Menzerna products with Rupes pads?

**killrflake** · 04-19-2013, 10:21 PM

I recently bought the Rupes 15 kit that comes with everything I need to polish my car and I really love the feel of the machine. I have a good supply of Menzerna prods. and I'd like to try to use both Menzernas 4000 and 4500 polishes on the Rupes pads on my car. I know how some manufacturers will say to "Only use our products with our whatever" just to get you to buy their stuff but I wonder if any member of this forum or even Mike Phillips has tried the combo I've mentioned. I don't want to damage my paint if it's a bad combo so any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

**Marc08EX** · 04-19-2013, 10:23 PM

You'll be fine. A lot of the professionals are using different products and different pads with the Rupes. I myself have used Meg's pads and liquids with the Rupes and it worked great!

**jvs1991** · 04-19-2013, 10:26 PM

Hey Marc what do you think of the rupes pads? Are they worth the extra cash?

**john b** · 04-19-2013, 10:29 PM

i never liked 4500 on a da until i used it on the 21.worked great.

**Marc08EX** · 04-19-2013, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by jvs1991

Hey Marc what do you think of the rupes pads? Are they worth the extra cash?

The mfr says that they make the operation of the machine smoother. With my limited time with the Rupes pads, I barely noticed it the pads being smoother. IMO, if you already have a lot of pads, there's no need to order the Rupes pads as an addition to your arsenal. Now if you're starting out then maybe it's ok.