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Im looking at some microfiber compounding pads. Anyone have luck with them? How do they compare to a wool compounding pad?
 
Yes, Microfiber cutting pads are extremely affective when paired with a da polisher.

Pair a long throw with a microfiber cutting pad, and you will see excellent cutting results with no rotary holograms.

Check out this thread i did on a black zr1

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=99475

I used the boss microfiber cutting pads, and autogeek carrys them. They are bulletproof, cut excellent and get the job done.

What machine are you using ?
 
On a DA they work better than wool, the more longer the throw the better they work. On a Rotary, wool works best.
 
I'm still using a rotary buffer but I'm in the market for a da. I've been doing some research and I think I'm ready to make the switch for most of my buffing work. So in the meantime is it not a good idea to use with the Rotary?
 
precisionmobile85 said:
I'm still using a rotary buffer but I'm in the market for a da. I've been doing some research and I think I'm ready to make the switch for most of my buffing work. So in the meantime is it not a good idea to use with the Rotary?
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Nope, don't bother until you get a DA. The mechanical action of a rotary doesn't work in harmony with MF pads.
 
Zubair said:
On a DA they work better than wool, the more longer the throw the better they work. On a Rotary, wool works best.
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precisionmobile85 said:
I'm still using a rotary buffer but I'm in the market for a da. I've been doing some research and I think I'm ready to make the switch for most of my buffing work. So in the meantime is it not a good idea to use with the Rotary?
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I'd agree with both comments above.


I'm not fan of MF pads on DA polishers but that' just me. I prefer foam. If I need to cut heavy I'll use a wool pad on a rotary or a wool pad on a FLEX 3401 or an Orange Hybrid pad on a FLEX 3401.

Get in, get the job done. Get out.


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MF make for a much cleaner process. foam pads,especially cutting pads, can be a mess.
 
The Megs MF system couldn't be easier for those with the older DA polishers.
 
andy2485 said:
MF make for a much cleaner process. foam pads,especially cutting pads, can be a mess.
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If I can get the same result with a MF pad as a wool pad with a rotary, then Count Me In. Nothing worse then chasing the cleanup of a wool pad.
 
Mike why don't you like microfiber pads? I get great results using Meg's microfiber pads and CarPro Essence. What would you suggest to get the max cut with Essence. Have you tried any of the new Buff and Shine blue heavy cut foam pads? Menzerma products don't seem to play well with Rupes pads and I have been using Meg's microfiber pads with good results, but you are the guru of all things detailing and would appreciate your input on what is best.
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
Mike why don't you like microfiber pads? I get great results using Meg's microfiber pads and CarPro Essence. What would you suggest to get the max cut with Essence. Have you tried any of the new Buff and Shine blue heavy cut foam pads? Menzerma products don't seem to play well with Rupes pads and I have been using Meg's microfiber pads with good results, but you are the guru of all things detailing and would appreciate your input on what is best.
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Tossing my two cents out there....I use MF Pads sparingly only because I think they work better on specific paints. Audi's which I do work on for obvious reasons tend to respond well to them but there is still a need to polish and remove a slight hazing. That said, I see more hazing or not as perfect of a finish-out with MF on other paints. Just depends as I have seen awesome results with a simple Orange Pad. If you need more cut, move to a thinner/flat orange pad vs the thicker ones. If you still need more, move to a more aggressive product with the same pad. If it's horrible try those same products with a yellow pad.

Again, just my two cents. I think the product is more impactful and important than the pad as the product is what's actually touching the paint and doing the work.
 
Meguiar's microfiber cutting and finishing pads are pretty much all I use for correction stages. If the paint doesn't respond well to microfiber pads I'll switch to LC thin purple foamed wool on a long throw DA. Foam cutting pads can also work great in certain situations. It really all depends on the paint system you're working on and whatever you find out in your test spot procedure.
 
Thanks for all the questions about why I don't like microfiber pads... nothing against them it's just if I need to remove a lot of paint quickly I'll break out either the rotary buffer or the Flex 3401 and be done with it.

Then clean it up using foam on any dual action polisher.


I used my first Meguiar's MF pad back in 2005 these were their OEM pads and not available to the public. I'm pretty familiar with what they can and cannot do.


Here's the first car I buffed out using the OEM Meguiar's microfiber pads with M86, this was back in 2005

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Ok, I get it. Nothing wrong with a microfiber pad, you can just use a Flex 3401 or a rotary to remove paint faster. Thanks, I use Rupes polishers and don't have a Flex or a rotary, so it will just take me longer using a microfiber pad. I just really like how Essence and a microfiber pad work together. It is my favorite combo pre coating right now.
 
I love MF pads, especially since I purchased a air compressor. Cleaning pads made simple. It never seems foam pads are as clean as MF pads during the process. I've been thinking of trying MF finishing pads next but cant think of what the difference is between the MF cutting and MF finishing. Is it the GSM? I guess it depends on who manufactures the disc. I don't mind foam when it comes to waxing so much as theres less need for residue control.
 
I don't love using microfiber pads, but love what they can do. Foam is a lot easier to keep clean, but for heavy, heavy cut I like the Megs damf system, and the Rupes Zephir/Blue microfiber pads.
 
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