D/A Buffing 101 - An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

[Rivman]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

As an 'elbow grease' guy, I am seriously considering going 'power' for my car, and this article puts to rest any apprehension about sorting out what to use, where, and when. My biggest fear is damaging my 20+ year old base/clear finish that has been regularily maintained with Meguair's products. Guess the best way to make the switch is to pull the trigger on a DA buffer, and test fly it !!
Thanks for a great step by step tutorial.

[BillE]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

As an 'elbow grease' guy, I am seriously considering going 'power' for my car, and this article puts to rest any apprehension about sorting out what to use, where, and when. My biggest fear is damaging my 20+ year old base/clear finish that has been regularily maintained with Meguair's products. Guess the best way to make the switch is to pull the trigger on a DA buffer, and test fly it !!
Thanks for a great step by step tutorial.

You'll love it!

Just remember...least agressive product/method first. In other words, start gentle.

Bill

[lakesiderider]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

great info! im looking to buy the meguairs da buffer and am still a tad confused with how the pads connect. i have a dewalt rotary buffer that i bought a velcro backing plate for...my question is how do the pads attach to the buffer. also, what size pads work with the backing plate..i am going to keep it simple with pad selection and go with the 6 inch and 3 inch da microfiber pads.....what backing plate do i use for the 3 inch microfiber da pads?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

great info! im looking to buy the meguairs da buffer and am still a tad confused with how the pads connect. i have a dewalt rotary buffer that i bought a velcro backing plate for...my question is how do the pads attach to the buffer. also, what size pads work with the backing plate..i am going to keep it simple with pad selection and go with the 6 inch and 3 inch da microfiber pads.....what backing plate do i use for the 3 inch microfiber da pads?

All the major DA tools on the market use a hook & loop (velcro) attachment system for mounting the pads to the backing plate, so it's the same as with your rotary. The backing plates for the DA are different than those on the rotary as rotary backing plates thread onto the 5/8" threaded stud on the tool while DA backing plates have a 5/16" threaded stud that threads into the tool.

If you're going to use our Soft Buff 2.0 7" foam pads then you want our W68DA backing plate. The W68DA plate ships with our G110v2 buffer, by the way. If you're going to use our DA Microfiber Correction System then you want our W67DA backing plate for the 5.5" microfiber discs and our S3BP plate for the 3" discs.

[lakesiderider]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

All the major DA tools on the market use a hook & loop (velcro) attachment system for mounting the pads to the backing plate, so it's the same as with your rotary. The backing plates for the DA are different than those on the rotary as rotary backing plates thread onto the 5/8" threaded stud on the tool while DA backing plates have a 5/16" threaded stud that threads into the tool.

If you're going to use our Soft Buff 2.0 7" foam pads then you want our W68DA backing plate. The W68DA plate ships with our G110v2 buffer, by the way. If you're going to use our DA Microfiber Correction System then you want our W67DA backing plate for the 5.5" microfiber discs and our S3BP plate for the 3" discs.

thanks for clarification...got my order complete now

[coredump]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

Back in 2005, I took a Meguiar's seminar with Mike Phillips on how to use a G100, W8006, M80, etc... Mike Phillips had a thread on how to use the G100 (speed settings, pressure). I can't seem to find that thread anymore (trying to find it for reference on what polish, pads, speed settings, pounds of pressure). Has that thread been depreciated into this?

I've been lazy with my car's paint and it's time to get it clayed, polished, waxed once again.

[coredump]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

Back in 2005, I took a Meguiar's seminar with Mike Phillips on how to use a G100, W8006, M80, etc... Mike Phillips had a thread on how to use the G100 (speed settings, pressure). I can't seem to find that thread anymore (trying to find it for reference on what polish, pads, speed settings, pounds of pressure). Has that thread been depreciated into this?

I've been lazy with my car's paint and it's time to get it clayed, polished, waxed once again.

I found it!

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...s-and-etchings...

Anyways, should I be using



Instead of M80, W8006, etc...?

[Slidder]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 – An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

Mike: I'm new to this forum and also new to all of Mequiar's products. Have to say it's a little confusing. However I do have to say that when I read any informational article/s on detailing, such as this one you wrote, I print it off, put it in a plastic holder and attach it to my "Detailing Information" folder, which then is immediately hung on the wall of my shop for future reference if I can't figure something out.

Your article, putting all other detailing articles aside, is by far the best I have ever read. Needless to say, when I open my information folder, your article will be the very first one available to me or some of my detailing friends who hang around my shop. What more can I say other than "thank you." An absolute, fantastic article!!

[greymda]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 - An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

i hope the very good "how-to" from 1st post will be updates to the new pads and products

[The Guz]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 - An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

i hope the very good "how-to" from 1st post will be updates to the new pads and products

Process is still the same with the new pads.

[greymda]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 - An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

except a new dedicated pad for cutting

[Blumax1]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 - An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

Mike....Information like this is exactly why I visit this forum.

[Dean K]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

First time on MOL. Very informative article (DA Buffing 101) for first time user of MT 300 DA. I have always done correction, polishing, waxing etc., by hand. But wanting to work smarter took the DA plunge.

Also have a question. New (2017) VW CC has what looks like some acid rain damage on horizontal surfaces. But even if it's bird droppings, is the removal process any different?
I'd appreciate any thoughts or threads you can point me to that would help.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

Also have a question. New (2017) VW CC has what looks like some acid rain damage on horizontal surfaces. But even if it's bird droppings, is the removal process any different?
I'd appreciate any thoughts or threads you can point me to that would help.

Removal process is essentially the same. Etchings from bird droppings are classed as below surface defects, same as swirls, scratches, oxidation, stains, etc so they are removed the same way. As with any below surface defect, however, the severity of the defect and the hardness of the paint will dictate how aggressively you need to work in order to remove them.

[Dean K]

Re: D/A Buffing 101 An Introduction to the G110v2 (and similar)

Removal process is essentially the same. Etchings from bird droppings are classed as below surface defects, same as swirls, scratches, oxidation, stains, etc so they are removed the same way. As with any below surface defect, however, the severity of the defect and the hardness of the paint will dictate how aggressively you need to work in order to remove them.

Thanks much.