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fireman03 · 08-19-2003, 12:18 AM

What is the most effective way to see the results when using these products? Does it make that big of difference If it is with rotary, orbital, or by hand? If it does what are the methods that you are using? Also, how do you know when you need SSR 3 instead of SSR2?

JeffBruce · 08-19-2003, 01:27 AM

There is an old time answer for this...you try the least abbrasive product...use it correctly..and if it doesn't give you the results go to next abbrasive products...
jeff

08-19-2003, 07:10 AM

fireman03,

Jeff's response to your question is the safest, and most recommended way. However, some people can look at a paint surface, and pretty much know the most abrasive product they need to start with............... and if one doesn't have that experience, they need to work there way up to more abrasive products, rather than work there way down with less abrasive products.

As for the applicatior manner, nothing can beat a rotary buffer when it comes to creating a clean, mirrored paint surface. Of course, it takes an experienced hand with a rotary to achieve those results safely. Having said that, an orbital buffer, with the correct pads, and products, can produce excellent results when used properly. As for hand polishing......... depending on the product, it can be done, but is a lot tougher, and the results will never be that of a rotary, but can match that of an orbital.

Poorboy · 08-19-2003, 09:53 AM

I agree with the Boss....experience can tell you that you need something more abrasive, but it's always safer to even take one step back to a lesser abrasive and then go back and use a more abrasive products if needed.

Cujo31 · 08-22-2003, 03:11 PM

Has anyone noticed the SSR1 having a deeper shine over SSR2? I know its slicker than 2, but maybe its just my eyes.. LOL

Coastal Eddie · 08-22-2003, 05:32 PM

I've only used 2 & 3 hmmmmmmm. Know where I can get a pint of 1 fast?

Cujo31 · 08-22-2003, 05:56 PM

Nope not at all =P

When its slow I was thinking of messing around a bit

NattyBumppo · 08-23-2003, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cujo31
Has anyone noticed the SSR1 having a deeper shine over SSR2? I know its slicker than 2, but maybe its just my eyes.. LOL

Yep, I agree completely. Right Boss?

Natty

Tassadar · 08-23-2003, 03:58 PM

I liked the feel of SSR1 a lot, but then I used Pro Polish over that and became disappointed becuase it lost the smoothness.

08-23-2003, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NattyBumppo

Yep, I agree completely. Right Boss?

Natty

Natty, just ordered some SSR1 yesterday, so next weekend, I might get a chance to try it. However, based upon your findings, I'm certain that I will find that the SSR1 is the slickest/glossiest of Poorboys polishes. I'm interested in Tassadar's findings that the Pro Polish might tend to "knock down" some of the gloss/slickness of the SSR1. If that's the case, I might tend to use the PP more as a paint cleaner, and even use it prior to any of the SSR polishes, as I love the way the PP cleans. Any thoughts on that?

Cujo,

Natty really loved the gloss and slickness of the SSR1, when compared to the SSR2............... that's good enough for me. I'll be waiting for the Big Brown Truck everyday next week!

08-19-2003, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
fireman03 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 224	PB's SSR 1, SSR 2, SSR3 What is the most effective way to see the results when using these products? Does it make that big of difference If it is with rotary, orbital, or by hand? If it does what are the methods that you are using? Also, how do you know when you need SSR 3 instead of SSR2?

08-19-2003, 01:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
JeffBruce Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,472	There is an old time answer for this...you try the least abbrasive product...use it correctly..and if it doesn't give you the results go to next abbrasive products... jeff __________________

08-19-2003, 09:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Poorboy Detail City Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 8,428	I agree with the Boss....experience can tell you that you need something more abrasive, but it's always safer to even take one step back to a lesser abrasive and then go back and use a more abrasive products if needed. __________________ life is short ..do it while you can www.poorboysworld.com web site www.poorboysworld.net Poorboy's info forum

08-22-2003, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cujo31 Shine? That's not a shine Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Corona, California Posts: 148	Has anyone noticed the SSR1 having a deeper shine over SSR2? I know its slicker than 2, but maybe its just my eyes.. LOL __________________ John ( aka Cujo31 ) Custom Car Care LLC

08-22-2003, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cujo31 Shine? That's not a shine Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Corona, California Posts: 148	Nope not at all =P When its slow I was thinking of messing around a bit __________________ John ( aka Cujo31 ) Custom Car Care LLC

08-19-2003, 07:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boss_429 Guest Posts: n/a	fireman03, Jeff's response to your question is the safest, and most recommended way. However, some people can look at a paint surface, and pretty much know the most abrasive product they need to start with............... and if one doesn't have that experience, they need to work there way up to more abrasive products, rather than work there way down with less abrasive products. As for the applicatior manner, nothing can beat a rotary buffer when it comes to creating a clean, mirrored paint surface. Of course, it takes an experienced hand with a rotary to achieve those results safely. Having said that, an orbital buffer, with the correct pads, and products, can produce excellent results when used properly. As for hand polishing......... depending on the product, it can be done, but is a lot tougher, and the results will never be that of a rotary, but can match that of an orbital.

08-22-2003, 05:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Coastal Eddie Ambivalent Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Out West Posts: 317	I've only used 2 & 3 hmmmmmmm. Know where I can get a pint of 1 fast?

08-23-2003, 03:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tassadar Car Detailing Whore Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 1,325	I liked the feel of SSR1 a lot, but then I used Pro Polish over that and became disappointed becuase it lost the smoothness. __________________ http://tassadar.ezekial.net

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