M80 vs M205

[Tuck91]

Sooner or later I am going to do a full detail on my truck. I will most likely do it in a month. Right now I am trying to get my mind off certain things and start planning it out and was wondering what you guys think of M80 vs M205?

I am not asking the difference in them because I already know M80 utilizes DAT and M205 utilizes SMAT.

I have a quart of M80 and only a little sample size of M205. I plan on doing the full detail with my G110.

M205 and M80 both are marked a 4 in cut but M205 is more aggressive, right?

Which one finishes out nicer? I love that look of M80 and then being able to go straight to wax, especially with the one time I used it with the G110. does 205 have all those polishing oils M80 has?

What do you guys think?

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: M80 vs M205

I have both as well and have been wondering the same thing. M80 supposedly has a bit more pure polish, so it's supposed to finish really nice on darker finishes that only require light correction. Moderate correction would probably nudge you more towards M205, even though both products are rated a 4 cut, I've read here and on other forums that M205 cuts more like a 6.

[Murr1525]

Re: M80 vs M205

I think #80 might have an advantage on older single stage paints.

As for right now, I still have some #80 to finish up, though I could honestly say I may have to shop based on price as well.

[Tuck91]

Re: M80 vs M205

I think #80 might have an advantage on older single stage paints.

As for right now, I still have some #80 to finish up, though I could honestly say I may have to shop based on price as well.

Seems like M80 is good when it comes to price too. A gallon of M80 is like 30-35 dollars and M205 is 110 dollars. But I havent tried M205 yet so for all i know it blows M80 away. But M80 is an impressive product, leaves behind such a great finish and has good correcting ability.

who knows, I just might stick with M80/M83 until I need something more aggressive.

[Murr1525]

Re: M80 vs M205

Well, #83 I might see replacing....

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: M80 vs M205

I'll take M205 over M80 any day. M205 removes the slightest defects, while leaving the surface defect free. Or, you can also switch pads and remove deeper defects.

M80 is an old staple and still works very well.

I find that M205 is most noticeable on lighter colors where the amount of gloss is much greater than M80. Also, the paint has an incredible amount of clarity to it. The polishes (M03, M07, M05, DC1) are just not necessary after using M205.

Since the release of M205, I have maybe used M80 a few times and that's about it...

[Tom Weed]

Re: M80 vs M205

I'll take M205 over M80 any day. M205 removes the slightest defects, while leaving the surface defect free. Or, you can also switch pads and remove deeper defects.

M80 is an old staple and still works very well.

I find that M205 is most noticeable on lighter colors where the amount of gloss is much greater than M80. Also, the paint has an incredible amount of clarity to it. The polishes (M03, M07, M05, DC1) are just not necessary after using M205.

Since the release of M205, I have maybe used M80 a few times and that's about it...

I agree with Chris on this. On SS paints maybe 80 would be a better choice due to the ability to replenish the paint with polishing oils, but on CC paints, since I have been using 205, there's no looking back!
It's very good at correction ability, like 80, it's pad and machine dependant but it's also VERY easy to use, removal is a breeze and you can work it as long as you need too. Stuff makes the paint very glossy and slick. One thing I've always had problems with when using 80 and soft paints, mainly on black is hazing. Not so with 205, a finishing pad on the rotary with 205 at 1100 rpm's (as slow as my flex 3403 goes) produces incredible results!

Use 205 a few times and see if you would agree...

[Tuck91]

Re: M80 vs M205

I will likely give M205 a try on my G110 this week.

thanks guys.