[er1k024]

I have been looking and searching around for polishes and I can't seem to find one that is what I need. All I really want right now is a basic polish. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[Asphalt Rocket]

What do you mean by basic polish?

[er1k024]

Originally Posted by Asphalt Rocket

What do you mean by basic polish?

Well I keep on seeing like all these polishes with different intenses, if that makes sense..

In other words, what is a good polisher for a beginner?

[MadOzodi]

Still being a beginner myself, and having read about polishing for quite a few months before trying my hand at actually correcting, knowing what the condition of the paint you're working on before is the first step.

Once you know that, you'll be able to understand better the "different intenses" or cuts of the various polishes that all the veteran polishers reference and describe.

For a beginner, I'd imagine some people would suggest Poorboy's SSR line or Pinnacle's XMT line and a PC7424. But there are many others that I'm not aware of. As a beginner, I'm jumped in using a Flex 3401 and Menzerna after only using my UDM to apply waxes and sealants. I've read about some beginners saying the heck with it and buying a rotary straight up.

FYI, I experienced the gumming/balling up of SIP yesterday that I've read about many times on this forum but was able to adjust right away.

How about some more detailed questions from you?

[Nica]

Polish for a beginner huh...mmmm...well you can't go wrong with Menzerna, it breaks down quite fast and best of all it produces incredable results.

As to what to choose, I find Menzerna Intensive Polish to be quite the versatile product, it can take care of just about anything.

To be honest though there are lots of great products out there, Optimum is good, it just has a long working time, 3M is great as well. My go to products are Menzerna and 3M, 3M being my back up.

Hope this helps.

[Asphalt Rocket]

Regardless of being a beginner or someone that has alot of time into this I feel there really isnt a beginner polish. I would get Menzerna Sip and 106FF or 85RD, 3M extra cut and Ultrfina, and Meguiars M105 as far as polishes go. Anyone of those three would be a very good choice. If you need help with working with these polishes there are several people on here that can help you out if you run into any problems so you should be just fine. As far as Poorboys or XMT polishes they are sub-par at best, if you are going to spend money in a polish you might as well get one of the top tier polishes because that is were 90% of your finish is going to come from.

[haper]

Originally Posted by MadOzodi

FYI, I experienced the gumming/balling up of SIP yesterday that I've read about many times on this forum but was able to adjust right away.

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but can you explain how you adjusted and the result.

[DJ_JonnyV]

I agree with Nica about Menzerna Intensive Polish. It's usually my go to polish for light to medium swirled cars. I can usually get it to break down LSP ready as well with my Flex 3401.

	LSP Last Step Product, meaning protection either wax or sealant.

[MadOzodi]

Originally Posted by haper

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but can you explain how you adjusted and the result.

Hehe, it was simple actually. I could actually read all the posts in my head, as if I could hear all the DB members telling me it's time to swap pads cuz the distilled water spritz wasn't working anymore. It's almost as if the whole forum was smackin me upside the head.

So I just swapped to a new pad and remembered NOT to use too much product, work slower and on a smaller area.

[JLs Detailing]

Originally Posted by Asphalt Rocket

Regardless of being a beginner or someone that has alot of time into this I feel there really isnt a beginner polish. I would get Menzerna Sip and 106FF or 85RD, 3M extra cut and Ultrfina, and Meguiars M105 as far as polishes go. Anyone of those three would be a very good choice. If you need help with working with these polishes there are several people on here that can help you out if you run into any problems so you should be just fine. As far as Poorboys or XMT polishes they are sub-par at best, if you are going to spend money in a polish you might as well get one of the top tier polishes because that is were 90% of your finish is going to come from.

Would have to agree with this 100%