RP - Meg's #7 Question
#16
Originally Posted by RockPick
Discon'd about two years ago when California's clean air laws roped in automotive chemical manufacts. You see, #16 had a lot of solvents in it I believe. Also, it wasn't very popular other than amongst a small circle of folks. Hence, it went away.
-RP-
-RP-
#19
#20
Oh,
To get back on topic, I just bought some #7 and haven't had a chance to use it yet.
What would you say the #7 compares to in the Meg's line or other lines? Just kinda curious what it's like.
How are #3 and #5 are they comparable to #7? is one better than the other?
Thanks
To get back on topic, I just bought some #7 and haven't had a chance to use it yet.
What would you say the #7 compares to in the Meg's line or other lines? Just kinda curious what it's like.
How are #3 and #5 are they comparable to #7? is one better than the other?
Thanks
Last edited by Padron; 09-16-2006 at 08:11 PM.
#22
Originally Posted by f-150sport03
And (this maymake me look like a really big idiot), how does #7 stack up to #80 or #82???
Thanks.
Thanks.
#7 is a pure polish, No Abrasives...#80 & #82 have abrasives , #80 is more abrasive than #82 when used with a PC if I'm not mistaken. You would apply #7 after the finish is smoothed with the abrasive polishes.
I need to try my #7 dying to see what it looks like, also need to buy some #21 sealant, Maybe tomorrow I try and get some #21 and do the wife's ride..
Last edited by Padron; 09-16-2006 at 11:57 PM.
#23
can #80 and #82 be used by hand (and would you want to?) By using these with the proper pads, will there be swirling, or is it mior enough to be filled in with the #7?
You see, I'm looking for a replacement for the 3 step. Though good, I would like to improve. I'll probably stick with the cleaner wax (unless anyone has any suggestions), then move to the abrasives to smooth the paint, then move to the #7, then NXT, then some sort of other wax (ie: #26, #16--if I can find it, Collinite Insulator wax, Step 3, or some other good wax to go with the NXT)
If anybody feels the need to modify my homemade 5 step system, please let me know. (also, I'll probably continue washing with GC wash/conditioner--as step 1a)
Thanks
You see, I'm looking for a replacement for the 3 step. Though good, I would like to improve. I'll probably stick with the cleaner wax (unless anyone has any suggestions), then move to the abrasives to smooth the paint, then move to the #7, then NXT, then some sort of other wax (ie: #26, #16--if I can find it, Collinite Insulator wax, Step 3, or some other good wax to go with the NXT)
If anybody feels the need to modify my homemade 5 step system, please let me know. (also, I'll probably continue washing with GC wash/conditioner--as step 1a)
Thanks
#24
You may be able to use the #82 by hand, I have not tried. I don't think the abrasives will break down when using the #80 by hand, I haven't tried though..
Your planned cleaner wax, abrade, glaze and sealent / wax sounds good to me..
Rockpick will be a better souce of knowledge on this than me...
Sorry
Your planned cleaner wax, abrade, glaze and sealent / wax sounds good to me..
Rockpick will be a better souce of knowledge on this than me...
Sorry
Last edited by Padron; 09-17-2006 at 12:27 AM.
#25
I'm not a huge fan of SFP (82) and it's been a while since I've used it. I"ve never tried it by hand but, it is mentioned that it can be used that way... Honestly, it would probably work a little better than SG (80) by hand as 80 has a higher cut... I have used 80 by hand and it's pretty difficult -- especially on darks.
#26
But a friend's DA would do the trick, right???
I'm probably going to invest in some #80, at least to try it out. Would this be something for every detail (surely not...) or is it something just for swirl repair?
Also, RP, what's your take on my "5-step" idea...and how would you modify it?
Thanks
I'm probably going to invest in some #80, at least to try it out. Would this be something for every detail (surely not...) or is it something just for swirl repair?
Also, RP, what's your take on my "5-step" idea...and how would you modify it?
Thanks
#27
Originally Posted by f-150sport03
But a friend's DA would do the trick, right???
I'm probably going to invest in some #80, at least to try it out. Would this be something for every detail (surely not...) or is it something just for swirl repair?
Also, RP, what's your take on my "5-step" idea...and how would you modify it?
Thanks
I'm probably going to invest in some #80, at least to try it out. Would this be something for every detail (surely not...) or is it something just for swirl repair?
Also, RP, what's your take on my "5-step" idea...and how would you modify it?
Thanks
I don't think that there's any product that's a golden bullet for every detail.
5-step, bleh. If you need it, do it. If not, what are you accomplishing?
RP
#28
Originally Posted by RockPick
5-step, bleh. If you need it, do it. If not, what are you accomplishing?
RP
Since I usually don't achieve my goals timewise as to when to wash/wax, I figure that 3 to 4 times per year with this "5-step" should look good. And along with the full detail comes a steam cleaning of the upholstry, claybar, etc. The usual quarterly deal.
Another reason for the 5 step is the fact that my parents couldn't care less about their paint, and I do. I would like it to have the best opportunity for success, so I figure that whenever they visit, or I visit, the vehicles should get a good detail.
But I see your point.
BTW--aside from CIW and #16, and moose wax, do you have any good alternatives to #26??? Thanks (Just trying to find the best bang for the buck, and the best look...)