[FatTony]

This guide may be 5 years old but still very useful as ive just bought some AG SRP and intend to use it on the wifes grubby 2008 fiesta lol.

Nice one ..

 

[veeduby]

Excellent info OP.

I've been using it for years, but didn't realise you could layer it.

How long would you leave between coats?

 

[Alpine]

Hello,
I read all thread and have one question abuot AG SRP and EGP: can i work with this products in direct sunlight? Or surface of mashine must be cool? Thank all for answering to these questions...

 

[lowejackson]

Cooler panels are always going to be easier to work with

 

[mikex]

Excellent info OP.

I've been using it for years, but didn't realise you could layer it.

How long would you leave between coats?

I normally either run it round the whole car 1 panel at a time until im back at the beginning but its just as happy to be layered almost as soon as its been buffed off.

Hello,
I read all thread and have one question abuot AG SRP and EGP: can i work with this products in direct sunlight? Or surface of mashine must be cool? Thank all for answering to these questions...

Yeah, its fine. bit harder to work but minimal.

 

[Mister-E]

Fantastic write-up, newbie here about to try for the first time...

I feel a lot more confident now reading this!

Thanks :thumb:

Mister-E

 

[Greathalf]

Very handy. I never really gave SRP much consideration on a machine polisher, might save some time and energy

 

[Flakey]

Used it on the rotary last week, fantastic results.

 

[jk1714]

Didn't like srp the first time I used it, maybe it was me using it wrong - will give it another go after reading this thread.

 

[aymen_a22]

I bought a bottle of SRP yesterday and straight away gave it a go with my Meguairs G220 DA polisher with a Meguiars Finishing Pad.

I used setting 4 (6 is maximum) with medium pressure and applied four blobs. Firstly I will say that it is very runny so went everywhere. Secondly I found that I had to keep adding more polish.

My questions are:

1) Do I need to prime the polishing pad?

2) Per half a door I am using about 4 small blobs, is this enough?

3) I worked the panel by making about four passes until the polish became clear and then I left it to haze before buffing, is this correct?

4) Can I spritz the pad or panel with water when working the polish to extend the polishing time?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Rayaan]

I bought a bottle of SRP yesterday and straight away gave it a go with my Meguairs G220 DA polisher with a Meguiars Finishing Pad.

I used setting 4 (6 is maximum) with medium pressure and applied four blobs. Firstly I will say that it is very runny so went everywhere. Secondly I found that I had to keep adding more polish.

My questions are:

1) Do I need to prime the polishing pad?

2) Per half a door I am using about 4 small blobs, is this enough?

3) I worked the panel by making about four passes until the polish became clear and then I left it to haze before buffing, is this correct?

4) Can I spritz the pad or panel with water when working the polish to extend the polishing time?

Thank you in advance.

1) You need to prime the polishing pad with every polish! It helps the pores to absorb the product.

2) Its definitely enough. Use any more and you may get dusting

3) Yes thats fine.

4) Yes you can spritz with water to make it last longer.

 

[aymen_a22]

Thank you that is good info. How thick/runny should SRP be? Mine is quite runny, it pours out of the bottle rather than needing to squeeze the bottle. It almost seems too runny. I have given it a good shake but it is no better. It is their new formulation so I am not sure if that will change anything. I only ask because videos online show it to be a thicker consistency than my bottle.

 

[GleemSpray]

It is supposed to be a runny cream liquid.

 

[aymen_a22]

Ok thank you, sounds like I need to improve technique.

Even with the first use it has brought the car up very well. I just found it difficult to put onto a DA pad as it was going everywhere.

 

[supermat]

Sorry if this has been answered already, can you finish with srp?
Awesome read thanks!

 

[aymen_a22]

My understanding is that being a polish means it is meant to improve the look of the paint. It does also have some resistance to water but adding a wax or sealant is supposed to improve the life of the fillers that hide scratches.
I use autoglym extra gloss protection and it seems good. Easy on and off and water sheets off quickly. Not sure how long it will last though.

 

[minnis]

Sorry if this has been answered already, can you finish with srp?
Awesome read thanks!

Yes, but don't expect it to last very long. I had just SRP on for about 2 weeks before I put on some EGP, and the beading was alright but wouldn't have lasted much longer. Maybe a month tops.

 

[Rayaan]

My understanding is that being a polish means it is meant to improve the look of the paint. It does also have some resistance to water but adding a wax or sealant is supposed to improve the life of the fillers that hide scratches.
I use autoglym extra gloss protection and it seems good. Easy on and off and water sheets off quickly. Not sure how long it will last though.

Yep, the AG SRP will add the shine. Dont expect it it to last too long if its left without anything on top. I personally use FK1000p or Megs #16 which works very well and are both very durable.

The new formulation has more micro abrasives and more fillers so gives a better finish than the one it replaced like 2 years ago. It also has very little in terms of dusting compared to the earlier version.

Remember, no matter what wax you use, it'll look the same so you may as well just get the cheapest, quality one you can. Thats where the Meguiars #16 comes in but im sure collinite 476s would also do a good job too.

 

[aymen_a22]

I am using extra gloss protection at the moment. Seems nice to use and creates good water sheeting.

Would the shine wear off without any protection or just the fillers?

Quick off topic question. Does anyone know where to get a spray head for the extra gloss protection 500ml bottle?

 

[larnaca1]

What a brilliant wright up. Just bought 3 x 1 litre bottles from halfrauds on a 3 for 2. Should last me a few years.

This was my first polish i bought when I had my 1986 mk3 RS Turbo.