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Old 05-13-2008, 08:45 PM
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I was thinking of trying Poorboys SSR2.5 and SSR1 with a PC7424. what is the equivalent from Optimum? Which is easier to use and what would you recommend between these two brands?
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I have not used Optimum myself, but I have always said that the SSR2.5 and SSR1 are great polishes.

The funny thing is that people used to complain about it dusting too much. Yet everyone uses SIP which dusts twice as much...
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I'm the other guy...haven't used PB but use Optimum daily. I love the fact that there's NO dusting and one step cleans up the last w/o a complete wipe down between each step.
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Okay which ones do I buy?



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I use Poorboys, Optimum and Menzerna, but I always keep going back to Optimum. What I like about the Optimum is that it doesn't dust and it finishes off nicely.
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Optimum Polish and Compound is all that you will need with the PC.
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If you're detailing for money you'll need them all. If you are just doing your car give me some pics and I'll tell you what you can get by with.
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I like the poorboys better than the optimimum I think it is easier to use and breakdown with the PC.
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I agree with 02CAMSS. Ive used both and PB works a lot better with the PC then Optimum.
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I have some very minor swirls on my Honda S2000. I don't have any pictures, but it's not "swirl city" from some of the photos on here of cars detailed.


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