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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
Thanks for the quick review. I was toying with the idea of ordering some of this since we needed to reorder a heavier compound. We've been considering switching to Menzerna or even to full Scholl, but this may be enough to keep us on the CarPro line. It sounds like it's a more than capable compound and worth having in the shop.
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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
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Thanks for the quick review. I was toying with the idea of ordering some of this since we needed to reorder a heavier compound. We've been considering switching to Menzerna or even to full Scholl, but this may be enough to keep us on the CarPro line. It sounds like it's a more than capable compound and worth having in the shop.
Totally agree. I currently use M100 and Griots FCC. Although I really have been liking M100s cutting and price point. It just tends to dust a bit more that I like. But wipes nicely.
I hope to mess with Clear Cut some more towards the end of the week. The way I see it is you can never have too many compounds or polishes.
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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
I agree. I'm always willing to at least try a new polish or compound. I always find uses for the "not favorite" ones. Even if it's a touch up for someone or something similar. We've been trying to settle on a polish/compound line that offers everything we need just to streamline a bit, we just haven't been able to make a final decision. The CarPro polishes we have seem to work pretty well, but they have moments where they don't buff off as easily as we'd like. Seems to be a common complaint among them. I can live with that, as long as they cut well which they seem to.
I'd be curious what happens with the ClearCut with a heavy cut pad. Sounds like it could correct quickly. Possibly even too quickly?
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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
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I agree. I'm always willing to at least try a new polish or compound. I always find uses for the "not favorite" ones. Even if it's a touch up for someone or something similar. We've been trying to settle on a polish/compound line that offers everything we need just to streamline a bit, we just haven't been able to make a final decision. The CarPro polishes we have seem to work pretty well, but they have moments where they don't buff off as easily as we'd like. Seems to be a common complaint among them. I can live with that, as long as they cut well which they seem to.
I'd be curious what happens with the ClearCut with a heavy cut pad. Sounds like it could correct quickly. Possibly even too quickly?
Tried it a bit more on the Porsche with a BOSS microfiber cutting pad on the g21 and it cuts fast and actually left a better finish than with the foam.
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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
Never liked fixer or reflect. Both are not forgiving; will stick to paint and not finish correctly. Too sensitive for my taste. I really have no desire to try this compound. Also, the backwards technique is just weird to me. However, some people may really like it.
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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
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Never liked fixer or reflect. Both are not forgiving; will stick to paint and not finish correctly. Too sensitive for my taste. I really have no desire to try this compound. Also. the backwards technique is just weird to me. However, some people may really like it.
That's kind of how I feel about it but going to give it a fair shake.
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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
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Justin at Final Inspection
That's kind of how I feel about it but going to give it a fair shake.
Sounds good.
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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
Thanks Justin. This product also caught my interest and I like the claims of non dusting. Also, I expect any compound claiming to level 1000 grit marring will need a refining step but I evaluate first how effective it is at removing the marring and this looks good.
I would have to get used to the "backwards technique" like Wrapt said. The fact that it turns clear faster may help in that. I'd like to see what my increased pressure is doing.
I bounce between Menz 400 and Megs M100 too but on certain paints Car Pro might have a winner. I like having a few different heavier cut products.
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Re: Some inital thoughts on Carpro new Clear Cut Compound
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WRAPT C5Z06
...the backwards technique is just weird to me. However, some people may really like it.
I agree, it does seem unintuitive. Since the product seems so aggressive maybe the vendor accepts that leaving behind haze and an imperfect surface is unavoidable in various situations, so ending a series of passes with firm pressure may result in a more consistent finish than trying to finesse it. Or perhaps that's just a bunch of bologna and folks may experience normal behavior out of starting with firm pressure and then finishing with a light touch. I'm interested to try out the product in the future. Griot's Fast Correcting Cream is still my favorite compound.
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