Da Microfiber System

[gmitch23]

I have been using the lake country foam pads (along with Megs products) for about a year and not too thrilled about how long it takes for results. I am considering purchasing Meguiar's DA Microfiber System, is this system really a lot faster than using foam pads? Are most defects really corrected after one application?

[Detailing by M]

Re: Da Microfiber System

yes and yes

[gmitch23]

Re: Da Microfiber System

Good enough, thanks! Also, Im thinking of just getting the cutting disc and correction compound. I still like NXT and plan on trying the new White Wax so getting the Wax for the DA seems like a waste.

[Detailing by M]

Re: Da Microfiber System

basically the pads are the same, the backs are different and MF is the same. Also the smaller 5.5 pads work better then the 6" pads.
To do a whole 4 door sedan you'll go through a few pads. They need to be cleaned/replaced after each section you correct.
I wash mine and get a new pad.
NXT is great and so is the finishing wax so use what ever you want there.
I haven't got the new White Wax but every White car I do I say "I wish I had that White Wax", so hopefully I'll pick some up soon.

[Marc08EX]

Re: Da Microfiber System

The microfiber cutting disc is a lot more aggressive than your Lake Country pads. When you use it in conjunction of the D300 correction compound, you have a very potent combination. What specific LC pad and Meguiar's polish are you comparing it to?

NXT 2.0 is a synthetic sealant and white wax is an AIO (all in one) product so they really have a different purpose.

What steps are you planning to use after the D300/cutting disc combo?

[gmitch23]

Re: Da Microfiber System

The microfiber cutting disc is a lot more aggressive than your Lake Country pads. When you use it in conjunction of the D300 correction compound, you have a very potent combination. What specific LC pad and Meguiar's polish are you comparing it to?

NXT 2.0 is a synthetic sealant and white wax is an AIO (all in one) product so they really have a different purpose.

What steps are you planning to use after the D300/cutting disc combo?

i have been using the orange lake country pad for correction and black pad for applying wax. I plan on
washing gold class
clay (if needed)
microfiber correction compound
nxt

[gmitch23]

Re: Da Microfiber System

Is the DA microfiber system only recommended for really bad paint? Is it too aggressive for light swirls?

[Detailing by M]

No. It's a great system with awesome cutting abilities, compairable to a wool pad. MFP & 205 work great on light swirls.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Da Microfiber System

If you have just light swirls they should be fairly easy to remove with traditional foam pads and something like Ultimate Compound. Of course, if the paint is extremely hard even light swirls could be a challenge, and stepping up to something more aggressive might be called for. In that case, the microfiber pads and D300 are the next logical choice. You don't have to use both the cutting pads/D300 and finishing pads/D301, especially if you're a fan of M205 on a foam finishing pad for maximizing gloss and clarity. Since day one with this system we've recommended this "hybridization" of the system for higher end detailing.

What's important to remember is the differences in technique and process when using microfiber versus foam pads. You must prime the microfiber pad first, blow it out with compressed air or brush it out with a pad brush, and then use just 3 pea sized drops of product for each section you buff. And then it is critical that you either brush out or blow out the pad after every single section pass. Overusing product, or failing to clean the pad regularly, will greatly diminish results. You also want to move the pad more slowly across the paint and maybe even apply more pressure during the correction process. That doesn't mean you should go crazy with the pressure as that only leads to problems. It should also be noted that the microfiber on the face of the cutting and finishing pads is not the same. In fact, on the latest and greatest variations just now shipping, they are dramatically different.

Edit to add: Yikes, almost forgot a critical part of this - you must use the W67DA backing plate with the 5" microfiber pads on a DA. Matching the hook & loop material between plate and pad is critical as a mismatch can quickly lead to huge temperature spikes that can drastically compromise the life of the pad and even the backing plate.

[Detailing by M]

So they are different? I've been missinformed by a few people. They think there is no differance. I knew they were lieres!
Thanks for clarifying Mike