Just a clarification on ProPolish - DetailCity.org

The Woob · 03-12-2004, 09:57 PM

Just making sure I'm clear on ProPolish:

I do know its a polish that cleans the surface, but does it have abrasives? Will it cut ANY? Or is it just to clean and contaminants from the surface?

Can you use it for trims to clean?
Does it have Carnauba? If so, why?

Maybe I'm having a brain lapse, but I totally forgot what other processes I would use ProPolish :beat

Thanks!

ACE · 03-12-2004, 10:15 PM

I've used it and it is a true polish. It doesn't cut in the sense that DACP cuts. It adds gloss to the surface by burnishing with very fine abrasives. On my Jetta, with a relatively soft clearcoat, PP will remove minor surface marring. Remember, many products are designed for multitasking - polish/cleaner, polish/compound, etc. PP is polish/period. It can be used to clean paint in very good condition, but it is really a finishing polish to be used as the step before waxing.

groebuck · 03-12-2004, 11:14 PM

is non abraisive AFAIK (PB can confirm) - it is a solvent based polish and any fine scratches it removes would be due to the pad/product combo - it leave nothing but a totally clean and polished finish.

(woob I have some if you want to borrow it

The Woob · 03-12-2004, 11:35 PM

What is AFAIK? Cool to hear, however why do some ppl recommend using it before SSRs? I can see after, as it will clean and prepare the surface for EX or a topper.

groe I got tons of products, but haven't experimented much! hopefully weather will hold and I will use em all. I do need some teaching on application. Are you free next week? Spring break is great! :bye

groebuck · 03-13-2004, 12:27 AM

PP before SSR will give the a clean product free surface - so the SSR will do it's job (As F As I Know)

groebuck · 03-13-2004, 12:33 AM

Hey woob I might be free next saturday - weekdays I work till 6 ish

The Woob · 03-13-2004, 12:35 AM

Hmmm. Maybe we should call out zymolkk? He's around. I think there are a few others around, but not as nutty as some of us. Actually, any DC member is nutty!

I will PM. :cool

groebuck · 03-13-2004, 12:39 AM

heh I know he lives near me (well other side o durham) -

- a lil DC mini meet !

03-13-2004, 12:40 AM

I believe that PP does have some "micro abrasives" in the polish............. Steve can clarify.

awd330 · 03-13-2004, 02:22 AM

Pro Polish does not contain carnauba or fillers, but it does have some abrasives. You can control the amount of "cut" via your choice of applicators. Using a foam pad or microfiber will cause the PP to function like a mild polish. Switch to a cotton terry applicator or a smooth cotton towel and the PP becomes much more aggressive. I have personally seen Steve remove all traces of a 4 inch longer scratch, easily felt with a fingernail, with just Pro Polish and a cotton towel. I would never have considered using PP for that purpose, but it really worked.

03-12-2004, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Woob Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver BC/NC Posts: 2,031	Just a clarification on ProPolish Just making sure I'm clear on ProPolish: I do know its a polish that cleans the surface, but does it have abrasives? Will it cut ANY? Or is it just to clean and contaminants from the surface? Can you use it for trims to clean? Does it have Carnauba? If so, why? Maybe I'm having a brain lapse, but I totally forgot what other processes I would use ProPolish :beat Thanks! __________________ Happy Detailing Owner/Obessive Detailer of Liquid Finish

03-12-2004, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
groebuck Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, oHIo Posts: 1,868	Pro Polish is non abraisive AFAIK (PB can confirm) - it is a solvent based polish and any fine scratches it removes would be due to the pad/product combo - it leave nothing but a totally clean and polished finish. (woob I have some if you want to borrow it __________________ You have activated my special ability....

03-12-2004, 11:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Woob Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver BC/NC Posts: 2,031	What is AFAIK? Cool to hear, however why do some ppl recommend using it before SSRs? I can see after, as it will clean and prepare the surface for EX or a topper. groe I got tons of products, but haven't experimented much! hopefully weather will hold and I will use em all. I do need some teaching on application. Are you free next week? Spring break is great! :bye __________________ Happy Detailing Owner/Obessive Detailer of Liquid Finish

03-13-2004, 12:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
groebuck Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, oHIo Posts: 1,868	PP PP before SSR will give the a clean product free surface - so the SSR will do it's job (As F As I Know) __________________ You have activated my special ability....

03-13-2004, 12:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
groebuck Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, oHIo Posts: 1,868	Hey woob I might be free next saturday - weekdays I work till 6 ish __________________ You have activated my special ability....

03-12-2004, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ACE What's that smell? Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 304	I've used it and it is a true polish. It doesn't cut in the sense that DACP cuts. It adds gloss to the surface by burnishing with very fine abrasives. On my Jetta, with a relatively soft clearcoat, PP will remove minor surface marring. Remember, many products are designed for multitasking - polish/cleaner, polish/compound, etc. PP is polish/period. It can be used to clean paint in very good condition, but it is really a finishing polish to be used as the step before waxing.

03-13-2004, 12:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
The Woob Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver BC/NC Posts: 2,031	Hmmm. Maybe we should call out zymolkk? He's around. I think there are a few others around, but not as nutty as some of us. Actually, any DC member is nutty! I will PM. :cool __________________ Happy Detailing Owner/Obessive Detailer of Liquid Finish

03-13-2004, 12:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
groebuck Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, oHIo Posts: 1,868	heh I know he lives near me (well other side o durham) - - a lil DC mini meet ! __________________ You have activated my special ability....

03-13-2004, 12:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Boss_429 Guest Posts: n/a	I believe that PP does have some "micro abrasives" in the polish............. Steve can clarify.

03-13-2004, 02:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
awd330 "Beep Beep" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida/New York Posts: 1,983	Pro Polish does not contain carnauba or fillers, but it does have some abrasives. You can control the amount of "cut" via your choice of applicators. Using a foam pad or microfiber will cause the PP to function like a mild polish. Switch to a cotton terry applicator or a smooth cotton towel and the PP becomes much more aggressive. I have personally seen Steve remove all traces of a 4 inch longer scratch, easily felt with a fingernail, with just Pro Polish and a cotton towel. I would never have considered using PP for that purpose, but it really worked.

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