Better one step polish?

[flugufrelsarinn]

I am looking for a new one step polish. I have been using P21S Paintwork cleanser, and it has done a good job removing minor swirls and haze. I would like to try something new, perhaps with more cutting power. Right now I am looking at Menzerna 2500, are there others to look at?

If it matters, I use CG Wash+Gloss for soap, CG Blacklight and Sonax BSD as LSPs.

[Colinpd137]

Menz PF2500 is what I use also, great 1 step.

[antti@561detailing]

Menz 400 is my choice

[flugufrelsarinn]

I have also heard people say they like Sonax SPF, any thoughts?

[BobbyG]

Menzerna FG-400 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss.html) is the most aggressive product in their line up yet I'm amazed at how nice this product finishes up. :props:

Here's a chart that might help you decide....
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/autogeek/menzerna-chart-2013.jpg

[VsAutoDetailing]

+1 for sonax perfect finish

[swanicyouth]

You will never know for sure what works well until you do a test spot and look at it in the sun. So many people have gone down this path. They have polished the whole car with what should have worked, and the defects were not removed - or the car looked hazy/milky. If your trying to do a one-step, depending on the hardness/softness of the paint and your specific combo you can:

1. "Over polish it" (soft paint): the paint will look hazy or scoured. You will no longer see swirls - but you will see abrasive marks left by your polish.

2. "Under polish it" (hard paint): the defects will not be removed by your specific combination. So, in essence you will polish the car, but not correct the defects.

***The BEST thing to do IMHO, if I was in your shoes, is to pick up a line of polishes, like Wolfgang or Optimum (or Rupes if you went that route) and at least 3 different types of pads. That way, you will be able to mix and match to get the best results using the least aggressive method.

That's how I do it anyway.

[HateSwirls]

D151 is another good one IMO.
Doesn't take long to knockout a car, it's so easy to remove it, even a caveman can do it themselves. Lol

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Menz PF2500 is what I use also, great 1 step.


This is also what I used on this Porsche. Top polished bottom not, used a LC white hybrid. Owner was fine with the results.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/image268.jpg

[flugufrelsarinn]

Would Blackfire SRC compound finish down well enough to be a one step?

[WillWashesCars]

FG400 or HD Adapt.

Both are on my list of favorite 1-steppers. FG400 is insane amounts of cut, depending on the pad, but can easily be finished down in one step and be LSP ready.

[flugufrelsarinn]

FG400 or HD Adapt.

Both are on my list of favorite 1-steppers. FG400 is insane amounts of cut, depending on the pad, but can easily be finished down in one step and be LSP ready.

I have read some people saying that they like FG400 as a one step too. Isn't that a lot of cut for a one step? Or would I use it on a white or softer pad? I mean I wouldn't use M105 as a one step.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Would Blackfire SRC compound finish down well enough to be a one step?
YES!!! In one test, it finished better than PF2500.

[WillWashesCars]

I have read some people saying that they like FG400 as a one step too. Isn't that a lot of cut for a one step? Or would I use it on a white or softer pad? I mean I wouldn't use M105 as a one step.


I agree I would not ever use 105 as a one step. FG400 actually can finish very well on aggressive pads. Try it out on a Meguiar's Microfiber pad and see for yourself. Slow speed, slow arm movement, and fully work the compound. I would not use that combo on softer black paints, but on most cars it works very well.

[andrewbmw]

Rupes polishes are exelent! Very underrated!