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firebird

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I love the Megs MF Correction System, however, I just use the correction compound with my PC7424. I think I do a pretty decent job for a weekend warrior but I have noticed some buffer trails. Why? Too much pressure? Would I eliminate the buffer trails with M205 on a white foam polishing pad? Not looking for the extra step but willing to do it. I usually then apply Chem Guys Ezcreme Glaze then BFWD. Any advise is welcome! Thanks.
 
Anything I can do to eliminate the buffer trails to save the extrea step? Use less pressure, slower hand motion, work it longer? Or, must I always just plan to use M205? Thanks!
 
The only one step solution I have found is using Megs Ultimate compound with a LC HT Cyan pad. But if its soft clear coat on car go with M205 with Green pad.
 
it's very important to keep the pad in contact with the surface as flat as possible. it's easy to rock the pad on edge and leave trails if you're moving too fast and not careful. definitely follow up the compound with a polish.
 
firebird said:
I love the Megs MF Correction System, however, I just use the correction compound with my PC7424. I think I do a pretty decent job for a weekend warrior but I have noticed some buffer trails. Why? Too much pressure? Would I eliminate the buffer trails with M205 on a white foam polishing pad? Not looking for the extra step but willing to do it. I usually then apply Chem Guys Ezcreme Glaze then BFWD. Any advise is welcome! Thanks.
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You are getting holograms with a PC?
 
Rsurfer said:
You are getting holograms with a PC?
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Yes. I used the Meg MF correction system. I think I need to reduce my working area, concentrate on even pressure and slow arm speed. All hard things to remember when you can't wait to see the results! I only do my own vehicles so I think I may need to really slow down and dedicate one day to just compounding and finishing polishing. The second day will be for sealant even though that a quick process.
 
firebird said:
I love the Megs MF Correction System, however, I just use the correction compound with my PC7424. I think I do a pretty decent job for a weekend warrior but I have noticed some buffer trails. Why? Too much pressure? Would I eliminate the buffer trails with M205 on a white foam polishing pad? Not looking for the extra step but willing to do it. I usually then apply Chem Guys Ezcreme Glaze then BFWD. Any advise is welcome! Thanks.
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D300 is a compound. Meguiar's recommends following this with a finer polishing step for maximum gloss/reflection/finish smoothness. Either the D301 Finishing Wax (which is abrasive) or M205 will work.

I would not worry too much about some marring left from D300, again, because it is a compound.

The tips on the video I shot could help get a better finish but the key would be to clean your pad often and finish using low speed and firm pressure at the end of your cycle.
 
I do not have compressed air to constantly clean the disc.
I use a bug sponge and it works fine
 
I've never put buffer trails in with the MF discs and D300
Oddly enough I use this combo to remove 'em
 
I clean the pad at least once between panels. Check to make sure it's clean and not flattened
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I once put holograms in black paint just to see if I could. Stay swirl free my friends
 
Rsurfer said:
I was about to ask if this happens with using mf pads and D300..never experienced holograms with a da.
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Agreed.

Speed 4-5 on the PCxp.
I prefer the 5" MF DA discs.
Keep the disc surface flat on the paint.
Medium pressure on the machine head.
Arm Speed 1"-2" per second.
Keep the MF disc CLEAN!

Have you marked the backing plate so you can tell pressure?
 
Merlin said:
Agreed.

Speed 4-5 on the PCxp.
I prefer the 5" MF DA discs.
Keep the disc surface flat on the paint.
Medium pressure on the machine head.
Arm Speed 1"-2" per second.
Keep the MF disc CLEAN!

Have you marked the backing plate so you can tell pressure?
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Yes, the backing plate was always marked and use 5" MF DA discs. I think now after reading all of the recommendations, I was going too fast and didn't keep pad flat enough. Plus, I was going right to sealant, as I was not using D301 which Todd says is abrasive. So I will always follow up with a finishing polish, probably M205. Thanks Everyone! :yourrock
 
I just did a GM vehicle today that was covered in tome of swirls.
I used the Megs 5" MF cutting disc with D300 and a drop of M105
I followed that with 5.5" LC White flat pads and M205 via KBM
Covered the top with Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant!

It came out swirl free, glossy and super slick! It looked AWESOME!
 
Merlin said:
I just did a GM vehicle today that was covered in tome of swirls.
I used the Megs 5" MF cutting disc with D300 and a drop of M105
I followed that with 5.5" LC White flat pads and M205 via KBM
Covered the top with Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant!

It came out swirl free, glossy and super slick! It looked AWESOME!
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:rockon

Got any pics? :inspector:
 
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