New to Microfiber system questions

[thedawg]

Have a older 2008 DA Polisher. Looking to get the Microfiber system product. What backing plate,(size), and pads, (how many do I need)? I have a 2010 Corolla I will be using it on and the paint is in good condition. Anything else will I need and to know and a link to how to use this system would be appreciated.

[Wheelzntoys]

Re: New to Microfiber system questions

If you have just light swirls they should be fairly easy to remove with traditional foam pads and something like Ultimate Compound. Of course, if the paint is extremely hard even light swirls could be a challenge, and stepping up to something more aggressive might be called for. In that case, the microfiber pads and D300 are the next logical choice. You don't have to use both the cutting pads/D300 and finishing pads/D301, especially if you're a fan of M205 on a foam finishing pad for maximizing gloss and clarity. Since day one with this system we've recommended this "hybridization" of the system for higher end detailing.


What's important to remember is the differences in technique and process when using microfiber versus foam pads. You must prime the microfiber pad first, blow it out with compressed air or brush it out with a pad brush, and then use just 3 pea sized drops of product for each section you buff. And then it is critical that you either brush out or blow out the pad after every single section pass. Overusing product, or failing to clean the pad regularly, will greatly diminish results. You also want to move the pad more slowly across the paint and maybe even apply more pressure during the correction process. That doesn't mean you should go crazy with the pressure as that only leads to problems. It should also be noted that the microfiber on the face of the cutting and finishing pads is not the same. In fact, on the latest and greatest variations just now shipping, they are dramatically different.


Edit to add: Yikes, almost forgot a critical part of this - you must use the W67DA backing plate with the 5" microfiber pads on a DA. Matching the hook & loop material between plate and pad is critical as a mismatch can quickly lead to huge temperature spikes that can drastically compromise the life of the pad and even the backing plate.

per Michael Stoops

[thedawg]

Re: New to Microfiber system questions

So would i be wasting $ to get micro fiber system if the paint is in good condition and should just stay with foam pads?

[davey g-force]

Re: New to Microfiber system questions

So would i be wasting $ to get micro fiber system if the paint is in good condition and should just stay with foam pads?

I believe so. Unless you want to have the ability to do some more neglected cars later..