microfiber work better than foam for light cutting?

[CarLuver]

i want to polish a couple of vehicles . i have a DA polisher . in the past i have used foam pads , and they seem to work well . i am using HD speed . with the foam , i sometimes need to go over the area twice to get the desired outcome.

i have read with micofiber , they cut better than foam . are microfiber pads better than foam these days ?

 

[Rand]

The person using it matters more .. but I would say yes
esp. for cutting microfiber is more aggressive.

 

[The Critic]

Microfiber is generally more aggressive than Foam, but will leave a worse finish on softer paints due to the fibers. A minor amount of DA haze (micro marring) is common.

 

[matrass]

Having details a ton of cars trucks over the years I prefer foam pads for me .

As stated microfiber may cut better but you may not like the end result as much .

You can try slower arm speed or a different grade of foam pad and see if you gte improvement.

As always could be the paint you are working, on some correct easier than others .

 

[Marcozi]

Stick with high quality foam pads.

 

[chris719]

Cut from most to least:

Wool > Microfiber > Foam

Finish is also in the same inverse direction.

 

[Fordiesel69]

Yes microfiber will cut more and take scratches out faster but are for flat surfaces without Body Lines. It is easier to wear the paint down on a sharp body line or what I have found is the pad comes unglued from its backing plate whenever they rub over Body Lines regularly.

 

[Arc]

Foam and a good light buffing compound will do just fine. Take your time and use minimal pressure.

 

[Wylie6G72]

Lake Country orange pads have been my go-to for 20 years. I use with polish or compound depending on what I'm trying to resolve. Never an issue, always great results.