Question about #7 vs #80

[blancmax]

I just purchased a PC 7424 HD and I have a few questions about polish. Normally I apply #7 by hand with fairly good results but I decided to step up to a PC.

1. Should I use #7 or #80 with the PC?
2. Is there a different setting for each?
3. Does #7 break down quicker than #80?
4. Is #80 more aggresive than #7?

Sorry for all of the questions, Thanks.

[jfelbab]

Re: Question about #7 vs #80

Either works with a PC but #7 is a pure polish (a.k.a. glaze) and #80 is a diminishing abrasive cleaner/polish. Quite different products.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Question about #7 vs #80

I just purchased a PC 7424 HD and I have a few questions about polish. Normally I apply #7 by hand with fairly good results but I decided to step up to a PC.

1. Should I use #7 or #80 with the PC?
2. Is there a different setting for each?
3. Does #7 break down quicker than #80?
4. Is #80 more aggressive than #7?

Sorry for all of the questions, Thanks.

1. If you're trying to remove defects then use the M80, if you just want to add gloss, the use the #7

2. For removing defects use the 5.0 setting, for applying a pure polish the 4.0 setting works pretty good.

3. There's nothing in the #7 to break down.

4. Yes because it's a cleaner/polish and contains a diminishing abrasive, the #7 is a pure polish and non-abrasive.


Here are two threads that will help you, first read this one,

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle
(Posted in the The Information Station)


Then read this one,

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line


Before you start you also might want to read through some of the threads in the Hot Topics forum, lots of great information in there.

[blancmax]

Re: Question about #7 vs #80

Thanks Mike, that's exactly what I needed to know.