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06-18-2012, 12:23 PM
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How important is the megs backing plate? I just did some work on my car with the system, ie: cutting and finishing pads and chemicals. Typicaly I would have used Menz compound and yellow pad as the area had a bunch of scratches.
Anyway, the megs system was unimpressive at best.
However I did not use their backing plate. Although I bought their backing plate I was too lazy as in could not find the wrench to use it. So I am wondering if that backing plate would have made a big difference ?
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06-18-2012, 12:34 PM
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What backing plate did you use? Did you fluff up the fibers on the pad when they became matted down by brushing or blowing with compressed air?
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06-18-2012, 01:00 PM
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I don't think using Meguiar's backing plate is a make or break component. I use their pads on a Lake Country pad with decent results.... Priming the pad is very important..
Did you completely prime the pad then add 4 or 5 dime size dots?
About 13:30 on the Meguiar's Video
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06-18-2012, 01:02 PM
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Regular cleaning with compressed air is a must. It makes a huge difference. The megs backing plate is supposed to dissipate the heat better improving the performance of the pads. Also the Velcro is different.
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06-18-2012, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyG  I don't think using Meguiar's backing plate is a make or break component. I use their pads on a Lake Country pad with decent results.... Priming the pad is very important..
Did you completely prime the pad then add 4 or 5 dime size dots?
About 13:30 on the Meguiar's Video Meguiars Microfiber DA Correction System - YouTube |
Primed and ready to go...
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06-18-2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Divine Details Regular cleaning with compressed air is a must. It makes a huge difference. The megs backing plate is supposed to dissipate the heat better improving the performance of the pads. Also the Velcro is different.
Chad@Divine Details | Did not heat up really as they recommended a farily slow speed.
i had clean pads. just did one body panel and used the two pads in the pack to be sure they were clean.
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Originally Posted by Largebore How important is the megs backing plate? I just did some work on my car with the system, ie: cutting and finishing pads and chemicals. Typicaly I would have used Menz compound and yellow pad as the area had a bunch of scratches.
Anyway, the megs system was unimpressive at best. | I guess I read the above too fast the first time. What compound, PowerGloss? PG and a yellow pad is probably going to make the Meg's MF system look unimpressive from a cutting standpoint.
The target market of the system is to get wool pads and rotary buffers out of the hands of production detailers. The MF system is pretty easy and foolproof two-step system and does a decent amount of correction while leaving an excellent finish on most paints.
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06-18-2012, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy I guess I read the above too fast the first time. What compound, PowerGloss? PG and a yellow pad is probably going to make the Meg's MF system look unimpressive from a cutting standpoint.
The target market of the system is to get wool pads and rotary buffers out of the hands of production detailers. The MF system is pretty easy and foolproof two-step system and does a decent amount of correction while leaving an excellent finish on most paints. |
Yes, Powergloss
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| Re: Megs mf system question
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Originally Posted by Largebore How important is the megs backing plate? I just did some work on my car with the system, ie: cutting and finishing pads and chemicals. Typicaly I would have used Menz compound and yellow pad as the area had a bunch of scratches.
Anyway, the megs system was unimpressive at best.
However I did not use their backing plate. Although I bought their backing plate I was too lazy as in could not find the wrench to use it. So I am wondering if that backing plate would have made a big difference ? | What make/model car were you working on. Power Gloss and a Yellow LC pad may yield more cut when making equal passes to Meg MF/D300, but the finish it leaves will likely be horrid and will require more effort to finish down. Technique is pretty important with the MF system. Speed 4 on the GG6, moderate to heavy pressure, SLOW arm speed, and keep your section small.
BP is not a huge issue, but you may see more heat generated with non-Megs backing plates. I'm currently using a Mirka plate with mine.
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06-18-2012, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RaskyR1 What make/model car were you working on. Power Gloss and a Yellow LC pad may yield more cut when making equal passes to Meg MF/D300, but the finish it leaves will likely be horrid and will require more effort to finish down. Technique is pretty important with the MF system. Speed 4 on the GG6, moderate to heavy pressure, SLOW arm speed, and keep your section small.
BP is not a huge issue, but you may see more heat generated with non-Megs backing plates. I'm currently using a Mirka plate with mine. | Jet BLACK BMW
I have no problem with Menz and yellow pad. The finish is great... I just wanted to avoid using it too much too protect the clear coat.
Technique with MF was just as you described.
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