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Accumulator said:The Pro version of Metallic Polish is notable different from the "consumer" version. Besides smelling more "industrial", it's thicker, more abrasive (though still quite mild) and has less wax. It seems a little milder than PI-III MG but it's still not nearly as mild as stuff like P21S GEPC or Pinnacle's PCL. Not quite as mild as FP either, but I can't tell an improvement when I use FP after it.
Accumulator said:Maybe I can clarify this a bit, or else I'll make it even more confusing
There are three "normal" 1Z polishes, these are in the "consumer line" (smaller rectangular cans) and four in the "Pro line" (larger 1-liter round cans). All can be used by hand, DA/PC/Cyclo, or rotary. All are about as user-friendly as such products get.
All contain wax which will provide some protection even without a LSP but which *might* cause some bonding issues with some LSPs unless you do the alcohol wipe as Bill D does.
The three "consumer" line polishes are:
Ultra/Extra Paint Polish ("UP/EP")- Quite aggressive. Will remove most minor marring even from hard clears. Will almost always leave micromarring unless used by rotary (and even then in many cases). Can be used by hand despite its aggressiveness.
Paint Polish ("PP")- A general-use abrasive polish. Comparable to DACP and SSR2.5, but maybe a little milder. Must be broken down fully to leave a ready-to-wax finish. Often best when followed with a milder product.
Metallic Polish ("MP")- A very mild polish comparable to most "swirl removers" and even comparable to aggressive "cleaner waxes". Will not remove much marring, too mild for that. Used right before (or as) a LSP.
Pro versions:
There are Professional versions of Ultra/Extra and Paint Polish that seem to be the same as the "consumer" versions, but might be just a little thicker. These come in the round, 1-liter cans.
The Pro version of Metallic Polish is notable different from the "consumer" version. Besides smelling more "industrial", it's thicker, more abrasive (though still quite mild) and has less wax. It seems a little milder than PI-III MG but it's still not nearly as mild as stuff like P21S GEPC or Pinnacle's PCL. Not quite as mild as FP either, but I can't tell an improvement when I use FP after it.
The final "Pro" product is WaxPolish Soft (WPS)- This is like the "consumer" Metallic only with more waxes. The abrasives seem similar to the "consumer" Metallic. Seems sorta heavy on fillers, which 1z calls "concealers". Works well as a final polish before LSPs or can be used *as* a LSP. Some users report the "concealers" last for months.