D/A Microfiber System

[Clutch34]

Re: D/A Microfiber System

Hey, I didn't see this question answered in the thread, or if it was I must've missed it, but can anyone tell me if this new MF system is as safe (if not safer) to use than the original foam pads for beginners?

[mattya802]

Re: D/A Microfiber System

Still being used on the DA, so it still has the safety of being run by that tool, but I'm guessing more cut = more chance to possibly "damage" your paint.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: D/A Microfiber System

Hey, I didn't see this question answered in the thread, or if it was I must've missed it, but can anyone tell me if this new MF system is as safe (if not safer) to use than the original foam pads for beginners?

Still being used on the DA, so it still has the safety of being run by that tool, but I'm guessing more cut = more chance to possibly "damage" your paint.

Yes, the huge safety factor is still there, no doubt about it. But cut is quicker so on older paints that might be very thin you could run into problems more quickly. But on otherwise healthy paint, it should be no more dangerous than foam pads on a D/A - assuming one isn't doing anything crazy!

[Mikejl]

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Any chance this will be released before Christmas.

That is when I will be doing my next correction on the Camry.

Mike

[Michael Stoops]

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Any chance this will be released before Christmas.

Very doubtful.

That is when I will be doing my next correction on the Camry.

Mike

Now Mike, I've seen your Camry in person and I can assure you that you will NOT need this system to correct it. Seriously, if your Camry was in the sort of condition that this system is designed to correct, you would be freaking out. Literally.

For anyone else reading this, when Mike's black Camry Hybrid "needs correction" it looks like most cars after they've been corrected. Yes, Mike is a bit of a stickler for perfection - and we like that!!

That said, it may well be that the paint on the Camry is delicate enough that the Finishing Wax alone is all you'd need to remove the half dozen towel marks you probably have in it right now.

[Mikejl]

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Very doubtful.


Now Mike, I've seen your Camry in person and I can assure you that you will NOT need this system to correct it. Seriously, if your Camry was in the sort of condition that this system is designed to correct, you would be freaking out. Literally.

For anyone else reading this, when Mike's black Camry Hybrid "needs correction" it looks like most cars after they've been corrected. Yes, Mike is a bit of a stickler for perfection - and we like that!!

That said, it may well be that the paint on the Camry is delicate enough that the Finishing Wax alone is all you'd need to remove the half dozen towel marks you probably have in it right now.

You know me too well Mike.

I really want want to get my hands on this new system though. I see it eliminating a bunch of other products and possibly even pads that are taking up room on my shelves and drawers.

As far as the Finishing Wax alone having enough cut to do the job on my Camry, that is too cool.

Mike

[Michael Stoops]

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As far as the Finishing Wax alone having enough cut to do the job on my Camry, that is too cool.

Maybe. Maybe. It all depends on the severity of defects (an admittedly comical notion given what I know about you and your car) and the overall softness of the paint.

Not long ago I used just the Finishing Wax on a Superformance Cobra (black with silver stripes) that had just some towel marks from routine wipedowns by the owner and it came out absolutely gorgeous. The primary program that day was a badly swirled SL55 AMG, black of course, that needed the full treatment. It, too, came out just stunning.

Your Camry we'd have to play with a bit.

[Mike Phillips]

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Dang! I didn't know you guys had a forum.

Since January of 2004, here's the first thread... it's thread #5

Mini Coopers at Meguiar's NXT Generation Garage!

Threads 1, 2, 3, and 4 were removed as they were you typical "Test" posts before the forum went live.

There's a few pictures missing from this thread but I think I can find them and get Mike Stoops to re-insert them.

The History of Meguiar's Online Discussion Forum

[davey g-force]

Re: D/A Microfiber System

Wow, blast from the past looking through those old threads lol

Thanks for sharing Mike

[DailyDriver]

Re: D/A Microfiber System

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Your Camry we'd have to play with a bit.

If I fly out to California for a bit part do I get any free products just for showing up?

[BS MXRacer]

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Any news on a price for the whole system, both liquids and pads?

[john m.]

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^yeah that, and a time we can expect them to hit the shelves??? I am itching to pick these up and test them out on a few cars Ive had waiting!

[gjohn28]

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If by "Audi paint" you mean "hard paint" then the answer is it works great! This system actually really likes hard paint.

Since this system "really likes" hard paint, does that mean it may be a little more prone to marring/hazing on "soft" paint?

[Michael Stoops]

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Since this system "really likes" hard paint, does that mean it may be a little more prone to marring/hazing on "soft" paint?

Very soft paint may haze very noticeably with the compound and cutting pad, but the finishing wax and finishing pad clears it up very quickly. If the paint is so incredibly soft that it's just always prone to D/A haze, then a final application of the finishing wax by hand may be needed. You'd still use the finishing pad but with it attached to one of our hand applicator tools.

A few months ago I did a Superformance Cobra for a gentleman and used nothing but the finishing wax/pad. I had corrected this car several months ago but in the time since then he'd managed to put some towel marks in it during routine wipe downs. The paint on this car is quite soft and a quick test spot proved that this was all it was going to take to return the car to darn near perfection. 20 minutes later it looked like I'd spent hours on the darn thing.

[Ron-M]

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I know I'm not the only one getting really anxious for this. 2011 is getting close. Lets see ---- Dear Santa, I want.........

I need to get back to my snow blowing now.