Microfiber pads comparisons and opinions

[STRIFE]

I searched the forums but couldn't come up with what I was looking for:
I detail as a hobby on my 3 cars and my friends/family vehicles, so I don't get to use my vast arsenal as much as I'd like.

I'm just interested in everyone's opinions on several MF DA pads available, what compounds/MF pads combos did you use? Results? Pros & cons of each brand listed.

MF pads i currently have:
Meguires 3" & 5" cutting & finish pads
Optimum (OPT) 5.25" cutting & polish pads
Lake Country 3.25" & 5.25" cutting & polish pads
Buff & Shine 5.5" cutting & finish pads

DAs i have:
Meguires G110V2
GG 6
GG3

Compounds in my arsenal:
Meguiar's Ultimate compound
Meguiar's SwirlX
Meguiar's M101
Meguiar's Ultimate polish
Meguiar's D300
Meguiar's PlastX
Meguiar's Hot Rims All metal polish
Meguiar's Fine Cut Metal polish
OPT Hyper Polish

AIOs in my arsenal:
Meguiar's M66
Meguiar's D151 PRC
OPT GPS(glaze polish sealant)

Wax in my arsenal:
Meguiar's Ultimate wax
Meguiar's NXT 2.0 liquid
Meguiar's M21
Meguiar's white wax
Meguiar's Gold Class liquid
Collinite 845 & 476
Wolfgang Deep gloss paint sealant


TIA

[Evan.J]

Re: Microfiber pads comparisons and opinions

IMO from everything I have researched the Megs and the BnS are the best on the market. I have both and both are great but The Megs one are the best the the BnS. I mainly use my MF pads for cutting then i polish with foam. I haves used most of what you have with my pads and never had any issues.

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: Microfiber pads comparisons and opinions

I use both Meg's DAMF and Buff and Shine pads with my G110v2 and Rupes polishers. I like the BnS pads a bit more for the following reasons:

• Thicker pad. The thickness of the BnS pads (about an inch) seems to help absorb polisher vibrations. Not an issue with the G110v2, but the longer throw of the Rupes re-introduced me to hand and arm numbness.
• Easier to remove the BnS pads from the Rupes polisher. The Rupes has a super sticky backing plate that makes it difficult to remove the thinner Megs pads without trimming the outer diameter edge of the backing plate. It's easier (for me) to work my fingers between the thicker BnS pads to remove it from the Rupes BP.
• The microfiber nap of the BnS pads seems more resistant to matting, but I still freshen the nap between panels mostly out of habit.
• The BnS microfiber is dyed black, so the pads don't turn dirty gray over time. It's mostly a cosmetic advantage. Of course the obvious disadvantage is that it's much harder to see color transfer if you're working on a single stage or lacquer paint.