{"id":24226,"date":"2018-10-08T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=24226"},"modified":"2018-09-14T13:42:20","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T17:42:20","slug":"my-go-to-products-meguiars-compounds-and-polishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/my-go-to-products-meguiars-compounds-and-polishes\/","title":{"rendered":"My Go-To Products: Meguiar’s Compounds and Polishes"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the highlights of being an author for this blog over the past 4 years has been the ability to work with so many different products for all aspects of detailing.\u00a0 Paint correction is perhaps the most interesting and challenging part of a lot of my detailing work, so I am always eager to try a new compound, polish, pad, or machine that claims it will make my job easier, quicker, and\/or produce even better results.<\/p>\n

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Of all the products I have tried throughout my time as a detailing enthusiast, there are few that I can say have stood the test of time and have not been replaced by something newer, but Meguiar’s has made a long time believer out of me with some of their Mirror Glaze Professional products.<\/p>\n

Compounds<\/h2>\n

My history with Meguiar’s products began with an article on this very blog published in 2009 titled\u00a0Polishing How To with Meguiar\u2019s M105 \/ M205<\/a>.\u00a0 After reading this article I knew I had to get my hands on this renowned combo.\u00a0 I had great success with the M105<\/a>, demolishing defects and maximizing shine, but it could be a bit of a chore to work with from time-to-time when it decided to dry like concrete on the paint and then required a chisel to remove the residue from the surface (Note: Please don\u2019t take a chisel to your paint).\u00a0 This moderate annoyance was enough to leave me wanting more out of a compound, which ultimately led me to try M101 and M100.<\/p>\n

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M101 Foam Cut Compound<\/a> has proven to be the heavy hitting, fast cutting product that I have leaned on over and over to tackle some very nasty looking paint. \u00a0Despite the name, M101 works excellent on microfiber and wool pads as well as foam pads. \u00a0When paired with a cutting pad this stuff can plow through some serious defects, and on all but the most delicate of paints, it can finish quite nice for the level of cut provided. \u00a0I often get a considerable amount of dusting with M101, though in my opinion that just comes with the territory of heavy cutting so it has never bothered me. \u00a0Residue removal is no problem.<\/p>\n

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M100 Pro Speed Compound<\/a>\u00a0is like M101\u2019s slightly less aggressive brother. \u00a0This is the compound I reach for most frequently of the Meguiar\u2019s compound trio of M100, M101, and M105. \u00a0I find M100 to be a very nice balance of cut, finish, and ease of use. \u00a0The product works great on microfiber and foam cutting pads. \u00a0Dusting is relatively low when compared to M101 and M105, and the residue is no fuss to wipe away. \u00a0M100 is an exceptional option for major swirl removal when paired with a cutting pad and can even serve as a one-step correction option on some paints.<\/p>\n

Polish<\/h2>\n

M205 Ultra Finishing Polish<\/a>\u00a0has proven to be an incredibly versatile polish for me. \u00a0It consistently produces an excellent finish when used to clean up compounding haze, and has been a great performer at removing moderate swirl marks as a one-step correction product. \u00a0I won\u2019t spend too much time discussing its versatility as James has already gone into great depth in his previously published article.<\/a><\/p>\n

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This trio (M101, M100, M205) has had a place on my shelf from the beginning of my paint correction passion, and no matter how many other compounds and polishes I try I simply have not found a reason to stop using these products from Meguiar’s. \u00a0I have a handful of other \u201cgo-to\u201d compounds and polishes that I am sure to always have on my shelf as well, and these select products combined are responsible for a huge part of my paint correction results over the years.<\/p>\n

If you also love these Meguiar\u2019s products, tell us about it in the comments below! \u00a0On the flip side, if you\u2019ve tried them and have found that you prefer something else, I\u2019d love to hear what your go-to setup is for eliminating those pesky paint defects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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