Thinking of switching need help

**12silvy** · 03-31-2014, 02:26 PM

So I`ve been using the megs twins since I started correcting paint but over this past weekend the dusting was absurd. I`ve never seen it sits this way before. Sorry no pics. I`m thinking of switching to maybe the menz line. I`m not sure it that would help dusting and still have the same cutting power and finishing abilities. Please chime in if you`ve either used both or made the switch. Thanks in advance.

**The Driver** · 03-31-2014, 02:37 PM

Are you wetting the pad with water or pad conditioner?

**Stokdgs** · 03-31-2014, 02:44 PM

I have used Meguiars 101, 105, & 205 for years and they are great products.

I forget - what machine/s are you using and what pads, please ?

You mentioned dusting - which product was doing this ?

I try to keep my workplace just moist enough so that I dont get dusting - especially with M105..
Can achieve incredible clarity and gloss without having to let the product dry out..

Perhaps try a different technique ?

Have also used all the Menzerna line for over 10 years and they are all great..
They seem to use more oils, etc., in them so that they dont dry out, and again, I try to keep the workplace just moist enough so that I dont dry it out and get dust in the first place..

Good luck with this !
DanF

**12silvy** · 03-31-2014, 02:47 PM

I am wetting the pad with water. I experienced the dusting with both 105 and 205. Using lc 5.5 flat pads.

**12silvy** · 03-31-2014, 02:47 PM

I also was cleaning the pads on the fly every 3 to 4 sections.

**12silvy** · 03-31-2014, 02:59 PM

Oh using the gg6 and the pc

**Ronkh** · 03-31-2014, 03:06 PM

Where? Sun? Heat?

**Hernandez.Art13** · 03-31-2014, 03:12 PM

I have the Menzerna products and they work great, but a bit on the pricey side.

I was sent Mothers products and they work great and are a lot cheaper check them out to. Won`t hurt to try.

Here is the link to my thread

http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...ct-review.html

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uxlSANNaE]Mothers Product Review - YouTube[/ame]
^ Video

**12silvy** · 03-31-2014, 03:14 PM

Mid 50s in a shed so the only light was over head and my led work light.

**The Driver** · 03-31-2014, 03:49 PM

Hmmm, personally. I use menzerna but when ever I run into dusting I usually clean the pad in the pad washer. The pad washer soaks the whole pad then spin dry an the whole pad is moist. One thing I`ve learned about using the pad washer is the benefits to having a fully wet pad. When I just using a spray on cleaner with a brush I found just wetting the top wasn`t enough. I would try men`s though, it does seem to dust less.

**Stokdgs** · 03-31-2014, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by 12silvy

I am wetting the pad with water. I experienced the dusting with both 105 and 205. Using lc 5.5 flat pads.

I will spray a little pad conditioner on the pad and use the Makita 9227C with an Lake Country Pad, putting varying degrees of pressure on the machine and pad at lower speeds, (1,000rpm) and never let the set up dry out to dust...
You control this... Not the product...

So, perhaps you are using the product too long, its getting warm to hot, and its drying out...

The only product I have ever found that helps keep itself from drying out is Optimum Hyper Polish... One can of course, get it to dry out by keeping it going too long, but it takes the longest to dry out in my experience..
Dan F

**Stokdgs** · 03-31-2014, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by 12silvy

I also was cleaning the pads on the fly every 3 to 4 sections.

How many pads are you using ?

It helps to have several of each grade especially when correcting paint. Too much stuff gets in them (depending on the amount of embedded dirt in the paint) and oftentimes, cleaning them (how are you doing this), will not be good enough..

Dan F

**Merlin** · 03-31-2014, 04:12 PM

By the "Megs Twins" I`m guessing you`re talking about M105 and M205.
IMHO M105 dusts and it is pretty finicky (flashing etc.) to work with.
M101 is MUCH better to work with & cuts & finishes better than M105.
M101 does dust a very small amount but nothing compared to M105.
If the slight M101 dusting bothers you add a drop of Megs UC to the pad.

I have Menz but M101 and Carpro Reflect are my two new go-to polishes.

"If I could only have two polishes they would be M101 and Carpro Reflect".

**12silvy** · 03-31-2014, 04:26 PM

I used 6/7 pads for each step. Each section was roughly 2x2 with 2 horizontal 2 vertical passes. Cleaned on the fly with a mist of water before each section. I would go over some sections 2 times if need be.

As far as cleaning them I used bf pad cleaner and restore let soak for 20/30 mins scrub with pad brush.