Polishing Kit
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Polishing Kit
I need some advice on putting together a polishing kit. I've read just about every machine polishing guide out there (autopia, proper auto care, mikeyc's guide) and I'm still a little confused. I understand the process, but it seems that there are so many different pads and polishes out there therefore creating a seemingly endless number of combinations. To make things easy, I decided to go with Sonus pads and polishes as they have a pretty straightforward method of naming their products, making it easier for me to understand what to use with what, etc. I also have had good experiences with sonus products. Ok, with that said, here are my questions:
What is the difference between the Sonus DAS pads and the Sonus SFX pads? Which ones are better?
What polishes should I use with these pads? Are the Sonus SFX1 and SFX2 polishes good?
When I'm using a final finishing pad, autopia suggests I use Sonus SFX3 polish. Can I just use Klasse AIO for this step instead?
How many pads of each varying cut should I buy? How long will a pad last? Do I just wash the pad after each use?
Any other suggestions welcome. If you don't think the sonus products are the way to go, please help me put together a comprehensive polishing package with other products. Thanks!
What is the difference between the Sonus DAS pads and the Sonus SFX pads? Which ones are better?
What polishes should I use with these pads? Are the Sonus SFX1 and SFX2 polishes good?
When I'm using a final finishing pad, autopia suggests I use Sonus SFX3 polish. Can I just use Klasse AIO for this step instead?
How many pads of each varying cut should I buy? How long will a pad last? Do I just wash the pad after each use?
Any other suggestions welcome. If you don't think the sonus products are the way to go, please help me put together a comprehensive polishing package with other products. Thanks!
#2
If you dont have any serious scuffs or scratches, I would do it by hand. Then everything you need, except the cotton towels, would be here:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Newton, MA
Posts: 3,672
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by PanteraKitty,Sep 7 2006, 07:50 AM
If you dont have any serious scuffs or scratches, I would do it by hand. Then everything you need, except the cotton towels, would be here:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
If you want your car to look it's absolute best you MUST have a machine polisher. The results you can achieve by hand polishing do not come close to what you can get with a machine and it takes less effort. Trust me, I hand polished for MANY years. Cob webbing, scratches, and scuffs are a going to happen no matter how careful you are. So, be prepared for them by owning a PC and a wide selection of pads and polishes. FYI, I even lightly polish brand new cars with my PC and get a noticeable improvement.
As for your other questions, I really can't help you because I'm only vaguely familiar with the Sonus products. I know there are other forum posters who know them better though.
#4
Registered User
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by PanteraKitty,Sep 7 2006, 04:50 AM
If you dont have any serious scuffs or scratches, I would do it by hand. Then everything you need, except the cotton towels, would be here:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
One last question:
What pads and polishes can I use for plastic and glass?
#5
Registered User
I have all the sonus pads, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the sfx-1 yellow. On a pc, it has just the right amount of cutting power...if I can't see results after the first pass, I pull out the rotary I use my sonus yellow 80% of the time on the pc.
I am also a big fan of menzerna products for polishing, my goto product is power gloss...which is a bit more agressive than Intensive polish and they don't dull the surface...you can go directly to sealant or wax.
Pad care is easy, I just dunk it in whatever I'm washing the car in and wring it a few times and then air dry.
I am also a big fan of menzerna products for polishing, my goto product is power gloss...which is a bit more agressive than Intensive polish and they don't dull the surface...you can go directly to sealant or wax.
Pad care is easy, I just dunk it in whatever I'm washing the car in and wring it a few times and then air dry.
#6
Registered User
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by thetz99,Sep 7 2006, 09:22 AM
I have all the sonus pads, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the sfx-1 yellow. On a pc, it has just the right amount of cutting power...if I can't see results after the first pass, I pull out the rotary I use my sonus yellow 80% of the time on the pc.
I am also a big fan of menzerna products for polishing, my goto product is power gloss...which is a bit more agressive than Intensive polish and they don't dull the surface...you can go directly to sealant or wax.
Pad care is easy, I just dunk it in whatever I'm washing the car in and wring it a few times and then air dry.
I am also a big fan of menzerna products for polishing, my goto product is power gloss...which is a bit more agressive than Intensive polish and they don't dull the surface...you can go directly to sealant or wax.
Pad care is easy, I just dunk it in whatever I'm washing the car in and wring it a few times and then air dry.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Driv300mph
S2000 Wash and Wax
9
06-29-2005 07:50 PM