Where does #80 fit into my polish lineup (dacp, IP, FP)?

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1andrews

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I have DACP, #9 SMR, and menzerna IP/FP, and just added #80.







But I'm kind of confused as to where 80 falls in my polish lineup. I intend to use it as kind of a quick polish/glaze base for friends cars, that I will follow with some IW.





I see DACP as my heavy duty scratch and swirl remover. And probably just follow that with IP and FP.





Is there a place in that lineup for 80 or is it just going to be something I use on other peoples vehicles? Do I have any need for #9 anymore, I have half a bottle left...
 
On the Megs abrasive scale:

#83 - 6

IP - 5

#80 - 4

FP2 - 3-4

FP - 3

#9 - 2 (claims 3 but not really)

:bigups
 
Thank you for the scale. I am confused on one thing though. All of these polishes apparently break down as you work them in, so the scale really only tells me the initial cut. How do I know what to follow an application with, experience alone?





Also, number #9 actually has the same cut rating listed on the bottle as #80?? although peoples experience with them is well reflected in your list







And I'm really suprised to see #9 below FP...I thought FP was about as fine as it got. Would #9 then be a good potential follow up to #80?









Would these steps be proper?



heavy clear coat issues:

1. DACP, yellow pad (heavy cut)

2. IP, orange pad (lt cut)

3. FP, white pad (polish)

4. cleaner /glaze base coat, black pad

5. top coat



mild clear coat issues:

1. IP, orange pad (lt cut)

2. FP, white pad (polish)

3. cleaner/glaze base coat, black pad

4. top coat



good condition clear coat:

1. FP, white pad

2. Cleaner/glaze base, (white or black pad)

3. Topper







Quick version, clear coat issues:

1. #80 with white pad

2. Top coat



quick version, good condition clear:

1. either FP wor cleaner/glaze with white pad

2. top coat









Thanks for any feedback, just want to make sure I have all of the basic scenarios well planned out and understood.
 
Unless Megs changed their formula recently #9 should be less aggressive than #80. I dislike #9, it does nothing but waste my time.



You're correct that the rating gives you its starting point. Many factors will determine which polish to follow with, if at all. Different hardness of paints, pad aggressiveness, machine speed, experience of user, etc.



It does boil down to experience, but as a general rule you'll only need one or two polishing steps.



If you start aggressive, like #83, you'll probably need to finish with a milder polish like #80 or FP, especially if you applied it with an aggressive pad.



If you start with IP or #80, you'll rarely need to final polish...they break down enough to allow you to go to a LSP. If you want the last 5% of gloss, then you can finish with FP or similar.



OR, you can take the new road and use MPP or OP with just 3 pads. That's what I've done and most of my polishes are collecting duct. :)
 
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