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**CM8 6MT** · 03-11-2013, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Circa40

Getting my feet wet with Menzerna polishes...

They should play well with my 85rd and CL wax

Niiiiiice set. I see you have the new labeled bottles. Cant wait to see what results you come up with!

**Lim3** · 03-11-2013, 07:14 PM

Is there a break down on the Merzerna polishes ? Compound, swirl remover , polish, wax ?

**CM8 6MT** · 03-11-2013, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Lim3

Is there a break down on the Merzerna polishes ? Compound, swirl remover , polish, wax ?

From Most abbrasive to least abbrasive for Menzerna:

FG400, PG1000, SI1500, IP2000, PF2500, FF3000, SF4000, SF4500

I dont think Menz makes a wax I think most of their LSP's are sealants. I could be wrong, the above list might be wrong too, its from what I can remember from training class.

Maybe Smack or Andrew can chime in and give you a better idea.

**psynx** · 03-11-2013, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Circa40

Getting my feet wet with Menzerna polishes...

They should play well with my 85rd and CL wax

Wheres the sf4000? Nice collection, how do you like that color lock? I love my pl from menz

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**jvs1991** · 03-11-2013, 07:53 PM

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Pal shak 16x16 waffle weave glass towel and 16x16 ultra microfiber

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Pak shak 16x16 ultra smooth microfiber towel

**vegas911gts** · 03-11-2013, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by CM8 6MT

From Most abbrasive to least abbrasive for Menzerna:

FG400, PG1000, SI1500, IP2000, PF2500, FF3000, SF4000, SF4500

I dont think Menz makes a wax I think most of their LSP's are sealants. I could be wrong, the above list might be wrong too, its from what I can remember from training class.

Maybe Smack or Andrew can chime in and give you a better idea.

I hope that posting this link is ok. It's from another PBMA website. I'm not sure why it hasn't been cross posted here. It's a really good write up.

Menzerna Polish & Lake Country Pad Reference Guide NEW! - Autopia Forums - Auto Detailing & Car Care Discussion Forum

**JSou** · 03-11-2013, 10:37 PM

Got my package in today. Ordered it Friday night. Rupes LHR21ES with the 5" backing plate.

I thought this was cool.

Backing plate cover it comes with.

Pull it back and here's what it looks like.

Top handle area of the machine. Look at that Faux Carbon Fiber!

Label on the polisher.

Many vents to help with cooling I'm assuming.

I like the dial, very easy to turn and switch speeds.

Power trigger and lock. Was a little tricky at first to get it to lock but I figured how to get it to stay each time.

Power cord isn't as heavy duty as the one on my Griot's but it isn't cheap either. Looks/feels durable and isn't very malleable.

Back of the backing plate...lol

Washer for the "mod". Goes right in the middle of the backing plate then tightened down to the polisher. Simple enough.

First impressions of the machine...

The weight. Felt a little hefty at first until I lifted the GG6. The shape of this machine is very ergonomic for me.

It looks and feels very sleek and I can't wait to put this thing to use this weekend.

I will use it with and without the spacer to make my own conclusions. Unfortunately, I didn't order the Rupes polishes or pads. I plan to use it with Meg's MF cutting pads and LC Hydrotech foam pads as I already have many of them. The compounds and polishes I'll be using will be 101, 105, ScratchX, UC, 205, and the BlackFire duo.

Excited!!!

Sorry for the long post guys.

**CM8 6MT** · 03-11-2013, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by JSou

Got my package in today. Ordered it Friday night. Rupes LHR21ES with the 5" backing plate.

I thought this was cool.

Backing plate cover it comes with.

Pull it back and here's what it looks like.

Top handle area of the machine. Look at that Faux Carbon Fiber!

Label on the polisher.

Many vents to help with cooling I'm assuming.

I like the dial, very easy to turn and switch speeds.

Power trigger and lock. Was a little tricky at first to get it to lock but I figured how to get it to stay each time.

Power cord isn't as heavy duty as the one on my Griot's but it isn't cheap either. Looks/feels durable and isn't very malleable.

Back of the backing plate...lol

Washer for the "mod". Goes right in the middle of the backing plate then tightened down to the polisher. Simple enough.

First impressions of the machine...

The weight. Felt a little hefty at first until I lifted the GG6. The shape of this machine is very ergonomic for me.

It looks and feels very sleek and I can't wait to put this thing to use this weekend.

I will use it with and without the spacer to make my own conclusions. Unfortunately, I didn't order the Rupes polishes or pads. I plan to use it with Meg's MF cutting pads and LC Hydrotech foam pads as I already have many of them. The compounds and polishes I'll be using will be 101, 105, ScratchX, UC, 205, and the BlackFire duo.

Excited!!!

Sorry for the long post guys.

^^^^ Talk about BEAST mode. Looks nice man, let me know how it performs. Great buy!

**Andr3wilson** · 03-11-2013, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Lim3

Is there a break down on the Merzerna polishes ? Compound, swirl remover , polish, wax ?

Here is a thread I posted in a while back.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...roducts-2.html

I left out FF3000 because I hadn't tried it yet. My opinion on it now is:

Very similar to SF4000, just more cut and finishes out similar. Nearly impossible to tell the difference between the two.

Final verdict, I really like Menz products because you can really tailor the product to the surface. Sure you can with others, but I have had nothing but great success with the products. Yes I am biased.

Hope this helps!