Better results with 3" mf pad vs 6" mf pad

[jvamagic]

Since you're trying to clean up wetsanding maybe you should go for the XC disc:

Meguiars DMX5 DA Microfiber Xtra Cut Disc, 5 inches

Oh! I didn't know these existed. I'm pretty much done buffing (many passes and a tired body). If I ever do this again, I'll keep these in mind for sure. Thanks!

[fly07sti]

I wetsanded my car with 1500/2k/3k and went at it with menz fg400. I started with a MICROFIBER ORANGE CUTTING PAD 5.5" and didn't really like the results (had to go over twice or more). This using a PC 7424xp ( I have a dewalt 849 but don't quite trust myself).

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-DMC3-.../dp/B005JPJNMW

I ordered 3" mf cutting pads for the smaller sections and saw a difference from the 5.5" pads. It cuts so much better/faster. Is it because of leverage etc..or because the Meguiar's pads are that much better? The 3" disc don't have much padding so I assume it builds heat quickly which cuts better??? Just trying to figure this out for future reference.

Meguiar's DMC3 3" DA Microfiber Cutting Disc

Chemical Guys - Black Optics Microfiber Orange Cutting Pad (5.5")

I finish with menz 4000 with a white pad and it comes out pretty nice if I may say so myself. I will post photos when I'm done.

Not trying to be rude, but if you have the balls to wet sand your car, then you can wrangle that Dewalt.
If I was in your shoes and had only those 2 machines. I'd buff with a black tuffbuff wool or scholls spider pad and polish with the PC.
On the Dewalt, concentrate on keeping your pad flat, do your passes on speed 600-800 and you'll be amazed why you didn't grab it sooner!

[kwwhite1]

I have used the CG microfiber discs and tried the meguires and never looked back! The difference for me was night and day.

[jvamagic]

Not trying to be rude, but if you have the balls to wet sand your car, then you can wrangle that Dewalt.
If I was in your shoes and had only those 2 machines. I'd buff with a black tuffbuff wool or scholls spider pad and polish with the PC.
On the Dewalt, concentrate on keeping your pad flat, do your passes on speed 600-800 and you'll be amazed why you didn't grab it sooner!

No offense taken. I see your point. I was going to give it a shot with the Dewalt but being that I have been waiting 15 years to get my Mustang back together after being stolen and completely stripped (minus the power train) I didn't want to risk doing some damage.
If I ever have to wet-sand/buffing, I will give the Dewalt a chance.

[jvamagic]

I have used the CG microfiber discs and tried the meguires and never looked back! The difference for me was night and day.

Did you wet-sand and buff? Which Meg's compound did you use? Maybe the Menz 400 was not the way to go though it's a great product for correcting other defects.

[kwwhite1]

I am actually restoring a 92 fox body that I completely sanded with 1500, 3000, and 5000. I used meguiars MF correction compound with both pads. The meguiars pads cut through so easily compared to the other MF pads. Also both pads were being used on a Rupes lhr15.