What's the equivelent of

[Cue Caps]

Hello Forum,
1. I would like to know the equivelent of the Medium Cut and Fine Cut polishes by Meguires.. in Wet/Dry carbide sanding grit size.. Like, is the Medium Cut Polish = 2000 grit? Fine = 3000 grit.. ?

2. I use Sctatch X. is the swirl Remover Polish the same, or to be used before or after Sctatch X?

These are my steps as of now:
600, 1500, 2000, Meguires Fine Cut, Scratch X, Show Car Glaze, then, NXT Tech Wax.. (120 days after?)
Would the Medium Cut and Swirl Remover help if I add them in the line-up for my Clear Coat Finish? And where would they fit in ?
Thank You for your time.
Alton - Cue Caps Hawaii

Note: My avatar shows a Cue Cap that has the Meguires' Line-up results..

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That's the correct process
M80-M09-M21

M80 - Use with Meguiar's Polishing Pad on speed setting 5.0
M09 - Use with Meguiar's Polishing Pad or Finishing Pad on speed setting 5.0 / 3.0 (depends how the it leaves the finish)
M21 - Use with Meguiar's Finishing Pad on speed setting 3.0

The best thing to do to dial the process is to do a test spot, if you can make a small section look good then duplicate this process for the entire vehicle.
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Francis Marranzini
I read this from another Thread, but, there's not much profit in Cue Caps ,so, I can't be spending that much Money and Time on the finish.. My competitors use Super Glue to finish their caps.. I wanted my caps to be "!st Class" all the way..
Thanks Frank..
Mike, Thanks for your help last time...

[TKDDAD]

Re: What's the equivelent of

what's a cue cap ?

[Andy M.]

Re: What's the equivelent of

not sure, but I was thinking the same thing.

Something to do with pool?

Andy

OK googled it. cue caps

Custom ends and tips for pool cues.

[Cue Caps]

Re: What's the equivelent of

Sorry Guys,
I've been gone 2 days..
Cue Caps are Joint Protectors for Pool Cues..
They protect the screw and joint faces from damage and debis build-up when the 2 piece cues are apart and carried.. They also prevent moisture from entering the cue, being the joint area is unfinished.
I use Meguires' products after I spray the Clear Coat of polyurethane.. I find Automotive Techniques can be applied to any and all products that have a coated (Painted) Surface..

But....... What was the answer???
1. Do I need to use the Medium Cut between the 2000 and the Fine Cut??
2. Is the Swirl Remover Polish the same as Scratch X, or to be used Before or After Scratch X ?

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: What's the equivelent of

There really is no way to equate a sanding grit with a Meguiar's cleaner. A sanding grit never breaks down, but a Meguiar's cleaner contains diminishing abrasives.

If Fine Cut Cleaner (M02) is removing the scratches left by the 2000 grit, then there is no need to use something more aggressive.

No, Swirl Remover 2.0 (M09) is not the same as ScratchX. They are close in aggressiveness, but not the same.

[Cue Caps]

Re: What's the equivelent of

There really is no way to equate a sanding grit with a Meguiar's cleaner. A sanding grit never breaks down, but a Meguiar's cleaner contains diminishing abrasives.

If Fine Cut Cleaner (M02) is removing the scratches left by the 2000 grit, then there is no need to use something more aggressive.

No, Swirl Remover 2.0 (M09) is not the same as ScratchX. They are close in aggressiveness, but not the same.

Thanks PorcheGuy,
Can I use a Meguiar's Product that would replace the 2000 grit Wet/Dry step? So, I want to eliminate as much of the Wet sanding with cream/liquid style abrasives..
Where is the Grit # where I can start using creams.. as early as "right after 1500 Grit", then, maybe to the Medium cut, then fine cut, then SCRATCH X ? Does that line up sound O.K.?
I don't see the M-80 and the other Professional Meguire Products at the auto stores here in Hawaii.. Only the fine Cut, Scratch X, the, all thew other Meguiar's Waxes and Rinses.. I think I saw the Medium Cut , I gotta look if they have it here in Hawaii...
Thanks for reading and helping..
Thank You all at this forum..
Alton - Cue Caps
I just saw the Meguiar's Ultra-Cut. The details say removes 1200 grit swirls.. So,
1. The Ultra-Cut, 2.Medium Cut, 3. Fine Cut,
4. Sctatch X, 5. #7 Showcar Glaze..
Does that sound right???

You know there's a market for re-finishing cues.. All you good sprayers can make extra money..
Your spraying techniques can be applied to a lot of other things in life..

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: What's the equivelent of

I would go with the M105 route because it works very well by hand. And, it finishes very fine, so it reduces the number of steps necessary to remove the marks.


So, your process would be:
2000 grit wet sanding
-M105
-ScratchX - if needed
-M07 - optional


There is a company called Pakshak in Honolulu that sells Meguiar's products. I've bought from them before without a problem.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: What's the equivelent of

Get yourself a quart of M105 Ultra Cut Compound as you can use it by hand and it's very effective at removing below surface defects while leaving behind a smooth, glossy finish.

Exactly what you want to do.

Check this out...
Removing #2500 grit wet-sanding marks by hand using M105


And this one...same idea...
How To Remove a Bird Dropping Etching by Hand using M105 Ultra Cut Compound


p.s.

There is no equivalent for comparing compounds and paint cleaners like Meguiar's makes to sand paper grit.
(Maybe there is for those other guys but not Meguiar's)

[Cue Caps]

Re: What's the equivelent of

Thank You Chris and Mike..
I will look for the M 105....
I'm glad that I came to this forum..
I have you guys to Thank for improving my Cue Caps... The Finish can make or break the customers 1st impression when they first see my Cue Caps.. A crystal Clear Coat Finish will definatly give that 1st impression as a positive one..
I guess it's the same with cars....

BTW, I like to use all Meguiar's Products in my finishing.. With each product specially developed to bring you to the next product level/finish requirments.. Which is what Meguiar's does...
Thanks All and Thanks Meguiar's
Alton Takata - Cue Caps Hawaii