Meguiar's Soft Buff DA Foam Discs and Backing Plates

[Michael Stoops]

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How do the new Megs pad compare to the MF pads? Does it correct faster and finish better?

Generally speaking, the microfiber pads will cut faster. But, on those softer paints where microfiber creates a fair bit of haze, the new burgundy foam cutting disc will become your new best friend. Still offering plenty of cut on that type of paint, it won't haze like microfiber will. In fact, we are repeatedly seeing that new burgundy cutting disc leaving a near LSP ready finish when used with a variety of compounds.

[Eldorado2k]

Would you say the new foam discs might offer a bit more working time vs. the microfiber discs? Or is that a non factor?

Btw, welcome back Mike! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving

[DogParkGuy]

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Does this mean that the microfiber pads are on the way out?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: NEW! DA Foam Discs and Backing Plates

Would you say the new foam discs might offer a bit more working time vs. the microfiber discs? Or is that a non factor?

Btw, welcome back Mike! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving

Non factor..... that is all dependent on the compound, ambient temps, and other factors. Thanks for the welcome back..... Thanksgiving was awesome, thanks, how 'bout you?

Does this mean that the microfiber pads are on the way out?

Definitely not. They still cut faster, especially on harder paint.

[Eldorado2k]

Ok cool, just wondering. Plus I guess I've gotten a bit used to getting such dramatic results with the Microfiber Discs after only 3 passes that I sometimes forget it can continue working beyond that.[ideal conditions being ideal, of course.]

I'm itching to switch to those new Foam Finishing Discs from my current 'Gray Flat Pad'
My current 1 is so bulky compared to the Foam Discs. Everything about them seems worth the upgrade.

Thankgiving was great with the fam.. Made the trek to Murrieta for the day at my older bros. house.. Bittersweet because I had to return to work on Fri.. It would've been nice to have brought my DA and try some things to help any 1 of his 3 vehicles, especially in the comfort and spacious garage. But then again, turkey makes me lazy. Lol

[h_bomm]

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Do these discs get saturated more quickly than the soft buff 2.0 pads do? Do they clean easier or more completely when cleaning on the fly? Do you use just as many discs on a vehicle as the soft buff pads or more since they are so much thinner, all things being equal?

[Homer]

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Will the MF Finishing Pad with D300 still cut faster than the new red Cutting Disc? My experience is the MF Finishing Pad cuts really well and finishes really well at the same time. Will the new Cutting Disc finish even better?

[somarr]

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And will this new backing plate work with the original G110? I am just seeking confirmation as it looks like it will. With the old pads on the way out seems like a 5 inch might be my best option.

[The Guz]

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Yeah it will fit just fine.

[Eldorado2k]

I like my finishing disc. I've got two 5" polishing discs coming my way in mail.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: NEW! DA Foam Discs and Backing Plates

Will the MF Finishing Pad with D300 still cut faster than the new red Cutting Disc? My experience is the MF Finishing Pad cuts really well and finishes really well at the same time. Will the new Cutting Disc finish even better?

The burgundy foam cutting disc should cut faster than the microfiber finishing disc, but not faster than the microfiber cutting disc. Whether or not it finishes better is going to be very paint dependent. From experience, however, paint that is prone to hazing with microfiber will haze with either microfiber disc. Those paints tend to respond much better to the foam cutting disc. Really hard paints love microfiber though, so in that case the microfiber may prove to be the better choice.

And will this new backing plate work with the original G110? I am just seeking confirmation as it looks like it will. With the old pads on the way out seems like a 5 inch might be my best option.

Yes, this new backing plate will fit all popular, traditional DA tools (G110v2, G100, PC7424, Harbor Freight, Griot's Garage, etc).

[simiglen]

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Mike

First off I want to thank you for the class on January 31. I learned a whole heck of a lot.

Second. Now it is time to put this goodness to work. I will be working on an accord and a prius (we will see what comes after these). Would it be better to get a 5" or 6" discs?

Thanks so much!

[Merlin]

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Would it be better to get a 5" or 6" discs?

I'm personally a fan of 5" BP and 5" discs/pads. I like the feel.
I use 5" with my DA's (GG, PC, Rupes, Flex etc.) and rotaries.

[Michael Stoops]

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Mike

First off I want to thank you for the class on January 31. I learned a whole heck of a lot.

Second. Now it is time to put this goodness to work. I will be working on an accord and a prius (we will see what comes after these). Would it be better to get a 5" or 6" discs?

Thanks so much!

Glad you enjoyed the class!

If you're working with a traditional DA (G110v2, Griot's, Porter Cable, etc) then definitely go with the 5" pads. We make the 6" pads for users of the Flex 3401, Rupes 21 and pneumatic DA tools.

[The Guz]

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Mike I have a question and would like to hear your thoughts. A little background prior to getting to my question. My brother had an aftermarket hood painted to change the appearance of his car. In the process of receiving it, the body shop decided to wash it. This is what it looked like after we had polished it a couple months prior to him taking it in .




So my first thing is doing a test spot with M205 and the new yellow foam disc to see if that is more than enough to remove the defects. The paint is on the medium side. I am thinking I am going to have to compound.

If I do compound it I will be using D300 and the new burgundy cutting disc. Now here is my question. What are your thoughts on using D302 with either a polishing disc or finishing disc instead of M205 on a polishing disc to remove any DA haze that may occur or just to refine the finish after compounding?

Thanks
-Mike