My experience with M105

JustJesus said:
You mean the Xtra Cut Discs? I was thinking about those.
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I meant the new thin foam burgundy cutting pad. That combo works pretty well. If I need more bite I will go to M101 on the foam pad or D300 and the microfiber cutting pad. I no longer own M105.


I'll take a whiff of D302 when I get home tonight and let you know the scent.
 
The Guz said:
I meant the new thin foam burgundy cutting pad. That combo works pretty well. If I need more bite I will go to M101 on the foam pad or D300 and the microfiber cutting pad. I no longer own M105.


I'll take a whiff of D302 when I get home tonight and let you know the scent.
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OHHHHH, I forgot about those. Yeah, I think I'll be getting some of those pads soon.

Thanks for the tip and for taking a whiff tonight!!

EDIT: HOLY SMOKES. when did the HexLogic pads double in price?!?!?!?! I'm DEFINITELY picking up the Megs Foam pads, sooner rather than later!
 
With FG400, HD Cut, Rupes Zephir, I find absolutely no need for M105. M105 is way too finicky. If you would like to stay within the Meguiars line, use M100, M101, or D300
 
I use the Flex 3401 on most cars. Except I use The m85 aka Diamond Cut and the Meguiar's thin red cutting DA pad as well. It works wonderfully. But yes keep in mind that the Flex is a forced rotation so it's going to get warm like a regular Orbital. However I love that thing because it saves me a step :D. I don't like to get the paint too hot either. My rule of thumb is I should be able to lay my hand comfortably on the paint without it burning. If it's too warm to touch then I set it aside for a bit and come back to that section later. And as previously stated, I use the air to clean/fluff the pad before and after I am done with it. However I have not noticed my pad getting as hot as you described. I tend to only use enough compound to not leave any film left over anyway. The result is a little bit of compound dust that easily rinses away and a scratch-free, sexy, shiny, and smooth finish. I wish I had pictures to show what I'm referring to but any photo shoots I've done have been for my boss to post to his page. But finding that perfect balance between results and compound takes a bit of time. And with a new compound I never seem to get it right at first. Takes a few jobs to find that balance again. Keep using it and you'll get the hang of the new product. As long as you're doing things carefully and taking your time your two main concerns are either using too much and having to take the time to clean it all up, or using too little and having to take it a little further to take the scratches out again. This is of course based on my own personal experience.
 
JustJesus said:
You mean the Xtra Cut Discs? I was thinking about those.
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Meguiars new DA foam polishing pads are thinner.

Here’s the deal…
Thick, large wet pads rotate even worse than thick, large dry pads. And the reason this is a problem is because if the pad is not rotating…. You are not removing any defects. So pad rotation is key to successful compounding and polishing and even when using a one-step cleaner/wax or AIO.

By reducing the thickness of the buffing pad you increase the ability for these types of dual action polishers to maintain pad rotation when wet or dry.
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Merlin said:
Let us know your thoughts when you use them.

What polish, machine, machine speed, size pads etc.?
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Will do.

Not sure which car I'd use them on, though. I'm finishing up on a 76 Porsche resprayed in PPG hard clear coat. Maybe I'll do my daily driver for testing. hmm. Yes, I think I will.
 
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