More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

atgonzales- Ah, thanks for that info. I`ll keep those on the radar next time I`m buying pads. Generally I do prefer MF, if only because of how easily it cleans out with compressed air.
 
Accumulator said:
atgonzales- Ah, thanks for that info. I`ll keep those on the radar next time I`m buying pads. Generally I do prefer MF, if only because of how easily it cleans out with compressed air.
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I too have never used microfiber to finish/polish...always thought of them as the defect killers; will have to get some and give it a try. Like you say, much easier to clean/keep clean with compressed air. Do have some Uro-Fiber pads I ordered a while back but now wanna try the Megs MF Finishers.
 
BudgetPlan1- IIRC, it was/is the Meguiar`s MF pads that`re basically the same (cutting/polishing), but I could be wrong. Their Cutting Disks are the only MF pads I`ve ever used (so far).
 
atgonzales said:
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Didn`t like the LC microfiber; seemed like they were just a bit smaller than megs; was running billet backing plate on Rupes at the time, not much margin for error.

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BudgetPlan1 said:
I have no actual vehicle in mind nor products; just kinda wondering to achieve a certain level of finish does one have a preference for trying a more aggressive pad OR a more aggressive product; i.e. would your first inclination be to have the pad do the work or the liquid?
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I`ve wondered the same question several times. Through my (limited) experience, I think I`ve made the decision both ways too.

I think, another factor may be whether you`re using diminishing abrasives or not. Something like the Menzerna products will finish out LSP-ready, and so would most AIOs I expect. In that case, you`re going to be running the same pad right down to the final finish. Personally, I`d probably go with the finer pad so the final finish comes out better.

If you`re using non-diminishing abrasives, I might make the opposite decision presuming that your final finish will be with a fine polish on a fine pad.
 
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