Rupes LHR 15 Mark II: What is the best cutting MF pad?

[RPM_BR]

Megs DMC5 & DMC6 microfiber cutting pads do have a foam interface.

Indeed it does, but it is thinner if you compare to the CarPro MF pads

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DMC5 compared to CarPro MF pad

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DMX5 compared to CarPro MF pad

This is why I use foam interface sometimes on Meg's MF pads, especially on curved panels.

Best regards

[CalSun Detail]

I'm assuming a thinner foam interface would be better for cutting and a pad with a thicker foam interface would be better for finishing. Does this make sense? Your thoughts?

If this is the case, should I just stick to all foam finishing pads?

[Zubair]

I'm assuming a thinner foam interface would be better for cutting and a pad with a thicker foam interface would be better for finishing. Does this make sense? Your thoughts?

If this is the case, should I just stick to all foam finishing pads?

That is correct however when it comes to finishing,foam leaves a better finish.

[BadgerRivFan]

5.5" GG Boss Microfiber pads + Rupes 15MKII paired with GG Fast Correcting Cream = defect killer and to most LSP ready. I've also used the Megs 5.5" MF cutting pads and they work good but not nearly as user friendly as the GG.

+1 on lane5515's comments.

I don't own the 15 MK II, but I've had great success using the Griots Boss 5.5" MF pads with Griots Boss Fast Correcting Cream with my Flex 3401.

They're made for use with long throw DA's so should be a fine combo to try with the new Rupes machines.

[Eldorado2k]

Indeed it does, but it is thinner if you compare to the CarPro MF pads

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DMC5 compared to CarPro MF pad

48296

DMX5 compared to CarPro MF pad

This is why I use foam interface sometimes on Meg's MF pads, especially on curved panels.

Best regards

Gotcha👍🏽

[idriveblackcars]

more and more companies are making long throws. Seems it's where the industry was heading after the Rupes big foots hit the market. So hopefully pads are making the transition as well!


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[CalSun Detail]

So would it be correct to say that Meg's MF pads aren't meant for long throws since they suggested the use with their DA?

[Zubair]

So would it be correct to say that Meg's MF pads aren't meant for long throws since they suggested the use with their DA?

They work well on 8mm DA's, better on 15mm DA's, best on 21mm monsters.

[idriveblackcars]

They work well on 8mm DA's, better on 15mm DA's, best on 21mm monsters.

Agreed completely! They correct so well on my 15

[CalSun Detail]

Sweet. Thanks

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Indeed it does, but it is thinner if you compare to the CarPro MF pads

48295

DMC5 compared to CarPro MF pad

48296

DMX5 compared to CarPro MF pad

This is why I use foam interface sometimes on Meg's MF pads, especially on curved panels.

Best regards
Those are B&S MF pads carried by CarPro USA. The actual CarPro MF cutting pads look similar to the Meg's MF cutting pads.

[Zubair]

Yep the CarPro MF pads I have are similar to the Megs DMC5.

[RPM_BR]

Those are B&S MF pads carried by CarPro USA. The actual CarPro MF cutting pads look similar to the Meg's MF cutting pads.

Thanks, you're right. My bad, sorry my mistake. The seller here erroneously sell it as CarPro pads. I have the cool pad hybrid from CarPro, microfiber and wool, and it is thin as the meg's cutting pads.
Best regards