Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Polisher

[Michael Stoops]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

No plans at the moment for 3" Xtra cut mf discs, sorry.

[imacarnut]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

There is no doubt that this tool has more torque and power than the G110v2 or any other DA in that class. When coupled with the new thin foam cutting disc I have yet to run this tool much above 5800 OPM for any length of time as I simply don't need to. This week in our booth at SEMA we are removing 3000 grit sanding marks from a Mercedes SLS AMG with relatively hard paint. We are using D300 on the new cutting pad and we still are not going over 5800 OPM, and we are removing those sanding marks in one section pass. Remember, the tool will run up to 7500 OPM, so we've got plenty in reserve.

Last night Jason Rose and I were doing a demo with the tool to show off the amount of torque: he set it at 5800 OPM and leaned on it, literally putting his body weight into it, and was able to maintain pad spin. I then leaned over Jason and put more pressure down on his shoulder, which was directly over the tool, and the pad was still spinning, albeit quite slowly. But there is no situation in real life paint polishing where you would ever subject the tool (or the paint for that matter!!!!) to that kind of pressure.

Wow, that's saying something, I look forward to it's release. Btw.. Any chance of releasing the MF Xtra-Cut Discs in the 3" size in the future? I'm too afraid to cut one up for the sake of ruining it. Thanks for the response!

[ShineDoc]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

I have been using the DA Microfiber System for about two years now with a GG6" and GG3" and it has served me well. Would you except better performance with this buffer and the new backing plates and foam pads with DA300, DA301, and DA302?

[Scottwax]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Sounds like it would be perfect for tighter areas where a 21 mm throw is just too much and other 8 mm throw DAs don't have enough power. License plate areas and bumpers for example.

[IcedTea]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

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[Setec Astronomy]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Last night Jason Rose and I were doing a demo with the tool to show off the amount of torque: he set it at 5800 OPM and leaned on it, literally putting his body weight into it, and was able to maintain pad spin. I then leaned over Jason and put more pressure down on his shoulder, which was directly over the tool, and the pad was still spinning, albeit quite slowly. But there is no situation in real life paint polishing where you would ever subject the tool (or the paint for that matter!!!!) to that kind of pressure.

Yeah, that's just craziness. I mean, how could you lean on Jason's shoulder, didn't he just get his arm out of a sling??

Seriously though, I predict this machine is going to be in short supply, I hope your partner has plenty of capacity.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Mike, have you noticed any difference in overall polishing/compounding/correction abilities (quicker, less passes, etc.) compared to the G110v2 or any of the other current traditional style DA's over prolonged use and testing? Continue to have a Safe and Fun time out there in Vegas!

There is no doubt that this tool has more torque and power than the G110v2 or any other DA in that class. When coupled with the new thin foam cutting disc I have yet to run this tool much above 5800 OPM for any length of time as I simply don't need to. This week in our booth at SEMA we are removing 3000 grit sanding marks from a Mercedes SLS AMG with relatively hard paint. We are using D300 on the new cutting pad and we still are not going over 5800 OPM, and we are removing those sanding marks in one section pass. Remember, the tool will run up to 7500 OPM, so we've got plenty in reserve.

Last night Jason Rose and I were doing a demo with the tool to show off the amount of torque: he set it at 5800 OPM and leaned on it, literally putting his body weight into it, and was able to maintain pad spin. I then leaned over Jason and put more pressure down on his shoulder, which was directly over the tool, and the pad was still spinning, albeit quite slowly. But there is no situation in real life paint polishing where you would ever subject the tool (or the paint for that matter!!!!) to that kind of pressure.

[imacarnut]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Mike, have you noticed any difference in overall polishing/compounding/correction abilities (quicker, less passes, etc.) compared to the G110v2 or any of the other current traditional style DA's over prolonged use and testing? Continue to have a Safe and Fun time out there in Vegas!

[Michael Stoops]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

I don't know if this is correct to say but...........IT IS SO PRETTY!!!!
Love the sophisticated look......cant wait to get my hands on one!!!!
Awesome Job with design and attention to detail on the tool.

You know what, it is a good looking little buffer, isn't it Julio?!?!?! It has a surprisingly small form factor and fits great in the hand. It really is a pleasure to use!

[juliom2]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

I don't know if this is correct to say but...........IT IS SO PRETTY!!!!
Love the sophisticated look......cant wait to get my hands on one!!!!
Awesome Job with design and attention to detail on the tool.

[Tac07]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Just in time for Christmas, but Duck hunting trip or new DA. Hmm decisions decisions. New DA looks great and I cannot wait to get my hands on it.

[Selectchoice]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

That's probably a little ways down the road yet.

A little ways down the road is fine Mike. As long as it's on the truck....

[drumdan]

Beautiful! Can't wait to hear more about this tool!

[Hernandez.Art13]

Thanks Mike.

And just clarify what I meant was, if the three new backing plates. So the 3",5",6" backing plates, will be compatible.

Well seems they will all fit, and we''ll all see what the majority of Detailers prefers the setup to be with the MT300. Heck who knows, it might even be modded soon. Lol

So now I guess time will tell.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

When will this be available for purchase?
I just happen to be in the market for a new polisher.

It could be available as soon as late December, but let me double check and get back to you.

Here's one! (question)

So the MT300 doesn't come with a backing plate. (bummer) right?

but Meguiar's is also introducing 3 new backing plates. 3",5", and 6"

so is there a secret message here? The new bp's do seem really heavily reinforced.

So will the new 3 bp's be compatible with the new MT300

Yes, the 3" backing plate will fit the MT300

Rotation Indicator....why don't they all have one?

Great job Meguiar's

Mike...you are now my 2nd favorite Stoops...firmly behind Bob Stoops at Oklahoma

Looking forward to the event on the 13th

When looking at the pro market and rotary buffers, many of them give actual speeds on the dial setting. We liked the idea and, knowing it was unique in the DA world, decided to go with it. And placing the dial on top of the tool it's a cinch to adjust your speed on the fly. The numbers are pretty large and readable, too, so they're easy to see (you know, for those of us requiring reading glasses from time to time!).

Nice looking polisher and specs. What kind of warranty does it comes with and who does the repair work?

Warranty is one year, and we're still working out details for repair of damaged tools.

This is probably as good a time as any to point out something else that we know is going to be very important to a lot of people during decision making time. We actually partnered with a very well known and highly respected global tool manufacturer to design this tool. It is most definitely NOT an off the shelf item that we simply rebranded, nor is it something we found and modified. We worked very closely with this tool manufacturer and relied on their many decades of experience developing power tools. We gave the design brief for the tool - size, weight, noise level, balance, smoothness of operation, quality of materials and workmanship, etc. Their engineers (and even I had the opportunity to talk with them in our own training garage during development!) dissected and analyzed pretty much everything on the market. Things like that one piece billet counterweight and the multi bearing design aid immensely in the smoothness of operation, but other factors (that multi bearing aspect included) go a long way toward durability of the tool. Actually, the main reason for the multi bearing design was durability, but additional smoothness is a happy by product of the design. Yes, the tool is assembled in China - says so right on the label so we aren't trying to sidestep anything. But it's not made in some anonymous factory. That tool company we've partnered with has been assembling their "engineered in America" tools in China for a while now, and they have "boots on the ground" so to speak overseeing things. Think of the difference between a cheap, knockoff mp3 player or tablet that is designed and built in China, and the way Apple manages "made in China". Huge difference, and something we did not enter into lightly.