At SEMA 2018, Meguiar’s launched two new innovative polishing liquids, M110 & M210. These new DA specific advanced polishing liquids utilize SMAT (Super Micro Abrasive Technology) to delivery even and consistent cutting ability over the entire polishing cycle while also producing a low dusting effect. Basically, these abrasives don’t breakdown like diminishing abrasives do. These SMAT abrasives stay consistent over a typical buffing cycle. This allows the user to have some control over the length of a polishing cycle without compromising finishing ability.
Since M110 and M210 were released, I have been testing them in the shop on a few different paint types. Listed below are some of my initial thoughts. I’ll be sure to update you with some additional findings as my testing continues.
M110/M210 Test:
- Fixed Variables
- Polisher: Rupes Mark 2 (21MM)
- Backing Plate: Rupes 5 inch
- Pads: Meguiar’s Microfiber Cutting Pad 5.5 inch / Lake Country Orange HDO Polishing Pad 5.5 inch
- Paints: Porsche Basalt Black Metallic / Tesla Red Multi-Coat
Meguiar’s Ultra Pro Speed Compound M110
Pros:
- Excellent as a 1 step polishing compound with HDO pad
- Very low dusting
- On softer paints had more than enough cut to remove sanding marks, swirls and light scratches
- Leaves a really nice finish with manageable micro marring
- Much easier wipe off when comparing to Meguiar’s M100 Pro Speed Compound
- Long working cycle
Cons:
- Not quite as much cut as I would have liked ( M100 seemed to have a little bit more cut under the same fixed variables)
- Has limitations on hard paints with severe defects
- Price point- M100 is still the best value for money
Meguiar’s Ultra Pro Finishing Polish M210
Pros:
- Left a high gloss finish on both paints with minimum to no micro marring
- Very low dusting
- Long working cycle
Cons:
- Had cutting ability limitations while using it as a 1 step polish
We had the privilege of interviewing Markus Kleis from Meguiars at SEMA 2018. In this interview, he describes exactly what these new liquids are all about.