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  • #1

    First run with #80

    Ran the #80 with a 9000 pad on my black 05 explorer. I am using the dewalt at 1100 rpm's. Phenomenal to use. Very different from other products. For one you only need a little. Some of the polishes I used with a wool pad before you really have to buff dry. From what I see you dont buff this dry. Wipes off so easy. Great job Megs.

    Although it looked great I have to clay bar first and may need 83 because some spots are scratched. I bought with a few thousand miles on it and previous owner didnt appreciate it like I do. Cant get a fully loaded V8 for this price so I took the good with the bad.

    But I saw some spots that looked hazy. It was never repainted so who knows. Hopefully the clay bar will take care of it. I really dont want to compound it and I may have to go with an 8000 pad and the80.

    Do you usually need to follow up with #5 and a 9000 pad or is it just for that extra touch. I have seen some fantastic jobs on here with just 80.
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    Well I looked in the sun and it left an absolute mess with rotary marks. NOt very heavy but they are there. I ran it at a low speed. Maybe I buffed too dry or not enough product. I also havent tried #5 over it to see what it does. I also used a 9000 pad. ?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by kboxer
      Well I looked in the sun and it left an absolute mess with rotary marks. NOt very heavy but they are there. I ran it at a low speed. Maybe I buffed too dry or not enough product. I also havent tried #5 over it to see what it does. I also used a 9000 pad. ?

      You didn't happen to see this thread did you ??
      The Rotary Story you have to see to believe....and I still don't !!!

      I've never used a rotary and probably won't....most of the jobs I do I use the PC with #83 and # 80...for most general detailing, these products are almost fool proof...I'd spend the time working in #83 and #80 with the PC and see what kind of results you get....my guess is that you'd be pretty happy...just my 2 cents...
      Last edited by TKDDAD; Jul 17, 2006, 11:44 AM.
      Bill Poirier
      West Seneca, NY 14224

      "until you can afford a great car, always strive for a great looking car"

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      • #4
        Originally posted by kboxer
        Well I looked in the sun and it left an absolute mess with rotary marks. NOt very heavy but they are there. I ran it at a low speed. Maybe I buffed too dry or not enough product. I also havent tried #5 over it to see what it does. I also used a 9000 pad. ?
        Or maybe you didn't work the #80 long enough to let it break down? Though it definitely shouldn't be buffed dry. And you might try running the rotary a bit faster. You should try changing one parameter at a time, and inspect the paint in the sun afterwards, to see what works.

        But rotary on black is a bit of a challenge...
        "Now Biff... make sure that we get two coats of wax this time..."
        - Back To The Future

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        • #5
          Isnt it supposed to leave a near perfect finish? I talked to some detail guru's and they suggested the 83 instead. They did say the humidity defenitely has something to do with it. And it may need to be topped with a swirl remover. Right now I only have 3m swirl remover, but with a 9000 pad should be sweet.

          I was under the impression that the 80 could leave a mirror finish.

          Is the #5 for new paint?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by kboxer
            Isnt it supposed to leave a near perfect finish? I talked to some detail guru's and they suggested the 83 instead. They did say the humidity defenitely has something to do with it. And it may need to be topped with a swirl remover. Right now I only have 3m swirl remover, but with a 9000 pad should be sweet.

            I was under the impression that the 80 could leave a mirror finish.

            Is the #5 for new paint?
            I've used #80 on black, red, green, blue paints and each time, it does leave a mirror like finish...here's a picture of a red corvette, in my garage BEFORE the wax...just #80...this finish was pretty severely swirled too:


            #80 is my go to product everytime....
            Bill Poirier
            West Seneca, NY 14224

            "until you can afford a great car, always strive for a great looking car"

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            • #7
              Anything on the #5. Is it strictly for fresh paint still curing? Maybe I am better off with the #7.

              Maybe 1000rpm was too low on the rotary and the product did not break down. I wanted to make sure not to over buff.

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              • #8
                Well from what I have gathered from some people it seems that I ran too low of an rpm and I know I did not let the polish break down enough. I was worried about it buffing dry.


                Some stuff I used in the past stays wet very long. It did not produce the same results as the megs but did ok. It was very user friendly and great to learn the rotary with.

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                • #9
                  Heres my own example of #80 only... BEFORE the last step.

                  Im still in awe when I look at these pics.



                  ----------02' 35th Anv. Limited Edition SS----------
                  561rwhp/541rwtq, M6, T-Tops, SLP option car, 1 of 1,037.
                  --| TUNED BY FORCEFED PERFORMANCE | Mods: Boost.                  --

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                  • #10
                    Nice ride. Paint looks great.

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                    • #11
                      So in general does a pure polish provide any more gloss or depth to you guys after the 80. I have seen some nice pics of what the 80 can do on here.

                      I am in more of a product limbo, partly because I havent started on my own truck yet. Will be back from dealer tomorrow.


                      The more info I can gather before the attack the better. 82 and 80 seem to be in the same class and I see a lot recommend 82 after 80. Then I see using 7 before LSP. Has my mind going a mile a minute.

                      Unfortunately it will be trial and error. I may need more pads yet.

                      Any input is great. I want to achieve the absolute best finish because I will use it partially for business prmotion.

                      Thanks guys.

                      Also I have read through many, many posts here and man I am still confused.

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