Meguiars G110v2 Help Needed

[jps832]

I have a Meguiars G110v2 DA polisher, but am new to detailing using a DA polisher. Goal is to do some removal of some water spot etching on one of my daily drivers, and to do some needed compounding, polishing, etc. in general on both vehicles. Also need to remove some moderate scratches. From what I've read on the site, I think I have all the compounding, polishes, etc that I need,

I have some of the Soft Buff 2.0 pads (Burgundy, Yellow, and Black) 7 inch pads already. Looking for advice on which backing plate and pads to use on the G110v2 in the 3-4 inch area for the smaller areas of the cars.

While there is a tremendous amount of information on the Autogeek site, I may be guilty of over analyzing the options...

Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated!

 

[VISITOR]

Looking for advice on which backing plate and pads to use on the G110v2 in the 3-4 inch area for the smaller areas of the cars.

Griots Garage 3 inch HD Backing Plate

Griots Garage 3 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads

Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 3.5 Inch

 

[jps832]

Thanks, order going in today!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Just to chime in,

VISITOR has lead you down the path to success...

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

If you're new to machine polishing or feel like you might want a refresher course... watch this video.

It shows the Porter Cable but the Megs unit is the same type of tool with probably a little more power.


Best video ever on how to machine buff a car from start to finish


Some more resources of information...


DA Polisher Trouble Shooting Guide


Video: Mark your backing plate to make it easy to see pad rotation


Downward Pressure....What is "Moderate"? --> another guy started this thread by the actual "how-to" information is something I wrote back in 2004 --> original source

How to divide larger body panels into smaller sections for machine buffing


How To Do a Test Spot


And that will get you going....


More...


DA Polisher Articles - Help for Newbies to Machine Polishing


And we actually have a full in-depth video on how to use this exact machine...


sted by Mike Phillips.




Mike Phillips' How to use the Meguiars G110v2 DVD 41 minutes

Host: Mike Phillips

Covers these topics...

• Introduction to the G110v2
• What’s in the box
• External features
• Internal features
• Attaching the backing plate
• Attaching the D Handle
• Machine polishing
• 5 Basic polishing techniques
• Priming and buffing
• The polishing step
• Other products
• Sanding with the G110v2
• Quick highlights


Might want to get one, they'll be collector items in the future..

 

[jps832]

Thanks Mike! Will review all, and will order the DVD also.

Really appreciate the expert guidance!

Thanks also to VISITOR!