Quick review Meg D151 vs HD Speed

[tbnielsen]

tbnielsen-

Excellent info. Yep, I was using a lot of 151 on the pad (4 nickle size drops... well, I tried it every way I could... a few drops, lotta drops, etc...) And, to boot, there was not ONE BIT of product left to wipe off... just dust. So, I finally figured out to slow the speed to 3 (after making sections passes with speed 6) and go back over the section spreading what was left on my pad. But, I digress.

Have you worked the product with a D/A before?
On rotary... what RPM are you working it... and size of section?

Anyway, I'll keep trying 151... thanks for the tips!

-Dellinger

You're welcome. Using D151 with rotary I've had the speed at around 1200-1400 rpm, working in roughly 2 x 2 ft sections. I've used it with a DA but it's been a while so I can't remember the exact details, but as I recall it had a somewhat longer work time with that tool.

It's a funny product that it seems to just dissapear after being worked for a couple of passes When using it I do find the need to clean the pad quite often, so some of the spent product hides there. I think that helps to reduce dusting.

[AutowerxDetailing]

I need to give you some SPEED to try next time I see you.

Sweet! Oh, also I contacted Daniel. Thanks for the referral. It's exactly what I was looking for.

[Niko Molina]

What are you referring to when you say that HD Speed had 'dusting'? What is 'dust' in the detailing language?

[AutowerxDetailing]

What are you referring to when you say that HD Speed had 'dusting'? What is 'dust' in the detailing language?

Most polishing liquids will begin to produce "dust" when the carrier fluids/lubricants evaporate throughout the polishing process. When the oils/lubricants completely dissipate this leaves dry abrasive particles, as well as paint removed from the vehicle's surface, to float into the air as dust.

Products with shorter working times may appear to create more "dust" when they are worked longer than recommended.

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[JoeHotRod]

Great thread and write-up. I too have D151 and recently got some HD Speed.

Do any of you have any recent updates on its performance between the two?

Also for those of you that use the Flex 3401 instead of the Rupes at what settings do you run the D151 and HD Speed?

Have any of you tried the other HD line of products like the cut, adapt, polish, or poxy with good results?

[BobbyG]

Awesome review and I love the photos!

Meguiar's D151 is a very hard product to beat in terms of performance and price. I particularly like it's quick performance when used with a rotary polisher.

[Pats300zx]

Great review. I feel you really can't go wrong with 151 or HD Speed as an AIO. I have used both and think they are great products. Reasonably priced, very easy to use, and great results. I do agree that 151 is certainly more inexpensive so if you are trying to save a few dollars I know what I would be reaching for.

[SameGuy]

I think I do too many cars for people I care about, so I end up reaching for M105/205 or Meg's MF stuff followed by a sealant. Stupid me, they really don't care beyond, "Ooh, shiny!" and I have a gallon of D151 just sitting there with plenty of clean orange pads. GRRR.

[HeffJamm]

I think I do too many cars for people I care about, so I end up reaching for M105/205 or Meg's MF stuff followed by a sealant. Stupid me, they really don't care beyond, "Ooh, shiny!" and I have a gallon of D151 just sitting there with plenty of clean orange pads. GRRR.

I hope you're charging them for the multi-step process, and not doing it at single-step rates.

Profitability continues to be a challenge when offering a high-quality service at competitive prices. Thanks for the D151 write-up and all the responses... it's in my next order.

[Meticulous-Detail]

Love D151, so versatile and with a nice selection of pads you can almost beautify any car. It would be great if Megs tweaks D151 for 2015 with longer protection.