Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

[pmanliu]

Hi All,

First time poster, long time lurker. Finally pulled the trigger and bought a G100v2 with some pads. Doing some research on polishes to buy. Was wondering if someone can critique my proposed process for swirl removal before I pull the trigger on these products? Specifically step 3... i was wondering if that is the correct product & pad to use, or if there was a better alternative.

Car: 2008 Infiniti, Dark Blue Color. Medium-Heavy Swirls

Process (after wash/clay)

Step 1:
Product - M105
Pad - Foam Cutting 6.5” W7006

Step 2:
Product - M205
Pad - Foam Polishing 6.5” W8006

Step 3
Product - M-1716 (?)
Pad - Foam Polishing 6.5” W8006 (?)

Step 4
Product - Meguiar’s NXT 2.0
Pad - Foam Finishing 6.5” W9006


Thanks in advance!

[Murr1525]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

Process (after wash/clay)

Step 1:
Product - M105
Pad - Foam Cutting 6.5” W7006

In most cases, Ult. Compound will be the better choice, and you would want a polishing pad.

Step 2:
Product - M205
Pad - Foam Polishing 6.5” W8006

OK

Step 3
Product - M-1716 (?)
Pad - Foam Polishing 6.5” W8006 (?)

Not sure which product M-1716 is? But in general, #205 is pretty hard to improve on. A pure polish may help a little, but hard to say.

Step 4
Product - Meguiar’s NXT 2.0
Pad - Foam Finishing 6.5” W9006

2 thin coats is best of course.

[smack]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

The pads you want are the soft buff 2.0. Yellow and black pads. I would run Ultimate compund on the yellow and Ultimate Polish on the black. If you want to further improves the gloss you can pick up some M07 and run that on a black pad and then top with your choice of wax in two thin coats.

[pmanliu]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

Thanks for the replies... just a few clarifying questions below.

In most cases, Ult. Compound will be the better choice, and you would want a polishing pad.

When will it be appropriate to use the cutting pad? Also I was reading and please correct me if wrong, that ultimate compound does not cut as deep as 105. Is 105 too strong for what I'm looking to achieve, or would you recommend ult. compound regardless?

The pads you want are the soft buff 2.0. Yellow and black pads. I would run Ultimate compund on the yellow and Ultimate Polish on the black. If you want to further improves the gloss you can pick up some M07 and run that on a black pad and then top with your choice of wax in two thin coats.

Hm unfortunately I already bought the pads mentioned above. Is there a tremendous difference between the ones bought and the 2.0 pads? Unfortunately I opened (heh, was too excited) the pads but havn't used them yet.

Thanks again for the responses... tips have been very helpful and learning a lot on this site.

[Murr1525]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

The 2.0 pads are washable. Basically the velcro backing on yours could come loose if they get wet. Really just needs glued back on if it does, but still can be annoying. So just try to clean them by hand without soaking them.

As for the #105, it is much more of a rotary product, and can be a bit harder to use by DA. And the UC is not that much weaker, and easier to work, so most people usually end up doing better.

You dont usually use the cutting pad with the DA, again more of a rotary product. Like anything, there can be extreme cases, but we tend to stick with what is usually needed at first.

You can use the cutting pad and a MF bonnet to remove wax though.

[FX4619]

If you're going to use M205 I would use it with a finishing pad, not polishing pad. The ultimate compound should have good results, so a polishing pad with M205 may distort the finish you achieved with the UC.

[tbird2340]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

I don't want to steal the OP's thread but I just got a G100V2 but unsure of the process and pads.. I want to use it for swirl removal and waxing.. What pads do I need to buy and what product(s)?

I have some Swirl X and wax (NXT) but not sure if I need another product and what pads are for what.

Thank you.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

I don't want to steal the OP's thread but I just got a G100V2 but unsure of the process and pads.. I want to use it for swirl removal and waxing.. What pads do I need to buy and what product(s)?

I have some Swirl X and wax (NXT) but not sure if I need another product and what pads are for what.

Thank you.

This D/A Buffing 101 - An Introduction to the G110v2 and similar tools should answer all your questions, and probably more!

[pmanliu]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

Just to update...

Used this process on the car:

Wash/Clay
Ultimate Compound w/ polishing pad
Ultimate Polish w/ finishing pad
Ultimate Wax w/ finishing pad

Overall, i would say 90% of the swirls were removed. Process took about 8-10 hours total. VERY satisfied with Meguiars!

Great and helpful tips on this forum

[STRIFE]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

what more can be done to remove the remaining 10%?
DAMF pads?
I'm looking forward to the coming weekend & my Megs DA

[DaveT]

Re: Swirl Removal Process w/ Meguiars G110v2 *Please critique*

There was talk about glass polishing which uses a cutting pad. Here is one of the posts I saw.

• Tools and Products
  • Dewalt DW849
  • M04 Heavy-Cut Cleaner
  • D120 Glass Cleaner Concentrate, 10:1
  • Buff & Shine 3" Backing Plate 5/8" Thread Rotary
  • Buff & Shine 3" Wool Cutting Pad
  • 3M blue painter's tape
  • Microfiber (mf)
  • Red Craftsman cart
  • Canon G6
  
  
• Process
  • Clean windows with D120 and mf.
  • Mask window trim w/ blue tape. Add strip for 50/50 assessment.
  • Apply M04 to wool pad.
  • Work M04 to window using DW849 until product breaks down waterspots. You can actually see after 1-2 passes.
  • Wipe off with mf.
  • If all is well, continue to work entire window.
  • Clean windows with D120 and mf.
  • Take pictures here and there throughout process to document results to post online.
  • I read a couple posts about glass polishing seems people have had great success.