Need to know the difference between 82 and M09.

[kellyinkc]

I can get M09 today from local PBE,they do not have 82, or order 82 from ADS. Is there a difference in there abliity to remove swirls. I have some fine polishing left to do.
I get lost in all the numbers???

[Mister B]

According to the Meguiars catalog, #82 is formulated for fresh paint. So if you are not working on fresh paint, I would probably go ahead and try the #9 first since it is readily available to you.

That is just my opinion.

They are both about the same aggressiveness according to the scales on the bottles.

#82

FEATURES:
• Formulated for fresh paint
• High performance polish eliminates swirl marks fast
• Specially blended polish with cleaning power removes
fine scratches
• Smooth, fast application and easy wipe-off
• Restores a glistening “new paint” shine

#9

FEATURES:
• A deep gloss cleaner/polish
• Removes fine scratches and swirl marks, while
providing a dark, dramatic shine
• Formulated to reduce splatter & make application
and wipe-down easier

[kellyinkc]

Thanks, my ride is a 1999. Will give 09 a try.

[Mike Phillips]

Just to note, they are both formulated for fresh paint.

I'm not saying you need to do a search on this question as our forum is not known to like a lot of other forums were every time you ask a question someone will tell you,

Do a search


However, this questions has been asked many times and a quick search using the terms

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4629

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3856

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7762

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11647

Here's a start...

In a nutshell, M82 is a tad more aggressive than $9 but not enough that I think the average person could ever tell the difference. M82 is technology developed when we created the 80's serious line while M09 was introduced in about 1987 I think. It was one of, if not the only cross-over product at the time when basecoat/clear coat systems finally hit a critical mass in the collision shop industry and it was discovered that something more aggressive than a pure polish, (non-abrasive), yet less aggressive than a compound or paint cleaner was necessary to bridge the gap in order to create a swirl free finish in the re-finishing industry.

Basically if you're looking for a light cleaner/polish then either will fit the bill.

I find myself using either product when I'm working on very soft paints that are prone to micro-marring or as a last rotary applied product in a 3-step rotary process.