Consensus on best compound & pad combination...

[Sonic Pilot]

I realize this is somewhat subjective, but is there a general consensus on what is the best, most effective compound and pad combination for paint correction using a 15 or 21mm DA?

[BudgetPlan1]

While there really is no 'one size fits all paint' if I'm looking to do something heavy I'll start with M101 on wool or Megs D300 on microfiber and go from there.

Pads are usually microfiber or wool, if above doesn't work I'll look to Jescar, Scholls or Sonax compounds.

[Sonic Pilot]

Thanks for the reply BudgetPlan1. Yea, the wool pads do seem to be one of the most common "go-to" as far as pads go.
I am kind of expecting many suggestions for Megs M101/105/D300 products as well. We'll see...

[The Guz]

I do like the M100 and M101 compounds. They cut great and in general finish pretty good. The downside is the dusting of either product. Especially when used with an aggressive pad such as a microfiber cutting pad. D300 on a microfiber cutting pad would be my choice if I was looking for an all around performing Meguiar's compound.

Sonax Cut Max would be my first choice at the moment. It just seems to be an all around solid performer with various pads.

CarPro Clear Cut is pretty good. It does dust but in general it is pretty good.

I have gotten really picky and generally like products that have almost zero dusting.

[FUNX650]

I am kind of expecting many suggestions for
Megs M101/105/D300 products as well.
We'll see...

•Since I don’t want to see anyone’s
expectations altogether dashed:

-Over the last few years, I’ve never gone
any more aggressive than using Meguiar’s
UltimateCompound (on wool/foamed-wool
pads) for our vehicles.


Bob

[Dr Oldz]

I personally stay away from Meg’s compounds except D300. Too bad Meg’s won’t update the 100/101/105 formulas to the user friendly formula like D300.

That being said:

Sonax Cutmax is my typical go to and favorite compound.
Wizards Mystic Cut, Jescar compound, Menzerna 400, Meg’s D300 also get out into the mix depending what the test spot reveals

[WRAPT C5Z06]

My favorite would be Griots FCC on an LC MF cutting pad.




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[Dan Tran]

CarPro ClearCut has been stunning lately with Meguiar’s Microfiber Cutting Disc.


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[rlmccarty2000]

I use D300 and Menzerma FG400 on Megs Microfiber cutting pads. Both work great.

[Eldorado2k]

using a 15 or 21mm DA?

Yea, the wool pads do seem to be one of the most common "go-to" as far as pads go.

Which wool pads are you referring to? I can’t think of any wool pads that would qualify as most common go to pads for a 15/21mm DA.

I considered buying some of those Purple Foamed Wool Pads not too long ago when they were running a great deal on them but held off once I read just about every comment and recommendation included using them with a Flex polisher.