Essence extreme gloss...guess I'm the odd one out

[Eldorado2k]

Essence PLUS. Completely different product.

Essence was made to work hand in hand with their Gloss Pads. It even says so on the label.

[74 thing]

I was having difficulty wiping it using it on a single stage. I will try it on a black base/clearcoat paint tomorrow. That is what I bought it for anyways.

[Newdetailer1]

Again, I want to like this product based on all the great reviews but the juice needs to be worth the squeeze. I'll give the suggested techniques a go to see if removal improves. With regards to a firm foam pad I would say the LC hydro force pad in white fits the bill. I just don't want to have to start polishing between 3 different speeds while standing on one foot with all the planets aligned to get it to work. I know I'm talking extreme but just saying...

[392hemi]

CarPro Polishes (essence and reflect) are unique, so if you try to use them like a Menzerna or Meguiar's polish, you're going to have a bad time...

- Start with an unprimed pad. Do not prime your pad. Don't think about priming your pad.
- Apply 4-5 small dots of product to your dry pad (you will use just 2-3 small dots after this initial section)
- Spread the product onto your working area by dabbing the pad on the paint, or by doing a very quick pass at low speed
- Work the product at speed 4-5 with firm, but not heavy pressure. Work slowly and make just 2 passes. At this point the product should be broken down and VERY easy to wipe away.
- If needed, make a 3rd pass with a slower speed and no pressure, then wipe away. I would not make any more than 3 passes.
- Clean the pad with a brush after every section.

**Essence works best on firmer polishing pads. My favorite is the Rupes yellow pad.**


I struggled with CarPro Reflect for a while until Corey coached me on how to use the product. Since then I have LOVED Essence and Reflect as they behave in the same manner. Super easy to use, super quick, excellent results.

-Zach

So I'm confused, what should I prime then pad with?

Just kidding haha. Thank you for the well laid out details. I will be receiving Essence and the tips and directions in this thread are great.

[RippyD]

Essence was made to work hand in hand with their Gloss Pads. It even says so on the label.

Got it. I thought you were saying it was supposed to be used exclusively with gloss pads. That's the PLUS product. I read the instructions as saying you can use a gloss pad or something heavier for more cut. It finished nicely for me with a white pad. I could have tried a finishing pad as well.

[MattPersman]

CarPro Polishes (essence and reflect) are unique, so if you try to use them like a Menzerna or Meguiar's polish, you're going to have a bad time...

- Start with an unprimed pad. Do not prime your pad. Don't think about priming your pad.
- Apply 4-5 small dots of product to your dry pad (you will use just 2-3 small dots after this initial section)
- Spread the product onto your working area by dabbing the pad on the paint, or by doing a very quick pass at low speed
- Work the product at speed 4-5 with firm, but not heavy pressure. Work slowly and make just 2 passes. At this point the product should be broken down and VERY easy to wipe away.
- If needed, make a 3rd pass with a slower speed and no pressure, then wipe away. I would not make any more than 3 passes.
- Clean the pad with a brush after every section.

**Essence works best on firmer polishing pads. My favorite is the Rupes yellow pad.**


I struggled with CarPro Reflect for a while until Corey coached me on how to use the product. Since then I have LOVED Essence and Reflect as they behave in the same manner. Super easy to use, super quick, excellent results.

-Zach

Thanks for the post with details Zach


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[DBAILEY]

I was having difficulty wiping it using it on a single stage. I will try it on a black base/clearcoat paint tomorrow. That is what I bought it for anyways.

I wouldn't use it on single stage paint. The paint is probably absorbing too much of the ESSENCE causing problems.

I think that you guys having trouble with ESSENCE and using the 3401 should try it with a PC instead.

[TTQ B4U]

On a 3401 Essence works great but at no more than speed 5. Otherwise you'll find it will dry due to heat build up and then be difficult to remove. I set mine to one click below 5 and it's great.


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