Mike Phillips
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- Dec 5, 2022
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Hey Mike! Tips for using Meguiar's M105
Received the below in an e-mail. I prefer to answer questions on the forum.
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Hey Mike!
Just picked up a bottle of M105 for the first time, will be using it later today... I've been using 3D, Angel wax and Sonax.. I know a little late to try M105 hahaha.. anyways, I've seen this compound to be so successful when in the right hands, I've seen a lot of amateurs have bad experiences at first causing them to move on to something else.
Any tips or tricks for a first user?
Really appreciate a response!
Kyle
Hi Kyle,
You didn't include which type of tool you're using or the pad type?
Rotary buffer with wool pad?
Orbital polisher with microfiber or foam pads?
Most important aspects of using M105 would be,
Use the ample amount of product to buff a section with. I've never bought into using "pea sized drops". That's TOO little product to even simply provide enough lubrication AND abrasives for 16" x 16" or 20" by 20" section of paint if you're going to make 6-8 section passes.
So when starting with a new pad, prime the pad and add 3-4 DIME sized drops like I show here,
How to prime a foam pad when using a DA Polisher
Besides that,
CLEAN YOUR PADS OFTEN
I don't normally type in all capital letters so feel free to read into this...
Then follow the basics,
Try not to work on hot paint or work in hot temperatures.
The issue most people have with M105 is dusting and hard wipe-off, follow the tips above and you should be okay.
Received the below in an e-mail. I prefer to answer questions on the forum.
More eyes see both the question and the answer.
It's easier for me to share pictures, videos and links
Others can chime in with their input
It's easier for me to share pictures, videos and links
Others can chime in with their input
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hey Mike!
Just picked up a bottle of M105 for the first time, will be using it later today... I've been using 3D, Angel wax and Sonax.. I know a little late to try M105 hahaha.. anyways, I've seen this compound to be so successful when in the right hands, I've seen a lot of amateurs have bad experiences at first causing them to move on to something else.
Any tips or tricks for a first user?
Really appreciate a response!
Kyle
Hi Kyle,
You didn't include which type of tool you're using or the pad type?
Rotary buffer with wool pad?
Orbital polisher with microfiber or foam pads?
Most important aspects of using M105 would be,
Use the ample amount of product to buff a section with. I've never bought into using "pea sized drops". That's TOO little product to even simply provide enough lubrication AND abrasives for 16" x 16" or 20" by 20" section of paint if you're going to make 6-8 section passes.
So when starting with a new pad, prime the pad and add 3-4 DIME sized drops like I show here,
How to prime a foam pad when using a DA Polisher
Besides that,
CLEAN YOUR PADS OFTEN
I don't normally type in all capital letters so feel free to read into this...
Then follow the basics,
- Work small sections at a time.
- Overlap your passes
- Start with firm pressure, finish out with light pressure
- Wipe the residue off immediately
- Clean your pad often
Try not to work on hot paint or work in hot temperatures.
The issue most people have with M105 is dusting and hard wipe-off, follow the tips above and you should be okay.
