Menz 203s Alternative?

Discussion in 'Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes' started by Dannyk, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. Dannyk

    Dannyk Jedi Nuba

    My Menz 203s is currently depleted and was looking to see if i should try an alternative. I mainly use a rotary for my details.
    Comments or suggestions are welcome.
     
  2. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

  3. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    You shouldn't. Just buy another bottle of 203S and enjoy!
     
  4. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    There is nothing like 203 to be honest; however, like some of the posts provided in that link say, I am a huge fan of the Prima line and I cannot get enough of Prima Swirl, its such a utility polish. The price is nice too.
     
  5. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    I believe Ken (911 Fanatic) mentioned that the newer version (cool label) is less abrassive.
     
  6. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    I would be dissapointed if it was less abrasive, it was perfect the way it was. It may lose its versatility. Although thats not a bad business move since it will force people to buy at least one other product to achieve the same results one polish once did.
     
  7. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    The new formulation is indeed less abrasive. It is supposed to be situated somewhere between SIP and 106. It used to be closer to SIP.
     
  8. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Well that's a doozie... That product was perfect the way it was. Might have to buy a bottle before it is sold out everywhere.
     
  9. porta

    porta Jedi Nuba

    Wich formula are you talking about? It sounds that you have been using PO203 and not the PO203S. P0203 is less abrasive then PO203S and it also delivers a better gloss.
     
  10. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    We have 203 but over here, the cut is almost thew same as SIP ( your RD3.02) and so Menz is changing the formula. Our SIP has a cut of 3.8 while 203 has a cut of 3.5 so Menz is changing it. No point in having two almost identical polishes. What they should have done was dump SIP and bring FG500 over here.
     
  11. teak

    teak Birth of a Detailer

    Say it ain't so. I really like how 203s cuts and finishes, and works well for those one step jobs. Maybe I need to stop at Menzerna USA on my to work one day soon and purchase some.
     
  12. Stokdgs

    Stokdgs Detail Master

    I am almost done with 32 ounces of PO203S Power Finish, cut of 3.5 out of 5, gloss of 3.8 out of 5. It has been a great polish and a definite 1-step that is clean, no dusting, and easy to remove.
    I just finished a 1995 BMW 540i in Alpinweiss using this product with a Lake Country Green Foam Pad and a Rotary. Paint was on the medium-hard side (lots of repainted panels) side, but finished very, very nice and clear.
    Am also going to go find another bottle of the original formula...
    Dan F

    I just went to Menzernausadotcom and they only list PO203S Power Finish....
     
  13. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    It was too perfect. They had to get rid of it!
     
  14. porta

    porta Jedi Nuba

    In Europe the PO203S is the most common "Power finish" but, as you know, their is "Power finish" in three version(not confusing at all!). I am sure that PO203 will come back to north America.
    I can say that FG500 will not come to the US, due to the VOC regulations. I am not sure about Canada, but I don't think they will just bring it for the canadian market. I hope that Menzerna will bring
    a VOC approved heavy compound such as FG500, since it's very good.
     
  15. teak

    teak Birth of a Detailer

    so, true.
     
  16. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Phil, do you have any P203S left in stock?
     
  17. junebug

    junebug Jedi Nuba

    I was a big fan of Menzerna, but as my stock ran out, I've replaced them with M105, D300 and Uno and with the new version of Uno (v4) coming out that beta testing says has a lot more cut but still finishes as good as before, I might drop M105 (hate the dust).
     
  18. Stangalang

    Stangalang Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    105 used properly can both cut and finish like 203s
     
  19. dschia

    dschia Jedi Nuba

    Menz 203s imo is easier to achieve consistent result over a wide range of clearcoat by simply using the same technique. Old but gold imo.
     

Share This Page