hit you right in the face.

If the swirls are still present you can either try the same pad and polish or change to a more agressive pad or swith to the SFX-1 polish.

What pads will you be using? Sonus DAS or Sonus SFX, or LC?

I am giving my Menzerna to the "bottom shelf".
 
I'm definately buying that! I have some #80 and was unhappy with it getting out light swirls. I'm new with the PC and that might be the reason.

I was planning on claying, meguire's medallion paint cleaner, then try the SFX-2 first (with Jonw440 great directions). Use my buddies AIO and SG.

Anything I should add? I'm doing my friends oxidizzzed, swirled killer Mercury Sable. He don't care. I could rip the paint off and he wouldn't notice. It would be a great before/after job.



:bow
 
pigeonbus

Don't give up on the Menzerna triplets. Keep in mind they were designed from the git-go to be used with a rotary. The only one I use with a PC is FP @ 6 with a LC finishing pad.
 
jonw440,



I used the Menzerna IP w/ Sonus Orange and the FPII with Sonus Green, then applied Zaino.



For the SFX Polishes I have the complete set, including the corresponding pads. Question: can you use SFX-2 with the SFX-1 Pad to get cutting ability between SFX-1 and SFX-2?



Thanks,

Carl
 
So I read in another thread that the SFX-3 is a good 'pre-sealant' polish, with no fillers. Does that mean that I could go from this striaght to Zaino? Would it be similar to AIO->Zaino? I am thinking about ordering these three polishes, as I haven't been super-pleased with the results I am getting from the 3M line.
 
I just went to see my friends '79 Jaguar XJ8 Gold Metallic Emerald Green. He's been detailing, finishing for 30 years. He called be and was bragging about it for an hour. Add dragged me over to see how much better his metallic paint looks. He literally threw 3m into the trash and said, "i have a new best friend"!
 
Do you guys think that Sonus paint cleaner is now obsolete? SFX-3 has the same benefits and results. I'm going to try one side of the hood Clay, Sonus Paint Cleaner, SFX series, AIO, Sealent, then the other without paint cleaner.

I'm not expert, but wouldn't claying then polishing clean the paint effectively?
 
audipower said:
Do you guys think that Sonus paint cleaner is now obsolete? SFX-3 has the same benefits and results. I'm going to try one side of the hood Clay, Sonus Paint Cleaner, SFX series, AIO, Sealent, then the other without paint cleaner.

I'm not expert, but wouldn't claying then polishing clean the paint effectively?
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Nope. Many times I use paint cleanser if a polish with no chemical cleaners in it won't take care of oxidation.



DACP is one such product that doesn't have much cleaning ability. It's really meant for new paint so I don't see why they put cleaner in the name, but they do, and it does little for oxidation.



Poorboys SSR's do not do much for oxidized paint as well :)
 
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