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Paul Sparks

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Well as some of you have already noticed from another thread on this forum, today I was offered a chance to do a hands on trial with Meguiars m101. Along with Tom Weed and Chris Dasher we proceeded to test the compound on a late model body shop reject Honda hood. First thing was Tom instilled major defects with #500 grit and two different grades of steel wool and a copper scuffing pad.This was followed by #1000 and #2000 grit paper in various other spots. First trial was with a Megs da and a M/F cutting pad. The #500 grit scratches were a little too much for the 101 as were the gouges from the copper scuffing pad. Next we moved on to various pads and machine combinations. The sweet spot was with the Flex pe14-2-150 and a LC hydro cutting pad. The working time with the compound was extremely longer compared to m105 both old and new formula. Knocking out the #1000 easily. Also compared it to some HD Uno and some Optimum compound. We all agreed the m101 was superior no matter the pad or machine selection. I apoligize that I'm not a skilled tester with a lot of technical info but I think we can persuade Tom and Chris to chime in and give a little more depth to my observations.
ps. If Meguiars dosen't bring something simular to this to the US market then the need to re-evaluate the marketing plans. I like what I saw today and expect most of you would have also.
 
Nice write-up Paul. I have way too much polish to ever need more but this stuff sounds like it needs to be tried!! If they ever sell it here :(.
 
Your comments are pretty much in-line with what Garry Dean has told me about his experiences using it today as well. I'm anxious to use my stash myself!
 
C. Charles Hahn said:
Your comments are pretty much in-line with what Garry Dean has told me about his experiences using it today as well. I'm anxious to use my stash myself!
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I think you will be pleased with the long work time and dusting that is slightly less then 105. I did happen to end up with a sample to further tease myself on a future project. :D
 
I wish this compound was available here in the US especially since people are having such good results with it.
 
You will all see my video of the d300, m015v1, m105 current version, and the uber fantastic much more wonderful than most will ever know, Jesus of all compounds I have ever tried M101, side by side comparison very soon.

I have said it before and I will say it again...

If Jesus was a compound, his name would be M101.
 
Paul S said:
ps. If Meguiars dosen't bring something simular to this to the US market then the need to re-evaluate the marketing plans. I like what I saw today and expect most of you would have also.
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After further using M101, I just don't understand why it is not available in the States and difficult to find elsewhere.

I did manage to take out some 500 grit sanding marks on a Meg's DA MF Cutting pad; wasn't easy, though. It was only a spot, but when is the last time anyone tried to remove 500 grit sanding marks?

Surprisingly, M101 seemed to have a longer work time than M105. Tom and I each buffed an equal section using cyan Hydrotech pads on a rotary at 1200 rpm. At 45 seconds, the M105 was pretty much done. M101 cut up until two minutes and definitely leveled the paint far better than M105. Also, the dusting was identical to M105.


It was great to work with Tom and Paul again. A big thanks to Tom for hosting us and the barbecue!

Cheers,
Chris
 
Garry Dean said:
You will all see my video of the d300, m015v1, m105 current version, and the uber fantastic much more wonderful that most will ever know, Jesus of all compounds I have ever tried M101. very soon.

I have said it before and I will say it again...

If Jesus was a compound, his name would be M101.
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Gary , don't hold back. Tell us what you really think. LOL
 
rwright said:
Hey Charlie, any idea when this is going down? I would like to drive up, even if it's just for a day. If this weekend then I'll have to catch you the next time because I have military commitments (drill).
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Not sure; I have a project car coming at some point next week but I have yet to see the condition it's in. Past that I just have to source some fresh test panels to use. With the winter season being slow I don't have a consistent supply of hammered paint to play with right now.

Paul S said:
Well the way I look at it when its used up and gone there will be no more. :(
Maybe compare it to going out with a movie star and knowing its a one time deal. LOL.
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:rofl
 
I've seen a quite a few comments on the M101. Sounds like some great stuff. Wish it was available here in the states.
 
I haven't mastered M105/205 yet. Not sure why. I prefer Menz polishes. I do keep the meg stuff on hand for headlights. I haven't found a polish I like better on plastic. i would be curious to see how the M101 works in comparison. Thanks for the writeup.
 
TID10 said:
I haven't mastered M105/205 yet. Not sure why. I prefer Menz polishes. I do keep the meg stuff on hand for headlights. I haven't found a polish I like better on plastic. i would be curious to see how the M101 works in comparison. Thanks for the writeup.
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When questioning Megs M101 please see the last line of my previous post!
 
C. Charles Hahn said:
Not sure; I have a project car coming at some point next week but I have yet to see the condition it's in. Past that I just have to source some fresh test panels to use. With the winter season being slow I don't have a consistent supply of hammered paint to play with right now.
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I'll start shopping locally to see if I can come up with something. The good thing is the back seats fold down flat in the HHR so I've got a little room to haul a panel or two. :D I don't mean to be rude and invite myself but you have something a little difficult to find!
 
IME 101 can finish down better than 105. This all depends on the paint structure you are working with.

Its way more than just saying 101 has more abrasives/ drop than 105 the whole mixture appears to be tiny alterations to create 101.

From my understanding this product was developed for mass production in controlled situations. You can remove a lot of clear if you are not paying attention.

Try 101 using the water sprit method.....

Cheers,
GREG
 
rwright said:
I'll start shopping locally to see if I can come up with something. The good thing is the back seats fold down flat in the HHR so I've got a little room to haul a panel or two. :D I don't mean to be rude and invite myself but you have something a little difficult to find!
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No worries; I have a u-pull salvage yard not too far from me, I just have to go out and see what I can find in good shape and pick them up. I'm going to be getting quite busy with product testing and review work for a few different sources soon so I'll need them anyway.

We'll see what we can do here in the near future :rockon
 
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