Ultrafina SE vs Megs #80

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bamorris2

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What are the differences between these 2 products? How do they compare?



On my 2005 medium blue Ford F150, I usually use Megs #80 with a Megs polishing pad on my DA. That does a faily decent job of removing the spider webs/swirls, but some are left behind.



Tomorrow I will be detailing the exterior for the first time of my wife's 2005 Honda Pilot, dark green. I think I MAY have waxed it one time when we first bought it new is 10/2004, but since then she's been taking it to the drive-thru car washes (and not the touchless either). There are a few problem areas with deep scrathes, and I'll deal with those with a separate product. Other than that, there are swirls EVERYWHERE. So I'm wondering if the Meg's #80 will do the job. Or will the UF SE be any better/worse?
 
UF is pretty light. I doubt that either will remove the majority of the swirls. The good thing is that Honda paint is ridiculously soft and that any polishing will make a big difference. Also, Megs 80 contains a good amount of fillers that make it appear like you polished out the swirlmarks but they will come back after a wash or two.



I believe you will have to do multiple steps with a more abrasive polish to remove the swirl marks.
 
Ultrafina is meant to remove rotary swirls without putting in any of its own, it won't correct much beyond that. #80 would be a better choice. If you are concerned about any of the oils in #80 hiding anything, just park the car in the sun for 10 minutes or so, the oils will evaporate and let you see the true finish. That goes for #83 as well.
 
Thanks both for your help so far... So do you guys think the #80 will do the job with several passes of the DA? Is there a better alternative with locally-available products? I have 1 full day to spend, and only 1 full day. I can't turn this into a multi-day affair.
 
Nobody can say for sure without seeing the severity of the swirls and testing a section to see what works best. That said, I'd have something more aggressive on hand if it's been run through automatic car washes with brushes. I'd at least have some Megs 83 and orange LC pads on hand. If you are limited on time, you'd be better off with something like 83 plus orange followed by 80 plus white (I don't know what the equivalent would be for megs pads). Plus the extra grunt of a 5 or 5.5" pad would help over the 6.5" megs pads.
 
detailjohn said:
The paint on most Fords is very thin and hard. I recommend to do a 3 stage polish on that one.





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I'm talking about my Honda paint, not the Ford...





getcha said:
This might be a stupid question but did you try a second hit with #80?
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I haven't done ANYTHING yet... Tomorrow is the day.
 
I personally would give #80 a shot on a white pad just so you know where you stand with #80 on a soft paint. If that doesnt get EVERYTHING, you could either step up to #83-Which you would probably follow up with #80 anyway, or try #80 again. 80 has a good work time(but you gotta work it correctly) but it can do alot for you if youre patient. Also like said before its kinda oily so do a wipedown to get the oil then inspect your work. Just be aware with a heavier pad on soft paint.



My vote is #80 on white, then 2nd time(if needed) , then step up if need be. Keep us updated
 
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