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  • Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs





    Product Features:
    • Engineered for increased cutting efficiency
    • Faster cut than DMC Cutting Disc (20% - 25%)
    • Moderate to severe defect removal
      • Best on flat surfaces

    • Optimized for use with Meguiar's D300
    • No swirls - GUARANTEED
    • Machine washable (tumble dry with no heat)



    Part#'s and Pricing:
    DMX5: 5.5" disc, 2 discs per pack, $25.00 (MSRP)
    DMX6: 6" disc, 2 discs per pack, $29.00 (MSRP)
    Michael Stoops
    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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    Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

    What color is the foam on these disc? Just curious since the MF cutting disc are red to match the compound and the MF finishing disc are black to match the wax.

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    • #3
      Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

      Looks like a time saver for harder paints.
      99 Grand Prix
      02 Camaro SS

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      • #4
        Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

        Cant wait to try this!
        Rupes 21 / Flex 3401 / G110v2 / GG3"
        Thoryamaha919 AKA Evan
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        • #5
          Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

          Still need to get around to trying the MF discs one day.

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          • #6
            Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

            Recommended backing plate?
            2012 Acura CBP TL SH-AWD Tech

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            • #7
              Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

              Cool, we can get even more cut out of microfiber, if needed.

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              • #8
                Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

                Nice, good when you need that extra bite from d300.

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                • #9
                  Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

                  Originally posted by SwunMurrieta View Post
                  What color is the foam on these disc? Just curious since the MF cutting disc are red to match the compound and the MF finishing disc are black to match the wax.
                  A great question. There is no foam on these, other than the very slight amount of cushion provided by the loop backing. In the image below you see the current red foamed DMC5 Cutting Disc on the left, and the new DMX5 Xtra Cut Disc on the right. By taking out the foam we allow for even more transfer of energy directly from the tool to the paint. What our testing has shown is a 20-25% increase in cut over the DMC cutting disc.

                  Michael Stoops
                  Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                  Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

                    Mike,
                    That looks like the test MF disks without the interface pad.
                    -Bob
                    NXTti graduate, Meguiars Ford/SEMA Team

                    "All Corvette's are red, the rest are mistakes" - John Heinricy (Corvette Engineer)

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                    • #11
                      Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

                      Thinking about how M105 would work on those.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

                        Mike,
                        I assume this pad will also generate a lot more heat and folks trying this for the first time should be aware of that.
                        -Bob
                        NXTti graduate, Meguiars Ford/SEMA Team

                        "All Corvette's are red, the rest are mistakes" - John Heinricy (Corvette Engineer)

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                        • #13
                          Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

                          Sounds like these pads are designed to cut faster, not necessarily cut more than the original cutting pads....so just a time saver for the pro detailers?
                          Will these be available in 3" versions...seems to make sense?
                          "STRIFE" aka Phil
                          2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (IP/ aka White) the Toy
                          2011 Subaru Impreza (SWP/ aka White) the DD
                          2017 Subaru Forester (CWP/ aka White) Wifey's

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                          • #14
                            Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

                            Originally posted by RDVT4ME View Post
                            Mike,
                            I assume this pad will also generate a lot more heat and folks trying this for the first time should be aware of that.
                            Agreed; I also wonder about delamination issues due to heat, and the possibility of welding the pad to the backing plate -- especially if they are used with a non-Meguiar's plate (e.g. Rupes polishers).

                            Interesting concept though, might even allow for tuning performance by adding one or more sanding interface pads between this and the backing plate.
                            Charlie
                            Automotive Appearance Specialist - Serving Greater Lansing, Michigan

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                            • #15
                              Re: Xtra Cut Microfiber Discs

                              More cut vs faster cut is sort of a matter of semantics, isn't it?

                              As to the issue of potential heat, yes, there can be more and this is definitely taking the aggressiveness of the DA buffer up yet another notch. But as long as you're not leaning on the darn things, we aren't really seeing any more heat at the backing plate/pad interface than we do with the red foamed cutting discs.

                              Now, as we all know, the more the aggressiveness goes up, the more safety comes down - at least to some degree. So, yes, you'll want to be a bit more cautious on sharp body creases and older, thinner paint. As with everything else in this process, common sense goes a long way. Charles, you bring up a very interesting and astute point - having played with these pads a fair bit (and they do indeed cut like crazy on very hard paint) with an without a foam interface pad between it and the backing plate, I can tell you that you can indeed do a bit of "tuning" if you so desire. You will, however, notice an immediate reduction in cut by placing an interface pad into the mix.
                              Michael Stoops
                              Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                              Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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