Microfiber cutting pads...

DaGonz

DaGonz

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I just purchased my first microfiber cutting pads... I'll be detailing a hammered Dodge Ram next week.


 


I have the following compounds.... M105, M83 and M2.  I am looking for suggestions as to what I should be looking for, or should I  be ordering  another compound?


 


Thanks in advance!


 


Ron aka DaGonz
 
The Dodge Ram got cancelled, but I did a black Acura RDX on July 7th... it had the typical swirls and a few RIDS.  I used the Meg's microfiber cutting pads for the first time with Meguiar's #83 dual action cleaner polish.


 


Color me impressed... it wiped out the swirls easily!
 
I would definitely pick up some D300 at the very lest. Make sure you season the pad correctly via the Kevin Brown Method. It will help with cut, extending work time and dusting. 
 
Is d300 the polish that comes with the Microfiber system? It does not have near the cut of 105 correct?
 
M105 has more cut but D300 will finish a little better. Remember to clean mf pads often. It removes the paint residue and keeps the pad cooler.
 
Are they a lot better than foam?  I've tried various foam alternatives over the years with my PC and never found any of them to be that great.  Never tried MF though.
 
Seems like the what I hear that are great for cutting but the polishing pads don't finish down good enough to stop there so you might as well use foam.
 
When it comes to polishing microfibre pads finishing abilities, it comes down to what work your doing


For a one step they are ideal and can finish down to between 40 and 60 ppi foam pad levels and cutting pads as a one step too 


 


Ideal for a one step.  All comes down to technique, machine and what liquids 
 
Use D300/301 as a start, they are designed for MF Pads. Essential to prime and clean your pad as you go.
 
BobD, yes the mf pads cut, imo, a lot better than any foam pad. Personally, I like using them more because they have more cut, and you can tell how quickly the pad is getting dirty because it's white. Try them out, you won't be disappointed. Just make sure to prime the whole pad with product first.
 
Does it cause micro marring since it is a "cutting" pad? I want to try it with V36 from Chemical Guys on my cars, which are black, as a one stepper polish/compound.
 
smither said:
Does it cause micro marring since it is a "cutting" pad? I want to try it with V36 from Chemical Guys on my cars, which are black, as a one stepper polish/compound.
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Micromarring on certain paints is usually due to built up product and paint residue. Having a wet microfiber or air compressor to blow the pads really helps. Generally, these are best for cutting then using foam to finish really fast.
 
Woob said:
Micromarring on certain paints is usually due to built up product and paint residue. Having a wet microfiber or air compressor to blow the pads really helps. Generally, these are best for cutting then using foam to finish really fast.
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Exactly!
 
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