Best Menzerna combo

[cardaddy]

Yep, FG400 to start. Has excellent gloss (better than SI1500) and tons of cut. If you want something for the middle area I'd say get 1000 and 2000.

I have 1500, but tend to like 400, 1000, 2000 & 4000 as they have all the bases covered and where one has more cut / less gloss, the other will have less cut / more gloss. They really play well of each other when you compare them on the Menzerna chart.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Pair FG400 with SF4000.

[BrandonS]

Menz FG400
Menz SF4000 or (I like this better SF4500)

Best combo

I have not tried the 4500 what do you like better about it compared to the 4000? I may need to get some.

Thanks

[RevitalizeAutoSpa]

Another vote for FG400 with SF4500.

[wdmaccord]

I have FG400, PF2500, and SF4500. These 3 have covered all the bases for me so far as a weekend warrior.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I have not tried the 4500 what do you like better about it compared to the 4000? I may need to get some.

Thanks

I would like to weigh in with my opinion if you don't mind.

IMHO, SF4500 does not have quite enough pull behind it to properly finish out after a round of FG400. SF4000 is the better choice as it is rated at a 4 for cut and 10 for finish.

SF4500 is rated as a 2 for cut and 10 finish earning it a spot for when you need the maximum gloss after the panel has been properly polished.

My process would be something like an Orange Hybrid with FG400, SF4000 with a white hybrid, and SF4500 on black to achieve the ultimate gloss.

Also SF4000 can be used as a one step with a white pad where SF4500 does not have the cut capability to be effectively used as a one step.

[Kamakaz1961]

I have not tried the 4500 what do you like better about it compared to the 4000? I may need to get some.

Thanks

Both SF4000 and SF4500 are great, however, IMO SF4500 gives a slightly better shine. Again, ever so slightly. Additionally, since SF4500 has very little cutting ability level 2 on Menzerna's chart. I really do not worry as much stripping off the clearcoat. I know with any polish you can eventually strip a clearcoat.

Since I already have removed the scratches and imperfections with FG400 all I care about is getting that perfect shine and I think SF4500 does it.

Again, my opinion and I am sure other people may see it differently....again, that's just me.

[cardaddy]

Easy enough to just refer to the Menzerna chart.


With 4000 having the same gloss as 4500, yet being able to cut a bit better, that is why several of us tend to like 4000 over 4500.

Which of course is why I like 1000 over 1500 with it having just a bit more cut, but the same gloss. I meant so say 2500 earlier as well, (instead of 2000) as it has the same cut, but again.... more gloss.

Seems a bit overwhelming at first but I think Menzerna actually does a better job of not only describing it, but actually doing it on paper than Meguiar's. (And I'm a Meguiar's guy!)

[RevitalizeAutoSpa]

Keep in mind those are subjective numbers on that chart meant as a general guideline.

[Ryan509]

thanks lads, I do occasionaly take my DA to work with me as toyota won't supplie a da or a rotary... So i'll definetly be going with the F400 followed up with SF4000. Usually i just end up doing a badly scratched pannel or somthing. I'm currently in the process of getting them to try n pay me for my work -_-, ontop of paying me to do regular details