Short before and after - dry sanding video

[Bill G]

Mike, this question has nothing to do with sanding, but it is relevant to removing clear coat over time, which as you point out, everyone needs to be mindful of. In that context, for very well cared for cars where one might want to just do a very fine polishing once a year, I am looking at trying the Menzerna 3800 or possibly 3500 as well as the 3D AAT 502 Finishing polish. Any comments on these would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mike Phillips]

Mike, this question has nothing to do with sanding, but it is relevant to removing clear coat over time, which as you point out, everyone needs to be mindful of. In that context, for very well cared for cars where one might want to just do a very fine polishing once a year,

1. I am looking at trying the Menzerna 3800
2. or possibly 3500
3. as well as the 3D AAT 502 Finishing polish.

Any comments on these would be greatly appreciated.

Those are all top shelf products that from my experience - they all use great abrasive technology. When I left the geek, I was offered a LOT of jobs from a lot of companies anyone in the online car detailing world would recognize. I chose 3D specficially but Menzerna asked me if I would consider joining their team and it was a great offer. Both companies make great products. Just to note, sometime today I need to get back to 3D about working at a trade show for them at the Detail Fest Brasil show in Brasil. I'm happy to say I left 3D on good terms and we carry 3D, I use 3D when I detail professionally and I showcase 3D products in my car and boat detailing classes.

We also carry all these products on AutoForge and as soon as I can get to each product - I will continue to use these products and then create fresh content including reviews, how-to article and videos.

Menzerna Super Finish Plus SF-3800

Menzerna Super Finish SF-3500

3D AAT 502 Finish Polish



-Mike Phillips

 

[Bill G]

Thanks Mike. I have them in my Autoforge cart to buy with other items you suggested like the 6" flex backing plate to use with the Supa Beast, as well as the Bead It Up you recommended to me a few weeks ago. But besides them all being great products, is there any one of the three you would recommend over the others? I have read the 3800 and the 3500 are so similar in results that you can't tell the difference in results, so I was leaning towards the 3800 given it is only a 2 cut level (preserve as much clear coat as possible) vs 3 for the 3500. But I also read the 3800 has a different polish in it that was referred to as a "true" polish? I don't know if that is reliable info or not. Also, I don't know where the 3D 502 comes in as far as cut goes. I think it is a 2 as well but not sure. I also had read something on the 3D 520 being a new formula and "state-of-the-art" technology with the Alpha Ceramic Alumina powder. And it was better than the 502. Very confusing for someone trying to decide between them who is not in the business and hasn't had the occasion to try them all.