Ready to get my feet wet on DA polisher

[Jarhead0754]

Ok the 2.0 are referred to the soft buff 2.0 pads. And yes the yellow and black are used for da, the burgundy is only for a rotary polisher. The d300, d301 and such are a compound, polish, wax and those are made for the mf da pads. U can buy it in a kit known as the mfda. But u don't want to always use a mf pad so the 2.0 pads are a must in my eyes and then on trickier spots u use the mf pad. Also the new slim foam pads are a nice add to have on hand as well. Now m105 a cutter, m205 a polish, and the new m305 is a glaze wax if I remember are not neccesary to have when u got the ultimate line up but is nice to have on hand as well when u get more experience, u will see. I say stay away from swirl x or scratch x if u have these other products.

But the yellow 2.0 pad is used with UC and up, and the black pad is up and uw. But I can't say use this with that as every car is different. And some people like to use say m205 on a mf pad, but as a beginner myself I just like to keep it simple and use the d300 d301 etc with the mf pads as that's what they designed the kit for. As u get more experience u will start to use this with that and such and find what works to ur liking.

There's a ton of info in old threads that's been covered 3 or 4 times before so I suggest u read the old threads, and if ur still lost or have questions were still here to help and fell free to ask all questions no matter how dumb u think they r still ask us.

But myself I still research old threads cuz I find so much useful info in there. And welcome btw. Ur gonna love it here and as we always welcome people to the forum we welcome to the world of OCD as well. I myself have become a meguiars addict as I want 1 of everything even if I don't need it I may one day. But my next step is the detailer line of products upgrade from the consumer line.

And thank u meguiars for no new detailer products for 2015! Sarcasm if u didnt figure that out. Lol but as far as part numbers u can go to meguiars direct.com and see what is what

[EF9]

Re: Ready to get my feet wet on DA polisher

Wow!! to MOL 7 years later!

If you've been working by hand and never used a machine before I don't know if I would recommend a 3401 Flex for a beginner?

I have a Flex 3401 and I only use it on very hard clears or when time is of great Importance! Even though this is a DA it is gear driven and can really do some damage if you get in a bind or in a tight spot and don't get the power off quick enough. (Been there done that)

I think I would wait until Meguiars releases their new DA! I consider selling my Flex to get it but going to hang on to it because it is an amazing DA with plenty of power. I even have a new rotary hanging up that is just collecting dust because if my 7424XP, Meguiars cutting disk and M105 or M100 can't remove a scratch or blemish then I'll reach for my Flex and a polishing pad to remove it then go right back to my 7424.

Like I said I will be getting one myself and think with the new and great technology Meguiars is coming out with you should be able to do just about anything, for as your talent goes. I know some will disagree but that's what makes this country great, Not everyone thinks alike, thank god! So make up your own mind with my experence and others as well and go from there. Post back when you make the jump and we will help you Meguiarize your cars!

Thank you! I'm happy to be apart of the community
I'll take your advice and wait for Meguiars to come out with their new design. I'm thinking of Meguiars pads, I've read that the yellow and black pads are the most commonly used ones?

X's 2 on that. Wait for meguiars new polisher. The flex is not a beginners tool. Plus with the meguairs if u need more cut u just simply use the microfiber pads from meguiars. With that I say look into the kit that the pads and the d300,301,302. But for ur foam pads I say get the meguiars 2.0, and the ultimate UC, up, and ULW are all good, but u could also add the m105, 205, and the new 305. But all that is what I say u should have in ur arsenal.

I'll definitely look into the Megs microfiber pads. These microfiber pads should only be used with a cutting chemical like Megs SwirlX, ScratchX, or Ultimate compound right? I'm quite new to the different pads and which chemicals are to be used with each. When you say d300, 301, 302 are those the pad model numbers? Also what is Meguiars 2.0, m105, m205, m305? I'm still new here and not quite familiar with the lingo just yet, help me out guys.

[Jarhead0754]

X's 2 on that. Wait for meguiars new polisher. The flex is not a beginners tool. Plus with the meguairs if u need more cut u just simply use the microfiber pads from meguiars. With that I say look into the kit that the pads and the d300,301,302. But for ur foam pads I say get the meguiars 2.0, and the ultimate UC, up, and ULW are all good, but u could also add the m105, 205, and the new 305. But all that is what I say u should have in ur arsenal.

[Daniel Kinder]

Re: Ready to get my feet wet on DA polisher

Wow!! to MOL 7 years later!

If you've been working by hand and never used a machine before I don't know if I would recommend a 3401 Flex for a beginner?

I have a Flex 3401 and I only use it on very hard clears or when time is of great Importance! Even though this is a DA it is gear driven and can really do some damage if you get in a bind or in a tight spot and don't get the power off quick enough. (Been there done that)

I think I would wait until Meguiars releases their new DA! I consider selling my Flex to get it but going to hang on to it because it is an amazing DA with plenty of power. I even have a new rotary hanging up that is just collecting dust because if my 7424XP, Meguiars cutting disk and M105 or M100 can't remove a scratch or blemish then I'll reach for my Flex and a polishing pad to remove it then go right back to my 7424.

Like I said I will be getting one myself and think with the new and great technology Meguiars is coming out with you should be able to do just about anything, for as your talent goes. I know some will disagree but that's what makes this country great, Not everyone thinks alike, thank god! So make up your own mind with my experence and others as well and go from there. Post back when you make the jump and we will help you Meguiarize your cars!

[EF9]

I'm finally ready to make my first dual action polisher purchase and I've decided on the Flex 3401. I have a few questions in regards to which pads I should purchase for the chemicals I've decided on. Here they are:

Ultimate Compound- cutting
Ultimate Polish- polishing
Ultimate Wax- Sealing

I'm a noobie and am open to any advice you guys and gals might have for me. Also if there is a Meguiars product out there that you prefer over the ones I've chosen I'd like to hear your input.

A little back ground on me and the cars I will be detailing. I'm familiar with a few Meguiar's products but I've only been working with my hands. Never had experience with a dual polisher ever. The cars I am detailing are my own personal cars. I keep my paint pretty clean but I feel it's time to step it up with a dual polisher.