M80 vs M02

[bluey]

I am wondering what the difference is between these two.
When would I use M80 and when would M02 be best?

[yalerd]

Re: M80 v M2

M82Swirl Free Polish is less aggressive than M80 Speed Glaze.
On a multi-step process where M80 is needed then M82 will come last.

What is your goal?

[bluey]

Re: M80 v M2

I'm actually looking to compare M2-fine cut cleaner with M80, and wanting to know if there is some "rule of thumb" for deciding when one would be preferable to the other. The M2 says it uses the diminishing abrasives, and I don't think the M80 does...?

[yalerd]

Re: M80 v M2

I'm sorry, thought it was M82.

M02 is more aggressive than M80. M02 as M80 uses Diminishing Abrasives
Also M80 has more (different type) of polishing oils, so you could end up with a more finished surface.

[roushstage2]

Re: M80 v M2

Having used them both, IMO, it seems you will see a bigger difference on the rotary. I used them both on my car on the PC and both had the same results. M80 does have the most amount of polishing oils though out of any of the cleaner/polishes whereas M02 is just a cleaner product.

[Nappers]

Re: M80 v M2

Having used both M02 and M80, M02 is a great product. My '05 Dodge Neon has a hard as nails clearcoat and M83/M80 et al would not budge them. I finally got brave and used my rotary with the above and with M02. I went as far as a red (7 series) pad and ended up with rotary swirls, but that was on my test spot.

I used the M02 to knock down the swirls, then M83 (and M80 or M09) to finish that up if memory serves. I used M02 with my PC with good results.

to add: M80 has it's great polishing oils in it as M02 does not.

I use M02 when M83 doesn't produce the finish I want.

The new M105/M205 combo may be the new M83/M80 so....thats next in my lineup.

Watcha workin' on?

[bluey]

Re: M80 v M2

Thanks Guys.
The family has 4 cars for me to look after, the ones needing attention at present are a 99 red honda civic and a black 2007 lexus.

I had a paint chip in the drivers door of my lexus fixed (touched up, then blended) about 6 weeks ago and after using a rotary on the the 2 doors, the operator has left swirls and marring that glow beautifully in the sun

The M80 worked well on my sons civic with the G220 to remove similar defects, and I also have an unopened bottle of the M2, so was wondering if one would be better/quicker for certain jobs.

[mike_svt]

Re: M80 v M2

I have grown very fond of M2. Last summer I purchased a used SAAB which was covered w/ swirls and scratches. After washing and claying, I tried M105 w/ my G110 and achieved excellent results. Although I didn't need to, I decided to follow this w/ M2 and my G110. This gave the paint the "wet" look that I wanted. I feel that M2 gives a slightly more clear finish than M80. As was already mentioned, I can't wait to give M205 a try to see how the paint looks

[Mike Phillips]

Re: M80 vs M02

I am wondering what the difference is between these two.
When would I use M80 and when would M02 be best?

Edited your subject title to read,

M80 vs M02


M02 is similar to cutting and finishing out quality as M83 Dual Action Cleaner Polish, so you would use M02 when you needed more cleaning or abrading power than M80 offers.

Usually you would do a test with a product like M80 and see if what the results look like and then test with M02 and compare results. After that choose the one that's giving the the best looking results but also removing the defects to your satisfaction.

[bluey]

Re: M80 vs M02

Thanks Mike, we don't get M83 in Australia, so nice to know the M02 will help when needed.

I've just finished going over my car with M80. Single pass with G220 and the results are excellent. I'm not looking to get rid of every blemish, but it made a huge difference to the swirls. Very impressed, especially as it was my first try at it.

Before



After

[roushstage2]

Re: M80 vs M02

Looks like new! Good job!

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: M80 vs M02

I use #2 fine cut a lot by hand on areas like door jambs works great.
than wax over top.

[Nappers]

Re: M80 vs M02

Looking good

I like M02!

Can't wait to try M105/M205 just more stuff to add to my arsenal!

[02zx9r]

Re: M80 vs M02

nice improvement. i do like M80