Hand polish/minor scratch remover - DetailCity.org

Sherman8r44 · 08-31-2005, 10:07 AM

I am definitely a n00b when it comes to detailing, but the few cars I've done have taught me that I need a polish. They are fairly new cars, but they have never even been waxed in their life! I'm looking for a good, fairly inexpensive polish that I can use after claying and California Gold Scratch Remover (for the big stuff) to remove minor swirls and scratches in one application by hand. Also, it must either be a one-step polish or if the polishing aspect of AIO is strong enough, I might get that as a finishing polish. The Poorboy's SSR2 and 2.5 look good, but any suggestions and/or reviews would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Sherman8r44 · 08-31-2005, 10:28 AM

Or maybe SSR2 followed by PWC, then EX-P? Anyone? I don't have any wax or polish (other than Cali Gold), so any and all suggestions are welcome.

Beemerboy · 08-31-2005, 10:53 AM

Poorboys Poilsh with Caranuba would be a good one step choice

mgm2003 · 08-31-2005, 10:54 AM

If you're planning on detailing cars other than your own, you'll save more time and $ by investing in an electric polisher. Depending on what you charge, it will pay for itself in no time at all.

If you're looking at correcting 'minor' finish flaws and a chemical cleaner to attack water spots, minor bird bomb stains, etc.. then Poorboys Pro Polish works very well by hand.

Sherman8r44 · 08-31-2005, 11:44 AM

i'm not doing that many people's cars, just a few, and I would rather go the safer route of doing it by hand. I'm only 16 yrs. old, so I really can't charge too much. I don't need just a one step polish/wax either--I have enough time to do it as two better, seperate steps. Im looking to correct minor scratches, too. Does Pro Polish remove those sorts of swirls and scratches that can be seen directly around the sun's reflection, too? Thank you again, mgm2003, for another quick and excellent response.

JaredPointer · 08-31-2005, 01:01 PM

I have used Meg's ScratchX by hand with very good results. It will take some time to do it properly by hand, but if you're not looking to get a polisher of some sort, you are going to have to dedicate some time to scratch/swirl removal.

Sherman8r44 · 09-01-2005, 11:45 AM

I have Mother's Cali Gold scratch remover, which does wonders on all the parking lot scars, but in this case I'm talking about those swirls and scratches you only see in the sun, right around its reflection. I think I'm going to get one of the SSR line, then get either AIO or P-w-C as a finishing polish/protection (followed by Natty's). If I finish with either of those, which SSR would be best to use beforehand?

JaredPointer · 09-01-2005, 12:39 PM

If you're going by hand and you want to use Poorboy's SSR line, I would suggest SSR2 if the swirls are moderate. Keep in mind this is going to take quite some time to do the whole car by hand while trying to remove swirls. Don't get frustrated, as it will probably take more than one pass over all the panels with the SSR by hand.

Sherman8r44 · 09-01-2005, 12:52 PM

Alright, thanks.

Sherman8r44 · 09-01-2005, 01:08 PM

Just making sure tho, I can go from SSR2 straight to AIO, rite...

08-31-2005, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sherman8r44 Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lawg Oiland, New Yawk Posts: 321	Hand polish/minor scratch remover I am definitely a n00b when it comes to detailing, but the few cars I've done have taught me that I need a polish. They are fairly new cars, but they have never even been waxed in their life! I'm looking for a good, fairly inexpensive polish that I can use after claying and California Gold Scratch Remover (for the big stuff) to remove minor swirls and scratches in one application by hand. Also, it must either be a one-step polish or if the polishing aspect of AIO is strong enough, I might get that as a finishing polish. The Poorboy's SSR2 and 2.5 look good, but any suggestions and/or reviews would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

08-31-2005, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sherman8r44 Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lawg Oiland, New Yawk Posts: 321	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover Or maybe SSR2 followed by PWC, then EX-P? Anyone? I don't have any wax or polish (other than Cali Gold), so any and all suggestions are welcome.

08-31-2005, 10:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Beemerboy Just One More Coat Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 7,128	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover Poorboys Poilsh with Caranuba would be a good one step choice __________________ Old Enough To Know Better, Too Stupid To Care.... Dave's Detailing Sonoma County, CA

08-31-2005, 10:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
mgm2003 2005 STS :: 2003 Z71 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,573	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover If you're planning on detailing cars other than your own, you'll save more time and $ by investing in an electric polisher. Depending on what you charge, it will pay for itself in no time at all. If you're looking at correcting 'minor' finish flaws and a chemical cleaner to attack water spots, minor bird bomb stains, etc.. then Poorboys Pro Polish works very well by hand. __________________ John Miller :: Wilmington, DE :: mgm121499@comcast.net

08-31-2005, 11:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sherman8r44 Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lawg Oiland, New Yawk Posts: 321	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover i'm not doing that many people's cars, just a few, and I would rather go the safer route of doing it by hand. I'm only 16 yrs. old, so I really can't charge too much. I don't need just a one step polish/wax either--I have enough time to do it as two better, seperate steps. Im looking to correct minor scratches, too. Does Pro Polish remove those sorts of swirls and scratches that can be seen directly around the sun's reflection, too? Thank you again, mgm2003, for another quick and excellent response.

08-31-2005, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
JaredPointer That lemon sure was sour Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,046	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover I have used Meg's ScratchX by hand with very good results. It will take some time to do it properly by hand, but if you're not looking to get a polisher of some sort, you are going to have to dedicate some time to scratch/swirl removal. __________________ Professional wrestling is real. It's all those other sports that are rigged.

09-01-2005, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sherman8r44 Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lawg Oiland, New Yawk Posts: 321	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover I have Mother's Cali Gold scratch remover, which does wonders on all the parking lot scars, but in this case I'm talking about those swirls and scratches you only see in the sun, right around its reflection. I think I'm going to get one of the SSR line, then get either AIO or P-w-C as a finishing polish/protection (followed by Natty's). If I finish with either of those, which SSR would be best to use beforehand?

09-01-2005, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
JaredPointer That lemon sure was sour Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,046	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover If you're going by hand and you want to use Poorboy's SSR line, I would suggest SSR2 if the swirls are moderate. Keep in mind this is going to take quite some time to do the whole car by hand while trying to remove swirls. Don't get frustrated, as it will probably take more than one pass over all the panels with the SSR by hand. __________________ Professional wrestling is real. It's all those other sports that are rigged.

09-01-2005, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sherman8r44 Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lawg Oiland, New Yawk Posts: 321	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover Alright, thanks.

09-01-2005, 01:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sherman8r44 Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lawg Oiland, New Yawk Posts: 321	Re: Hand polish/minor scratch remover Just making sure tho, I can go from SSR2 straight to AIO, rite...

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