#80 or # 82??

[Don]

I had an "incident" yesterday while detailing an '01 Caddy. I went to shake up my bottle of #82 and my thumb went right throught the side of the bottle (the bottles are my only complaint about Megs stuff).

So now I need some new stuff. Should I get the #82 again, or should I get some #80 this time?

[Chris Nemlich]

Don,

#80 and #82 seem slightly similiar but they do have their differences. #80 is considered a cleaner/polish w/some slight protection properties. #80 is also one step above #82 in aggressiveness. If I were you I would suggest #80 but everybody has their own favorites.

I have found that #83, #80, #81, NXT, MPPP is a pretty amazing combo. That being said, I have also used #82 in place of #80 and have had impressive results as well.

It comes down to personal preference really. I would say if you already have some #9, then get the #80. If you don't have #9 (which is equal to #82 in aggressiveness) then the choice is up to you.

Mike might be able to point out a couple more differences to help you.

Hope this helped.



Chris

[Marc08EX]

I agree with williams22.. Although I have to add something.. #80 is rich in polishing oils and sometimes, it can be used as a one-step cleaner and polish and the polishing step could be skipped when time is an issue. I already have #82 but if I have to choose again, I'd have to pick #80 over #82. good luck!

BTW, what did you mean your thumb went through the side of the bottle? You pinched a hole through the bottle?

[Don]

Originally posted by Bri


BTW, what did you mean your thumb went through the side of the bottle? You pinched a hole through the bottle?

My thumb went through the side of the bottle, making a 2-1/2" hole. Fortunately, there was only about 1/4 bottle left.

[Chris Nemlich]

That's weird! I'll have to make sure not to hold my bottles too tightly from now on!

Chris

[Marc08EX]

Originally posted by Don
My thumb went through the side of the bottle, making a 2-1/2" hole. Fortunately, there was only about 1/4 bottle left.

Really?? The bottles seem to have really hard plastic though..

[Chris Nemlich]

I've dropped my bottles numerous times and have had no problems with them breaking or anything. Sounds like you got the worst bottle of the bunch!

Chris

[Scottwax]

I'd go with #80. It is a bit more aggressive, breaks down more quickly and finishes off as nicely as #81 does. You can go straight to your LSP. You can do the same with #82 but since it isn't as aggressive, if you are only going to use one, go with the slightly stronger one.