M105 question

[astrogus]

Is M105 pretty much a basic go to compound or is it pretty aggresive. Im looking for a compound or swirl remover thats not that aggresive for just basic swirl removal. Like just a newer car that has light/medium swirls not to bad of paint correction. Im looking for something in the Meguiars line thats just a go to compound / swirl remover for light corrections. Im thinking of purchasing M105/M205 combonation for swirl removal just wanna see if thats more for heavier corrections. Thanks

Also what pads are better for the 5" backing plates, 5.5, Or 6.5..Im thinking of going bigger to cover more surface area and hit the tightier areas by hand.

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

The cut of M105 is adjusted by the type of pad you use. For what you are trying to do I would start with 205. If you go with 105 first it will nedd to be followed up by atleast one step.

[astrogus]

The cut of M105 is adjusted by the type of pad you use. For what you are trying to do I would start with 205. If you go with 105 first it will nedd to be followed up by atleast one step.

So just do a test spot with M205 with a light cutting pad

[Rsurfer]

Is M105 pretty much a basic go to compound or is it pretty aggresive. Im looking for a compound or swirl remover thats not that aggresive for just basic swirl removal. Like just a newer car that has light/medium swirls not to bad of paint correction. Im looking for something in the Meguiars line thats just a go to compound / swirl remover for light corrections. Im thinking of purchasing M105/M205 combonation for swirl removal just wanna see if thats more for heavier corrections. Thanks

Also what pads are better for the 5" backing plates, 5.5, Or 6.5..Im thinking of going bigger to cover more surface area and hit the tightier areas by hand.

What machine are you using?

[astrogus]

What machine are you using?

PC

[Rsurfer]

If your using the first generation PC.. 6.5"pads are too big for the power of the machine. The new XP can spin the 6.5" pads, but not the original pc. Get 5.5" pads and maybe even some 4" for heavier correction.

[Mike Phillips]

Im thinking of purchasing M105/M205 combonation for swirl removal just wanna see if thats more for heavier corrections.

What are you working on?

Correction products are like tools in your tool chest, it's always nice to have more than one wrench when taking apart an engine. Get both and then like Dana says, test first.

In some places you can probably get away with just the M205, but in other places you'll want and need the M105

Also what pads are better for the 5" backing plates, 5.5, Or 6.5..Im thinking of going bigger to cover more surface area and hit the tightier areas by hand.

Like Rsurfer said, larger pads are too big for first generation PCs. They just don't have the power to rotate them under pressure and as they become wet with product.

If you have a first generation PC then get the 5.5 Hydro-Tech pads, both the cutting and the polishing pads. Also consider the 4" Spot Repair pads for even more correction power.

The CCS Orange Cutting pad in 4" works really well with the M105, there's also the Hydro-Tech pads in 4" and these work great with a PC or a rotary buffer.

Lake Country Hydro-Tech 4 x 1.25 Inch Foam Pads

The cut of M105 is adjusted by the type of pad you use.

Good point and important point.

The cut is also controlled by how long you work the product. Unlike a diminishing abrasive, as soon as you see the defects are gone simply stop buffing or lighten your pressure and make a few finishing passes to raise the quality of the end-results.

[DLB]

Excellent post - thanks everyone for your input.

DLB