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    Aside from the article I posted, which works - I still always take my Menzerna polishes with me.

    I find that in general, SF4000 (3500) leaves a consistently clearer finish then M205. I feel like M205 restores factory gloss, (maybe a little more with something like a LC Tangerine Hydrotech pad) and SF4000/Rupes Keramik, Diamond take the gloss to the next level.

    I could be wrong...

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    Re: micro marring after polishing

    How long are you working the 205? You might try short cycles with it (and maybe lower OPM's).

    If that doesn't work, try Sonax Perfect Finish (or other guys are really high on Scholls30+. But I think you have to get that through CarPro.)

    http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-ex-0406-250.html

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    Re: micro marring after polishing

    Quote Originally Posted by dlc95 View Post
    Aside from the article I posted, which works - I still always take my Menzerna polishes with me.

    I find that in general, SF4000 (3500) leaves a consistently clearer finish then M205. I feel like M205 restores factory gloss, (maybe a little more with something like a LC Tangerine Hydrotech pad) and SF4000/Rupes Keramik, Diamond take the gloss to the next level.

    I could be wrong...
    I don't think you're wrong. M205 works great most of the time. Sometimes it clarifies perfectly, sometimes not. We're probably among the 1% that can even see it (or care). That's when a quick hit of Menz SF3800 (don't get me started on the name changes) is fantastic.

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    Re: micro marring after polishing

    I actually did read that, and I tried all those steps but still ended up with marring on my paint.

    Aside from the article I posted, which works - I still always take my Menzerna polishes with me.

    I find that in general, SF4000 (3500) leaves a consistently clearer finish then M205. I feel like M205 restores factory gloss, (maybe a little more with something like a LC Tangerine Hydrotech pad) and SF4000/Rupes Keramik, Diamond take the gloss to the next level.

    I could be wrong...
    I see a lot of people talking about a lot of different polishes these days other than 205, is the abrasive tech in these polishes (menzerna, sonax, optimum) just nicer or more advanced than what's in 205? Besides the big differences like some being SMAT and some being diminishing, of course. Considering the price tag on 205 vs some of the recommendations I'm getting in this thread I have to assume those polishes would have to be able to justify upwards of over 2x the cost of the product. Just to be clear, I'm willing to spend money on a quality product, I'm just curious what makes them twice as expensive is all.

    How long are you working the 205? You might try short cycles with it (and maybe lower OPM's).

    If that doesn't work, try Sonax Perfect Finish (or other guys are really high on Scholls30+. But I think you have to get that through CarPro.)
    I've tried everything from short to long buffing cycles, and nothing really seems to make any significant difference. I'm going to tape off an area tomorrow and retry though, just to see what I can manage.


    I really appreciate all the advice and suggestions. I think I'm going to attempt mixing my with water 205 just to see how that works since it won't require a ton of product just to try it out. Who knows maybe i'll get lucky and that'll be just what I need. If that doesn't work I'll probably pick up one of the polishes recommended to me in this thread so far, and keep my fingers crossed.

    It almost seems silly to me that I'm being so picky about the marring, considering that the car really does look nice. It'll just bother me until I find something that finishes it down how I want it, even if it's unrealistic to expect a daily driver to stay in that just polished shape long term.

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    Re: micro marring after polishing

    IMO and experience over the years I don't believe it's at all related to M205; not unless the bottle has been contaminated. I would say the culprit is likely in either your pad (dirty or too stiff for Nissan paint) or your removal cloth/technique. Not sure I have an answer for you if you've tried to rule out those factors.
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    Re: micro marring after polishing

    I was doing some testing on our rental car last year. M205 did a great job on it. I was using the black Buff and Shine microfiber finishing pads. The gloss was crazy. I wasn't expecting that from a fiber pad.

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    Re: micro marring after polishing

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    Quote Originally Posted by FrankS View Post


    I've had good success using Jescar Finishing Polish (diminishing abrasive and not as oily as Menzerna) when M205 left some micro marring.
    I can't say enough how well this jescar stuff finishes!

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    Pics embedded into AG always appear small in size thus even with my glasses it's hard to see due to resolution. That said, have you tried a white polishing pad?
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