Meg's DA MF system comments...

I used it on an 08 mercedes e350..and I will post pics tomorrow..it came out nice but I must say that in this cars case it seems to have "hard" paint..and while it gave great results with not TOO much effort..I did have to make 2 or 3 passes. I do believe that on softer paint it would have been "one pass and done" good system..as it does save alot of time.
 
or if you dont have a compressor you can use the bug sponge like in the one thread that seems to work very well.
 
superior_shine said:
I don't use a brush because the bristles are too wide apart to clean in-between the microfibers. Compressed air is best to clean the pads with but we don't carry air on board my detail rigs so..........

We found that a bug sponge works awesome!


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Here is a dirty MF pad. I have cleaned pads that were much more "loaded up" than this with the bug sponge.


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I turn on the machine and I run the sponge over the face of the pad for about 15 seconds.

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Clean and ready for more action!!

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I think this is what you wanted more information on.

*As originally posted by superior_shine
 
Great, thanks. I don't have a compressor yet so that will help a lot.
 
to bad that this system is not available yet in Europe :(
 
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the system Marc. :)

What speed were you working on? I think those massive arms to apply too much pressure! :D
 
RaskyR1 said:
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the system Marc. :)

What speed were you working on? I think those massive arms to apply too much pressure! :D
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LOL! I used speed 4 on the Griots. I didn't apply HEAVY pressure. I'm still not done with the system, it removed defects great, I just don't like using a non forced rotation DA. With the 3401/m105/surbuf, I don't have to worry about pressure or pad rotation, that's what I like! :D



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07 z-oh-6 said:
LOL! I used speed 4 on the Griots. I didn't apply HEAVY pressure. I'm still not done with the system, it removed defects great, I just don't like using a non forced rotation DA. With the 3401/m105/surbuf, I don't have to worry about pressure or pad rotation, and the surbufs just glide over the paint. That's what I like! :D



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07 z-oh-6 said:
LOL! I used speed 4 on the Griots. I didn't apply HEAVY pressure. I'm still not done with the system, it removed defects great, I just don't like using a non forced rotation DA. With the 3401/m105/surbuf, I don't have to worry about pressure or pad rotation, that's what I like! :D



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Yeah, it is nice not having to apply pressure with the Surbufs. I just hate all the dust and the D300 finishes down much better for the most part. I finished a Lexus last night that look amazing after D300! :props:


Try bumping up the speed a little when you get to curved panels. I'm usually on speed 5 with my PCXP.
 
Using the G110 on speed #4 with a 5" pad doesn't have enough power to keep rotation going it seems. Speed #4 on a G110V2 might have plenty. This was my experience from my first session with the MFDA system.

Tried the MFDA with a 3401 using a 5" pad on a modded BP and really didn't like the combo at all. Speed #1 worked OK and Speed #2 was the sweet spot for me. Like to hear other people's findings with the Flex 3401 and the MFDA.

Others keep reporting the easy removal of D300. I did not find this with my first results. 2006 Honda white taffeta paint(BC/CC). Wipe off reminded me of M015 when it glazes from heat/too high rpm settings.



Overall I think the MFDA "system" is outstanding. I just need more time adjusting to it.
 
That's strange because I let it sit on the hood of my car for a good twenty minutes after using it and it still wiped off very easy.
 
TerryAdams said:
Using the G110 on speed #4 with a 5" pad doesn't have enough power to keep rotation going it seems. Speed #4 on a G110V2 might have plenty. This was my experience from my first session with the MFDA system.

Tried the MFDA with a 3401 using a 5" pad on a modded BP and really didn't like the combo at all. Speed #1 worked OK and Speed #2 was the sweet spot for me. Like to hear other people's findings with the Flex 3401 and the MFDA.

Others keep reporting the easy removal of D300. I did not find this with my first results. 2006 Honda white taffeta paint(BC/CC). Wipe off reminded me of M015 when it glazes from heat/too high rpm settings.



Overall I think the MFDA "system" is outstanding. I just need more time adjusting to it.
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That's odd indeed. For me it's almost as easy as removing M205. Was the paint severely oxidized? How long did you work the polish?
 
RaskyR1 said:
That's odd indeed. For me it's almost as easy as removing M205. Was the paint severely oxidized? How long did you work the polish?
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Just swirled up real good. One to two passes with a properly primed cutting MF pad. After the pass or passes, I would clean pad via compressed air. Two to three pea size dots of new material and go after a new 2X2 area. Wipe off just wasn't "205" like.

I'm working on a monthly customers car tomorrow(2008 black Towncar), more to report on Thursday. Thanks for the follow up Rasky. =)
 
So which means that everyone is saying that the Flex DA is not a good tool to combine the new MF system? DAMN it, i just got mine with 6.5" for my 3401, but i haven't tried it, but now everyone is saying that it is not a good combination to go with, the questions is can i use that 6.5" pad for my PC?
 
guccigucci said:
So which means that everyone is saying that the Flex DA is not a good tool to combine the new MF system? DAMN it, i just got mine with 6.5" for my 3401, but i haven't tried it, but now everyone is saying that it is not a good combination to go with, the questions is can i use that 6.5" pad for my PC?
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I just ordered 6.5" MF pads for my Flex too, will be here Thursday and have a black Pontiac to do this weekend. I'm going to give it my best shot. I think there's a sweet spot or speed that'll do just fine.
 
guccigucci said:
So which means that everyone is saying that the Flex DA is not a good tool to combine the new MF system? DAMN it, i just got mine with 6.5" for my 3401, but i haven't tried it, but now everyone is saying that it is not a good combination to go with, the questions is can i use that 6.5" pad for my PC?
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I tried the Flex 3401 with the MF system with not good results. The pads were very grabby and at 4800 OPM's(speed 6), when I put too much pressure, I created holograms. If you haven't used the MF pads, return them to AG.
 
TerryAdams said:
Just swirled up real good. One to two passes with a properly primed cutting MF pad. After the pass or passes, I would clean pad via compressed air. Two to three pea size dots of new material and go after a new 2X2 area. Wipe off just wasn't "205" like.

I'm working on a monthly customers car tomorrow(2008 black Towncar), more to report on Thursday. Thanks for the follow up Rasky. =)
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Cool. Keep me posted. I had one neglected finish that required a little more effort to remove than normal, but it was still easier than M105. :)
 
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