Foam pads vs. MF pads....

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I'm really getting into more paint correction again and was wondering what you all thought of MF polishing pads vs traditional foam pads.



Do you like them?

Are they worth me replacing 150+ foam pads?

And any issues with their durability?



Thanks!
 
They have their place. Some people like them more than others. I don't think they should fully replace foam, but rather add the the arsenal. If you have 150+ pads currently, I don't think a couple of MF pads to try out will break the bank. Do some research, though, on how to get the best out of them as it does take a slightly different technique to optimize their efficiency.
 
I'm all about replacing foam cutting pads with MF Cutting Disks, but I'm happy with foam for (less aggressive) polishing/finishing.
 
If you haven't tried them, you gotta treat yourself. Meg's is my favorite.



MF for correction.....Foam for finishing. Well worth it and some!
 
I'm loving the MF discs. I'd def recommend picking a few different ones up to give a try. I have had some issues with Meg's discs coming apart when I hit it really hard, especially on uneven surfaces, but I seem to be getting over the learning curve and it's not really happening anymore. The first time I used a MF cutting disc, I was in awe at how quickly it cut and how nicely it finished down at the same time.



I've killed a few learning.

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I use a lot of Optimum MF pads, but have foam that I use regularly also, just not near as often.



You won't go wrong either way, but I do believe that it is good to have plenty of both on hand, or at least a few of the type you don't prefer.
 
I actually dislike using foam now, at least for the initial correction step that is. If and/or when MF gets to the point that it can finish down as well as foam on all paints, I will have no issues leaving foam behind. Once you've used them for a while and dialed in the process you will know what I mean. ;)
 
Ben@Autopia said:
If you can get over the shedding...
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Shedding? Gee, how have I managed to avoid..or is it "overlook" :think: ...all the various issues people are experiencing with the MF pads?!?
 
Accumulator said:
Shedding? Gee, how have I managed to avoid..or is it "overlook" :think: ...all the various issues people are experiencing with the MF pads?!?
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Yeah, I never experienced any shedding with MF pads either...... until i tried the Lake Country versions. They lessened after the first use though.



They were shedding right out of the packaging. Not sure if that was an anomoly or what.. didn't make much difference to me though.
 
David Fermani said:
If you haven't tried them, you gotta treat yourself. Meg's is my favorite.



MF for correction.....Foam for finishing. Well worth it and some!
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I was going to say the same thing.
 
Ben@Autopia said:
If you can get over the shedding, the mf pads are quite nice.
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Microfiber should be washed before first use (this will remove any loose fibres)
 
If you have durability issues with the MF Pads:



Get an upgraded perforated plate with the right diameter, work lower than 5 OPM, blow/cool your pads, and exchange them regularly. Also all the distributors/sources you get the pads from will be more than happy to warranty the pad.



And yes I love them, amazing cutting power.
 
I love MF pads, the extra friction/heat they produce with a Dynabrade in forced or Random mode gives great correction and clarity, better than a wool pad. and can even reduce orange peel somewhat as well, maybe up to twenty five percent, perhaps more

Haven't used foam pads to correct with for about four or more years but MF pads wont replace foam polishing, finishing and Jewelling pads



maybe a silk jewelling pad someday will
 
Accumulator said:
I'm all about replacing foam cutting pads with MF Cutting Disks, but I'm happy with foam for (less aggressive) polishing/finishing.
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Agree, great for correction and the Optimum polishing MF pads are great for finishing on moderate to hard paint. Still need foam to finish down on softer paints. One can never have too many pads.
 
If you're not using them for cutting, you're wasting time and money. I haven't used the Optimum polish pads I bought yet, but I haven't found a need to either. Black/white pads are just fine and much cheaper.



Also, I never burned through any pads. People say not to be too aggressive, and when they don't listen, bam...goodbye pads. I change out pads frequently, swirl them through the pad washer and let them dry. I use about 3 or 4 pad per car this way and just constantly switch them out. When I'm doing a full detail i use 2 DAs to let backing plates and tools keep cool. Worth it.
 
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