Optimum MF system almost here!

[Chris Thomas]

For those of you patiently awaiting the release of the entire Optimum Microfiber Polishing System. I have good news: We're almost finished!

Here's what I got today:
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http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/1ecd5339.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/41030015.jpg
The Cutting Pads and Polishing Pads have been revamped for top performance:

Left: Polishing/Cutting Right: 1st GEN Polishing/Beta Cutting
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/75056340.jpg
Beta Cutting (top) compared to Final Cutting
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/3684c9ad.jpg
First GEN Polishing (top) compared to GEN II Polishing
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/2022b39a.jpg
We also gave the Cutting Pads a more aggressive microfiber than we saw with the Beta pads:

Beta (top)
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/3c9fcb8c.jpg
The Optimum Microfiber Polishing System Backing Plates have a milled edge with no hook and loop for easy pad removal:
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http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/90bbc2e8.jpg
I'm looking forward to putting these through the paces if the rain will let up here in TN for a bit.

Thanks for looking!

[mjlinane]

Can't wait!!

[Flannigan]

Been looking forward to these for so long! Can't wait!

[tw33k2514]

So excited to pick up the system when its in stock!

[LuxuryMobile]

Anxious for this too. Will look forward to picking them up when available

[rwright]

Interested in a test drive myself. Looks like the foam is as thick as what's on the Surbuf pads.

[Chris Thomas]

Interested in a test drive myself. Looks like the foam is as thick as what's on the Surbuf pads.

I have some Surbuf's so I checked...it's pretty close, maybe a little thicker:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/a1626216.jpg

[Sunshyne]

very excited, I look forward to the release and plan on buying as well.

[rwright]

I have some Surbuf's so I checked...it's pretty close, maybe a little thicker:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/cthomas1440/a1626216.jpg

Now we're talking. :dblthumb2: I enjoy a little extra cushion for the pushin' :D

[CEE DOG]

Congratulations to you and Optimum! Looking forward to these :). Thanks Chris!

[mikep288]

Looking forward to giving these a try, they look great!

[sulla]

Chris how's the cutting pad compare with say foam cutting pad and wool pad like optimum's wool pad ?

[Chris Thomas]

Chris how's the cutting pad compare with say foam cutting pad and wool pad like optimum's wool pad ?

I just got them today, so I'll report back soon!

[SonOfOC]

I have been using the Optimum foam backing plates and love them! They cost 1/3 the price of my 3m backing plate. The hookless edge does work and allow easier removal of the pads. Only gripe, is that they easily get dirty. Guess I gotta use some OPC for that.

Can't wait for for the new mf pads to become available.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Very cool!

What's the reason behind thickening the foam?