Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

[rusty bumper]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

You shouldn't have any problems with that circa 1999 backing plate.

Frugal, aren't you?!

Sounds good!

It's amazing the mileage I've gotten out of that backing plate.

[ziggo99]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

While the system does tend work very well on gel coat, that surface can pose some interesting challenges at times. As you probably know, gel coat is not only much thicker and harder than automotive paint, it's also a lot more porous. If the gel coat is very old and badly oxidized and dried out, it may draw a lot of the lubricant out of the D300 and dry it up. That's probably only going to happen in extreme cases, and will be similar to using some of our Marine/RV products on such a "worst case" finish. An initial application of M45 Pure Polish first may help in those situations.

Yes, they will stain trim so taping off is recommended. But another nice thing about these discs is that you can easily get right up against edges, trim, lights etc without tending to overlap them like you do with a foam pad. If you're using the Griot's D/A, stick with the 5" discs on their standard backing plate. You can also use the 6" discs but we would then recommend moving up to our S6BP backing plate.

Interesting you say to use the 5" disc on the backing plate from Griot's since they ship with a 6" plate. Wouldn't that extra inch overhang of the backing plate be a problem?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

Interesting you say to use the 5" disc on the backing plate from Griot's since they ship with a 6" plate. Wouldn't that extra inch overhang of the backing plate be a problem?

You know, I honestly thought the Griot's tool shipped with a smaller backing plate. My apologies for the miscue. Nonetheless, we are still going to recommend using the 5" disc (5.5" in reality) with any D/A tool, but obviously coupled to our W67DA backing plate (or similar). Further, especially when working on harder gel coats, this size disc vs the largest of the three is going to provide more cut overall.

Otherwise, you are absolutely correct - you would NEVER use a microfiber disc, foam pad, etc that is smaller in diameter than the backing plate it's mounted to!

[ziggo99]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

Alright, thanks for clearing that up.
I know this has probably been asked a million times, but where wouldhappen if you switched the products and pads? Say you put D301 on a cutting disc? How much haze would I have? And it's probably apples to oranges, but where do these products fall on the 0-10 cut scale, with their respected pads?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

Whether or not you'd get less haze by using D300 Compound on the Finishing Disc is almost a moot point. We have seen cases where, yes, that was the case, but since there was still haze we still needed the Finishing Wax step on a fresh finishing disc. Either way - on that particular car - whether we used D300/cutting disc or D300/finishing disc, all the haze was gone once D301/finishing disc was used.

Still, there will come those times when a paint just responds in a way you might not expect (the blue Viper Nick Chapman corrected with a single step and it was LSP ready - go figure) so some experimentation can sometimes yield a nice dividend.

As for cut scale - we don't rate it as such in the context of the Mirror Glaze line, but expect it to be somewhere between Ultimate Compound and M105.

[Kman]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

You shouldn't have any problems with that circa 1999 backing plate.

Frugal, aren't you?!

So the 5 inch and 6 inch microfiber pads will work no problem with the W64DA backpacking plate that came with the G100's? That saves me money.

[VMP]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

When is this stuff available in Europe?

[Michael Stoops]

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So the 5 inch and 6 inch microfiber pads will work no problem with the W64DA backpacking plate that came with the G100's? That saves me money.

The 5" discs will, but for the 6" discs you want a different backing plate - our S6BP is perfect for the larger discs.

[Kman]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

The 5" discs will, but for the 6" discs you want a different backing plate - our S6BP is perfect for the larger discs.

Ok sounds good. Thats what I figured. I ordered the 5 inch pads.

[Detale]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

Can you you Dawn to wash the MF pads?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

Can you you Dawn to wash the MF pads?

Don't see any reason why not, but you don't really have to, either. They tend to come pretty darn clean in the washing machine with regular detergent. Mannheim Auctions actually washes and dries them quite hot in their big ol' industrial equipment, and they've not had any issues so far.

[lucifer_hunter]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

Dear Mike,

Can you use NXT tech Wax 2.0 on the finishing pads? or should it just be applied by hand?

Thanks

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

Dear Mike,

Can you use NXT tech Wax 2.0 on the finishing pads? or should it just be applied by hand?

Thanks

We wouldn't recommend using NXT or any other traditional wax with the finishing discs that are part of the DA Microfiber Correction System. You're better off sticking with a more traditional foam finishing pad when machine applying traditional waxes and sealants. Remember, even the microfiber finishing discs have some cut, and you may not want that during your LSP application step if you don't need it.

[lucifer_hunter]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

Thanks!

[Detale]

Re: Using Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Correction System

After the cutting disc has been primed, I only add 2 drops of D300. I've seen mention of 4-5 drops. Even if they're pea-sized, isn't that too much?