Meguiars 6" Burgundy and Yellow pads

evenflow · 06-23-06, 12:12

I did a search but couldn't find much info. It seems a lot of people had success with these pads combined with SSR 2.5. How aggressive are these pads? Im using some tropi-care pads that do not seem too aggressive, so I am looking to step it up.

Also, is there a coupon code for Classic-Motoring/Poper Auto Care?

Thanks.

Beason · 06-23-06, 12:16

the burgundy pads are extremely aggressive. and can leave some marring. If you follow up with the polishing pad you should be fine.

wannafbody · 06-23-06, 12:54

the TC pads are made by lake country. I have 2 meg burgundy pads. the 8 inch one was significantly softer than the 6 1/2 inch one. I like the soft one and the hard one I'm not to fond of. If you used one it would be best to follow up with either a TC polishing pad or Megs yellow pad (which is quite soft)

StumpyDetailing · 06-23-06, 01:01

I use them almost exclusively!! I love the burgundy pad, since it has such good cutting action... Speed 6 with some Meguiars Medium cut cleaner, and you can work almost like a rotary!! haha.

I also love the yellow polishing pads... I just wish I could find them cheaper than $25 each!!

Scottwax · 06-23-06, 01:25

Pretty much what the others said, very aggressive cutting pad, usually leaves some marring that you need to step down in pad/polish combo to remove. Definitely will remove defects with a compound using the PC. Maybe not like a rotary but it is about as aggressive as you can get with the PC.

Alfisti · 06-25-06, 06:02

evenflow, its funny but I NEVER use the burgundy pad. When I started detailing I used it on a couple of jobs - the result was that is dulled the finish so badly that I was never able to get the panel as glossy as the other panels that didn't get the burgundy pad.

Obviously others have had better results than me, but I thought I'd warn you because I know that I'm not the only one on this board that has had my experience. I hope you have better success than me. These days I find the LC orange aggressive enough to remove most marring and not create any problems.

The Megs yellow pad is a great polishing pad, especially with petroleum based polishes.

tomee · 06-25-06, 06:51

i detailed a car last week using 2.5 and the megs cutting pad

the paint was relatively hard, that after buffing with a rotary the finish came out LSP ready

here is the front quarter after a clay

now here is the same panel after two passes of 2.5 on burgandy cutting pad, with a rotary

Setec Astronomy · 06-25-06, 06:59

I guess the moral of this story is do a test spot. I have used the burgundy pad on a PC on my GM clear with no marring, and I also used it on old SS Ford red paint--no marring.

wannafbody · 06-25-06, 08:00

I think the issue might be that some burgandy pads seem to be softer than others. Not sure if it was a product change or production variations. Pick the softest one you can find.

reeeko99 · 06-25-06, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by StumpyDetailing

I use them almost exclusively!! I love the burgundy pad, since it has such good cutting action... Speed 6 with some Meguiars Medium cut cleaner, and you can work almost like a rotary!! haha.

I also love the yellow polishing pads... I just wish I could find them cheaper than $25 each!!

I get those Meg's pads for under $10 at O Reilly's, you have to order them.
Pick then up in the store in 24-48 hrs .