Interesting. I strongly feel that the Crossfire has the oddest paint that I have worked on, period! It's just so annoying. I have tried everything from 3-step polishing to a one-step polish, and the results are very similar, sometimes in favor of the one-step. As for sticking with Meg's...well, they are good, but it can't hurt to try other products now would it? I only hear incredible things about the Menzerna line of polishes from the best of the best detailers. I'll let you decide but I strongly suggest a try, you won't be disappointed. Secondly, I am interested in knowing what pads you use on the PC and the rotary? I am in the process of debating whether to switch to Lake Country pads, as I am simply getting tired of my Edge 2000 pads...the centering spindle is tough for a weak guy like me to remove pads after a while...the simply hook and loop attachment was slightly easier for me to use.