Using the Meguiar's microfiber system on single stage paints - good or bad idea?

[Beemersota]

I love using the Meguiar's DA microfiber system with correction compound, polish and finishing wax on my newer clear coat/base coat vehicles and wonder if it is equally good and appropriate for some older Ford vehicles that I have? These are mainly older Fords from 1932 - 1953 with original paint or resprayed 20 years ago or later with lacquers or enamel. I would greatly appreciate any feedback.

[Joe Dragon]

Re: Using the Meguiar's microfiber system on single stage paints - good or bad idea?

I've read Mike Phillips' posts on another forum about detailing older paint. He talks about using Megs #7 to add oils to the paint then using other products to finish the job. I'm not sure if the DA MF system was designed to deal with older paint; like you I've just used it on clear coats.

[syswizard]

Re: Using the Meguiar's microfiber system on single stage paints - good or bad idea?

IMHO that "system" would not be the best for cars with ORIGINAL finishes.....way too harsh.
Definitely doable with refinishes however...even if they are single-stage.

[Old Bear]

Re: Using the Meguiar's microfiber system on single stage paints - good or bad idea?

Here is a link to Mike Phillip's article:
The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html

[Beemersota]

Re: Using the Meguiar's microfiber system on single stage paints - good or bad idea?

Thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback! Mike Phillip's article is a good one and provides some good insights...Meguiars trained him well!

[syswizard]

Re: Using the Meguiar's microfiber system on single stage paints - good or bad idea?

Here is a link to Mike Phillip's article:
The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ge-paints.html

One HUGE detail that was missing regarding "single stage" paints (which I consider all urethane-based paints, post 1990).

3 major types of classic/antique paints:
1) alkyd enamel - even older Ford Model-T's were painted with this one
2) acrylic lacquer - very hard, long lasting, phenomenal shine, but turned out to be terrible on the flexible surface of a classic corvette....cracks galore....lacquer has been around since 1960 or so...
3) acrylic enamel - much harder than the former and much more flexible, required a hardener/accelerator. Became prevalent around 1970...obviously to overcome the problems of lacquer.
4) acrylic urethane - now the predominant auto paint. Reason: phenomenal finish, flexibility, and durability. Some manufacturers are using the water-based version; however, most are using the oil-based version....comes in two versions: single stage where the clear coat is incorporated into base/color coat; double stage where are two coats...a base/color coat which drys in a matte finish, followed by a clear-coat finish. Single stage is usually applied on non-metallic finishes and vise versa.

[Nick Winn]

Re: Using the Meguiar's microfiber system on single stage paints - good or bad idea?

Meguiar's DA Microfiber Correction System is designed & recommended for use on factory cured OEM clear coat paints. The reason for this recommendation is that this system is aggressive. D300 DA Microfiber Correction Compound combined with our DA Microfiber Cutting Disc will reach rotary machine levels of aggressiveness. Factory OEM Clear Coat Paint Systems in general are hard & resilient (which is why this aggressive system works well to remove moderate defects). Other types of paint systems like a re-spray from a body shop, or single stage paints, in general, are not as hard or "resilient" and therefore are easier to correct.

Many detailers use our DA Microfiber Correction System on single stage paints and re-sprays with great results, but it likely will not be your go to system since these paints systems are typically easier to correct. Typically foam pads like our Soft Buff DA Foam Discs will suffice.

Always perform a test spot and always use the least aggressive system/combination of products needed for desired results.

Hope this helps

Nick