Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Polisher

[mohebmhanna]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Hi Michael,

We know that a lot of you guys have pre-ordered an MT300 and are getting a bit impatient for it, but trust us, the wait is well worth it. We had our first Saturday class of the year this past weekend and everyone was raving about this tool, whether first time DA users or current owners of other brands of DA.

I'm not trying to ask you hard question but we do you mean by:but trust us, the wait is well worth it.
Is that mean may be you add more improvement to the design. Thanks.

[mnitetrain]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Michael my order for the MT300 was 12/13/14. Fortunately still under almost 7 feet of snow at this moment so I can wait another couple weeks but I sure do hope I can get my hands on it sooner rather than later.

[Meticulous-Detail]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Anyone get some seat time with the MT300? I am thinking of purchasing a new machine, currently have a PC and GG, not looking to break the bank on a Rupes because I am part time. Is the MT300 a nice step up from the GG? I want to use my PC with a brush attachment, my GG with a 4 inch BP and the MT300 with a 5 inch BP. Any feed back would be appreciated.

[mnitetrain]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

As far as I know only seat time with the MT300 has been at SEMA and Meguair's training facility, otherwise they are still in production/or transit. Latest estimate of actual shipping to end users/early adapter was supposed to be mid March.

Almost breaks my heart but had -12 degrees this morning and still have about 5 feet of snow on ground so it will still be a while before I would be able to put it to work. Was almost ready to pull trigger on Flex when this popped on the scene and for the price thought I'd give it go. Meanwhile I've let a couple used Flex's pass by waiting for this.

Michael has very strong encouragement to hang in and says it is worth the wait, lots of positive feedback for detailing classes that have had a chance to give it a whirl.

Kind of hoping after waiting over 3 or 4 months they soup it up a bit for the extended wait, I mean some token of extra's is still less expensive than air freighting stock in to fill existing orders............

[thedoc46]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

According to your online stores 'picture' its showing the MT300 and a backing plate and 3 pads.. However no mention that it includes these outside the actual polisher.. Just want to make sure it comes as a kit for $249, rather than just the polisher.

Please advise..

Also the $25 shipping is a little extortionate (at least for me who's Amazon prime) When will this be available at other places such as Amazon ?

[The Guz]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Sounds like a fantastic tool and priced right, as well. Great explanation of why/how this tool is the way it is, and not a Flex 3401 or a Rupes.

Does it come with a backing plate?

See Mike's response.

No, no backing plate with the tool. As much as we'd like everyone to buy our new backing plate we know that any of you who currently work with a G110v2, Porter Cable, Griots, etc already have a backing plate and pads that you already use and love. Although, seriously, do yourself a big favor and pick up our new 5" foam discs ..... you'll love them!

[thedoc46]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

See Mike's response.

That's a shame, i was 'just' about to pull the trigger, as a nice person on chat just offered me 10% off, which negated the shipping to free + with no tax to FL, i was almost ready to go !!! sitting in my cart.. but if i have to add a backing plate and pads, then it gets expensive... So i think i'm just going to go with an GG6 autogeek bundle for $30 less, with that including pads and backing plate, and even some polishes it just makes it better value for the likes of me... Sorry Meguiars.

[Paul S]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

That's a shame, i was 'just' about to pull the trigger, as a nice person on chat just offered me 10% off, which negated the shipping to free + with no tax to FL, i was almost ready to go !!! sitting in my cart.. but if i have to add a backing plate and pads, then it gets expensive... So i think i'm just going to go with an GG6 autogeek bundle for $30 less, with that including pads and backing plate, and even some polishes it just makes it better value for the likes of me... Sorry Meguiars.

When the MT300 becomes available you will kick yourself for not waiting.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

That's a shame, i was 'just' about to pull the trigger, as a nice person on chat just offered me 10% off, which negated the shipping to free + with no tax to FL, i was almost ready to go !!! sitting in my cart.. but if i have to add a backing plate and pads, then it gets expensive... So i think i'm just going to go with an GG6 autogeek bundle for $30 less, with that including pads and backing plate, and even some polishes it just makes it better value for the likes of me... Sorry Meguiars.

If price is your primary concern, the DA from Harbor Freight is an even better bargain... it'll get the job done, though admittedly for a cheap price you're getting a cheap tool. IMHO it's worth the wait/price for the MT300, or at the very least try to find a G110v2 (there should still be some floating around).

[Eldorado2k]

@C. Charles Hahn. Besides the price and the backing plate it comes with, there's nothing 'cheap' about that tool. Certainly nothing for the average weekend warrior to complain about. Just sayin.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

@C. Charles Hahn. Besides the price and the backing plate it comes with, there's nothing 'cheap' about that tool. Certainly nothing for the average weekend warrior to complain about. Just sayin.

I'm very much aware of what the HF tool is and what it's capable of. Comparing to other offerings in the segment, it is lacking in terms of refinement, operating smoothness, and build quality. Like I said, it gets the job done if your primary concern is price.

[Jeepster04]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Just ordered mine from auto detailing solutions for $175 shipped! Tried to talk myself out of it since Ive spent too much lately but then I remembered taxes are coming! Already bought a couple new 5" polishing pads and a backing plate! Pretty pumped!

[Jeepster04]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Double post

[The Guz]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Just ordered mine from auto detailing solutions for $175 shipped! Tried to talk myself out of it since Ive spent too much lately but then I remembered taxes are coming! Already bought a couple new 5" polishing pads and a backing plate! Pretty pumped!

That's a good deal. I'm still waiting on mine. Pre ordered it in December from AGO. It's supposed to ship the first week of March.

[thedoc46]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/meguiars-mt300-polisher-kit.html

$249 shipped inc all the backing plates........ Annoyed at myself here.... I've just gone ahead and went el-cheapo on myself and late last night ordered from Amazon, the Meguiar's G55107 DA Power System Kit. Damn Amazon are so good fast at shipping these days.. I went to go cancel, and the order will already be here tomorrow... I need to learn a little more patience..... I guess i could send it all back, at a cost to me though. At the ADS price point, i really want it now.