Quickie Review: M105

**SpoiledMan** · 02-26-2008, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by gmblack3a

Yes the Megs W66 BP rocks.

Yes it does!

**imported_rydawg** · 02-26-2008, 09:29 PM

I`ve had the w66 solo plate for a year now and love it. I have really worked it hard too.

A definate must have!

**HowardPearson** · 02-26-2008, 10:39 PM

Are you speaking of the LC Purple foam wool?

**EBPcivicsi** · 02-27-2008, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by gmblack3a

Thanks Joe for all your input as well! Have you used it in cooler condtions yet? I will be in the clients garage tomorrow but the high is only going to be 46Ã‚°. I am thinking I will be fine. Yes the Megs W66 BP rocks. Somehow I have it locked up on my metabo right now. First time that I have not been able to remove a BP by hand.

I haven`t--the shop is heated/cooled.

I am sure that it will be fine, let us know!

duke727, I was, can`t speak for the OP.

**jwgarrison** · 02-27-2008, 06:02 PM

where can I get some ulrafina?

**Pats300zx** · 02-27-2008, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by jwgarrison

where can I get some ulrafina?

Check your local body shop paint supply stores. I found some at a Shermin Williams dealer.

**Rickrack** · 02-27-2008, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Pats300zx

Check your local body shop paint supply stores. I found some at a Shermin Williams dealer.

I got mine at Sherwin Williams also.

**Junebug** · 02-27-2008, 07:49 PM

The CarQwest "paint" store near me has both Megs 105 and all the 3M stuff, check the CarQwest web site for a "paint" store near you.

**imported_Totoland Mach** · 02-27-2008, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by TH0001

Quick Reivew:

M105 is simply the best compound I have used and is extremely versitile.

Compared to: Menzerna Power Gloss and 3M Extra Cut on White/Orange/Yellow/Purple Wool/Meguiars Solo Wool Light/100 Percent Twisted Wool.

We tested this polish vs. two of my favorites to see what how it stacked up. We also used a varity of pads to test the finish left behind, and wiped the finished surface with DuPont Prep-Sol to ensure all oils had been removed.

M105 simply cut more and faster then the other two (with PowerGloss being the slowest) and leaved the finished surface far nicer then the other two with each pad tested. It was the only product that fully removed 1500 sanding scratches on one pass (with a full wool) vs. two for Extra Cut and our for Powergloss.

We finished polishing with 3M Ultra Fina on a blue pad. With 3M Extra Cut as well as Powergloss on each of the wool pads, the finished required a middle step of Menzerna SIP on a LC White Pad to remove the marring before being able to be finished to perfection. On the Orange Pad and under Power Gloss was able to be finished out where as 3M Extra Cut required a third step on any pad.

M105 was also able to remove moderate marring on a white pad while finishing marring free (though it did leave hologramming that still required a second step).

It really worked well on a LC Purple paint on several different paints we used it on, as it removed most defects and left the surface ready for a final jeweling to ensure perfection.

The downsides are that using two much product will result in the product gumming up as well as the pad will "load" with product rather quickly. Once this happens, it will begin to gum up as well. So make sure you use a small amount (three SMALL dots, about half a dime or so each).

I got around to trying 105 myself and found the Edge2000 Green Wool pad (I used a 6.5") worked fantastic. You`re 100% right about too much product gumming and also dusting like crazy. I cut back my usage and it really finished well....almost LSP ready with a green wool pad. Great stuff!

Toto

**Old Pirate** · 02-27-2008, 09:33 PM

You can also order it at Auto Detailing Solutions for 69.95 for a gallon. I had to check on my price for it at SW automotive (employer), seems everyone is really liking this product.

**gmblack3** · 02-27-2008, 11:49 PM

Angelo, They are Temporarily out of stock - New shipment arriving soon for the gallon size. I hope they don`t raise the price.

Today I did a 2003 black Z06, first time with M105.

I did like 3-4 passes with the M105 with the yellow edge wool at 1700 and went straight to Ultrafina with the blue foam 3M 8" pad. Took the car outside and no holograms at all. UF got out the slight wool marring that M105 left with ease.

This is what the paint looked like after 4 passes of yellow wool/M105/1700:

After one pass of 3M blue foam/UF/1700:

This is from the hood, paint has some nice water spot etching as well as some deep RIDS:

completed:

**imported_rydawg** · 02-27-2008, 11:53 PM

Damn Bryan! That looks great now!

How long did it take you to finish it?

**Woob** · 02-28-2008, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by JuneBug

The CarQwest "paint" store near me has both Megs 105 and all the 3M stuff, check the CarQwest web site for a "paint" store near you.

Nice, no need for 3M 3000 EC, is the pricing competitive with online/other local places?

**gmblack3** · 02-28-2008, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by rydawg

Damn Bryan! That looks great now!

How long did it take you to finish it?

Ryan, I would say the new process cut at least 2 hours off of my usual marathon polishing sessions.

As Todd was kind enough to explain to me, the M105 cuts really fast with wool.

I apply 2 dime size "blobs" on the wool pad.

Spread it out with the machine off.

Work it in quickly on low speed.

Crank it up to 1700 and polish a 2x2` section in about 15-20 seconds using fast arm motion.

Wipe off residue and repeat till defects are corrected.

Go straight to ultrafina.

**gmblack3** · 02-28-2008, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Totoland Mach

I got around to trying 105 myself and found the Edge2000 Green Wool pad (I used a 6.5") worked fantastic. You`re 100% right about too much product gumming and also dusting like crazy. I cut back my usage and it really finished well....almost LSP ready with a green wool pad. Great stuff!

Toto

Great to hear that Toto.

What paint did you use the M105 and green wool on?