Read from a couple of forums that Optimum Polish can be added to other polishes to cut down on the polishing. while I've read that people have had experience of doing so with mernzerna, what about the other polishes that are also well known for dusting nightmares, like the ssr 2.5 ? I have the ssr 2.5 and instead of chucking it out, i should try and use it up... maybe i should get the optimum polish just for the sake of reducing its dusting problem. not that I will be using optimum polish on its own, as I am using the g220/udm, which will take ages.... wonder if i can use poli seal instead ? or another alternative might be meguiars #80 , #93 (cant remember which is the stronger one) heard it's quite oily in nature, and i'm wondering if it will be good to add a drop just to keep the ssr2.5 working longer n less dusting perhaps ? but on its own, how are #80 and #83 ??? worth considering ? any opinions ?
Hmm, ordering OP just so you can solve the dusting issue might not be an ideal route... it's an option but I wouldn't consider it. You actually have to put a considerable amount of SSR 2.5, according to Steve of Poorboy's, to reduce the dusting. If you do that, that'll help you get rid of 2.5, hehe. I actually still have some myself so I have to work on getting rid of it too. I've only used #80 and #83 by hand so I can't really comment on the cutting power and dusting (if any) of those polishes.
you mean as in put more ssr 2.5 on the pad to reduce dusting ? i think i rem reading that ages ago, i think he mentioned working over a bigger area . didnt notice the part about using more . hmm worth giving it a try i guess.
I guess a little bit of dust is bound to happen no matter what you use... Could anyone recommend a good duster to go with these low-dust tricks&tips?
I have used both 80 and 83. Both dust after awhile but it was way less than my menzena ip and fpii with almost the same amount of cut
eyezack - what do you think of the working time ? heard that it is quite "oily" , so I'm guessing longer working times to get it to work properly ?
A thin bead of polish that goes around the pad is about the right amount. It does use more product than other polishes but it won't dust that way anymore and it'll remove like a sealant when you are finished.
if you use megs 83 the correct way...you shouldn't get much dusting... and megs 80....doesnt dust at all
use better pads and have some Parrafin oi and glycerin on the shelves or in the van Thats my setup in the shop A wider variety of pads including the UK made Flexipads (the black is bloody soft) The two oily products listed above will take care of dusting but don't fall into the trap of working the polish longer due to the never ending oily film, once you wipe it off, it will be hologram heaven on the paint
Parrafin Oil and Glycerin ? guess I can get it from Bunnings perhaps ? never used any of them before ... What brand or any kind will do ? and how much do you mix in (dilution ratio ? ) so with the never ending oily film by adding those 2, will you still be able to see the polish turn clear (like the usual process) ? and will the oil film actually reduce the working power of the polish itself ?
Yes you can get them from bunnings Diggers brand parrafin Any brand glycerin, I have queen at the moment I just add a blob to a buff pad for the first section and then once every three to five sections polished It may not give you the ability to see when the product has broken down but I don't need that as I have plenty of experience The power of the polish may be slightly hindered but not by much. remember, only a small blob (like pouring a bottle upside down and then upright again) is being used Do not mix them to polishes, that will effect the abrasive/oil ratio
Get the Zymol wool hair duster to remove the polish dust. It's a bit pricey, but I love it. Definately does not scratch.
Thanks LGT :thumb: P.S. Sorry for kidnapping the thread with that question, I didn't even notice until just now that I was off topic :bla2:
