80 vs 151 vs 105

[drculinarian]

What I am looking for is a cleaner or reconditioner to restore paint back to where it should be. I do not want to get into scratch repair or using a rotary. 80 sounds good with the essential oils. I like the idea behind 151 but if you want to use a full polish like 7 would the wax in 151 cause a problem? 105 sounds good as one can use it by hand but would it be too aggressive?

Dr. Maurice

[Mike Phillips]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

Sounds like you want a one-step product, something that will clean, polish and leave the paint protected with a wax coating?

If so you want D151 as M80 and M105 are body shop products for paint correction and should be followed with a coat of wax.

[drculinarian]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

I do in a way but I like to go through the steps after the cleaning. I want to put on a pure polish then wax. I really like the idea behind 151 but will I have to remove the wax to use #7?

Dr Maurice

[Mike Phillips]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

Meguiar's recommends applying a polish before a wax as a wax tends to seal the surface of the paint.

Maybe get a collection of products and that way you can customize how you approach each job you do depending upon your goals for the results.

Daily drivers = D151
Higher-end work, do a multiple step and charge more

[acsuppa]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

What I am looking for is a cleaner or reconditioner to restore paint back to where it should be. I do not want to get into scratch repair or using a rotary. 80 sounds good with the essential oils. I like the idea behind 151 but if you want to use a full polish like 7 would the wax in 151 cause a problem? 105 sounds good as one can use it by hand but would it be too aggressive?

Dr. Maurice

You would have no problem applying #7 over 151 but, like Mike stated, you will need to apply a coat or two of wax on top of the #7. #7 looks great but you will need to "lock in" that great look with a sealant or wax.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

but will I have to remove the wax to use #7?

You can apply the #7 over the D151 but it won't work as well and application and wipe-off will tend to be more difficult and possibly smeary.

Always do a Test Spot first, make sure your products and process of choice will make one small section look good before going over the entire car.

[acsuppa]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

You can apply the #7 over the D151 but it won't work as well and application and wipe-off will tend to be more difficult and possibly smeary.

Always do a Test Spot first, make sure your products and process of choice will make one small section look good before going over the entire car.

Mike, why would anyone have a possible issues applying #7 over D151? In the past, I've applies #7 over a #26 then applied another coat of #26 over the #7. The reason wasn't intentional. It was the very first timer I used #7. I skipped the #7 but decided I wanted to try it out. The application of #7 went on and came off very easily. Maybe I just lucked out.

[Sal329]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

Why not use 105 to get the stubborn swirls, follow up with 151 and finish with M21

[VonLego]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

I'm trying to figure out how to use 105 myself... where does it fit in?

[jpitt1987]

Re: 80 vs 151 vs 105

Your original post says that you don't want to use a rotary. That is going to limit your choices somewhat. I know 105 can be hand applied, but would take longer. And as far as 151 goes, you are out of luck if you are only doing by hand.