Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

[kanabro]

I'm considering getting a G-100, but I just purchased some consumer line products. Which ones (if any) would I be able to use w/ the G-100, & if I can't use it, what would be a comparable product to use w/ the G-100?

Here's what I have:

Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner
Deep Crystal System Polish
NXT Tech Wax (liquid)
NXT Speed Wax
ColorX
Meguiars Cleaner Wax

Thanks for the help.

-Ryan

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

You can use all of these products with the G100

If you have swirls to remove you can try our new ScratchX which will be more aggressive than the Deep Crystal Paint cleaner, or try the ColorX which you already have which is also more aggressive than the Deep Crystal Paint cleaner but still completely safe for machine use.

Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner is pretty gentle to the finish.

[Murr1525]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

Well the speed wax is for spraying on by hand nice and quick, wouldnt be used by PC.

[kanabro]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

Mike, thanks for the reply.

Wow, that really surprises me.
Do the Professional line Products work better or are more effective when using the G-100 than the Consumer products?

Thanks again for your help.

-Ryan

[Murr1525]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

The Consumer Products are generaly meant to break down by hand, so a machine can break them down faster. This may lead to shorter working times, or the product drying and gumming up a bit.

Some people find it happens, a lot get them to work fine...

[kanabro]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

Murr,

Any suggestions to keep the products from "gumming up or drying quicker"?

And, in looking at what I currently, do you have any suggestions as to products that would give similar results, but might perform better w/ the G-100?

Thanks for your comments.

[Murr1525]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

Dont look at the gumming up as something to be worried about, that is if it happens, you arent going to do damage or anything, so give them a try. Just stop and add more product change your method a little.

Dont start trying to add extra pressure, since as Mike said, the products are mild anyway. Pay attention ot the size of your work area, dont go to big. A hot surface definaelty wont help. Just the usual stuff, but its easy to get excited and try and do to much.

#80 is the go-to product with the PC for general cleaning, though if you are interested in staying as mild as possible, #9/#82 are products you could use.

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

[kanabro]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

Murr,

Thanks for the comments & for that link.
Very helpful.

-Ryan

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

The Consumer Products are generaly meant to break down by hand, so a machine can break them down faster. This may lead to shorter working times, or the product drying and gumming up a bit.

Some people find it happens, a lot get them to work fine...

The Consumer Line of products are formulated for a wide spectrum of application methods by a wide spectrum of people with different levels of skills and experience. Doesn't really have anything to do with the rate of which diminishing abrasive break down and many of the Consumer line paint products don't contain any diminishing abrasives, just the paint cleaners and the cleaner/waxes.

Working time, or play time is normal to the product, it's relative, not comparative.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

Dont look at the gumming up as something to be worried about,

Gumming up should never be a problem with any product, when it is, it's a sign that you've used too much product and worked it too long till it's drying up on you and the more common problem is you're not cleaning your pad often enough or effectively enough.

[kanabro]

Re: Might get a G-100. Which of my consumer line products can I still use?

Mike,

What's the most effective & safest way(for the pad) to clean your pads?
Is it different depending on which type your cleaning: G-100 pads & bonnets, hi tech app., even coat app, etc..?