Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Polisher

[Ginnova]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Got mine last weekend but noticed something weird on my polisher. Rotation on the lowest speed 1 ( 3000 ) is faster than on speed 2 ( 3800 ) . Rotation will slow down for a few seconds then it will shoot up. Anyone encounter the same issue with their MT300.

[Full Circle Detail]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

I had mine waiting on me when I came home from Maderia Beach fl. Weather in Tx is perfect right now! 80's didnt have time to work with it yet,, but ill try a review vid when I do If I can find a willing camera operator.

MIKE. on one of the Detail FB pages,, one guy said his broke after 3 uses. Something in the cord. I said that I hoped it was a fluke. Which brings up the warrenty question again. will it be a 1 for 1 swap till you guys get the repair dealers figured out?

[imacarnut]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

We've also never made a secret of the fact that this tool was designed in the USA by a major American tool manufacturer who controls the factory in China where the tool is assembled.

This MT300 looks like it could be branded and/or built by Dewalt. If it is, that would be awesome because I'm sure there are many Authorized Dewalt shops that can fix this tool if a problem occurs at some point or time.

[Jeepster04]

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It is indeed nice. Also nice that I can remove sanding marks if needed without a rotary.

My swirl removal will most likely only ever need to consist of swirlx and UC. Nice and simple.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Very smooth with the new DBP5 backing plate. Thing screams at 7500 but is still so smooth. What would speeds above 5800 be used for?

There may be times when dealing with really severe defects on very hard paint that you may find a need for speeds above 5800 OPM, but thus far, even removing sanding marks from Mercedes ceramiclear paint, I haven't had to exceed 5800 OPM for any length of time. It's nice to have that extra punch in reserve for those occasional really nasty RIDs though.

Made in China . Typically I avoid china stuff.

Yes, it is indeed made in China, but we've never made a secret of that. We've also never made a secret of the fact that this tool was designed in the USA by a major American tool manufacturer who controls the factory in China where the tool is assembled. Basically it's similar to the way Apple works - they design in the USA but manufacture in a plant they oversee in China.

[Jeepster04]

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Made in China . Typically I avoid china stuff.

Only 1 year warranty also, if anyone was wondering.

[Jeepster04]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Got mine today! If youre wondering how it smells, it smells great! Like a new pair of shoes.









Very smooth with the new DBP5 backing plate. Thing screams at 7500 but is still so smooth. What would speeds above 5800 be used for?

[C. Charles Hahn]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Been using mine for a few days now... excellent tool!

[davey g-force]

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You lucky guy!

[The Guz]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Received mine today.

The box is nice





The contents inside are even nicer



Test fitting the W67DA backing plate which fits great.

[thedoc46]

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Man I'm so excited to get my MT300, except there's only one problem. My cars are all clean and perfect. ok ok so i have got a mini-van that needs the whole nine yards, but its a frickin MINI-VAN !!!!! Where's the fun in that.

The lady across the road who has a neglected C63 Benz, made a joke, after stroking my Gti (after its clay and wax) and going wow joked about maybe doing her car... Well I think she's in for a little surprise. Cos i'm actually going to offer to do a full detail on it.. (they're really good friends anyway) they make fun out of me for my ocd obsessions. So why not eh.. Gives me a good reason to crack out my new MT300 and put it to good use.

Either that, or between now and Thurs, i'm going to hope for some acid rain and go park my car under a big fat eagles nest !

[Michael Stoops]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

I keep seeing that the new 5" pads are recommended with the Mt300. I ordered the DBP6 backing plate and the 6" DA pads. Is there any down side to that? Wondering if I should swap these out for the 5" plate/pads when everything arrives on Monday. thanks.

Absolutely go with the 5" backing plate and discs. The user experience is a lot smoother, and the cutting power is noticeably greater. You'll be happy you swapped them out before using them.

[guinner]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

I keep seeing that the new 5" pads are recommended with the Mt300. I ordered the DBP6 backing plate and the 6" DA pads. Is there any down side to that? Wondering if I should swap these out for the 5" plate/pads when everything arrives on Monday. thanks.

[The Guz]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Good sale over on Autopia Car Care.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/promo-details.html

[Michael Stoops]

Re: MT300 Dual Action Polisher

Got my low serial number MT300 today. Still too much snow/too cold to put it to work.

Initial impression, a little heavier than I thought it would be, balance seems pretty nice though. Backing plate and pad run into microfiber towel though a few different speeds. Compared to HF DA it is quiet and smooth running. I think the soft start is a great feature.

Think it was worth the wait. Now more waiting for warmer weather. Waiting never ends LOL!

Just got to wait for ice out now.

Oh come on...... a little snow and ice and you won't go out and polish paint???? Yeah, we wouldn't either, truth be told!!

Nice to see these getting into people's hands now, even if Mother Nature isn't cooperating in some parts of the country. It should be noted that weight of the tool is roughly 1/10 of a pound less than the G110v2 which is pretty inconsequential, really. But the balance is much better and the smoothness of operation is simply fantastic. Any of you who own a certain red and black colored DA from the Pacific Northwest will be blown away by how smooth and quite the MT300 is in comparison. I love putting the MT300 in the hands of owners of that tool and watch their reactions.