M80 as a paint cleaner

[3Fitty]

If I want to use the combo of M80, my G110 and the original Meg's pads (6.5") how should I be using it?

What speed on the G110 and what pad?

I'm not looking to do any correction, just use M80 as a paint cleaner.

I was thinking a 8006 pad at speed setting 4. I was going to wash, clay, clean and seal my car, so it's the "cleaning" step I want to know about. Remember... not intending to do any correction.

[Nappers]

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Now your talking my language!

I use M80 on speed 5 with the 8006 pad with my G100. Can't comment on the G110 but the G110 has a little more oomph than the G100 but I think speed 5 or 4 if you want to start with 4.

Although a mild cleaner, it does work great as a correction too! It's on the back burner but it's an awesome product!

[3Fitty]

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Although a mild cleaner, it does work great as a correction too! It's on the back burner but it's an awesome product!

Well, M205 seemed to make M80 a step child, but I still love it an have plenty hanging around. I'll vary it, speed 4 or 5, see what I like better.

[RDVT4ME]

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Good choice. I think M80 is also less expensive than M205, especially if all you want to do is clean the paint. I have used M80 for that purpose also. Works great!

[Michael Stoops]

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Not only does M80 make for a great paint cleaner, it has those wonderful polishing oils that will add that deep, wet gloss to darker colors and certainly won't hurt on a lighter colored vehicle. For just light duty paint cleaning you can get great results with running as slowly as speed 3 and light to moderate pressure, or all the way up to 5 and moderate to heavy pressure to remove an awful lot of defects if need be. As an added benefit it has a pretty long buffing cycle to boot. Good stuff.

[ColonelCash]

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From what I have seen, M80 is fantastic on single stage paint. It was one of the first products I used when I got my G100. M80 and M83 are very good at removing defects, especially without having to use strong compounds like M105 and M95. A lot of times on MOL, M105 is the default answer...I'm guilty of it myself. Still, M80/M83 is a very effective combo for many cars and something I'm trying to use more often. Plus, it's cheaper than the newer stuff

[3Fitty]

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From what I have seen, M80 is fantastic on single stage paint. It was one of the first products I used when I got my G100. M80 and M83 are very good at removing defects, especially without having to use strong compounds like M105 and M95. A lot of times on MOL, M105 is the default answer...I'm guilty of it myself. Still, M80/M83 is a very effective combo for many cars and something I'm trying to use more often. Plus, it's cheaper than the newer stuff

Yes, I used it weeks ago on SS paint and it was amazing.

[page2171]

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Your plan sounds good. I am a huge fan of M80. I have some single stage paint that I hope to try it on this weekend if I have time. The pic below is what I was able to get with M80 and my G100. It is a lighter color that Chevy calls Light Silver Green Metallic.

[ShinyChevy]

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Not only does M80 make for a great paint cleaner, it has those wonderful polishing oils that will add that deep, wet gloss to darker colors and certainly won't hurt on a lighter colored vehicle.

Hey Michael, are the polishing oils in #80 the same/similar/different than the oils in Show car glaze or Machine glaze? Is there an advantage in using either of them after #80?

Good stuff I agree!

[Murr1525]

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#80 has a lot of oils. #7 is all oils.

So, on some paints, you wont see a big difference. On some, like black single stage, you can still see an improvement.

[Superior Shine]

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I love M80 on single stage.

[Mike Phillips]

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Hey Michael, are the polishing oils in #80 the same/similar/different than the oils in Show car glaze or Machine glaze?

Been told they are the same type...

Is there an advantage in using either of them after #80?

Usually no, the M80 is abundant in polishing oils so that as long as it's finishing out well on the paint system you're working on, that is no micro-marring or hazing then you could go straight to wax.

You could apply a pure polish like #3, #5, #7, #81 or Deep Crystal Polish if you want to because you love your car, but if the M80 is finishing out well you probably wouldn't see a visual difference between the M80 results and the pure polish results.

I love M80 on single stage.

It's probably the best first step product for restoring original and/or antique automotive paints if the goal is to revive and restore their original beauty.

Once a single stage paint is restored then M80 or M09 or any of the pure polishes work great for a maintenance polish to maintain the full richness of color and clarity of the finish. Of course, unless the car is in a Museum, follow your polishing step with an application of wax or a paint sealant of your choice.

[ShinyChevy]

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Got it, thanks!

[Black Bart]

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I think M80 was designed for single stage paint.
While 205 and 105 is stealing the thunder I still use M80 it leaves the surface looking awesome it is easy to use and it is priced much better than the newer ones.
As long as Meguiars makes 80 I will continue to use it.

[Mike Phillips]

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I think M80 was designed for single stage paint.

M80 first came out in the first version of our Professional Detailer's Line of products and was formulated for both single stage paints and basecoat/clearcoat paints.

I was told it was targeted for auto auctions where there was a need for a product that would work on anything, could be applied using a rotary buffer to quickly restore the shine to a abused or neglected surface with easy, fast wipe-off.

Keep in mind that the goal for cars buffed out for wholesale auto auctions is never to create a swirl-free finish but to make the paint shiny and glossy fast. There's no profit in buffing out auction cars, it's all done to make the car presentable and sell.

Enthusiasts and Pro Detailers on the other hand learn to exploit M80 for all it's benefits and features.