How do PB SSR 2.5, SSR 3, and XMT 3 and 4 differ?

[ltoman]

Ok, How do PB SSR 2.5 and 3 differ?
Then up against XMT 3 and 4 - how do they compare?
Could someone advise me?
Thank you. I do not understand why ssr has a 2, a 2.5, and a 3....
Lauren
Thanks!:)

[ScottB]

SSR line has more dust .... and XMT 4 has more bite. I find SSR 2.5 and XMT 3 to be similar in use and outcome, but again move to XMT as less dust and slightly easier removal.

The numbers are the abrasive level of the polish prior to breakdown. Most should also have a gloss rating as then you could see how fine they polish down to. With the SSR's I find a two step approach is usually better, like 2.5 and 1.0.

[ltoman]

Why does SSR bother to make a 2.5? Why not just go straight to three? they don't offer a 1.5. How much difference in the strength is actually between a half?
Thanks Scott!

[ScottB]

3 and 4 on the scales commonly refer to compounds or most abrasive pastes. I think they used 2.5 to offer the best polish prior to going to a compound, but purely speculation. Maybe we should ask Steve from Poorboys ??

[blkyukon]

Why does SSR bother to make a 2.5? Why not just go straight to three? they don't offer a 1.5. How much difference in the strength is actually between a half?
Thanks Scott!

IIRC, Steve came out with 2.5 after 1, 2 & 3 because there was a bit of a jump from 2-3 in abrassiveness.

[ltoman]

IIRC, Steve came out with 2.5 after 1, 2 & 3 because there was a bit of a jump from 2-3 in abrassiveness.

i see.
thank you both guys!
much appreciated!
lauren

[SpoiledMan]

3 and 4 on the scales commonly refer to compounds or most abrasive pastes. I think they used 2.5 to offer the best polish prior to going to a compound, but purely speculation. Maybe we should ask Steve from Poorboys ??

From what scale are you referring?