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What kind of Protection does the M80 have?
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Not a whole lot.. just a little something to protect fresh paint.
You are going to want to follow it up with a wax for best protection.2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue -
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Remember the 5 step method.
1. Wash
2. Remove Above Surface Contaminants
3. Paint Clean/Polish
4. Protection (Wax)
5. Maintain
#80 is only step 3
It's a paint cleaner/polish that offers no protection.
That's why you need to follow it with a wax in step 4
Richard
Originally posted by fordfan
What kind of Protection does the M80 have?Comment
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Re: #80 protection
M80 contains a body shop safe synthetic polymer.Originally posted by fordfan
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Re: Re: #80 protection
Ooops, I stand corrected!
Richard
Originally posted by Mike Phillips
M80 contains a body shop safe synthetic polymer.Comment
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so would M80 bead up and provide protection in rain?Comment
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Well, it will help prevent some water spots/etching if you wash and re-apply often. It wont wash off like a polish would, but we're not talking a full coat of wax to protect from the elements.
Perhaps it should be asked what it is you are thinking of working on?2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR BlueComment
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mike were you the one that wrote the script for the professional series videos? i think that you mentionded that you did in another threadM80 contains a body shop safe synthetic polymer.
cause thats word for word from the video
lol sry that was kind of off topicPatrick Yu
2003 Honda Accord
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6
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im working on a freshly painted car and need it protected during some of the rain we are having.Comment
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No wax/sealant on fresh paint!
M80 IS safe, however, on fresh paint.
After M80, I used M81, Hand Polish as a final step. It's safe both for body shop and fresh paint. It's not nearly as durable as a wax/sealant, but that's not an option on fresh paint.See the big picture, enjoy the detailsComment
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btw this should be moved in to detailing 101 nothing is for trade or sale here!Patrick Yu
2003 Honda Accord
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6Comment
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Good point: I never noticed it was hereOriginally posted by sneek
btw this should be moved in to detailing 101 nothing is for trade or sale here!
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I use a similar approach on fresh paint, but I usually don't use the #80 unless I want to correct some marring that I just can't live with (I usually wait until the paint has cured and then I correct it *once* before I wax).Originally posted by Pete-FWA
No wax/sealant on fresh paint!
M80 IS safe, however, on fresh paint.
After M80, I used M81, Hand Polish as a final step. It's safe both for body shop and fresh paint. It's not nearly as durable as a wax/sealant, but that's not an option on fresh paint.
I use use a pure polish (#3/#5/#7/#81/Deep Crystal #2) and reapply after every wash. My favorite for this is #5, been using it on fresh paint for almost 30 years. Decent protection for the timespan between washes, even in the winter, but then I don't let fresh paint stay dirty for long as I don't want contaminants to bond to it.Practical PerfectionistComment
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Originally posted by sneek
mike were you the one that wrote the script for the professional series videos? i think that you mentionded that you did in another thread
cause thats word for word from the video
lol sorry that was kind of off topic
Yes, I wrote the script and then others proofed it. I believe you're correct, that is the way I worded it in the video script.Comment
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I moved the thread, it's kind of funny where we find posts sometimes...Originally posted by sneek
btw this should be moved in to detailing 101 nothing is for trade or sale here!
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