How do you know "Original Formula" M105 if you see it?

[SpoolinNoMore]

I've found a website that looks like it has a bunch of old school Meguiar's products but since I've never seen what is actually considered the "original formula" M105, I can't be sure. The only thing I really know about the old M105 is that it is for rotary use only and is apparently amazing to work with. Here's a picture of what it looks like:

Another possibility:

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Original 105 will not show directions for DA usage on the rear label

 

[SpoolinNoMore]

I can't see pictures of the rear label, and the little blurb of directions on the website doesn't say about DA application.

 

[imported_RZJZA80]

I've never seen either one of those pictures before, but 105 has always looked the same, just the additional DA information on the back. Diamond Cut was Megs 85 I believe, the other one I'm not sure

 

[SpoolinNoMore]

Yeah, they look antique almost... I was hoping to find out if it was original formula so I could just pick up one for myself before they got bought out (site says only 4 left) but here's the link in case you guys want to try out, they actually have some pretty good prices:

Meguiars Diamond Cut Compound Gallon | Wayfair

Meguiars | Wayfair

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Ohhh, so you are asking of the pictures you posted are actually of 105??



The answer to that would be no, the pictures you posted are not 105... 105 is "Ultra Cut Compound" not "Diamond Cut Compound"

 

[smokinfastlegen]

Also, m105v1's front label is the same as m105v2's in design, the only difference is the rear label, as said above, does not reference DA usage.

 

[SpoolinNoMore]

I'm almost curious enough to order it, but maybe some other time. I was just looking for filler to order with the MTM Foam Lance to get my order over $69 for the free shipping.

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

I've found a website that looks like it has a bunch of old school Meguiar's products but since I've never seen what is actually considered the "original formula" M105, I can't be sure. The only thing I really know about the old M105 is that it is for rotary use only and is apparently amazing to work with. Here's a picture of what it looks like:

Another possibility:

Compound Power Cleaner is M84



Diamond Cut Compound is M85



Both are from the old Diminishing Abrasive Technology line (along with products like M83 Dual Action Cleaner/Polish and M80 Speed Glaze). And they are also both still manufactured and available.



As far as distinguishing M105v1 from M105v2, look at the rear of the bottle as others have mentioned. The original will only show this:

Whereas the revised version will also show these:

 

[SpoolinNoMore]

Thanks Charles! That solves the mystery.