M100 vs. M101...

[ALLN1WASH]

Hey, just curious to know what's the difference between the two if any at all. Thanks in advance for the replies.:buffing:

[Sunshyne]

same question. Do I need both? lol

[Mike Phillips]

Here's Mike Stoop's post on this topic...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/58144-meguiars-m100-not-m101-what-s-3.html





OK, our formal announcement is up over at MOL but rather than start a new thread here on AG we'll just update you right here, and hopefully clear up a bit of misinformation about M100 Pro Speed Compound.

M100 was NOT designed to be used with a DA and microfiber pads (although we know you guys are at least going to experiment with it that way - M105, M101 anyone????) but rather as a mid-tier compound for the body shop industry, specifically to be used with a wool pad on a rotary buffer.


It is a solvent based compound, as is M101, and it utilizes the latest and most advanced series of abrasives that Meguiar's currently offers.

It is targeted at a specific competing product very commonly used in the body shop industry but not so much in the detailing world. That means M100 is designed to quickly cut 1200 grit sanding marks with a wool pad and rotary buffer, while leaving a much higher level of finish. That higher level of finish means less time in the finishing polish step, and since time is money in the body shop world..... well, you get the idea.

M100 is available in 32oz and 1 gallon sizes, with MSRP set at $24.99 and $66.00 respectively.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2060/M10001_Bottle-v2.jpg


There you go...


:)

[Nick McKees37]

same question. Do I need both? lol

Yes.

Use M-100 with a wool pad on a rotary and M-101 with a foam pad on a rotary; you'll be equipped to tackle anything that comes your way.

By the way, a little birdy just told me that M-100 is in stock. :dblthumb2:

[KillaCam]

Hey Nick, are you willing to do a side by side comparison on the two products?

[Nick McKees37]

Hey Nick, are you willing to do a side by side comparison on the two products?

That sounds like a fabulous idea! I'll add it to my list. :dblthumb2:

[KillaCam]

Awesome! I think that'll clear up a lot of questions that I know for sure are going to be asked in the future.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Wait, M101 is not supposed to be used with a wool pad?

[Nick McKees37]

Wait, M101 is not supposed to be used with a wool pad?


Meguiars M101 Foam Cut Compound

:dblthumb2:

M-100 was formulated for a wool pad.

[Nick McKees37]

Awesome! I think that'll clear up a lot of questions that I know for sure are going to be asked in the future.

I don't think the two will ever be cross-shopped based on their intended application, but comparisons are inevitable so I might as well jump the gun and show/tell you guys what you want to hear. :dblthumb2:

[Mike Phillips]

Wait, M101 is not supposed to be used with a wool pad?


Don't know if you saw this project? We used M101 with all kinds of pads and tools just because we knew people were interested...


M101 Foam Cut Compound - 1999 Trans Am Extreme Makeover at Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/57274-m101-foam-cut-compound-1999-trans-am-extreme-makeover-autogeek.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_025.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_026.jpg



This is actually a very good write-up that shows all types of cool projects like removing vinyl graphics...

Here's one picture, hang tight for a few more...

Jay heating the vinyl graphics up using a simple Conair Hair Blow Dryer...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_046.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_047.jpg



Here's Ken and I using a Heat Gun, when using a Heat Gun instead of a hair dryer you really need to be careful that you don't get the paint itself too hot...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_048.jpg



Installing new graphics...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_057.jpg




And of course, using M101...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_044.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_040.jpg


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_038.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_039.jpg


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_030.jpg


Tim working M101 with the Makita BO6040...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_031.jpg




http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_024.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_018.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1619/1999_Trans_Am_M101_Finished_019.jpg

:buffing:

[Sunshyne]

Mike and Nick

Thanks for the info, makes sense now.