Microfiber vs Foam Polishing Pads | The Biggest Differences & Why

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Microfiber vs foam polishing pads. The endless question and debate between which polishing pad you should be using is over! What's the difference between a microfiber polishing pad, and a foam polishing pad? Many things, however there are a few main differences that are important to be aware of as a car enthusiast & professional auto detailer. Understand which pads to buy, and when to use them will revolutionize your detailing and paint correction world, but with all of the options on the market, it can be difficult to pull the trigger. Follow along in this video, and learn which pads you should be using.

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@anti-social6368 3 жыл бұрын

You are very quick and articulate in explaining the purpose of these pads. Thanks!

@kelvinsanchez4112 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for always giving us your knowledge on an abundance of detailing topics. I’ll be attending a detailing course and further my development with in the detailing industry thanks to you inspiring me

@meiowalot7570 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I had this question because for years I’ve only used foam pads and wanted to see what I was missing out on.

@burhanikara 3 жыл бұрын

great Wilson. Iv seen many videos but you have made it crystal clear. Thanks

@FrankFlonnoy 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, answered a long standing question I had. Keep up the good work.

@flywelder 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, and answered my questions! thank you!

@PhilRuybal 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the info, great video bro!

@kelvinsanchez4112 5 жыл бұрын

I had this exact question for so long! The best part is how you brake it down to us for a better understanding

@thedukeofbellington8898 3 жыл бұрын

*BREAK

@OuzoLouGarage 5 жыл бұрын

As a hobbyist detailer this video helps understanding what to buy and use . Thanks

@OEFarredondo 2 ай бұрын

Great job bro. I love the explanations.

@viveksingh-ky5ft 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining so better.. Appreciate it

@dennismatovich8411 5 жыл бұрын

great job, very clear!

@CrossfitCarlos 4 жыл бұрын

you are the man, thanks for the help

@angelafox4380 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Have a great day😉

@aarons7267 5 жыл бұрын

Great info. If you were wonder on what the hole in the middle for it design to let the heat escape and cool the pad.

@isoharmi 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I liked the explanation of "cushions" the most. Would you give similar little info about backing plates? I think the logic is similar when it comes to those (replace cushion size with softness of the backing plate) but I am not sure.

@cristibmx Ай бұрын

Thank you, just started learning to polish my car at home, its really helpfull, Really appreciate it, Subscribed !

@Anthony-tg9vs 2 жыл бұрын

Great video helped me a lot.

@randomrangoon5476 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Appreciate you

@ianiskandar4165 3 жыл бұрын

Thats world class explanation...Thanks.. God bless

@HugoSanchez-qq2oh 9 ай бұрын

Great video thank you!

@nathanwondim8404 3 жыл бұрын

Such a helper bro tnx, ,,,I just highly recommend meguiars microfiber cutting disc for cutting & leak country green & black for finishing

@stevesvids 2 жыл бұрын

Good explanation 👏 Soft and fine for finishing. Hard and course for cutting. Any combination of foam or fibre so long as the above two basics observed, along with observing the results achieved on different paints with different compounds. There is no 1 rule suits all. 👍👊

@RockfordF150Bass 5 жыл бұрын

Great info!!

@marshalljay11 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I needed to see this video

@jamesmartinez8378 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks

@user-vz1gs6bc7y 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much bro, appreciate for your video.

@totom5095 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful insight 👌

@markmoore6264 5 жыл бұрын

Some great info Luke , what's your views on microfibre pads on a rotary .

@desifrazier6860 3 жыл бұрын

Great job teacher thanks

@CarlosChavez-cr3gd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I was confused.

@jessehughes7274 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your videos

@herbh9348 11 ай бұрын

Great review and intelligent explanation. I'm learning to detail myself after spending tons of money on detailer, time I stepped up and educated myself and do it myself. I will tell you it's hard work so detailer do earn their money buts it's just become too expensive. So if yiur on a budget, DIY. Doing test areas is key.

@gigglvideos8977 3 жыл бұрын

Which one do you think is best to use for a beginner whose never done it before and on a vehicle that has never been touched. An older car.

@chadparsons2022 5 жыл бұрын

Im gonna be buying a flex just can’t decide between the 3401 and the xe-7 I have a rotary now so I’m leaning towards the xe/7 your thoughts

@Xathilion 5 жыл бұрын

Luke, question: what pad are more agressive from meguiars? The cutting disc microfiber or cut foam disc (red)? Greetings from México, keep it up and sorry for my english.

@patrickpeterman8736 2 жыл бұрын

very informative video; much appreciated; the word best describing the pad difference might be density; thanks again,pjp

@eroscampedelli4192 4 жыл бұрын

The best Explication about it

@Xxmeca421xX 3 жыл бұрын

*explanation

@sgt.hollowpoint6968 3 жыл бұрын

@@Xxmeca421xX lol

@tonymalveaux7756 Жыл бұрын

Wow I definitely would of that that the foam pad being that it has a stuff texture would be for cutting

@psa110 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation, it was helpful. I was hoping you would address the difference in the colors with the foam pads. Some of the other channels will say something like, "you're going to want to use the orange foam pad for this." After hearing those type comments, I stopped assuming that the foam pad color made no difference and were only the manufacturer's choice as opposed to being an industry standard.

@rustyjeep2469 3 жыл бұрын

Would you choose a foam pad or a MF pad for polishing with Meg’s 205? I’m going to be compounding with M100 on a Megs MF cutting pad since the paint is pretty neglected. I find that M100 finishes down so nice you could almost skip polish and go right to LSP; but this vehicle has I metallic black paint and I just want to ‘jewel’ it up a bit. I’ve never used the MF finishing pads but I’m a fan of them for compounding .

@B1beanieZ7gaming Жыл бұрын

Which one would you use for a paint correction

@desifrazier6860 3 жыл бұрын

True buying and testing pads and polishes

@Tiffany-ms8tg 5 жыл бұрын

The pictures on your website for the pads aren't showing up, just an FYI in case you didn't know.

@codyd8084 5 жыл бұрын

Luke have you ever thought about making a video about behind the scenes the equipment used camera and ect. And how you get your ideas that type of stuff?

@k92kboomer 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke, have you ever used the meguiars heavy cut burgandy foam pad?

@DavidStillman78 4 жыл бұрын

I have, not as much cut as I expected... But still a very good pad.

@zafarveqar6642 3 жыл бұрын

very good video

@BigBear-- 3 жыл бұрын

So nothing really answered, great, thanks! Lol! I was just expecting you to show us various types of paint “damage” that needs correction, then tell us which pads, and types of pads, are for which scenarios. What I got was the same info I could get from any pad brand’s marketing. Maybe consider doing what I suggested, I think that would be of more help to people like me that are getting into detailing. Up to you, I’m not hating, just wanted more specific info.

@HfallbabyF 3 жыл бұрын

You must be the kind of guy who needs pictures in his book to read it

@BigBear-- 3 жыл бұрын

Guess so. Now imagine my surprise when pictures are promised but not delivered.

@d14_x80 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigBear-- to be honest, I think foam cutting pads are a joke. You can remove light/superficial scratches with a foam pad, lots of product, and lots of time….but you could make quick work of it with the proper cutting product and a wool/MF pad. This is my experience in the DA aspect of things

@BigBear-- 2 жыл бұрын

@@d14_x80 since I made my original comment I got super into detailing. My current opinion is that you match the pad to the job and type of paint. The idea is to achieve the desired effect while removing as little clear/paint as possible to get there. I agree that for heavier damage on average to hard paint, there's no point in dicking around with a foam pad on a DA, and just go with wool/MF. However, I'd be careful generalizing too much and or always making that the first step to paint correction, cause the situation might not require that much cut, so now you're removing more material for no reason. If the vehicle only has light swirling, or scratches, a foam cutting pad with some compound will do a fine job.

@d14_x80 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigBear-- no generalizing here, my comment was geared towards already knowing the basics of correction…..test spots, paint depth, etc. As I previously stated, foam pads are basically only good superficial scratching

@notta3d 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Stupid question. Let's say you have a vehicle that has a minor scratch on the hood. When you use the compound to remove the scratch are you supposed to do the entire hood or can you just compound the area where the scratch is or do you need to compound the entire hood?

@jccgold Жыл бұрын

No, just do around that area. Not worth it the whole hood, nobody does that

@abiamiamab9677 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@sharpreflectionsdetailing7265 5 жыл бұрын

I have wondered about those blue SPTA pads from Amazon and Ebay. Are they as good as Meguiars Microfiber pads or lake country? Thanks

@grassyfieldz4578 4 жыл бұрын

They are rubbish.

@waterdd1 4 жыл бұрын

The link in the description for detailing junk doesn’t work.

@normh1250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke,

@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын

Of course my man

@bobbymorgret 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video! BTW, I just sent you an email so be on the lookout. Thanks for the videos.

@GSP-76 4 жыл бұрын

Great video... people often but great products but use the wrong pads with them...

@anthonycolon222 4 ай бұрын

Got it, more cushion for the pushin

@MATHERL-iv5lh 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, compretion of the pads but squish is good too. I wouldn't be able to do vids and convey the amount of info you have a grip of knowledge. Keep up the great vids.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын

That means a ton to hear! Thanks for the encouragement!

@ThaKing313 4 жыл бұрын

@@wilsonautodetailing question, where do you get you custom clothes? I really like your jackets and the one your wearing looks like it's water resistant, is it?

@tonymalveaux7756 Жыл бұрын

The stores doesn't specify which category of microber they're use For

@ncosta07 4 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend an embroider who does your WILSON DETAILING on your jackets and fleeces? Thanks!

@mattfoster1493 4 жыл бұрын

So is it bad to reuse pads during the course of cutting and polishing a car? Like one pad of each but clean it and continue on. Common sense says you COULD do that but is it going to get in the way of my results as a new DIYer. I get that optimally we would have around 7 cutting pads and polishing but that is a lot of money if you bought Lake County or Americana Global. The Chinese made pads you could buy lots for cheap but perhaps they would not work as well or suck up more polish. What is a recommended number of pads for beginners not pros. Thanks

@irinnaroseirinnarose 3 жыл бұрын

Your website is no longer available! Do you have a new one?

@steveread8348 2 жыл бұрын

Durometer or Shore durometer is a standardized way to measure the hardness of materials like rubber (elastomers) and plastics.

@zanaga1901 3 жыл бұрын

I used a orange foam pad from Harbor Freight on my heavy duty oxidized truck and it didn't get rid of all the oxidation.

@Socalshortybulls 4 жыл бұрын

Which pad would you use to buffer an acrylic aquarium?

@michaelmorgan9601 2 жыл бұрын

Use google bud, hard for him to see this m

@mrkkg27 5 жыл бұрын

I think a more accurate word description you might want to use rather than firm is the density of the foam. The more dense the foam the firmer.

@Jesse-ss8xt Жыл бұрын

It’s like he’s talking to kindergartens learning English for the first time

@viperrcr 11 ай бұрын

Is a Urofiber 50/50 pad considered on the aggression scale, between a micofiber finishing pad and a microfiber cutting pad? Where would it compare to a foam pad? Would the 50/50 pad be kind of between a polishing foam pad and a cutting foam pad or would it be more aggressive than a cutting foam pad because it is microfiber? TIA!

@MrBod4life 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wilson for another great video! Can I make a suggestion to make a video about measuring paint thickness using a paint thickness gauge. How to use when to use etc. Thanks man! God bless

@thatguydude3948 2 жыл бұрын

noob question, but do you reuse the pads or do you use a new pad each time?

@d14_x80 2 жыл бұрын

You can clean and reuse pads multiple times. Depending on the product and work piece, you usually get 1-2 panels per pad per cleaning

@Jesse-ss8xt Жыл бұрын

“This is a foam cutting pad” proceeds to repeat the same thing 4 times

@josemorquecho6393 5 жыл бұрын

Off topic question, is super clean safe on windows?

@ripster9713 5 жыл бұрын

No!!!

@burhanikara 3 жыл бұрын

I have read somewhere that the pads differ with the car paint as well..i.e. pad used for Ford paint may not be useful for a BMW

@994Xp Жыл бұрын

Two minutes into this video I realized I was being impaled by something from behind. A 3 in rock hard rod of confusion.

@JWL-UK 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, happy new year! Just wanted to ask your opinion on the Ryobi 10" Cordless DA Polisher www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01711CNNM/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8. IMO it's a cheap and effective buffer for a consumer that needs to use it once or twice a year when detailing their own car. Perhaps you could do a review on this type of orbital buffer? I've been using it for 4 years and can't complain. Looking to buy the smaller 6" that uses the same battery from Ryobi. Thanks!

@187v1ctim 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't it more based on the "hardness" of the clear coat to determine which pad or compound to use?! 🤔

@grassyfieldz4578 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that is a factor but microfibre cutting pads seems to be the default choice.

@crystalsabundance 5 жыл бұрын

I tried the meguiars microfiber pads and they wouldn't cut AT ALL. Probably user error. I was so disappointed.

@LessThanHandy 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 4 year old car - BLACK. My car has got to the point that swirling is bothering me. I want to use my orbiter but am afraid of knocking off too much clear coat - after a few similar mistakes, I may be left with no clear coat. I plan to keep the car for many, many years. Am I overreacting? Or do you have a pad suggestion that will rid of the swirling AND retain as much clear coat as possible? By the way, that is an awesome logo you got there. Thanks in advance.

@JWL-UK 5 жыл бұрын

Let's see what he's got to say but I'd recommend Sonax Perfect Finish or EX 04-06 (DA specific version) with an orange or microfiber pad. You can't get it wrong with this combo but I ain't no professional so luke might have another advice to give you.

@LessThanHandy 5 жыл бұрын

JWL roger-that

@bubucachoo0882 5 жыл бұрын

Better question what do you recommend?

@TheKCaryer 4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "cutting?"

@jules198625 4 жыл бұрын

Cutting is for compound . And finishing its last step for wax after cutting.

@mickm881 11 ай бұрын

Dang. I wanted black and white, but it's still all grey!

@EM1statuz 5 жыл бұрын

Luke=Charlie sheens kid 😆

@jackieboy165 2 жыл бұрын

Ease of compression??? Haha although I love "EASE OF SQUISH BIIIITTCHH"

@robignatov 7 ай бұрын

Less cushion for the pushin’……😏

@BruceWayne-jg3hv 4 жыл бұрын

Foam cutting pads are more dense than polishing pads.

@caleballen3878 3 жыл бұрын

I think the word your looking for is “density”

@thedukeofbellington8898 3 жыл бұрын

I think the word you meant to use here is 'YOU'RE' and not "your."

@caleballen3878 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedukeofbellington8898 thx for the english lesson i wasnt meaning any hate to him btw i love this channel!

@ToddCopeland 4 жыл бұрын

That is 4 minutes that I will never get back. MF for cutting, foam for polishing.... unless the MF is a polishing pad and/or thee foam is cutting. So basically, completely disregard this video and remember, cutting is for cutting and polishing is for polishing.

@donjulio8807 3 жыл бұрын

Who else has to watch this guy in 0.75x speed? 😅😂🤣

@injurioustv3753 3 жыл бұрын

Me 🤣🤣

@theyoungazn 3 жыл бұрын

I’m on 1.75

@revaca7806 2 жыл бұрын

Are you slow?

@Xxmeca421xX 3 жыл бұрын

Some criticism, dont ask us to subscribe before you've done anything. Asking us after you are done would come off more respectable. Otherwise good explanation for beginners. I wish you would have added wool pads as well.