This is it guys, I need help choosing my products

[Buffer_Wannabe]

@ Accumulator: fair enough, but since I've already ordered them, I'm going to give them a shot. If I'm unhappy with them, I'll just try something else.

What are MF pads primarily used for?

[Accumulator]

I've never used MF finishing pads, but one thing I really like about the MF cutting ones is the way they're *so* easy to clean out (which you need to do quite frequently with nondiminishing abrasive products) compared to foam. When you're stopping to deal with pad cleaning all the time, IMO you either need a whole lotta pads (so you can just swap 'em out) or a quick and easy way to clean them (and dry them too, if you get 'em wet).

RZJZA80- Hey, good that you chimed in with an OK opinion about the CCS pads Wouldn't bother me at all if my doom-and-gloom post to Buffer-Wannabe proved unfounded

[Underdawg736GTC]

Buffer, you should be able to do well with UC if you're on a budget and want to go the OTC route. I've gotten excellent results from Meg's products and with that a lot of them are going to stay within arms reach! That being said I'm digging the 3D/HD lines as well. Their prices are comparable to MEG's MG line and I feel that the results are slightly better in my limited experience with them. Another biggie is that I've noticed is the ease of use and extended working time both by hand and machine.

[Thomas Dekany]

I also prefer flat pads. Love MF pads but for maximum cut the black wool pads still work much better than MF pads. I always finish with foam pads. MF pads can't finish as well. As a matter of fact I only have cutting pads as well. As far as I know, (from Meg's rep) there is no difference in the actual fiber, only the backing material. One is softer. FWIW

I've never used MF finishing pads, but one thing I really like about the MF cutting ones is the way they're *so* easy to clean out (which you need to do quite frequently with nondiminishing abrasive products) compared to foam. When you're stopping to deal with pad cleaning all the time, IMO you either need a whole lotta pads (so you can just swap 'em out) or a quick and easy way to clean them (and dry them too, if you get 'em wet).

RZJZA80- Hey, good that you chimed in with an OK opinion about the CCS pads Wouldn't bother me at all if my doom-and-gloom post to Buffer-Wannabe proved unfounded

[Leadfootluke]

For what it's worth, I have used the LC hydrotech pads with awesome results [and I have used CCS pads, but I greatly prefer the HT pads].

I have also started to use MF pads when needed, as in the surbuf and the Optimum polishing pads. I love using these pads as they don't require a ton of pressure and are thin, which allows me to have more control. The Surbuf cuts like crazy too, which has been a blessing on a few jobs.

[Buffer_Wannabe]

Thanks for all the excellent responses.

My next question: (I'm just going to ask all my product questions in this thread, instead of starting new ones) What's a good tire dressing that's not too shiny? I've used Meg's Hot Shine and prefer the wet look on my vehicle, but others may want a more subdued black look.

[Buffer_Wannabe]

I noticed on the website where I bought my Megs g110, it says: "Maintenance on the Meguiars Dual Action 6 Inch Polisher G110v2 is easier with easy side-port access for quick brush changes." What exactly are brush changes?

[joallen001]

I tried out the 3d Ultra Protectant yesterday. I think it will give you exactly what you want. It looks great to me and doesn't sling off onto the paint.

[Leadfootluke]

Megs Hyperdressing, it can be diluted from 4:1 water to HD up to 1:1 water to HD. You can fine tune the look at it sprays on spreads easily.

[Buffer_Wannabe]

Is Meg's Scratch X a light compound?

[Underdawg736GTC]

If anything I would say that it's a cleaner polish type product rather then a compound. I remember the Mikes at MOL stating that it replaced the DC Paint Cleaner when it was discontinued several years back IIRC.

[Buffer_Wannabe]

If anything I would say that it's a cleaner polish type product rather then a compound. I remember the Mikes at MOL stating that it replaced the DC Paint Cleaner when it was discontinued several years back IIRC.

Maybe I was thinking of Swirl X. Know anything about that?

And again, what are brush changes?