Rupes Pads

[TundraPower]

Hey Tundra, thanks for the feedback. Just to confirm, you're referring to the MF yellow pad + sonax perfect finish? Is there a reason you prefer the MF instead of the foam?

No.....

Sonax Perfect Finish does not work well with any microfiber pads, at least in my experience. SPF with the Rupes yellow or white foam pads works extremely well. SPF has a tendency to build up, so make sure you have plenty of pads

Sorry if I said it backwards before.

[TundraPower]

I used LC hydros on my Rupes Mini today and lets just say, I'll be ordering some Rupes Pads...

I've tried to make that clear in many threads.....

[nezff]

So basically you cant use any pad on a Rupes 21 machine other than a Rupes pad?

[Zelfiris]

So basically you cant use any pad on a Rupes 21 machine other than a Rupes pad?

I tried with buff n shine foam pads.. it didnt turn out well. I think it was due to the larger throw

So I invested in green and yellow foam pads from Rupes to try out this Spring to see the results

[TundraPower]

So basically you cant use any pad on a Rupes 21 machine other than a Rupes pad?

You are free to use any pad you wish.

I'm going to say this just one last time:

I've had four non-Rupes pads fly off of my 21 while polishing. On the fourth time I didn't pull it away fast enough and gouged the front quarter panel of a Porsche. It cost me $1600 to have it fixed. So how many Rupes pads can you buy for $1600?

[nezff]

I tried with buff n shine foam pads.. it didnt turn out well. I think it was due to the larger throw

So I invested in green and yellow foam pads from Rupes to try out this Spring to see the results

what didn't turn out well? the finish? the pad?

You are free to use any pad you wish.

I'm going to say this just one last time:

I've had four non-Rupes pads fly off of my 21 while polishing. On the fourth time I didn't pull it away fast enough and gouged the front quarter panel of a Porsche. It cost me $1600 to have it fixed. So how many Rupes pads can you buy for $1600?

I think you are one of the members that Ive read that has this issue. Ive talked with a couple pros on the forum via PM that use different pads without issues.

I talked with Kevin Brown about this also with him saying the same thing. I understand the Rupes pads were made for the machine, but he explained he has used other pads also.

I do understand your situation Tundra since this has happened to you. Do you use the Rupes polishes with the pads or other manufacturers?

[TundraPower]

I do understand your situation Tundra since this has happened to you. Do you use the Rupes polishes with the pads or other manufacturers?

I use Sonax Perfect Finish, FG400 on occasion, Scholl Concept's, and Rupes polishes. That's it.

[Zelfiris]

what didn't turn out well? the finish? the pad?

I had one buff and shine MF pad thrown off the machine and two black foam pads that separated from the velcro. Maybe it was just me. But since you had the chance to speak with a lot of professionals, BnF pads should work well overall

I'm sticking with full Rupes system for this year's polishing work (machine/pad/polish) and I'll let you know how it goes

[Anomander]

For those with experience with the Rupes microfiber pads, how many do you typically use on a sedan with light marring?

[arisking]

Is it just the 21 that has non Rupes pad issues?

I have had only good experiences using my 15 a whole bunch of time with BNS and Hydrotechs or whatever else.