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8mm/15mm/21mm throw - first timer
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Re: 5 inch backing plate, 6 inch pad?
I would recommend starting with either a more standard throw 8MM D/A which has a lot of torque like our Meguiar's MT300/MT310 or a 15mm D/A of your choice. 21mm D/A is going to be way too much for just starting out IMO. You should run 5 Inch Pads on either an 8MM or 15MM D/A for the most part. Our D/A can run 3 or 4 Inch pads.Nick Winn
Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Online Forum Administrator
Meguiar's Inc.
Irvine, CA
nawinn@meguiars.com
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Re: 8mm/15mm/21mm throw - first timer
rover137 mentions: "I’ve found this which says it is Megs and 15mm. Does this one look familiar to you?
https://www.automegastore.com.au/aut...SABEgJZdfD_BwE"
I think the advertisement for that one says that the Meguiars 5 inch microfiber pads will fit.
That likely means that there is an approx. 5 inch backing plate with a hook and loop system.
Meguiar's released a newer 5 inch backing plate a few years ago with a hook and loop specification that improved the connection to their newer pads. It transfers more of the tools work to the paint.
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Re: 8mm/15mm/21mm throw - first timer
Thanks old bear, makes sense. I was just wondering if there was any endorsement or affiliation. I wonder if that means this one has the new hook and backing plate?
Do you know if there is much difference between 12 and 15mm throw?
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Re: 8mm/15mm/21mm throw - first timer
Nice, I found a 12mm shine mate here which has some reviews and is meant to be similar to the Rupes, but obvs not as good!
The 12mm DA I’m looking at has a 5 inch plate so I assume the 5 inch pads fit this one. Finding the megs pads here in Aus is difficult! I did find 2 stores selling the 5 inch flat megs pads but they are $25 for one!
im thinking my car has really soft paint (black Hyundai) - do you think UP on a yellow pad would have too much cut and the black would be better?
I was looking at the lakes pads which are much much cheaper here in Aus but their system is so confusing!
thanks!
thanksLast edited by rover137; Jul 27, 2020, 03:39 AM.
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Re: 8mm/15mm/21mm throw - first timer
Originally posted by rover137 View PostNice, I found a 12mm shine mate here which has some reviews and is meant to be similar to the Rupes, but obvs not as good!
The 12mm DA I’m looking at has a 5 inch plate so I assume the 5 inch pads fit this one. Finding the megs pads here in Aus is difficult! I did find 2 stores selling the 5 inch flat megs pads but they are $25 for one!
im thinking my car has really soft paint (black Hyundai) - do you think UP on a yellow pad would have too much cut and the black would be better?
I was looking at the lakes pads which are much much cheaper here in Aus but their system is so confusing!
thanks!
thanks
D/A Polisher Basics with Meguiar's MT300Nick Winn
Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Online Forum Administrator
Meguiar's Inc.
Irvine, CA
nawinn@meguiars.com
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Re: 8mm/15mm/21mm throw - first timer
Originally posted by Nick Winn View PostUltimate Polish on one of our Soft Buff D/A Foam Polishing Pads (Yellow) is a very mild combination when talking just the pad & liquid itself. If this combination does not provide to remove the present defects to your satisfaction, a good next step up is our Ultimate Compound, on a seperate or clean DFP5. Check out this article for more info:
D/A Polisher Basics with Meguiar's MT300
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Originally posted by rover137 View PostThat’s what I was thinking Nick - and then on to the burgundy pad of that didn’t work. Do you know of any outlets in Australia that sell the 5” discs? As mentioned above, they appear to be 3 times the price here for some reason and not result available.
thanks
https://www.meguiars.com.au/contact-us/Nick Winn
Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Online Forum Administrator
Meguiar's Inc.
Irvine, CA
nawinn@meguiars.com
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Re: 8mm/15mm/21mm throw - first timer
Originally posted by Nick Winn View PostSure thing feel free to ask us as many additional questions as you would like. I would recommend contacting Meguiar's Australia direct for most accurate info on distributors/retailers:
https://www.meguiars.com.au/contact-us/
if they are hard to get hold of I will use the LC pads I think. Is there a quick guide or resource available that shows which LC pads are equivalent/comparable to the Megs range?
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Originally posted by rover137 View PostNice, I found a 12mm shine mate here which has some reviews and is meant to be similar to the Rupes, but obvs not as good!
The 12mm DA I’m looking at has a 5 inch plate so I assume the 5 inch pads fit this one. Finding the megs pads here in Aus is difficult! I did find 2 stores selling the 5 inch flat megs pads but they are $25 for one!
im thinking my car has really soft paint (black Hyundai) - do you think UP on a yellow pad would have too much cut and the black would be better?
I was looking at the lakes pads which are much much cheaper here in Aus but their system is so confusing!
thanks!
thanks
Lake Country has a couple series of pads for long throw polishers (12mm and up), that have a very limited range of colors.
What's nice about the Meguiar's range, is that there are only three pads to think about.
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Originally posted by drumdan View PostIf you find the Ultimate Polish / Yellow foam too harsh, then yes, you'd want to try the black foam finishing pad.
Lake Country has a couple series of pads for long throw polishers (12mm and up), that have a very limited range of colors.
What's nice about the Meguiar's range, is that there are only three pads to think about.
I would love to use Meg's pads as i exclusively use Megs for everything else but unfortunately here in Aus they are difficult to track down. I've called Megs HQ Aus and was given a couple of retailers to go to which i did. They can order in Megs pads for me but at the price of 3-4x higher than other brands. I'd love to get these but if i'm buying 2-4 pads of each cut then i just can't justify the difference in cost vs the competition.
I think I've settled on the 12mm DA and maybe even the pads of the same brand which seem to be getting some good reviews - https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...ate-pad-refill
From what i can tell the 12mm DA cant swap backing plates so the 5" is it. Is this going to be ok for a beginner and reach most areas of the car?
I have some general questions about UP which i might start a new thread for in detailing 101 forum.
ThanksLast edited by rover137; Jul 28, 2020, 11:24 PM.
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Re: 8mm/15mm/21mm throw - first timer
Originally posted by rover137 View PostI would love to use Meg's pads as i exclusively use Megs for everything else but unfortunately here in Aus they are difficult to track down. I've called Megs HQ Aus and was given a couple of retailers to go to which i did. They can order in Megs pads for me but at the price of 3-4x higher than other brands. I'd love to get these but if i'm buying 2-4 pads of each cut then i just can't justify the difference in cost vs the competition.
I think I've settled on the 12mm DA and maybe even the pads of the same brand which seem to be getting some good reviews - https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...ate-pad-refill
From what i can tell the 12mm DA cant swap backing plates so the 5" is it. Is this going to be ok for a beginner and reach most areas of the car?
I have some general questions about UP which i might start a new thread for in detailing 101 forum.
ThanksNick Winn
Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Online Forum Administrator
Meguiar's Inc.
Irvine, CA
nawinn@meguiars.com
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