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The closest polish to Menz 85RD is the 1Z High gloss Polish....I just ordered more of it...then I seen Chris is blowing it out now..so I may order some from him also at that price....its a little more user friendly ....

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yea, i thought 85rd would be the higher gloss. i have that now, so i was contemplating if i should buy UF or not. but i guess it's not necessary... thanks for the help guys!
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yea, i thought 85rd would be the higher gloss. i have that now, so i was contemplating if i should buy UF or not. but i guess it's not necessary... thanks for the help guys!
I would think UF and P106FF would be better matched for comparison sake as far as polishing ability. PO85RD is just a real fine "bring out the shine" type polish.
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So is 85RD used mainly as a gloss polish? Or do some actually use it as a polish?

My order of 85RD should be at my doorstep any day now
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yea, i thought 85rd would be the higher gloss. i have that now, so i was contemplating if i should buy UF or not. but i guess it's not necessary... thanks for the help guys!
I would buy UF for the times when 85RD acts up, always need a back up. Also 106FF is more abrasive than UF so the 85RD to UF comparision is correct.
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Wonder what would be a good substitute for 106ff?
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I would buy UF for the times when 85RD acts up, always need a back up. Also 106FF is more abrasive than UF so the 85RD to UF comparision is correct.

I'm not sure how that can be? I see a lot of folks go from M105 or SIP right to UF or 106FF. If UF was a finishing polish they'd need to use something like 106FF or the like before moving to UF or 85RD.

I guess it all depends on how well the SIP or M105 breaks down.
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Its all in your skill level. I go from M105 to UF with no problems.
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I have both 085 and UF. I bought the UF so I can still do some detailing when it's hot out... the Menz can be tempermental when it gets too hot.
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85rd finishes clearer, but Ultrafina just works wonderfully. Again, thats the general concensus of the forums talking.

I really can't tell much of a difference except UF works easier and takes a LITTLE less time.
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