Optimum compound, or Menz IP??

[A1monky]

I want to start detailing more seriously, so far I have done many cars for really cheap. I want to get a compounp so I will be prepared for what ever a potential client throws at me. So far I own Menz FP, and 106ff. I want to get a polish that does not dust or throw polish around. I finished my xmt#3, and I didnt like how it dusted alot. Oh, and I use a PC...

I have heard of people using a little optimum with their IP to stop dusting.
I wondered why bother and just use the optimum? :confused:

Thanks, Mike

[Bigfoot]

Optimum is great! I think all their line is awesome! OC and OP didn't dust on me, even when using it on high heat outside. You can't go wrong with them.

[coupe]

The optimum line is still my *go-to* when using my rotary.

[A1monky]

I guess I cant go wrong with the OC, I think I will get it. Unless someone convices me otherwise. I know I can finish with the 106ff after I use OC, seems like that will take care of most marring.

Any other opinions before I order???

[ryandamartini]

I guess I cant go wrong with the OC, I think I will get it. Unless someone convices me otherwise. I know I can finish with the 106ff after I use OC, seems like that will take care of most marring.

Any other opinions before I order???


Looks good man :)

[D]

You'll be sitting there all day using the PC with OPT.

[Bigfoot]

You'll be sitting there all day using the PC with OPT.

Sorry, but didn't get it. Mind to explain?:confused:

[coupe]

OPT line has an insanely long working time, great for rotary but bad for DA.

[Bigfoot]

OPT line has an insanely long working time, great for rotary but bad for DA.

I have used it with DA (the only machine I have used) and I love it! Works forever, and removing is a breeze.

[A1monky]

You'll be sitting there all day using the PC with OPT.

Thats what I am worried about too. Someone told me to use 1/8th FP mixed w/ IP and that will get rid of the dusting. I have FP, if this works I am golden.

Has anyone else tryed this? Might there be any problems with doing this?

[D]

Try 106 with IP too and let me know what happens.

[A1monky]

Try 106 with IP too and let me know what happens.

HAHA your funny...

[2KLS1]

From personal experience mixing in some FPII with IP did decrease the dusting. Not completely but almost, a lot better than IP alone. I don't know how much that compromised the cutting ability though but I don't think it was much, plus it increased the work time since FPII can be worked longer than IP. I don't think mixing in some 106ff will help any since it also dusts.

[A1monky]

Thanks, thats two people who have tryed it with good results. I dont see the diffrence with adding Final Polish to Int. Polish. When adding Op polish to IP, with seems to be well excepted. Sounds like its a good way to extend the polish time also.

[Al-53]

When the weather and temps are not favorable to use Menz with out dusting ..I use a drop or 2 of Opt polish....it works like a champ....usuallly 1 drop to 3-4 drops of menz works out perfect....

AL